Iwata Custom Micron Takumi Airbrush

Mastering a craft might take a lifetime. Hours of practice and years of study until the hand and the mind become one: until there is no distance between the imagination and the materials. In Japan, such skilled artisans are called Takumi.

Iwata Custom Micron Takumi Side Feed Airbrush, first and foremost, has all of the spray attributes of Iwata Custom Micron airbrushes. In addition this side feed model also includes a redesigned, compact body style for improved control  and balance. This, combined with a new gravity assisted side feed cup improves paint flow, making Takumi remarkably responsive. The two-piece 0.24 oz/7 ml cup design disassembles for easy cleaning and siphon cut lid helps reduce paint build-up.

 

CUSTOM MATCHED HAND-TUNED HEAD SYSTEM

Every Custom Micron head system is custom matched and hand tuned to meet Iwata’s rigorous performance standards
for superior atomization.

A custom matched head system (#1) consists of four parts
— needle crown cap (#1A); nozzle cap (#1B); nozzle (#1C); and the head nozzle base (#1D) — which are hand-tuned to work together. These components and the custom matching process create the Custom Micron’s exacting performance.

ERGONOMIC MAIN LEVER

The ergonomic main lever enhances comfort during use for greater ease, control and less finger fatigue.

IWATA PISTOL-GRIP FILTER

Attaching directly to your airbrush and comfortable to hold, the Iwata Pistol-Grip Filter assists in delivering clean, dry air through its super-fine 5-micron filter. Built up moisture is evacuated through a spring-loaded release valve.

FEATURES

MAIN LEVER ADJUSTMENT

The needle spring adjuster (#8) gives you full control over the feel of the main lever’s back and forth movement. The more you tighten, the greater the main lever resistance. The looser it’s adjusted, the smoother the main lever will feel. Adjust to what feels comfortable to you.

NEEDLE TENSION ADJUSTMENT CUTAWAY

Using a small screwdriver you can easily adjust the needle pack- ing screw (PTFE) (#4) to add or release tension on the needle to customize your Custom Micron experience.

CROWN CAP

The crown cap physically protects the needle while spraying very fine lines. When spraying larger areas or stippling with the Custom Micron, we suggest removing the crown cap and screwing it onto the crown cap dock.