Penny Medium – Silver - Lifespan 2-3 months
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The industry-standard refining bit for controlled, precision product removal.
Designed for the e-file removal of gel polish, builder gel & Hard Gel.
You can manoeuvre close to the edge of the product & side walls due to its round safety A foundational medium bit engineered for safe, consistent product removal - ideal for everyday salon services.
Grit Level: Medium
Function: Controlled product reduction & Removal
Shape: Safety Dome topped barrel
Cut Pattern: Cross-cut carbide
Material: Tungsten Carbide
Coating: Silver Nickel
Rotation: Suitable for left & right-handed use
Recommended Speed: 22, 000 rpm - 25,000 rpm for removals.
Pressure: Light, controlled pressure only
Sanitisation: Suitable for professional cleaning, disinfection & sterilisation. Autoclave Safe.
Traditionally engineered for those less confident making it ideal for E-file beginners as well as for experienced users due being recognised for its classic shape & soft contours. This bit removes & reduces product whilst allowing for a smooth, even surface without aggressive cutting.
Removes & refines product with controlled reduction
Supports less confident E-file technicians
Creates a smoother finish compared to speciality carbides
Gel Polish Removal with Rubber Base
Builder Gel Infills
Builder Gel Debulkiing
Infills of Hard Gel
Most medium bits focus purely on removal speed.
The Penny is engineered for confidence-led control.
Rounded safety top reduces risk of touching the surrounding skin
Balanced medium grit allows efficient removal without aggressive cutting
Designed for smooth, predictable performance
Ideal for techs building confidence in structured e-file work
This is a control-first medium bit, not a high-aggression remover.
Silver Nickel Coating – Classic finish
This version features our standard Silver coating designed for:
Affordability
Lifespan of 2-3 months (use & storage dependant)
A smoother glide across the product
Coating best for: Technicians requiring multiples, trying out a new style or a budget friendly option.
Qualified E-File Technicians
Beginner to Advanced skill level
Techs performing gel polish removals and gel infills
Not suitable for:
Untrained users without e-file education.
Working at 22,000–25,000 RPM
Use light, controlled pressure
Work from cuticle area to free edge in long strips, not back and forth
Keep the bit moving to avoid heat concentration
Not suitable for:
Filing the natural nail, use on product only.
For best results, use as part of a structured removal system:
Step 1: Penny Medium – Removal/Infills
Step 2: Refine the remaining product using a Sanding band in 240 or 180 grit
Step 3: Follow with cuticle work
The Penny Medium should not be used to remove full bulk of heavier products.
Its role is controlled medium removal. If you love the shape but wish to use it for heavier debulking try out Poppy - Coarse option.
Pickup currently unavailable
Unit 2 Norman Business Park, 61 Thorby Avenue
March PE15 0AR
United Kingdom
We continually test, measure and compare all our e-file bits so you can trust them to perform when you need them most. The Willow Guarantee means that we will refund or replace any e-file bit that doesn't do its job.
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