What size tattoo needle should i be using?

Answer 1

If your doing a full color tattoo, meaning just one shade i usually use a round shader, if you want to do transaction from light to dark i use a flat mag. Sizes all depends on what your comfortable with, for a large piece or tribal i use a 25rmag and a 5rs for tighter space. for the tip i use the same liner to fill in. but just try and see what works best for you.

This is my advice I have 6 years of experience currently working as a tattoo artist. Some artist will agree or disagree with my advice.

Answer 2

When you are tattooing you have to use the appropriate needle for the design you are doing.

If your doing a big tattoo your probably going to use a 7 round liner if your doing more detailed work like in a faces lips etc you will probably be using a 1 round liner.

It all depends on the tat, For shading if it is a small area you can just use the 7 round or whichever liner your using if you are doing a huge shading area you will probably use a flat shader which also has different groups of needles from a 3 on up

Answer 3

Between a 6 and 15 is usually ideal for coloring in a tattoo depending on the artist's preference. Another factor when choosing the right sized needle is the shape, choosing a round or flat mag will also determine the needed size and the comfort level for the artist.

Answer 4

That depends on the type of coloring, the type of needle and the size of the area being tattooed. However; I think a curved magnum, probably in 07 or 09 would give nice, soft but well packed coloring in most areas.

Answer 5

Get the biggest injection needle you can find.