What's the biggest tattoo needle?

To consider, #12 is the largest size and the most preferred one.


What is the thickest tattoo needle?

The thickness is described by a numerical value. 01 would be really fine and 14 is extremely thick. These types of needles don't let a lot of ink out at once so they can be used for details and dot work.

What is a #10 tattoo needle?

#10 Gauge (0.30mm Diameter)

A very common needle size. Also referred to as Double Zeros. Popular with all styles of tattooing and needle groupings as fundamentally they are the middle gauge size (when accepting 8, 10 and 12 as the main three gauges).


What is a 1009rl tattoo needle used for?

Generation C (Gen1) bugpin round liner with a 9 point needle count. Often used for creating thicker outlines, fills color, and finer shading.

What is the biggest Magnum tattoo needle?

Magnum needle configurations start from 5 needles and go up over 35-45.


Tattoo Needles Explained



What size tattoo needle is best for lining?

The higher the diameter, the thicker the tattoo needle and the more area it will fill at one time. Smaller is better for tighter lines, bigger means more effective and faster shading. Of these, size ten is the most commonly used.

What is a 1211rl tattoo needle used for?

These liners are #12 (0.35mm) in diameter and have long tapers (4mm). They are great for lining, dot work, detailed work as well as larger needle counts can be found used for shading small areas.

What is a 1211rm tattoo needle used for?

Generation A standard long taper curved magnum with 11 needle count has a membrane and a capillary action tip. It's often used for smoother shading and colour fills.


Can you tattoo with 1RL?

The 1RL Needle Explained

This needle is what allows artists to create the extremely intricate and highly detailed machine tattoos that you see today. While they can be used for creating smaller details in larger pieces, this type of needle is typically used to create micro-realist and single needle machine tattoos.

What needle is best for thick lines?

For thicker lines/shading/colourpacking, one would use a larger needle grouping like an 11, 13 or even 23 magnum. The last letters in the code refer to the way that the needles are arranged or grouped. In the example, RL refers to round liner. Lining needles are grouped in a circle.

What is a 1207rm tattoo needle used for?

These curved magnums have a standard #12 (0.35mm) diameter with a 3.5mm long taper. These cartridges are great to color pack large areas for tattooing, shading medium and large areas, as well as blending.


What is a 1209m1 tattoo needle used for?

Generation A standard magnum with 9 needle count can be used for thicker lining, shading and color filling of smaller areas. Equipped with a protective membrane and a capillary-action tip for a smoother ink flow.

Do thicker tattoo lines hurt more?

Contrary to what you might expect, many people report that the shading hurts significantly less than the outlining of the tattoo. If you've already made it through your line work, pat yourself on the back. You've likely conquered the most painful part already. You can do this!

Does bigger needle hurt more?

The needle's width, known technically as the gauge, has a lot do with how uncomfortable it feels when it pierces your skin. Not surprisingly, the narrower the needle (which, ironically, means it has a larger gauge number), the less it hurts.


Can a tattoo needle go too deep?

Beneath the dermis is the hypodermis. If that needle sinks that deep, there is a greater chance of complications. Not only will it be more difficult for the ink to leave the skin, but you won't be able to see it well. You can also expect the tattooing process to be extremely painful.

What is a 1205rl tattoo needle used for?

They are great for lining, dot work, detailed work as well as larger needle counts can be found used for shading small areas.

What is a 1005rl tattoo needle used for?

Generation C (Gen1) bugpin 5 needle count liner. Mostly used for thicker lining, finer shading and color fills.


What is a 1205 m1 tattoo needle used for?

Generation C (Gen1) standard magnum with 5 needle count works wonderfully for lining, shading and color packing of smaller areas.

What is a 1007rl tattoo needle used for?

These sharp needles are the perfect size to use as a liner for a tattoo and for filling in your tattoos.

What is a 1203rs tattoo needle used for?

Generation C (Gen1) standard round shader with 3 needle count works well for lining, detail work, and shading small areas.


What tattoo needle is best for lettering?

11-14 magnums are typically used for fills, while 15-18 magnums are better for large areas of color.

Which tattoo needle is for shading?

Magnum needles are the most popular for shading. This style of needle groupings holds the most ink. Therefore, they easily transfer and pack large amounts of color into the skin. One pass can distribute more ink across the skin to quickly cover large sections.

What needle do you use for blackout tattoo?

12 Gauge / 0.35mm Diameter.