Shop genuine tattoo needles for every technique: round liner (RL) cartridges for crisp linework, round shader (RS) for soft shading and color packing, and magnum (M1) / curved magnum (RM) for fast, smooth coverage. Available in #08 (0.25mm), #10 (0.30mm) and #12 (0.35mm) from Dragonhawk, MAST, EZ, BigWasp, Bronc and Ambition.
INKSOUL is an authorized dealer — 100% genuine, factory-direct supply chain. Every needle is E.O. gas sterilized, individually packaged, single-use only.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What's the difference between round liner (RL) and round shader (RS) needles?
RL needles are grouped in a tight circle for crisp, precise linework — outlines, script, dotwork. RS needles use a looser round grouping that deposits ink more softly, making them better for shading and color packing in small areas. Rule of thumb: lines = RL, soft fills = RS.
Q2: When should I use magnum needles instead of round needles?
Magnums (needles in two stacked rows) are built for coverage — shading, blending, and packing large areas fast. Curved/round magnums (RM/CM) have a softer edge to the needle grouping, which means smoother gradients and less skin trauma than straight magnums. For anything bigger than a coin, reach for a magnum.
Q3: What do #10, #12, and #08 gauges mean on tattoo needles?
The number is the needle diameter: #08 = 0.25mm, #10 = 0.30mm, #12 = 0.35mm. #12 is the all-round standard for lining and shading; #10 runs finer with less trauma — great for detail work; #08 is ultra-fine, for the most delicate lining. Most artists keep at least #10 and #12 in the drawer.
Q4: How can I tell if tattoo needles are genuine or counterfeit?
Buy from an authorized dealer. Counterfeit and gray-market needles are a real problem — unknown steel quality, questionable sterilization, packaging that claims E.O. sterilization without proof. INKSOUL is an authorized dealer for Dragonhawk, MAST, EZ, BigWasp, Bronc, and Ambition, so every box is 100% genuine with a factory-direct, traceable supply chain. If the price looks too good to be true, it usually is.