1203 RL, 1205 RL, or 1207 RL and then I have a of 1209 RM and a 1215 RM. Out of all them, what do you advise for shading and outlining?

Hi Devan, to learn more about needle configurations we advise you to read our Advice Hub article “Tattoo Needle Guide“. Round liners (RL) are as the name suggests, mainly for lining. However, with special techniques, shading can also be achieved. Round Magnums (RM) are mainly suitable for filling large areas and for soft shading. Again, it depends on the technique, and lines can also be drawn with magnums. Round Shaders (RS) are recommended for smaller shadings.

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