Quickie: What Needle is Used for This Linework?

zipp · 3 Dec 2013

i want to get lines similar too thoose, i have used a 10 rs before and it seems about right?
im having a little trouble when lining with a rs that i get small blowouts and spotting, depth? speed?
thanks

grovsey · 3 Dec 2013

Why u not using a liner instead or a shader pal

cymek74 · 3 Dec 2013

For me that would be mostly a 7rs, I use loose needles for lining because they are for me at least much less prone to blowouts and depth issues than standard or tight configs. I find them less traumatic and easier to control, and also I like big old school lines. For those ready to pounce, I did say, "for me". :icon_cheesygrin:

Starr supplies and DTS do a standard/traditional liner also, which is somewhere between a tight liner and shader config., haven't tried them yet though, although the Starr needles get very good reviews.

http://starrtattoo.com/index.php?cPath=764_765_846

Tattooz · 3 Dec 2013

Looks like a standard 7RL to me. At a push its a 9RL.
Maybe 7RL, with lines fattened out in places. Its nothing special in my opinion.

tatteredone · 3 Dec 2013

I would have to agree with Dave and Steve - 7rl or 7rs for these.

zipp · 17 Dec 2013

dont want to start a new thread so i'll post another pic here,

bold lines like theese that you often see in traditional style,
what needle is used here? is it a 10 shader?

hYSobe · 17 Dec 2013

probably an 11/13rs for those lines i'd say?

cymek74 · 17 Dec 2013

They're sculpted, could be anything from a 3 up.

zipp · 17 Dec 2013

thanks guys. you rock

Jay Bloodline SLC · 3 Mar 2015

I personally like to use 5rl and 7rl. The lines are tight and you can always build them up.

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