RM or round magnum are grouped the same way as M1 but the points are arranged in a curved arch. M2 or stacked magnum are grouped in the same way as M1 but are tightly stacked together hence the name stacked magnum. M1 or weaved magnum are grouped with 2 rows of needles in a weaved formation, so for example a 7M1 will have a bottom row of 4 and an upper row of 3. F or flats are grouped together in a line formation. RS or round shaders are grouped together in a loose round formation. RL or round liner needles grouped together in a tight round formation. These configurations make up the different tattoo needle types or groupings. The other configurations are RS = round shader, F = flats, M1 = weaved magnum, M2 = stacked magnum and RM = round magnum. RL stands for round liner, a round liner is a formation of needles in a tight circular formation which is used for lining. So in the example of 1207RL, where 12 is the diameter, 7 is the count, RL, indicates the configuration. The configuration determines the shape or pattern of how the ink will go into the skin. So a 1207RL needle will have 7 needles soldered to the tip of the bar.Ĭonfiguration indicates how the needles are grouped together. In the example we used earlier, a 1207RL needle, where 12 is the diameter, 7 indicates the count. The count indicates the number of needles grouped together at the point of the bar. Extremely long tapers can go as much as 7mm. Different manufacturers have their own specs for what taper they use. The taper or point length indicates the shape of the point. #10, 0.30mm is the most common diameter for ones used for lining. #12, 0.35mm diameter is the most common diameter for most needles. #12 is the largest size diameter at 0.35mm. The 4 most common diameters are #12, #10, #8 and #6. The two numbers, 12, indicate the diameter. If you look at your pre-made needle packaging, you will notice it will say something like 1207RL. The diameter of tattoo needle types can be found by looking at the first two numbers of the packaging. The 4 defining properties are the diameter, taper, count and configuration. With the wide array of different types and the lack of standardization in naming for sizes and shapes, it is easy to get confused. This post is all about tattoo needles, how to use them, which needles do what and what types there are.
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