Needle Selector Documentation
Find the perfect needle configuration for your work
Overview
The Needle Selector helps tattoo artists choose the optimal needle configuration based on their technique, style, and skin type. It provides recommendations for liners, shaders, and magnum configurations.
Key Features
- Technique Filter - Filter by lining, shading, or color packing
- Skin Type Adjustment - Get recommendations based on skin characteristics
- Needle Configurations - All standard configurations explained
- Best Use Cases - Know when to use each configuration
Common Configurations
Round Liners (RL)
Best for: Precise outlines, detailed work, whip shading
Round Shaders (RS)
Best for: Soft shading, color packing, blending
Magnum (M1)
Best for: Large area shading, color saturation
Scientific Foundation: Based on Needle Geometry Physics Wiki.