Comprehensive Guide to Tattoo Needle Sizes and Their Uses

Understanding the various types of tattoo needles can be confusing. What's the difference between a standard round liner, round liner BCN, loose liner, Liner BCN, a magnum, Loose round, or a bug pin tight liner needle? And how do you know which needle to use for different tattoo styles and techniques?This guide explains everything you need to know about tattoo needles, from sizes to uses, and helps you understand the options available.Tattoo Needle Types and Their UsesRound Liner NeedlesRound liner needle groupings are arranged in a circular pattern and are ideal for creating clean, sharp line work. They’re usually used for outlines and detailed work. The size 12 sharps (0.35mm) have always been the standard outline go-to needles. Although liner needles come in a range of sizes, from 000 (.25mm) (very fine) to Size 11 (0.40mm) thicker, allowing for precision in different line thicknesses. Round liner needles are perfect for lining and colouring small intricate designs and dot work.Loos...