Tattoo Needle Sizes and Types - Tattify

HomeTattooingTattoo Needle Sizes and TypesWritten by:tattifyUpdated: January 6th, 2022A tattoo artist’s tools can make or break their practice. Needles are the key to creating successful works of art on skin that will last a lifetime. As a new tattooer, understanding the many different sizes, types, and qualities for needles can become overwhelming. It’s for that reason that we’ve put together this handy guide.Table of Contents (clickable)1 Types of Needles1.1 Round Needles1.2 Flat Needles1.3 Magnum Needles2 Textured vs. Smooth Needles3 Sizes of Needles3.1 #8 Gauge (0.25mm Diameter)3.2 #10 Gauge (0.30mm Diameter)3.3 #12 Gauge (0.35 Diameter)4 How to Identify Needles5 Other Factors to Consider6 Our Final ThoughtsTypes of NeedlesThere are three primary types of needles and they are defined by the shape of their tips.Round NeedlesRound needles can be composed of one or many needles that meet at a rounded point. These are the needles you often see in movies or television shows that feature...