Bold shading. Solid fills. A classic choice for timeless results.
The #12 Classic Round Shader is designed for artists who prefer a traditional feel with maximum saturation. Featuring a larger 0.35 mm grouping, this cartridge lays down more ink per pass, making it ideal for bold fills, rich color packing, and classic shading styles. Built with the same medical-device precision as the rest of the XACTneedle™ line, each cartridge uses precision-ground Japanese stainless steel and our custom-engineered mould for stable, consistent performance — the result: strong shading and solid coverage with a smooth, reliable hand feel.
Why artists choose #12 RS Classic
- #12 (≈0.35 mm) "Standard" diameter delivers a bolder mark and heavier ink load.
- Round Shader configuration provides soft edges with more saturation per stroke.
- Custom-engineered mould improves grouping stability for smooth shading flow.
- Proprietary membrane prevents backflow into grip/machine.
- Clear tip design enhances needle visibility during bold color passes.
- EO-gas sterilized; lot & expiry clearly printed on each sterile blister pack.
Dial it in for: bold color fills · traditional shading · neo-traditional and Japanese work · rich black & grey saturation.
How it fits the lineup: The #12 Classic RS delivers a bolder, more traditional feel with higher ink flow. Choose #10 Precision RS for balanced, versatile shading.
Technical details
- Configuration: Round Shader (#12 / ≈0.35 mm)
- Steel: Precision-ground Japanese stainless
- Housing: Clear, medical-grade polymer with beveled visibility window
- Sterilization: EO gas · single-use · sterile blister
- Quality: Manufactured under rigorous medical-device standards with multi-point QC
Precision born from medical manufacturing. Built for tattooing.
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