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.
