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What are single needle tattoos?
Single Needle Tattoos
Single needle tattoos are the finest, and most intricate form of fine line tattoos, where artists use only one needle—called a one round liner needle (1RL)—to tattoo your skin with meticulous precision and realistic detail. A single needle tattoo artist specializes in subtlety and elegance with styles ranging from tiny tattoos, micro tattoos, and minimalist tattoos to one line tattoos, landscape tattoos, and fine art tattoos. Single needle tattooing is synonymous with detailed design and the end result often resembles artwork because the artist must perfect the tattoo design with thin lines, smooth shading, and lighter tones of black and grey ink or colored ink. Unlike traditional tattoos, where small mistakes can be covered with bolder lines, single needle tattoos are delicate drawings where every stroke of the pen is intentional and there is no room for error.
Explore single needle tattoo ideas, the artists who create them, and learn everything you want to know about single needle tattoos.
LCV
I am specialized in fine line tattoos and styles including black and grey, pointillism, realism, minimal, landscape, botanical, abstract, anatomical, pop culture, wildlife, and fine art. Our Manhattan studio is rooted in a culture of world-class tattoo scene while showcasing the best quality tattoos, and we are here to help you tell your story and express your truth with a custom tattoo.
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