a question about inks

chrizzle · #1 12-15-2006, 01:01 PM

I've always used Talens drawing ink for outlining. And one day when I was getting tattooed my artist was using pelican to shade, he said it made for smoother shading than some other inks. My question is what do you guys use or recommend using for outlining and shading?

BRANDON BOND · #2 12-30-2006, 01:14 PM

triple black from kingpin and national tattoo supply, we prefer to use inks that are intended for tattooing.

BRANDON BOND · #3 12-30-2006, 01:15 PM

ps - thats for both outlining and shading

Rockstar Tattoo · #4 12-30-2006, 07:47 PM

What are your thoughts on Dynamic black?

BRANDON BOND · #5 01-02-2007, 02:15 PM

never tried it bro

but I use karasumi or whatever sometimes - its dope

x Slick Willy x · #6 01-25-2007, 10:25 PM

pelican all the way.

x Slick Willy x · #7 01-26-2007, 09:49 PM

for black and grey i mean. but like brandon said..its not for tattooing so...use judgment

BRANDON BOND · #8 01-29-2007, 03:31 PM

true that - but Ive used all kinds of stuff over 14 years ya know - whatever works is whatever works!

Josh Woods · #9 02-21-2007, 06:26 PM

And i also use trible black from starbrite. I've used it since i started and find great results. try it out can't hurt!!

The MILT · #10 03-01-2007, 01:59 AM

I use Dynamic and it is an awesome black, I use it for Outlining and a 50/50 mix of Dynamic/Pelikan for shading. Picked that 50/50 mix up from hangin with Jeremiah Barba (Last Rites)....works very well....very smooth gradients.