Pens and Pencils

Stencils are one of the most important parts of a tattoo. How many times have you wondered what gear you need to improve your work, which brands to use, which colours? You know you need pens and pencils. The question is which ones. The answer is: it depends. When To Use Tattoo Pens And Pencils Pens and pencils let you draw, test proportions and correct lines before committing to the final stencil. You can work gradually, erase and adjust the composition without ruining the paper. Hectographic paper is different. There you need something that glides without tearing the sheet while holding consistent pressure. If you need to prepare a layout or reinforce lines you've already drawn, use tattoo pens with regular flow and a tip that matches the level of detail you're after. Fine tip: outlines, detail, lettering Medium or thick tip: identifying masses, shadows and areas of visual weight Pens For Freehand On Skin If you're drawing directly on the body, the product has to be intended for skin contact. Anything else risks allergic reactions. Electrum markers: built for freehand, stencil corrections and drawing directly on skin, in several colours and thicknesses. Viscot surgical markers: formulated specifically for skin marking, in several colours and thicknesses. Skin Doodler: another freehand option, available in black, blue, purple, red and green. Regular Pens VS Tattoo Pens We don't recommend using regular pens on skin. The ink can leave visible marks and cause allergic reactions. Ordinary pens and markers are for paper. Since safe options exist, there's no reason to use anything else.