{"product_id":"round-shaders-tattoo-cartridges","title":"ROUND SHADERS - Tattoo Cartridges","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePor Vida LA Round Shader Tattoo Needle Cartridges\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSmooth shading. Strong ink delivery. Consistent performance.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003ePor Vida LA Round Shader Tattoo Needle Cartridges are designed for artists who want smooth shading, controlled color application, and dependable ink delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eOur Round Shaders feature the signature \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePor Vida LA red cartridge housing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e along with our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ecolor-coded membrane system\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, making it easier to distinguish Round Shaders from Round Liners, Straight Magnums, and Curved Magnums during your setup.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eEach cartridge also comes individually packaged in our \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003epre-cut, easy-open packaging\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, designed to be easier to grab, open, and handle while keeping your workstation organized and efficient.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRound Shader Sizes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eAvailable in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e3RS • 5RS • 7RS • 9RS • 13RS • 15RS • 18RS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003eRound Shader needles are arranged in a circular grouping similar to Round Liners, but the individual needles are spaced farther apart. This allows the grouping to distribute ink across a wider area, making Round Shaders ideal for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSmooth shading\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSmall-area color packing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eColor blending\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eGradients\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSoft transitions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eFilling smaller areas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCertain bold-line techniques depending on artist preference\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eChoosing Your Round Shader Size\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e3RS – 5RS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGreat for smaller areas, detailed shading, tight spaces, and controlled color application.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e7RS – 9RS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVersatile sizes for general shading, blending, and filling medium-sized areas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e13RS – 15RS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDesigned for broader shading and stronger color coverage while maintaining the control of a round needle grouping.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e18RS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur largest Round Shader option, providing greater coverage for artists working on larger areas, heavier shading, or color application.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e#12 Gauge — 0.35 mm\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003ePor Vida LA Round Shaders use a \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e#12 needle gauge\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, equivalent to a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e0.35 mm needle diameter\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eThe larger 0.35 mm diameter is a popular choice for shading and color work because it provides \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003estronger ink delivery and saturation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e compared with finer-gauge needles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy We Chose #12 Gauge\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003eThe #12 \/ 0.35 mm diameter provides a strong balance of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eConsistent ink flow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eGood color saturation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eEfficient pigment delivery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSmooth shading\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eReliable coverage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eVersatility across different tattoo styles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eRather than offering several gauges for our Round Shaders, we selected \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e#12 as our preferred gauge\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e because Round Shaders are primarily designed for shading, blending, and filling — applications where dependable ink delivery is especially important.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003eThis also keeps the Por Vida LA Round Shader lineup simple: artists choose the \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003egrouping size they need\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, while the needle diameter remains consistent throughout the collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e3.5 mm Medium Taper\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eEvery Por Vida LA Round Shader cartridge features our preferred \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e3.5 mm Medium Taper\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eThe taper refers to how gradually the needle narrows toward its point. Compared with an extra-long taper, a medium taper reaches its point over a shorter distance, creating a different balance between ink delivery and precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy We Chose a 3.5 mm Medium Taper for Round Shaders\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eFor Round Shaders, we wanted a taper that complements their primary purpose: \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eshading and pigment delivery\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003eThe 3.5 mm Medium Taper is well suited for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eStrong ink delivery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSmooth shading\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eColor packing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eConsistent saturation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eBlending\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eEfficient coverage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eA medium taper generally allows the needle grouping to carry and deposit pigment efficiently, which makes it a practical choice for Round Shader configurations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eWhile our \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRound Liners use a 6.5 mm Extra Long Taper for increased precision\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRound Shaders use a 3.5 mm Medium Taper to place greater emphasis on ink delivery and coverage.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003eThis gives each Por Vida LA cartridge category a taper selected around its intended purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDesigned for an Easier Workflow\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003ePor Vida LA cartridges combine performance with visual organization to make your setup easier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSignature Red Cartridge Housing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA consistent and recognizable Por Vida LA design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eColor-Coded Membrane System\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDifferent membrane colors make it easier to quickly identify Round Liners, Round Shaders, Straight Magnums, and Curved Magnums.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePre-Cut Easy-Open Packaging\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIndividual packaging is pre-cut and designed to be easy to grab and open during setup.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeven Round Shader Sizes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChoose from 3RS through 18RS depending on the amount of coverage and control needed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eConsistent #12 \/ 0.35 mm Gauge\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSelected to provide strong pigment delivery and dependable performance throughout the Round Shader collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e3.5 mm Medium Taper\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChosen to complement shading, blending, and color application.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuick Round Shader Guide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"8\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCoverage\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Applications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e3RS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eVery Small\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDetail shading, tight areas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e5RS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSmall\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSmall shading \u0026amp; color work\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e7RS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSmall–Medium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eGeneral shading\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e9RS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMedium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eShading, blending \u0026amp; filling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e13RS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMedium–Large\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBroader shading \u0026amp; color\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e15RS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLarge\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLarger areas \u0026amp; stronger coverage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e18RS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eExtra Large\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMaximum Round Shader coverage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCartridge Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eConfiguration:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Round Shader\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAvailable Sizes:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e 3RS, 5RS, 7RS, 9RS, 13RS, 15RS, 18RS\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeedle Gauge:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e #12 \/ 0.35 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTaper:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e 3.5 mm Medium Taper\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHousing:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Signature Por Vida LA Red\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMembrane:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Color-coded for easy configuration identification\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Individually packaged with pre-cut easy-open design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePor Vida LA\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDifferent configurations. Easy identification. 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