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robertz · Posted: Sun Mar 02, 2008 6:40 am Post subject: what inks are best?

hi, i was just wondering if anyone knows of any reputable tattoo inks? ones that are approved by the regulations, and ones that still keep their vibrancy of the colours...

any help is much appreciated Smile

robertz

purplelizzard · Posted: Sun Mar 02, 2008 4:32 pm Post subject:

ummmm Millennium is supposed to be really good.

Garyzda1 · Posted: Sun Mar 02, 2008 7:41 pm Post subject:

I've used many brands and only use Intenze now with the exception of Dermaglo for a few colours of theirs that I just love.

Ed Sr · Posted: Sun Mar 02, 2008 11:19 pm Post subject:

Intenze is the only ink I use.

robertz · Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2008 5:06 am Post subject:

would like to get peoples opinions on this ink, if you dont mind, thanx

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czaby · Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2008 7:31 pm Post subject:

most ink from ebay is pretty cheep,,cheep is not good...

Garyzda1 · Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2008 7:33 pm Post subject:

[quote="robertz"]would like to get peoples opinions on this ink, if you dont mind, thanx

cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=180220229684&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=008#ebayphotohosting[/quote]

Linky no worky 4 me. Smile

ink king · Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2008 4:12 am Post subject:

its all down to machine speed as i dont know what speed you use or how fast you tattoo i cant tell you wether to use a thick ink or a thin ink, just try and find a good brand of ink that works for you

robertz · Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2008 2:16 pm Post subject:

[quote="Garyzda1"][quote="robertz"]would like to get peoples opinions on this ink, if you dont mind, thanx

cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=180220229684&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=008#ebayphotohosting[/quote]

Linky no worky 4 me. Smile

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it wroks fine for me, am you sure you have copied it all right? and not missed nothing out from the address?...

Garyzda1 · Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2008 8:04 pm Post subject:

Working for me now robertz. I've never even heard of this ink, but it seems to meet all EU standards for use on humans. I'd be tempted to try it if I was buying ink on fleabay. If you give it a try, be sure to let us know what you think of it. Smile

robertz · Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2008 3:43 am Post subject:

[quote="Garyzda1"]Working for me now robertz. I've never even heard of this ink, but it seems to meet all EU standards for use on humans. I'd be tempted to try it if I was buying ink on fleabay. If you give it a try, be sure to let us know what you think of it. Smile

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whats fleabay? Confused

Garyzda1 · Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2008 7:41 pm Post subject:

Just a nickname for ebay. Laughing

winingteam1 · Tattoo lover Joined: 15 Mar 2008 Posts: 2

I know my artist uses Kuro-Sumi ink. But, I've only got grey and black work. The one colored piece I have is done with starbright, I think. Not 100% sure on that one. I like the Kuro-Sumi, it seems to hold up really well and leaches very little. I haven't really heard much on scream....couldn't help you there.

Bren · Posted: Sat Apr 05, 2008 12:15 am Post subject:

I swear by Starbrite ink. We are lucky enough here in NZ to have Kuro-sumi colours just released. Black and grey wash sumi has been here awhile now. Great stuff! Very Happy

tormented · Tattoo lover Joined: 01 Apr 2008 Posts: 20

cheap ink = cheap results imo
moms, intenze, starbrie, skin candy are all pretty good inks but it all comes down to personal preference when buying them and its worth it to spend the 6.00 per bottle and get good stuff than it is to spend 40 on a set of cheap inks
ink brands vary in whats good from color to color too like intenze reds itches more than other companys reds
here is a list of recommendations
Kuro Sumi:
black
grey wash
red

Intenze:
black
white
yellow
light blue
dark green
light green
marios blue

MOM's:
Bright yellow
epg green
greyhound
burnt orange

Eternal:
white
greens

Dermaglo:
blue
orange

Skin Candy:
jap pink
jap orange

Starbrite:
yellow
red
orange
white
lavender
teal

scream:
blue

Prizm:
greens
light blue

Otreyu · Tattoo lover Joined: 14 Apr 2008 Posts: 4

It is all the artists preference,I myself think eternal triple black is by far the blackest ink i've used....puts kuru-sumi to shame.
Eternal has great blues and reds aswell.....i still can't find a good yellow.
Just bought a whole set of Intenze haven't tried it yet...i'll post what i think of it later.