Single needle tattoos consist of a higher level of detail than is found in other tattoo styles and are commonly made up of airbrush shading techniques and thin graphite lines. For men and women who favor ultra-realism and simplicity, there are few better tattoo styles than single needle tattoos. This form of tattoo is also the best choice for those who want their next ink to be more discreet yet sophisticated. Although this tattoo style is more reserved than some of the more bold styles, single.