These "Curved Magnums" needles are also referred to as ?round weaved magnums? or ?round magnums?. They help with super soft blending and solid saturation of ink with little trauma to the skin. Ideal if your into realism and portraits. They are soldered like standard magnums but with a slight round / curved radius at the points which means there is reduced trauma to the skin. They are great for getting into those tight corners without going too deep.