NewkeepsR16ga(1.2mm) Threadless G23 Titanium Pin Insertion Taper for Labret Bar

This is advertised as Labret/Monroe but the back is way too small and not much bigger than the actual stem so seems like it would easily rip through. It also has that flat backing which I dislike, I prefer the UFO disc backing. In photos you can see back of mine vs back of this and size difference is pretty significant. Shows length comparison also, my current lip ring is too long so I think the length of the small one would’ve been perfect for a Labret. Gemstone is a nice shape, very shiny, picture doesn’t do it justice. Silver color was nice, it was that someone darker silver color but still shiny enough. Came with 4 backs which is nice, 2 different sizes. I only use threadless lip rings but I’ve only ever used the ones where you have to bend the back to get it to stay, this one you just insert straight and though I didn’t wear it, I did it a few times and it seem to hold pretty tightly. But maybe for a Tragus but not lip. Also I was kind of annoyed because it’s advertised as 16 gauge, I even double checked product description after I purchased it and this definitely is not a 16 gauge, you can clearly see in the picture that mine is bigger so I’m guessing this is more like an 18 gauge.

First off, the 20G post was nice and thin. Because they are so tiny, which is what I liked about these earrings, they are naturally more difficult to handle, but I was able to insert them in my ears without too much problem. Happy that it came with 6mm and 8mm posts. They did look very nice. I like the aesthetic of the earrings very much. I had no problems with sleeping with them. Unfortunately, I only had them on my ears for 3 days before I lost the top of one of them. I'm pretty sure I lost it with the constant pulling on/off of mask.

This item fits nicely into piercing needle to pull through.. however just know on the pull through it’s tight when piercing with same size needle & the person feels every second of it! I suggest piercing with a larger gage needle than the size of this item to make the transition more smooth for the client. I did have to modify the receiving end where the jewelry sits when pushed through to make it shorter so there would be no gap! Product got the job done, defiantly learned a few things for next time around for smoother experience.

I believe I got the 3mm 20G for my nose and it was little hard to push in (I’m worried it might be hard to take out). But SUPER comfortable and I had a “titanium” nose hoop before and I had a bump that never went away after saline solution, sea salt soaks, aspirin, tea tree oil.. but as soon as I put this one in, my bump went away completely while only using saline solution 2x a day. I recommend! The size is good too. It’s a little bigger than a regular sized nose ring if that makes sense.. so if you want something that stands out but not too huge I think the 3mm is perfect.

I bought this to change out my Monroe bar after it was healed. The 8mm was the perfect size and didn't make the bar stick out of my face at all. I used the stud from my other labret, but I still enjoy the threadless stud for this one as well.