This message was posted by Greenwing on AmayaUsers.com. PLEASE DO NOT REPLY VIA EMAIL. Instead, respond to the thread on the WEBSITE by clicking here: http://www.amayausers.com/boards/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?/topic/2/1453.html#000006 in tech training Melco trainer and documentation states that a 65/9 needle is the best option for extreemly small lettering. and for the past 12 years (3of which I have owned the Amaya) I must agree it is the best choice. and can provide a vast improvement in satin columns for small lettering. As far as being designed for at Amaya, Yes they are. They are designed to function as any other needle. The Specs are within the design specks of the Amaya's Don't shy away from them they can be very useful. JMHO =========================================================== The AmayaUsers Mailing List Website: http://www.amayausers.com Discussion Board: http://www.amayausers.com/boards Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://www.amayausers.com/list ===========================================================