This stuff is amazing, I can't believe how long I've gone without this!! I apply a dot the size of a dime on my glove and spread it nice over the shaven area I'm going to tattoo then I apply my stencil hold for a few good secs and there you go!!! No smudges no runs and no hassle compared to using green soap or deodorant. I highly recommend stencil stuff and will never go without it again!! Thank you joker tattoo you guys are the sh*t!!!! :D p.s. I always get the 8oz it's a few buxs more and u double your container ;)