There are a number of reasons. Click Here to go to the About page for a deep dive. Wears well, very little friction but sticks to fingers, a simple but pleasant feel, and the tone. The TONE was the biggest thing. It just pulls all the right frequencies. I wanted to offer more options but this was voted the best by multiple people in multiple trials, so there was no reason to. I’m also the only maker using it for guitar picks.

A bevel is the name of the shaping done around the pick playing edges, mimicking the natural movement of the hand and fingers using angles. This is where the magic happens. A lot of cheap, mass produced picks have no bevel or what’s sometimes called a “straight bevel” (think a straight knife edge). These cause you to continually fight the pick until enough material is removed through playing that a bevel is forced. By shaping bevels beforehand, a pick feels more natural from the start and has better tone since more material is striking the strings evenly. Science!

A great question, and I realize that there’s a number of companies doing this. I’m very obsessed when it comes to picks (ask anyone who had to listen to me compare materials). I always had a craving for a pick that inspired me and made me feel excited to play, so I decided to make one myself. The answer to that ended up being in the bevel, and through hundreds of experimental pieces I've refined my bevel to what I consider perfection in both feel and tone. Click Here for more info on that. I’m also utilizing a unique material no other maker is using that I chose specifically to heighten those properties. You’ll feel the difference.

I remember when I first had this question about “boutique” picks. It seemed silly to me. But when you know, you know. You get huge tone and playability boosts from a handmade pick that can be felt and experienced. You get better, higher end plastics that have to be machined by hand, not made in a mold. You get something truly one of a kind from the hands of an experienced artisan. I think if someone saw the work I put into making just one pick, they’d probably be surprised I’m not charging more. It’s laborious, time consuming, and arguably has some of the tightest tolerances among handmade products since a tenth of a millimeter makes a big difference. And I aim to be accurate to a hundredth of a millimeter. But for me, it’s a labor of love, and my goal is for you to get what you pay for.

My shapes were devised by me from scratch through extensive experimentation, so exact copies are non existent. You may also find similar shapes feel and sound different due to inherent manufacturing differences. Here’s the closest comparisons I could make:

Fox | TP, Tweener

Fox Apex | TAD, FS, TF

Fox Cub | STP, Mini

Cougar | TAD3R, Tweener 3R

Cougar Apex | FS 3R

Cougar Cub | TPR

Wolf | TP1R, Tweener 1R

Wolf Apex | TAD1R, FS 1R

Bear | M

Bison | SR

Yes. I’ve done this many times for many different brands and materials. I now offer this as a standard option in the Shop if you’re interested. I consulted a number of musicians to figure out a fair price and process, especially since no other company offers this.

I put so much effort into creating my proprietary bevel that I decided not to offer round bevels as a standard option. My goal was to eliminate resistance while playing, and round bevels are about as resistant as you can get. They also don’t work as well with matte finishes. I will make a round bevel as a custom option, but the entire pick should be glossed.

While a bevel is a very personal experience, there are 3 makers I notice drastic changes with after a rebevel: Techpicks, Martin Luxe, and Wegen. These are cheaper boutique picks but use great materials, and usually beveling is where cost cutting happens. A professional hand beveled edge really pushes them over the top. (This is my opinion of course)

I get this question a lot. I go to great lengths to try and keep my edges sounding and feeling similar, even going as far as counting the number of strokes on sandpaper. I believe I craft the most consistent handmade bevel available. While I strive for perfection, at the end of the day these are handmade so sometimes there can be differences. But I don’t let an edge leave if I wouldn’t use it myself, and each pick is individually tested for quality.

Some people may experience shedding initially on the playing tips. This doesn’t mean there’s a problem, the bevel is just adjusting to your personal play style. Every instance I’ve seen of this has resolved on it’s own with continued playing, but if it’s bothersome I suggest rubbing it on your jeans along the edge. Just a few strokes should do. I don’t recommend using sandpaper since I polish to a high gloss and it could compromise the feel.

Since these picks are extra tacky they WANT to be dirty. I personally like when these picks get dirty, they tell stories and look cherished like an old car. But if you like keeping your gear pristine, the best thing I’ve found is using the *soft* side of a sponge with dish soap. If it’s being extra stubborn: put the pick in a cup, throw in a little vinegar and baking soda, let it sit for a minute, and then sponge again. You can repeat this as many times as you want.

That’s currently being worked in the pipeline of ideas. Different challenges emerge than standard picks, and I won’t put something out that I don’t believe is of superior quality. All of my manufacturing practices are devised uniquely from scratch, and sometimes custom tools are built, so it can be time consuming. This will happen eventually though.

While I originally designed these picks using acoustic instruments, the same principles apply to both. I think they’re great electric companions and I have some people using them as such. I make a wide variety of gauges and shapes to accommodate most players.

Some hand anatomies don’t like matte finishes, and the same goes for gloss finishes as well. It really shines during longer play sessions though. The build up of heat and moisture make it rock solid. If your pick is too slippery out of the box though, my home remedy has always been to take a lower percentage isopropyl alcohol (like 70%) and rub it on the surface with a q-tip. Try to avoid the bevels. When it dries, it leaves an unobtrusive rough touch behind. Voila!

I realize the irony in making small plastic parts and saying I’m trying to be eco friendly, but it’s really important to me that I am. You’ll see with my packaging I use no additional plastic or paper, no stickers, nothing not needed. I put a lot of thought into it, though its simplicity may suggest otherwise. All of my shipping material is recyclable, including the tape, and there’s very little of it. Just pull out your pick and throw the rest in the recycling bin. I purposefully chose a pick material that would last longer and was a color people would lose less, resulting in less plastic being used in the long run. I’ve also devised a manufacturing process that creates little waste, and am constantly looking for ways to reduce what I’m putting into landfills. So I would say I’m being as eco friendly as I can be. If you have any further ideas, let me know.

I ask for the greatest amount of information available upfront. If I’m able to build a pick based off of that, nothing further will be needed. I’ll contact you if I need more information or if you have your own file to send me. It’s hard to give an exact turn around time on these since every case is unique.

If I get backed up from an abundance of orders or am away I’ll notate it on the main page of the website. I put time into each pick I make and can only craft a handful per day, and I intend to keep it that way. My goal is superior quality, not quantity. If I have an idea of a turn around time I’ll notate that on the main page as well. This can also happen due to a material shortage and it's possible I won’t have an estimation.

If you don’t like loud and punchy picks I understand, everyone has different tastes. I offer a two week return window on pick orders from the date of delivery. Buyer just pays shipping. But, I prefer to work with you to figure out what wasn’t to your liking. Feedback has been critical for me to get to where I am today and customer service is very important to me.

Yes! I now ship anywhere in the world and worked to find the best rates. Shipping to Canada is $14.00 and everywhere else is $16.00. You will be responsible for all import and customs taxes on your end. Shipping estimations are 1-4 weeks. Click Here to track your international package.