i love my leather thimble but only because it is the only kind i can wear that feels natural. but it took no time at all for the needle to find its way thru the leather and into my finger. the little metal plate inside is way too small. not too much damage but a pretty good poke. i got a small piece of very soft leather and glued it to the inside of the thimble. this snugged it up so i could keep the little metal piece positioned correctly and not be poked. now it is great. i sure wish i could use one of those lovely golden thimbles but i can never get used to the metal. i think my finger is square. lol