I always had one of those metal thimbles in my sewing box. Never used it. I liked the look of it, but it didn’t really fit and felt bulky.
I recently ran across a silicone and metal thimble. Since I have been doing a lot of stitch work I decided to try it.
The thimble is comfortable and is great for pushing the needle through my work.
After several hours of work, I went to the kitchen for a snack. Started washing my hands and there it was. Had actually forgotten that I was wearing it.
It sure beats using pliers to pull the needle through my work. I suspect using the thimble will also extend the life of my needles.
Clover Protect and Grip Thimbles