I made the mistake of ordering a bamboo full panoply before cracking for these needles, and I should've done it sooner! comfort is far superior to knit a "normal" needles and less bulky, more resilient, and I feel that my knitting is more regular than with straight needles. I recommend for ultra motivated beginners because the investment is minimal compared to the ease that one acquires after, and then these needles can be exploited in various ways (round knit, law ..) so really top!