1) Alaska Pik’s TM plastic picks can be manicured to precise length: (Plastic) use clippers, then file. To manicure, place pick securely “Over the finger, Under the nail,” decide the length desired, then clip and file.
2) To match the curvature of the user’s flesh under the nail area, file on the backside of picking surface. This adds security. This should be done before changing length. 3) To un-stiffen pick remove all or part of the pressure band. For added comfort file smooth all uncomfortable edges. The brass pressure band should be bent inward. This creates tension on top of the fingernail.