Review (4/5): Good alternative to travel emery boards
I try to avoid using traditional files and emery boards on my nails. I take a lot of medications that make my nails weak and brittle, and any surface that's too abrasive wreaks havoc on my fingertips. I can't carry a full size glass nail file with me everywhere, so I was on the hunt for a travel sized file that could fit in my pocket, wallet, or purse. When these came up, I thought I'd give them a shot. The pros are the files are a great size, they're packaged well, and I see them lasting for awhile. The case they come in is a nice touch, and I enjoyed the fact there were two so I could have a spare. They're pretty to look at, if that matters to you. They'd make great little stocking stuffers or gifts. There were a few con's to the files, but nothing too major. The abrasive side is only on one side of the file. I prefer to have options on the level of abrasiveness, so this was a little disappointing. In addition, the abrasive side didn't do all that great a job filing down my nails. It will do in a pinch, and it's not my favorite file, but for emergency use, it will do. If you need a glass file for travel purposes, this is the best option I have found so far, despite the minor drawbacks.