These picks have a good sound. Wood picks sound very different to plastic picks, more mellow and resonant. Compared to the other Ortega Pick types these have the most Bass Sound.
They are thick, but will wear down, to a good shape, with use, You can, also file them to any shape You want.
The Grip os ok. You can roughen The Surface, more, with sandpaper or an engraver, etc.
They are best for picking, rather than strumming, though handle strumming ok.