I started using a thumb pick when I began playing fingerstyle on my 12 string, but still using bare thumb on the six string. Lately, though, I have been digging my thumb too far between the strings and buzzing the lower open on my thumbnail, so I am on my way to converting to all thumb pick use.
I buy National plastic ones, then file the tip a bit rounder, and also rough up the picking surface to give a little softer sound.
My biggest issue is the occasional projectile pick when I catch the loop on a string.
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