have you tried inox express (you can get them from the webs online store). they are cheaper than addis, not quite as sharp as the addi lace but sharper than the regular addis.

also when i want a really sharp needle i buy some clover bamboo ones and carefully sand the tips of them. just rotate the needle on the sandpaper. works like a charm.

It looks like the Addi Natura points are halfway between the lace and regular—is that about right? I always feel like I’m fooled by needle tip pics.