not quite a buffer but not quite a file eh some shine to the nail but not great regular buffing block works much better [SEP] not really a buffer but not quite a file pretty but really did not work as well as a traditional buffer yes it provides a little shine to the nail but you cannot get close to the sides easily and the part it does shine takes more effort than a regular buffer shine block it is more like a fine grit file too fine for edge filing but not quite a buffer shiner either