Shannan at Bobbin and Fred has done a thimble review about several styles of thimbles. I don't often use thimbles in needlepoint but if you do or you want to try using one, they aren't very expensive. They also make hand sewing much easier. I do use them when finishing ornaments.
https://www.sewingwithbobbinandfred.co.uk/2019/04/thimble-review-and-diy-needlepoint.html
Because Shannan's in the UK, I did a search to see if the open-sided thimble is available in the US. It is. Remember, it comes in two sizes only.
https://www.clover-usa.com/en/thimbles/249-open-sided-thimbles.html
UPDATE: SL says these are not actually new. She's seen them around for quite a while here in the USA so anyone interested ought to be able to find them fairly easily.
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