The Rico cut is unfiled and features a thinner profile and blank. Rico "Orange Box" reeds vibrate easily. They are a favorite among jazz musicians and are ideal for students. Rico's updated reed-making machinery and state-of-the-art process have made today's Rico reed more consistent than ever before. Affordably priced and conveniently packaged, Rico is the educator's choice. Get all you Rico instrument's needs from cork grease,  swabs, reeds, reed gards, reed cases, and vitalizer packs here at Alto Music!