I've already used a Bari synthetic reed on my alto sax, but this Vandoren VK1 50 synthetic reed for my clarinet is incredible, not only for its sound, which is very similar to a natural reed, but also for how it feels on the lip, very similar to a natural reed. Using a RICO B3 mouthpiece, for which hard reeds are recommended, I'm completely satisfied with my choice of the VK1 50!