Led is not as hot as an incandescent bulb and as a result the led caused no harm to the lampshade. It seems the specifications on this feit bulb are accurate, whereas the chinese-branded bulb's specs were misleadingly exaggerated.

They flicker like a real flame. They are like torches, glowing in the night. The glow is nice.

They look more like a rotating caution light. Not at all pleased.