Dual Ended Feather and Silicone Tickler

Black feathers at one end, a tuft of silicone strands at the other, all in matte black.

Feathers and silicone read completely differently on skin, and having both on one handle is the whole point. The feather end barely touches, so it works as anticipation more than as sensation. The silicone end has weight and gives a light flick. Turning the handle over changes the entire feeling without breaking contact or going to find another toy.

Why this works

• Two opposite sensations on one shaft. Almost nothing at one end, a definite flick at the other.
• The feather end is genuine feather. Soft enough that most of what the other person feels is the waiting rather than the touch.
• The silicone end wipes clean. Non-porous, unlike the feathers, so the working end of it stays properly hygienic.
• All black. It photographs well and it does not look like a novelty in a bedroom.

The specs

• Materials: 40% chicken feather, 40% silicone, 20% PVC
• One feather end, one silicone strand end
• Color: black

How to use it

Blindfold first. Sensation play is mostly about not knowing what is coming, and a feather is close to pointless if the other person can watch it approach. Work slowly across the thinnest skin: inside the arms, the throat, the stomach, the inner thighs, the backs of the knees. Leave long gaps. Switching to the silicone end after a stretch of feather is where the whole thing pays off.

Care

• Wipe the silicone end with mild soap and warm water, or a toy cleaner.
• Keep the feathers dry. Shake them out and let them air rather than washing them.
• Store it hanging or laid flat so the feathers do not crush.

Use it for

• Warm up before anything heavier
• Blindfolded sensation play
• Teasing somebody who is restrained
• Photo sets, since it reads as kink without reading as impact

FAQ

What is the difference between the two ends?
The feather end is almost weightless and works through anticipation. The silicone end has enough substance to flick and give a light sting. Alternating between them is far more effective than either one alone.

Does the silicone end hurt?
No. It is a small tuft of strands rather than weighted falls, so the most it does is a light sting. For real impact you want a flogger.

Can I wash the feathers?
Keep them dry. Shake them out and let them air. The silicone end washes normally with mild soap and warm water.

What should I pair it with?
A blindfold, and something from ticklers and sensation play that feels nothing like it, such as a pinwheel. Contrast is what makes this kind of play land.