This ruler is probably best for light spanking, but it can really handle some rough paddling, too. The toy would work for anyone, but it would be even better for a beginner or for somebody role playing as a 'teacher'.

The length of this toy is great, it's the same size as a normal 12 inch ruler, but is better quality. The only thing I am worried about breaking on this toy is the handle, it's basically just leather strips wrapped around the handle, and they're starting to come undone, but, you can find something else to use as a handle if you need to. If you take care of this ruler, it should last a long time. The material is great, it is a nice soft and very light wood. It doesn't have a smell to it, but it can be a bit rough on the bottom. (Though I'm not worried about splinters.)

This ruler worked great for me. It can provide light slaps, or really hard ones that are very stingy and leave red marks. This ruler was better then I had expected for the price and I'd recommend it to anyone. The funny thing is this ruler is almost perfect in scale to a real ruler, so, you could use it to measure things, too, if you needed.

This toy is easy to care for, if it gets something on it, just wipe it down with water and maybe a bit of mild soap. I store it in a small pouch (Not included) in my dresser drawer.