I was looking for something to use for a bit of "tickle torture" or teasing during bondage, and for the price, this feather tickler did not disappoint. The feathers feel very soft and fuzzy to the touch, and there aren't any sharp boning in them that might cause a poking problem. Mine actually did look like very downy feathers, which I wasn't sure would be the case based off of some of the pictures I saw. I shook it a few times initially, and a bit of the black feathering "poof" fell out, but after that I did not have a shedding problem. The feathers do, however, feel a bit loose, so I'm not sure if they can hold up to anything more than a gentle gliding across the skin. The plastic handle feels a bit cheap too, but this is understandable for the price. I do appreciate the handle despite its cheaper craftsmanship. This toy was a lot more practical for use than just a loose tickling feather thanks to the handle. I would just recommend users be very gentle, only use this toy to tease or tickle, and use other toys for when you want to get a little harder with your play.

There isn't really any packaging to this toy, just a tag taped to the handle with a bar-code and the "Sex and Mischief" logo. This isn't so great because the feathers are so soft that they can easily get bent out of shape during shipping, which seemed to be the case with one of my bent feathers. For this sort of toy though, I've noticed this kind of packaging to be the norm.

I found the feathers to feel pleasant, yet ticklish enough to work for what I wanted during bondage. Both my partner and I are on the very ticklish side, so keep that in mind. For someone who is not ticklish, these feathers are so soft and fluffy that they would be a pleasant sensation even without the tickling part. It would definitely be a good warm-up during foreplay for those who are not ticklish.

Cleaning this is a little tricky. First and foremost, keep this away from any lube or oil during play. I am also hesitant to even clean this with a damp cloth, I don't think the soft feathers will hold their shape after coming in contact with water. For the price, I would consider this a "temporary toy". Use it until you get it a bit too dirty, possibly try cleaning it with a very lightly damp cloth, and be prepared to buy a new one every once in a while if this toy is a regular part of your play.