The Classic Chic vibe is great for vaginal penetration and for clitoral stimulation especially since the tip is pointed to nicely stimulate the clit by both new toy users and the experienced. While this toy is not designed for anal insertion, it can be used to stimulate that sensitive area between the vagina and anus. I do highly suggest the use of a lubricant because the velvet cote on the vibe there can be a bit of drag against sensitive skin without the lube.
For beginners, the diameter of the toy is not intimidating and it is very user friendly to operate. For those who have been using toys for awhile and may be thinking it is just a traditional vibe, you will be pleasantly surprised by the intensity of the vibrations this toy provides. This toy is also a great choice for solo use as well as for couples. My partner and I used it for penetration and also as a clit vibe while he was inside me.

The vibrator is made out of PU coated plastic and covered in a very soft velvet cote that is very soft and silky. They are both Phthalates free. I cannot say enough about the velvet cote. The softness feels really wonderful against my nipples and also when I used it to stimulate my vulva. Again, I suggest that you use a good amount of lube if you will be using the toy for penetration, especially if you plan to move it in and out repeatedly. The softness of the toy also makes it drag so lots of lube is a good thing.

When I took the Classic Chic out of the package it had no smell at all, which is a good thing because I am sensitive to odors. However, like another reviewer noticed, it does take on the scent of your soap so that could be an issue. Also, because this is a traditional vibe there are no bumps or curves down the length of the shaft. It does taper out at the tip and that point makes it great for direct stimulation.

This is a traditionally shaped vibrator and is pretty evenly shaped until the tapered end. The toy itself is 7 1/4 inches long and the insertable length is 6 inches. It is on the slimmer side at only 3 1/2 inches in circumference. Other than it being a little slim, I prefer my toys to have a bit of width, I absolutely loved how the shaft felt once inserted inside. The length was just right for me. The nice thing about the size is that it is not too intimidating for a beginner and would be a great way to introduce yourself to vibrators. But, at the same point it is not shaped in away that an experienced toy user like myself would find unsatisfying.

Based on its size and shape, this toy is not discreet. It would be obvious to whomever saw it what it was. While it is thin enough to slip in a bag, I would wrap it in something discreet to avoid any surprises.

All I can say is wow on the performance of this classic gem. It has 7 wonderful functions that are as follows:

1. steady strong vibration
2. little fast bursts
3. this is a roller coaster type vibration that starts with a quick burst,then several more and finally steady vibration
4. Morse code type mode of quick bursts and then longer vibrations
5.Long vibration that goes from fast to slow
6. What I call the fireworks mode where there are bursts and vibrations at different speeds
7. Fast bursts followed by a long vibration over and over

The only way to turn the vibe off is circling through all of the different functions. This can be an issue and was the only flaw I really found in the toy. Sometimes you just do not want or need to cycle through each level just to turn it off. The vibrations are centered at the base of the unit, but they are so powerful I could feel them all the way up to the tip which I used as a clit vibe and was able to orgasm.

I do want to caution users that the strength in the vibrator does make it loud. It is very possible to hear through a door so that is important to know if privacy is an issue.

The material with the toy does state it is waterproof, but since I didn't try it that way I am not sure if there are any water seal issues with it. Finally, the two requires a very handy 2 AA battery that will last quite awhile while using the toy.

The Classic chic is very easy to keep clean. You can just use warm water and antibacterial soap or you can wipe it down with rubbing alcohol before and after each use. I would advise being extra careful when cleaning by the ridges on the silver band, because you want to make sure you get the whole toy clean before storing it. Storage is easy because the vibe did not appear to pick up any lint and because of the material it is made from will not degrade around other toys. I keep mine wrapped up in one of my toy sacks, but that is for privacy and well as to keep it dust free. The toy is safe for both water based and silicone lubricants and will work much better when using either because of its material.

The packaging was clear plastic with a nice pink swirl design that includes the name of the product and a warning about using lubricant. Inside, is a instruction sheet in several languages that explains how the vibrator opens and how to operate the knob control. What I really liked is that inside the battery compartment was a sheet of instructions for proper battery installation. There is nothing more frustrating than when you cannot figure out why your new toy won't start, so having this extra instruction sheet is handy. Finally, the packaging is sturdy enough that it could be used for storage and if you choose to give this as a gift you will need appropriate wrapping to hide what is inside.

Overall this vibe really got me going. The intensity of the different levels kept building me up to a great orgasm both vaginally and on my clit. I loved the length, but I do love a longer toy so it fit me quite comfortably. This toy was great for both solo play and with my partner using it on me. It has quickly become a favorite to when I need to get going quickly.