I loved opening this vibrator. The packaging was beautiful and it was all tucked inside, looking like a curled up black velvet kitten just waiting for me to make it purr.

This vibe is 8 1/4" of inky gorgeousness. It's about 1.7" in diameter, but it has curves as well and diameter varies a little in areas. It has a decidedly phallic shape, with the gentle suggestion of a cock head at the tip of the vibrator. There's a solid raised area on the underside of this black panther, like the vein running it's length, and another midway up the shaft on the opposite side, towards its base. Right before you reach the base, which holds its two buttons, are a few ridges that make it look pretty but don't do a lot other than add to its sleek looks. There's a raised 'M' in the middle of the ridges for Mantric, the line that this vibrator is part of.

The end of this beauty screws off to reveal a rubber ring for waterproofing and a compartment for four batteries. The function buttons are on the bottom side of the vibe, with a tiny light between them. When you turn it on, the lowest setting lights up green; medium is yellow, and the strongest is red. Beyond that are seven patterns of various strengths and waves that all flash various colors. You hold the button closest to the base to turn it off.

I love the strength of this vibe. It has strong vibrations, and the red light makes sense--any stronger and you might explode. I had it on a pulse setting under my pillow and my whole pillow was vibrating. However, I didn't love the size. It's silicone over hard plastic, and it's rather girthy in areas, including the head. I have a smaller, tighter pussy and this one stretched me. I could definitely feel the seams that run the length of it. I needed a lot of lube to stay wet and make sure it wasn't chafing my skin. It still did in areas, though. It definitely has not been my preference to play with this one inside--it's just too much.

That said, it's perfect for massage and external play. The strong vibrations make it feel extra delicious sliding over muscles, nipples, and clit. I'd imagine if I played with this on a partner he'd like it too, but again, it's so large I'd leave it for external play only.

The look of this vibe makes it very gorgeous for photography as well. Black and whites come out stunning with this velvety cock smoldering in the frame. Also, against my pale skin, it looks beautiful. If you want to turn on your partner with your mouth, the sharp contrast of glossy female lips to matte black vibrator is pretty fantastic.

Given the aforementioned power of this vibe, I should also mention that it is loud. When I put it under my pillow, it was slightly muffled. However, it's powerful enough that when I laid my head on my buzzing pillow my whole face buzzed with it. It's not a jack hammer, but you're going to hear it under sheets and if someone is listening outside the door of a quiet room they'll know what you're doing.

It is waterproof, but matte silicone needs lube and water doesn't cut it. It has that rubbery kind of drag when moistened with water only. Again, I like this for massage--the dry kind.

All in all, I do like it. It's a great foreplay toy, and very sexy. Probably the sleekest, sexiest toy in my drawer. I wouldn't seek out another like it, but I am glad it's there and it does serve its purpose very well.

I can't get past the raised seams on the sides of this one. For external play, I prefer wands or my Lelo bullet. This is just way to wide and rigid. It's also too loud. It just sits in a drawer now.