While the packaging clearly states that this is a g spot vibrator, I still can't wrap my mind around how or why that would work. If you were thinking of using this toy for your g spot, let me save you some time. Go to the drugstore, buy a toothbrush with a chunky handle, and jam it up there. Wiggle it around a little to mimic the weak vibration, and you'll get the idea.

That said, this toy does provide a kind of pleasant, weak vibration that feels nice on my clitoris during intercourse. Just enough motion to provide that extra oomph that I sometimes need.

I bought this because I had felt it in a store and was really intrigued by the texture. The product description calls it velvety, and it almost is, in a hard plastic kind of way. It isn't soft in any way and there isn't any give to it when you hold it, but it feels really nice in your hands. I had thought it might have a strange smell, due to the coating used to give it the velvety feeling, but there was no odor whatsoever when I took my new toy out of its package.

The shaft is much shorter and thinner than you would guess from the pictures. The bullet on the end is at an awkward angle that doesn't come close to approximating the angle needed to reach my g spot. I've seen that another reviewer compared this toy to a crochet hook, but when I see it I think more of a toothbrush with the head slightly askance.

I tend to prefer rigid, non-porous vibes and dildos so I had thought I would love those features with my Velvet G. The size, however, is all wrong for me. It is so thin that it is difficult to feel where it is when trying to direct it to the right spot. This resulted in several mishaps involving pain near my pubic bone, cervix, etc. Once I did get it steered to the right spot, I was underwhelmed by the power of the vibration. I decided to give the Velvet G a second chance after a few days but quickly realized it wasn't going to get any better. I can't imagine ever having an orgasm from inserting this toy.

Determined to not let my money go to waste, I tried to find another use for this toy. There's something about the texture that makes me just love rubbing it (turned on or not) all over my body. The amount of vibration feels really good on my nipples, but the shaft length and rigidity make it kind of awkward to hold it there for too long. Ditto for my clitoris- the vibration (too weak to be orgasm-inducing) feels really nice, but after a few minutes I got a bad wrist cramp and had to stop.

There's very little, if any, vibration in the bottom 2/3 of the shaft. The top of the shaft and the head vibrate more. I think there are supposed to be three levels of intensity for the Velvet G, but in reality turning the dial will take you from "barely feel it" to "oh-I think it is vibrating now." While I am a Magic Wand junkie and know that I need more stimulation than others, I really don't think this provides enough stimulation for even a beginner to enjoy.

The noise is about average for vibrators in general, and much above average based on the power this thing delivers.

One more gripe: the control dial/battery portal is at the bottom of the shaft. There is a noticeable gap between the control dial and the shaft, and it pinched my labia a few times-OUCH!

The shape of the head is kind of graduated, which means that there are a few nooks and crannies that are hard to clean. You're not supposed to boil it, so the best you can do to clean it is alcohol. I don't share my toys, so that isn't a big problem for me.
I didn't try to use any lubricant with it, but water-based or silicone should work if needed.
The Velvet G is compact enough that you can easily toss it into your purse/overnight bag/etc., but I don't like mine enough to want to take it anywhere.

The packaging is unremarkable, just the typical plastic box. I threw mine away since it wasn't really durable enough to reuse.