Leon - traditional vibrator discontinued by Feelztoys - review by joja

The Leon is a clitoral vibrator through-and-through. It is nice and strong, not too loud, and has a wide, firm body that allows for plenty of pressure. The three speeds and two patterns feel wonderful all over the body, but are much too strong for sensual teasing - however, the do make for a good back massage!

Though its shape and smoothness could make it an ideal thrusting toy, I found the Leon a bit too big for internal play. However, if you like 'em large, this may be the perfect toy for you. The vibrations are strong enough to be felt internally, and the toy is great for anyone who loves to feel "stuffed." Though it is too straight for intense g-spot play, the toy has a nice firmness that lends itself well to stroking the g-spot during thrusting.

The Leon is made of high quality silicone, which gives it a lovely soft texture. The toy has a smooth, rubbery feeling everywhere except the smooth plastic base. The texture adds a bit of drag, but with a few dabs of water-based lube it will glide across your skin nicely. It is quite firm for a silicone toy, giving just a little bend close to the tip.

Silicone is completely non-pourous, and one of the safest sex toy materials - no phthalates, no latex, and hypo-allergentic. Just make sure it never comes in contact with silicone lube, as it can cause the material to degrade. It has a light plasticy odor, but nothing that would be noticeable during use. Also, like most silicone toys, the Leon is a lint magnet!

Though beginners may find the Leon too big for penetration, those who crave a nice fullness won't be left wanting. Other than its size, the only thing I disliked about the Leon was that it tapers at the end, which leaves a bit of a point that can poke your cervix if thrusted too vigorously. The Leon's large size has some unexpected benefits, though. The girth gives it a nice big surface area for clitoral stimulation, and makes it comfortable and easy to hold.

Like many vibes, this toy's vibrations are strongest at the tip. The vibrations travel very well throughout the vibe, but not so much as to make your hand go numb. The vibrations are lovely - strong and deep. However, you pay a price for such a strong toy in terms of battery life. The Leon runs on two AA batteries, but will go through them a bit faster than most vibes. It's hard to say how long they will last as that depends on the frequency of use, but I'd guess one set of batteries will last about a month if used for about 15 minutes a day.

The controls on this toy are very simple and user-friendly. There is just one button, but unlike many single-button toys, you don't need to cycle through all the speeds and patterns to turn it off. Just hold for one second to turn it on or off, and press quickly to change the vibrations. This on/off delay, along with a depression at the end of the toy that prevents the button from being pushed easily, makes the Leon wonderful for travel, and very unlikely to turn on or off when you don't want it to.

The Leon has three levels of vibration, along with two patterns: one strong pulsing pattern, and one with three weak, short pulses followed by one strong, longer pulse. Both feel fantastic. My only complaint about the vibrations is that the highest level is much more "buzzy" than the medium (i.e. the vibrations are faster, but not as deep), which actually makes the medium feel stronger. However, the variety is nice either way.

The Leon is made of pure silicone and can be washed with gentle soap and water. The toy is water-resistant, not waterproof, so be careful not to fully submerge it. To disinfect, wipe it down with rubbing alcohol. Silicone toys should not be used with silicone lube, which can cause the material to degrade over time.