** The Pipedream Pure Aluminium line has been discontinued but you can find SheVibe’s selection of metal toys here. **

The Pure Aluminium Large Blue Vibrator is absolutely gorgeous. It has that retro-futuristic look to it that inspired the image above. It looks like it belongs in her hand, doesn’t it? And based on looks alone, I love it. Based on function, I want so badly to love it more than I do. If you put me on the spot about it, I’d say I strongly like this vibrator but I wish it had more power.

First of all, just look at it and take it all in – that stunning blue, the ribbing, the cool sleek aluminium. I really wanted this vibrator to be perfect so I could love it unconditionally. But sadly, it wasn’t meant to be. The first time I used it, I was overwhelmed by the ribs and underwhelmed by the vibration. Those ribs really mean business. I thought since I enjoy the Tantus Purr with its ribbing that I would also like the Large Blue’s but I found out real quick that there’s a difference between silicone ribs and aluminium ribs. It actually kind of hurts a little at first when I’m thrusting with it. It’s not bad enough that it makes me want to stop using it but it’s enough that I notice it and hope it’s just a matter of needing to warm up. However, it didn’t subside… until a curious thing happened. When I turned on the vibration, even on low, the discomfort from the ribs suddenly vanished. Weird right? I’m thinking the vibration is enough to relax my muscles to a point that it all starts to feel pretty good.

I say it feels pretty good and not out-of-this-world-great because this vibrator disappoints me in terms of power. It has three speeds (no patterns) and even the highest setting isn’t enough for me. Internally, I can feel the vibration fairly well, it’s just not powerful enough to really wow me. The oddest thing is that the vibration feels stronger inside me than it does when I use it on my clit, which is totally backwards for me. So, unfortunately it’s not strong enough to bring me to orgasm when I use it for clitoral stimulation. I really wanted to feel the vibration strongly concentrated in the very tip so I could rub my clit with it but it’s not there. You really feel the vibration strongest about half way in the ribbed portion. So, I thought of trying something else. Instead of the tip, I tried rubbing the ribs up and down my clit and while the ribs felt pretty good, the vibration still wasn’t enough to get me off.

Don’t let me scare you away from this vibrator though. It is going to be strong enough for some, I just want power queens to be aware that this isn’t worth their time, unless you’re really intrigued by the ribs. I really should have known what to expect because SheVibe rates the vibration strength a two out of four. Meaning, it’s not terribly weak but not awesomely powerful either. And I have to agree with their assessment. That said, if you’re as enchanted by its looks as I am and you don’t need very powerful vibration, I think you could be pretty happy with the Large Blue.

As its name would imply, this particular vibrator only comes in one color, blue. It’s interesting what Pipedream has done with the Pure Aluminium line. For each color there are three sizes that are similarly shaped but not exactly so. Of course, I went for the large and even though it’s made of unyielding aluminium, it doesn’t feel overly large to me. It’s about 7” end to end and you could insert 6” until you reach the cap. It is 1.5” in diameter at the thickest point.

As mentioned before, it has three speeds and no patterns, which is fine by me. It’s rare that patterns really do much for me. Operation is simple with a small button located on the end. Push to turn it on. Push again to cycle from low to medium then to high. Push once more and it turns off. You don’t have a quick shut off on this vibrator. You have to cycle through to get there.

The Large Blue uses 2 AA batteries and the end cap unscrews to reveal the battery compartment. There is an O-ring that makes this vibrator waterproof when the cap is securely screwed shut. That not only means you can take it into the tub or shower but it makes cleaning a lot easier too. The anodized aluminium is a nonporous, body safe, phthalates free material. To clean it you can wash it with antibacterial soap and water, a toy cleaner or to sanitize, bathe it in a 10% bleach solution. Aluminium is nice because you can use any lube you prefer and it also holds temperature very well. You can cool this vibrator in the fridge or heat it up in warm water. When I use it at room temp it feels quite cold to me and is a bit of a shock until it warms to my body temperature.

The packaging is basic and similar to Pipedream’s packaging for their Icicles and Ceramix lines. You don’t get a storage pouch but there is a large chunk of foam that holds the vibrator securely. SheVibe rates this vibrator a 2 out of 4 on volume and I’d say that’s pretty fair.

The Pure Aluminium Large Blue Vibrator is certainly easy on the eyes but its power disappoints me. The ribs inflict their own brand of stimulation that is almost too much for me at times. This vibrator will be strong enough for some people, I just wish it had more. If you think the Pure Aluminium Large Blue Vibrator is right for you, please consider purchasing it from my sponsor and affiliate, SheVibe. I’ll earn a small commission on the sale at no extra cost to you and that helps me to continue blogging and reviewing.

Update: Before you consider buying Pipedream products, please take a moment to read this.

SheVibe provided the Pure Aluminium Large Blue Vibrator in exchange for my unbiased review.

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From the moment I saw the Nalone Amore, I was intrigued by the idea of an aluminium vibrator. I have one other sex toy made of aluminium and I love it but it doesn’t vibrate. There is a large sex toy manufacturer that is set to release a line of aluminium vibes very soon but the Nalone Amore has hit the market first and I was excited to get my hands on one. I really like this vibrator and reach for it often. It’s not something I’ve thrown in a drawer and forgotten about. However, there are a couple of things I would change.

Aluminium toys have all the great characteristics of stainless steel toys, without all the weight. It’s nonporous and body safe, containing no latex or phthalates. Because it is nonporous, it can be sanitized in a 10% bleach solution. For quick and easy cleaning, antibacterial soap and water works well, as does toy cleaner. For insertable toys, Aluminium is great if you love rigid dildos with no give. But I had no idea if it would be a good material for vibrators. Having spent some quality time with the Amore I can tell you that aluminium is a fabulous material that carries vibration amazingly well.

I love the sleek, cool rounded tip of the Amore against my clit. With very little lube it glides with absolutely no drag. The vibration is concentrated toward the tip, where it should be and feels amazing when I stroke it against my clit. I like how the Amore gets wider just before the tip because the cool aluminium brushes against my labia. It stimulates the entire area around my clit and easily brings me to orgasm. That said, only the highest steady vibration can get me there. Which is a shame because the two lower steady vibration modes are actually pretty rumbly. They just don’t have enough intensity to get me off.

The Amore has 6 patterns and so far, they haven’t done much for me but honestly, I’ve not spent too much time with them. I’ve been happy with setting it on high steady and leaving it there. This vibrator is nicely weighted, allowing me to gently hold the handle and let it lie against my clit so the weight applies all the pressure I need. I tried using the Amore for internal stimulation and that was a waste of time for me. It’s just not large enough to give me any real satisfaction and it gets incredibly slippery and hard to hold onto for thrusting. But as a clit vibe I really enjoy it and I think it could be nearly perfect with a few changes.

The first thing I’d change is to give it more power. This vibe would be outstanding with more intense vibration. Like I said, the low and medium steady vibration modes are on the rumbly side and would feel amazing if they were stronger. The highest steady vibration feels a bit buzzier but I still wouldn’t consider this a very buzzy vibe. The aluminium does a fantastic job of transferring the vibration into my clit. I just keep yearning for more power.

I’m also not thrilled with how the batteries are inserted. The Amore uses three AAA batteries and they are inserted into a tray that is then inserted into the vibrator and the cap screws shut. It was a bit fiddly the first time I used it but I think I’ve mastered the technique at this point. The one nice thing about this tray is that it can be removed when you’re not using the vibrator and if you’re traveling, you won’t have any accidental activations. The nice little padded, satin lined box even has a molded place for the vibe and another one for the battery tray.

This leads me to the biggest change that I think needs to be made to make the Amore an outstanding vibrator. For the price, it really should be rechargeable. I’m surprised that it costs as much as it does and uses batteries. Now some people may prefer batteries because as long as you have a spare set lying around, you’re ready to play… instead of having to wait for a vibe to recharge. But for me personally, I think it needs to be rechargeable at this price point.

The Amore has a single push button that turns in on and off and cycles through the modes. You have to hold the button down for a couple of seconds to turn it on (it took me a minute to realize this) and you hold it for a few seconds to turn it off. There is no memory so it will always start at the lowest steady vibration. This vibe is waterproof so you can take it into the bath or shower and it makes cleaning it so much easier. It comes in one color, soft pink. So if you’re one of the many out there who hate pink sex toys, you’re outta luck. I would like to see this vibrator in some different colors but it’s not a huge issue for me. “Nalone” is printed  near the end and under that it says, “You are not alone”. This is kind of a strange thing to have printed on a vibrator. It sounds sort of pitiful. Like, as long as I have my beloved vibrator, I’ll never be alone. It’s not a big deal but I think it’s kind of weird.

The packaging is nice and you’ll have a pink box, lined in white satin to store your vibrator in. You’ll also get a velvety purple pouch. The Amore is 6 3/8” end to end and it’s 1 1/4” in diameter at the widest point.  This isn’t the kind of vibrator that you want to stick in your ass.  It doesn’t have a flared base and could slip up into the rectum and get lost.  This vibe isn’t unusually loud and it’s not going to be heard with the door closed. Since it’s aluminium I think you can get away with using silicone lube but the manual specifies the use of water based lube. I can only assume that the membrane over the button is silicone, prompting the specification. As usual, if you want to play it safe, use water based lube only. The Amore comes with a one year warranty.

The Nalone Amore is a nice vibrator. It feels substantial and well made. It’s good… but to make it great, I do feel that some changes need to be made. I enjoy it and use it regularly and I am happy to have it in my collection but I don’t know if it is something I would have purchased because in that price range, I’d probably only be looking at rechargeable vibrators. The fact that it’s aluminium and somewhat unique (for now, until that new line is released) lets me forgive it a little for using batteries. So, if you want an aluminium vibrator and you don’t need very strong vibration, I’d say give the Amore a try. Right now, it’s exclusive to Lovehoney and the great thing about shopping there is that they have the best return policy around. If you get it and absolutely don’t like it (which I don’t think would happen but ya never know), you can return it for a refund up to 100 days after the date of purchase.

Lovehoney sent the Nalone Amore in exchange for my honest opinion.

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