Feather Ticklers, Wartenberg Wheels & Pinwheels
Feather ticklers, crops and sensation wheels
The products in this category are not all simple feathers. The range includes feather ticklers and dusters for light contact, feather crops that combine different uses, and pinwheels or Wartenberg wheels for a more focused rolling sensation. Start by deciding how you want the tool to feel on the skin.
Three different types of sensation
- Feather ticklers and dusters: compare length, feather density, flexibility and handle shape.
- Feather crops and riding crops: check which side is intended for light contact and which is intended for impact, along with length and rigidity.
- Pinwheels and Wartenberg wheels: review the number of wheels, tip shape, head width and how freely the mechanism turns.
Checks before use
Agree on the desired intensity and begin with light pressure, especially with wheels or crops. Keep tools away from the eyes and face, do not use them on irritated or injured skin, and check before every use for loose feathers, sharp damage or a mechanism that sticks.
Cleaning depends on the material and construction. Follow the directions for the individual product and do not immerse handles or mechanical parts unless this is explicitly permitted.