Silicone Firmness Guide
New to indie fantasy toys, or just curious in general? Let this guide teach you about our different firmness levels.
Our toys are available in four firmness levels: Extra Soft, Soft, Medium and Firm.
Scroll down for a video demostration and information about our different firmness levesls
If you want to feel them up close and personal without buying a full-sized toy, we currently offer firmness samples in the form of Firmness Runes.
That's what we're squeezing in the video demonstration below.
Here is the Shore firmness levels that we offer:
- Extra Soft: Shore 0020
- Soft: Shore 0030
- Medium: Shore 0050
- Firm: Shore A10
Crystalline/Near Clear firmness levels:
- Soft: Shore 0031
- Medium: Shore 0045
- Crystalline Soft 0031 is slightly firmer than "regular" 0030 Soft, and feels somewhere between Soft and Medium
- Crystalline Medium 0045 is slightly firmer than "regular" 0050 Medium and feels something between 0050 and A10, despite having a lower Shore number.
Silicone firmness is not an exact science, and there are a lot of factors that go into play. If you have exposed your toy to high temperatures (ie boiling) your toy might feel firmer afterward. This may or may not be temporary. The quantity and type of pigments used will also affect firmness.
How firmness is perceived also has to do with toy size. A small toy in Medium firmness will feel softer than a Large toy in the same firmness, and vice versa.
- We list our toys in the same firmness as the silicone manufacturer gives us.
- Extra Soft, as well as Crystalline toys feature a mildly tacky surface.
- Please keep in mind that toys in all firmness levels might not be in stock at all times.
If you want something in a particular firmness, you can order a Wildwood Custom toy, or request something for our next drop on our socials.
Extra Soft (0020)
About the same firmness as adipose tissue. Our softest option.
This is the standard firmness for our penetrables and packers.
When used for insertable toys, it conforms very well to the body, with the caveat that they will be very soft for thinner toys, like Mini Näcken and Mini-Small Moon Orchid.
Grinding toys in Extra Soft are well suited for users who want a very gentle experience.
We usually recommend this for vaginismus and for those who have sensitive bodies, or pelvic pain.
Toys with vibe slots in this firmness transfer vibrations the least and will dampen the sensations.
Has a mildly tacky surface when dry, which is normal and no cause for concern.
Soft (0030)
About the same firmness as a gel shoe insole. It is very soft and forgiving.
Our most popular firmness level, especially for larger toys or toys with a lot of texture, like Ambrose or Sir Gawain.
When used for insertable toys, it conforms well to the body. Thinner toys like Mini Näcken and Mini-Small Moon Orchid will feel very soft in this firmness, and are generally better suited for vaginal use as opposed to anal use. (Of course, you know your own body best!)
Grinding toys in Soft are well suited for users who want a gentle experience.
We use this for our insertable toys, grinders, and occasionally packers and penetrables.
Medium (0050)
About the same firmness as a stale gummy bear. A fine middle-ground.
Our second most popular firmness level, especially for toys with minimal or small amounts of texture, like Näcken and Selkie.
Conforms less to the body than Extra Soft and Soft, while still providing comfort.
Grinding toys in Medium firmness are suited for users who want a bit more pressure and texture to their experience.
We use this for our insertables toys and grinders. Not recommended for packers and penetrables.
Firm (A10)
About the same firmness as a flexed muscle. Rigid like erect tissue, but is still bendable and has some give.
If you are used to 'mainstream' toys, this is a similar experience.
We pour toys in this firmness the least for inventory drops, but you can always request it for your Wildwood Custom order.
Grinding toys in Firm firmness are well suited for users who want the most pressure and texture to their experience.
Toys with vibe slots in this firmness transfer vibrations the most.
We use this for our insertables toys and grinders. Not recommended for packers and penetrables.
