Smile Makers The Poet – Test & Review

My Experience With Smile Makers The Poet

First Impressions

Mismatched Expectations

Design

I can honestly say without a doubt, The Poet from Smile Makers is one of the most beautiful toys I've owned. Everything down to the shape and feel of the toy is absolutely on point; the bulbed, floral design looks so cute and discreet. The silicone feels like nothing I've ever felt before; it's the softest, silkiest material that feels amazing against the skin. You can 'lock' your favorite setting onto the toy by holding the sensors to achieve your preferred intensity and holding the power button at the same time. I was also extremely happy to see that the toy came with 3 interchangeable mouth pieces — finally, some clitoral inclusivity!

Ease of Use

When it comes to actually using the Poet instead of gawking at its beauty, this is where it starts to lose me a bit. First, I'll say that the controls are pretty simple; there is one small button on the front of the toy which turns it on and off, but is also used to cycle through 5 different pulsation modes. Then, there is the sensors on the side of the bulb which, when squeezed, increase the intensity of the vibrations. The problem is that the vibration is quite weak and there is no suction, and so if pressing the toy to your body to try and feel something, it will promptly cut the vibrations off. You also have to hold the sensors constantly if you want a stronger vibration, and this can tire your fingers out easily.

Quality

The quality of the Smile Makers The Poet is everything you'd expect from such a high-quality brand regarding noise level, feeling, look, and durability. When in use, the poet is almost silent and only jumps a little louder once the sensors are touched. The problem is that it tends to cut out when pressed against the body.

Price

Considering The Poet includes 3 different sized mouth attachments, and a satin storage bag, I would usually say that this is definitely worth the money. However, when compared to products such as the Satisfyer Pro 2 (which is much cheaper and much more powerful), I'd have to say that the price of The Poet might not match what it has to offer. I would expect powerful mechanics and sensations, which The Poet doesn't seem to give.

Performance

I would say the Smile Makers The Poet does not perform so well on the suction end, despite being advertised that it does. I found that despite charging it for the full two hours, it would cut out suddenly when pressed down onto the body. The website specifies that the toy creates the sensation of 'oral sex', however I think it's leaps and bounds from the real thing! Perhaps if you try to think of it as its own thing, rather than compare it to oral, you might have a more fulfilling experience!

Packaging

The packaging for The Poet was super discreet, and the box in which it is presented is a quality design. I haven't thrown it away! It comes in a round box which is easy to open and store your toy, and could be perfect for gifting, too.

Materials and care

The Poet is made from body-safe silicone and is 100% waterproof. This means it's a breeze to clean! Simply remove the attachable mouth and clean the bulb with warm, soapy water, then thoroughly towel-dry afterwards. The only part of the toy that I found difficult to clean was the head attachments as they have very deep grooves in them which were hard to reach.