iroha mini Ume-Anzu Review: I Got a Pocket, Got a Pocketful of Sunshine!

I really like the design of this product, it's very pleasing to just look at and is oddly very easy to fidget with lol. As far as the material goes, I've never heard of Elastomer until I read the back of the package, I have to say it's quite nice to touch and easy to rub against the skin. The battery compartment and overall circuitry inside of the device are very well done; the use of space is exquisite; it's ergonomically beautiful; and the way it opens/closes feels sturdy, thought through and well sealed. I genuinely have no real fear of submerging this device in water. I love that it's battery operated, discrete and so compact... I feel it'll definitely be one I'd have with me almost anywhere I travel. This device and Romp's Lipstick are going to make me start carrying a make-up bag lol.

For a small device that runs on a AAA battery this thing packs a decent punch. Though it only has a single vibration, its small but wide point and that consistent intensity hit the spot just right, making it a must add to the travel bag kind of item!

My first encounter with a battery operated toy was the Blush Lipstick and though these devices have a very similar intensity I feel the Iroha Mini Ume-Anzu is just superior. At this point the only thing the Blush Lipstick has going for it in my book anymore is the appearance and penetration ability. The Ume-Anzu has a way better circuitry design allowing for a more enjoyable and consistent experience, whereas the Lipstick may clonk out if bumped a smidge or may not turn on at all because it just feels like being a finnicky nuisance lol. It may not be penetration friendly but the Ume-Anzu is an excellent clitoral stimulator that is not only capable of getting the job done on its own but is great for turning up the heat in foreplay before moving up to a different toy or with a partner.

I thoroughly enjoyed the feel of the material against my skin as I played around, it was able to glide so smoothly to every spot I wanted. At one point I found I was able to go hands free while trying it out, though there are toys that are better designed for such a thing, the fact that it could be done with this one was just an added bonus to the experience! The intensity of the device is almost Goldilocks for me at this point... not too weak (like the first setting of the CalExotics Bullet) but not too intense (like the initial suction of the INYA Rose), it's about where I'd start any other vibrator with consistent vibration settings.

Iroha has a simplistic, clean and adorably small package!

At first glance nothing about this package screams that it contains a sexual product; if anything it looks like it could be a make-up product. The overall package is a clear plastic box with a wrap around white and gold label that shares very basic information.

This is a product I would definitely feel comfortable walking up to a counter with! It's inconspicuous, simple and I could easily pretend it's something it's not. I almost get the same vibes as I did with Dyso's packaging... like I'm purchasing a fancy product from Five Below that I'm not 100% about what it does but I'm excited to find out lol. By no means are my Five Below comparisons meant to be insulting to the companies or their products, I'm just a thrifty shopper and a bit of a child lol.

Inside the package: The product itself, a AAA battery (already in the device) and an instruction manual.

Iroha kept their contents as simple as their packaging which is awesome. I LOVE the fact that this company was kind enough to supply a battery with the product as it allows it to potentially be used right away! CalExotics and Blush were not as considerate with their Bullet and Lipstick products, requiring the customer to make sure they have a battery on hand when they initially go to try it out.

Material - Iroha Mini Ume-Anzu wins, the whole thing is soft and nice to touch!

1. Iroha Mini Ume-Anzu - Elastomer and ABS
2. Blush Lipstick - A satin like lipstick tip and ABS casing

Waterproof Settings - Iroha Mini Ume-Anzu wins, the design is more convincing that it's waterproof!

1. Iroha Mini Ume-Anzu - No official rating listed but can be used under water!
2. Blush Lipstick - No official rating listed, claims it's waterproof but design doesn't look or feel like it would be.

Run Time - Iroha Mini Ume-Anzu wins!

1. Iroha Mini Ume-Anzu - Up to 5 hours
2. Blush Lipstick - Doesn't specify, but the finicky nature of the device blocks consistent long lengths of use time anyway.

Charging Time - Tie!

1. Iroha Mini Ume-Anzu - No charge time! Just have at least two rechargeable batteries on hand or a whole pack of regular and enjoy!
2. Blush Lipstick - No charge time! Just have at least two rechargeable batteries on hand or a whole pack of regular and enjoy!

Size - Tie!

1. Iroha Mini Ume-Anzu - Perfect travel companion due to its small stature, easy to store and hide. Could be passed off as a lip gloss, blush or lotion.
2. Blush Lipstick - Perfect travel companion due to its small stature, easy to store and hide especially because it looks exactly like a lipstick.

Vibration Settings - Tie!

1. Iroha Mini Ume-Anzu - 1 overall setting, but decently intense.
2. Blush Lipstick - 1 overall setting, but decently intense.

Penetration Ability - Blush Lipstick wins!

1. Iroha Mini Ume-Anzu - Definitely more of an external stimulator. The shape is not the most penetration friendly style.
2. Blush Lipstick - The lipstick end allows for 1 inch of penetration, but honestly the whole thing could be inserted if truly desired.

Ease of Use Regarding Vibration Settings - Iroha Mini Ume-Anzu wins!

1. Iroha Mini Ume-Anzu - 1 vibration setting. Single button operation makes this device super simple to use. It's located on the side and is very reliable.
2. Blush Lipstick - 1 vibration setting. Opens like a normal lipstick and turns on when fully extended. Is quite finnicky and is oddly a pain to turn on sometimes.

Ease of Use General Sense - Iroha Mini Ume-Anzu wins!

1. Iroha Mini Ume-Anzu - Ergonomically friendly, decently sized but small rounded tip for nice accuracy and surface coverage, not insertion friendly, easy to operate, easy battery change, and durable design.
2. Blush Lipstick - Ergonomically friendly, small lipstick tip makes it easy to pinpoint that exact spot, insertion friendly, conceptually easy to operate but inconsistent with when the circuit is closed and operational, battery cover is a bit of a pain, and does not feel all that durable.

Overall winner by Personal Preference: Iroha Mini Ume-Anzu due to the overall sturdy design that doesn't clonk out from a small nudge.