This is the first Elegance from Kokos that I have bought. A purchase that I have absolutely no regrets about, even after 10 months of having a lot of fun with it. This Elegance with its great quality has given me enough confidence in Kokos to buy other Elegance products.
I also have absolutely no regrets about those other Elegance products because Kokos has simply made an excellent product. I am very happy with it and it is clear to see that Kokos has put a lot of effort into this.
The packaging
A sturdy box as a case that is printed on all sides, as shown in the photos. So no, it is definitely not subtle packaging ;-) What is clear: Kokos has focused on the quality of the toy instead of adding a ridiculously exaggerated packaging, which would only increase the price. I think you get a lot for what the Kokos Elegance 1 costs. The toy comes in a plastic housing in the box, so if you want to store the toy neatly in the box, you can.
I am very glad that the box is sturdy. The opening at the top in particular is sturdy so that it will not tear if you handle the packaging carefully. Some manufacturers make the opening material too thin, which can cause the edges of the opening to tear quickly, even if you handle the packaging with care. Once you've opened the box a few times, you can just throw the box in the trash because it will no longer close properly.
Using it
Fortunately, the Elegance 1 is not complicated; take out of the box, add lubricant and you're ready to go. Somehow, Kokos has been able to make the material so incredibly good that you need to use very little lubricant (this of course depends on the type of lubricant). My experience has proven that other toys just don't slide smoothly even when you use more lubricant. The Elegance 1 has absolutely no problems with that.
As can be seen in the pictures, the Elegance 001 has fairly closed lips. As a result, penetration can sometimes be a bit more difficult than with lips that are open. By “slightly more difficult” I mean that sometimes the lips go in with you. But once the lips are properly moist with lubricant, for example, it is easier.
Cleaning the Elegance 1 is of course different from a toy with an open bottom. I advise you to rinse a lot with water and definitely use the toy cleaner from EasyToys afterwards. In my experience, rinsing with water is not enough. This is probably because the bottom is closed. Obviously, a closed or open bottom is a choice that all manufacturers must make. A closed bottom has the advantage that a condom is not necessarily required to prevent some dripping from the bottom of the toy. And my experience is that a closed bottom provides more suction. It depends on your personal preference whether you like that more than an open bottom.
My personal tips
Corn starch. This will keep the Elegance 1 in great shape. The proof is in the photos :-) If you notice that the material has gotten stiff and sticky (attracts dust and dirt) then it is time again to massage/rub the toy with (pure) corn starch. I think that is a very pleasant experience in itself purely because I like the material so much. Thanks to the corn starch, my Elegance 1 is still wonderfully soft and flexible.
The material
As I said before, I find the material phe-no-me-nal. An insane attention to detail and realism in the fake lips and inside. The photos show those details in all their glory. But of course it is not just about appearance; the inside is also important;)
I can say without a doubt that Kokos's designers put effort into designing and manufacturing the texture on the inside. Those Koreans know how to make excellent toys. As can be seen on the box, the interior has a texture that is of course intended to bring you to a blazing orgasm.
At the time of writing this review, in addition to the Elegance 001, I also have the Elegance 003 and the Elegance 004. What I've noticed is that the 001 is the strongest and 004 the most flexible. So that is a consideration that you can take into account if you want to buy the Elegance 001, if you haven't already done so.
The scent
Yes, that is something that you get for free. In my opinion, Kokos has hit the nail on the head here too. It is synthetic material so there is always an odor. In the Elegance 001, the scent is a very soft and mild fragrance. That smell will only get better as the toy gets older. It is a clear scent with its own character but certainly not an unpleasant scent that lingers on your hands for hours after use.
The sound
This is also something that is partly determined by the material of the Elegance 001. Some toys are just gross noise makers. The Elegance 001 is by no means a gross noise maker.
The conclusion
The Elegance 001 is a product with class and quality that makes a point; quality doesn't have to be ridiculously expensive. In short, the Elegance 001 is a product made to be enjoyed. I absolutely recommend the Elegance 001.