Brand Name: US Art Supply

Product Page: https://amzn.com/B01KGDBNP6
List Price atm: $18.95

Firstly, this set is amazing, especially for only costing just under $20.

Secondly, I LOVE gel pens! Always have. When they started going out of “fashion” in the early 2000’s I started stashing them so that I could love them as long as possible. Any I found after that was like finding a gold nugget in a store. So, the fact that they’ve suddenly re-saturated the pen world has me tickled pink. (Thank you adult coloring craze.)

I saw this set and was very excited to try it. I liked it’s variety of hues and “textures.” I was a little skeptical of there being so many for such a low price though.

They arrived, and the thing I like immediately was their packaging. Very simple, but very nice. A classic marker kind of sheath that folds over  on itself and secures with a tab of velcro, so it’s not flapping open or being damaged by getting twisted. The flaps that keep the pens in place are secured with plastic snaps.

The pens themselves are wonderful. I only had about 3 “tricky starters” in the whole batch, 2 of which were the metallic, maybe that ink is just a little thicker or something. Coming from the gel pen hay day, this was not surprising or perturbing to me. I just scribbled it out. (A few tricks for pens that won’t start, even with scribbling, lick the tip and try again or run it over rubber, such as the bottom of your shoe. I’ve never had a pen resist these tactics.)

I decided as a quick way to make it through all 100 pens and check out their qualities I’d just fill in a page of a book I had lying around. For future users, I’d suggest having a scribble pad next to you, as some of the caps are not the most accurate. I found that the pigments cover well and dry quickly. Once the pens are properly started, they dispense very smoothly. I had a lot of fun going down this set and particularly enjoyed the GLITTER selection. (MOST especially the clear with glitter. Yes, a CLEAR color pen that is just silver glitter.) I will be keeping this set up, out of the reach of my toddler, as I enjoy it far too much to have to pillaged by eager, unorganized hands.

I received this set complimentary in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion.

Brand Name:ECO-MA
Product Page:https://amzn.com/B01DKL974K
List Price atm:  $17.99This is a nice gift to a new mother, or an investment on her own part. I find that reusable nursing pads are infinitely more comfortable than disposables, as well as being more cost effective and eco-conscious. This set is no exception.


The breast pads come in a small, cushioned, drawstring bag with a drool bib folded up in it’s own little package, as well as a thank you card with a discount code for future purchases. The bag is meant for laundering, but I’m really not sure of how effective this would be unless you were only washing one or two sets at a time. So for heavy leakers, you’ll need a bigger bag to wash your full load, because I really feel like the pads would just be compressed together and not get well cleaned at all in this. Again, UNLESS it were one or two sets.

The drool bib is cute and simple. It’s not very thick, it’s a thin, t-shirt like material. So, good if you have a little one that overheats and needs lighter weight items, bad if you have a seriously drooly baby. It has two size settings set by plastic snaps on the back. It’s a nice little bonus for them to throw in, but it’s not of a quality that should be swaying decisions, in my opinion.

The pads themselves are nicely sized at 4” across. The bamboo side is of course delightfully soft and appears to be well woven.  The colored backsides are also well woven and solid. It’s inner linings don’t feel very thick, I don’t know how LONG these would stay comfortable on days where I’m leaking a lot or regularly. I feel like they may need swapped out pretty regularly. The edges are closed with a basic whipstitch. It seems mostly effective, but some spots are roughly done/done  over. I don’t see this as a huge issue, as I’d rather it be doubled up than have a dropped seam.

Overall, this set of reusable breastfeeding set is nice, it’s soft and I will be using it.

I received this product complimentary in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion.

Brand Name: The TeaBook
Brand Site: http://www.theteabook.com/
TeaRump: https://amzn.com/B01LE20LYW
ClinTean: https://amzn.com/B01LE77F6E
Prices: 20 tea bags for $9.99 (Other amounts/prices available.)
I received a mix pack of these caricature teas so I will be reviewing both flavors.

Firstly, aesthetics.

I think the illustrations and caricatures are exceptionally well done. They’re poking fun at BOTH candidates. I like that they don’t lean to one side or the other with their jokes. I also like that the illustration spans across both of the packages, so you need both flavors to finish the image. I would be interested in seeing more work from whoever drew this.

On the reverse, I like that their more “standard” tea bag look is still classy, regardless of being partner to the cartoon. It’s well laid out, legible and informative while still tying into the theme with the hashtags at the top. I’m all for a good pun and I think this brand is doing it well in a format I had not ever thought to expect.

Secondly, and more importantly (I guess), the tea.

As soon as you open the pouches the aromas lash out eagerly and deliciously.
I brewed both teas in the same temperature for the same amount of time.

The TeaRump is fragrant and bursting with peach aromas. It’s delectable and I would be happy to just keep this scent with me always. My husband is a regular drinker of peach teas, specifically, and he was quite impressed with it’s fruity presence. I would steep it a little less than I did. I found the flavor to be very sharp and would prefer it to be somewhat more subtle.My husband liked it this strong, but he likes his tea stronger. It was still good and I enjoyed drinking it, but I would like it a little lighter in future uses.

The ClinTeaN is more my style of tea. The vanilla smells so smooth and robust. It smells like a day of winter baking and warm blankets. The sweeteners are obvious in the scent, but it’s also obvious that they’re of natural origin. Once steeped, I found it to be just as delightful. It brews to a full, round flavor that is a joy to drink. It carries itself in the soft way that vanilla tends to, with not sudden jolts to the pallet. This is fantastic straight, but it would also pair nicely with milk/cream or even a chai base.

If I were to purchase more of one flavor, it would be the Vanilla Essence.

I look forward to future releases from this brand, The Teabook. I am curious about  future designs, puns and flavors. Too delicious not to follow.

I received these teas complimentary in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion.

Brand Name: William & Douglas

Product Page: https://amzn.com/B01GI5QSEC
List Price atm: $19.95
This ravioli set comes in a well designed, classic looking box and each piece is bagged separately, protecting them from damaging each other.

The pieces LOOK nice and shiny and well colored. The handles were a little loose and needed tightened. The metal looks like it’s a chrome plated cheaper metal. So I’m afraid of it breaking down. Especially if I let my son help me, as the listing repeatedly encourages. I feel that if unbalanced or excess pressure is used, it will warp and break. It does not feel brittle to the touch, it’s just a suspicion of what metal they used.

The roller is cute and nice. I liked it. I HAD pulled out my pasta machine, but for some reason it was not working, so instead of fighting with it I just pulled out a rolling pin. After getting it pretty well rolled out I finished it off with this small roller. I found that it helped me get a very even sheet of pasta. I was using a cutting board with visible grain as my work area, so when I was able to clearly see it’s pattern, I knew my pasta was thin enough. I found the pasta presses to work well enough. You have to wiggle them a little to make sure you get a clean cut. I like that they offer the two shapes and the wheel. I will use all three.

I did NOT use their e-book. I found it to be daunting, poorly worded and over ambitious for a $20 set. Especially when, again, they advertise this as a FAMILY activity. I think they should adjust it to a FAMILY chef instead of what they say is a gourmet chef. It doesn’t match up in my mind. I found a simple recipe that allowed All-purpose flour and went from there.

All in all, I think this is a nice set for $20, if it cost any more than that, I’d question it. It would make a nice gift to someone interested in getting into cooking, or a child who’s moving out who needs their own tools.

I received this set complimentary in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion.

Brand Name: SwissVita Laboratories
Product Page: https://amzn.com/B01CN98E8U
List Price atm: $23.99

This is my second product from SwissVita and I am even more pleased with this one. It’s somewhat more relevant to my lifestyle and needs. (Don’t get me wrong, their eye gel is great, I’m just more likely to remember to wash my face than I am to put on an extra skin treatment.)


I think the picture pretty much speaks for itself but I’ll do a full review anyway.

It comes in a simply designed box which gives you the name and contact info of the company, it gives you ingredients and direct instructions.

Inside you find your tube of face cream wash. Again, the directions are printed on the back. It’s sealed with a foil that has no pull tab, it took me a second to notice they had designed the cap with a small, pointed pyramid the indent on it’s top. So, another smartly designed packaging.

Once you open it, don’t put too much pressure on the tube. The product is very eager to come out. Place just a small bit in your palm and quickly put the cap back on, so that you don’t lose product. When I say a small bit, I mean a SMALL bit. The first time, I used a dime size and it was way too much. It washed down past my shoulders, thoroughly. So, I use about half a dime sized dot and lather it between my palms before applying it to a wet face. I say lather, but it’s not your traditional, foamy, bubbly lather. It’s more of a smooth buttery consistency. I typically do not like products that have such smooth consistencies, they’ve never worked well for my skin, I find they leave it feeling grimy and greasy. So, I was exceptionally surprised to discover that this wash actually made my skin feel phenomenal. It made me feel clean, and refreshed. It left my skin feeling a little more tight and with the texture of soft velvet.

The scent of the product is very subtle, in my opinion and does not have any remarkable notes. It’s white in color and the tube is solidly made. It will need rolled as you use it. I did not feel any adverse reaction on my skin and it did not bother my eyes to wash near them with it.

All around, I really like this face wash and found it to be very effective in only a few days.

I received this product complimentary in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion.

Brand Name: Bella Poque Fashion

Product Page: https://amzn.com/B01G5BXEPK
List Price atm: $7.99

This belt appears as it does online and seems solidly made.

I ordered a size Large in their grape option. My instinct is usually to order EVERYTHING in black, but considering how many black tunic tops,dresses, jackets and what have you that reside in my closet, I figured a little contrast would be a good idea. I’m glad I did. This is a very pretty tone of purple. It’s not overly bright, but it still has spirit.

The elastic of the band isn’t too fancy. It has a woven style appearance on the outside and your standard elastic look on the inside. It has a LOT of stretch to it, so much so that if I WANTED to, for some reason, I could wear it around my 32 week pregnant belly. I’ll wait. I am worried that it might not stay at my natural waist and be more of a hip rise detail. But it’s not the company’s fault that my body is oddly proportioned.

It’s suitably wide enough to work as a little bit of a sneaky tummy tucker. And you don’t have to worry about it pulling in too narrowly along any squish you may have. The clasp is simple yet classy. It’s very easy to open and close, is well attached and it STAYS closed. I hate when these easy clasp belts just randomly open, so I’m glad to see this one deals with various ranges of motion.

Overall, very nice belt with a wide variety of styling options. Well made and nicely colored. Well worth the reasonable price.

I received this product complimentary in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion.

Brand Name: Bag Nation

Product Page: https://amzn.com/B0127OZX7Q
List Price atm: $59.95
This bag arrives inside of a drawstring sack. It seems excessive, but is a nice touch. I’ll probably fold the bag up to stash in the diaper bag as a laundry sack or some such. At a first assessment I can say that THIS is what I expect from a $60 backpack diaper bag. There are numerous, multi-purpose, variously sized pockets. The shoulder straps and back are amply padded. The stroller straps are adjustable. Seems great!
The one side has an insulated pocket that is spacious. I would feel comfortable that I could fit at least two bottles in here well. There is also a nylon lined pocket on this side. It’s narrow but deep. Would probably be a good toy pocket.
The other side has your wipe holding pocket. Some people might complain that they did not include a case for this. I’m glad they did not. I have had nothing but bad luck with bag provided wipe cases. They never last, and then the pocket is sewn just for THAT case, so a standard pack just doesn’t fit right. So, I like that they made this pocket universal. There is also another tall, nylon lined pocket.
On the front, at the top there is a nice deep, tray like pocket. I like this and have not seen it’s exact design elsewhere. Below that there’s a zipper pouch that would be well sized and shaped for sunglasses or whatever else. There’s also a velcro, flap pocket on the bottom half. It looks skinny in the picture, but it actually measures about 2” from front to back. Not bad for a front slip pocket. The flap of this has a shallow zipper pouch. Would be great for change.
The main pocket of the bag zips far back along the edge. Inside, on the back panel there is a zipper pouch that is about 5” deep. Then below that there are two pockets, topped with an elastic. On the front portion of this section you can see the pouch that’s created by the front “tray” pocket, and there’s also an open slip pocket.
They’ve included a changing pad. I’m much happier with this pad than I was with the last company’s. Bag Nation has actually included a nicely padded, sturdy changing pad with some body to it. Besides the pad there’s what they call a “sundries bag”, it’s a small, round corner zip bag. Inside there is a mesh pocket with elastic at the top. The walls appear to be rubberized? This would probably be really nice for your travel soaps and what not, so if you have a leak it would be more contained.
I have read other reviews and am quite nervous now. I’m afraid that I’ll be in love with this bag and have it bite the dust when I need it. I have a 3 year old and am due in November. I NEED a good diaper bag and I’m really hoping that this is it. I’m happy to know that if I do have damage happen that I will receive good customer care and have the chance to try a second.
I received this bag at a deep discount in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion.

Brand Name: T-PET

Product Page: https://amzn.com/B01I366REU
List Price atm: $33.99

I’m the crazy owner of FOUR dogs. The matriarch of my brood is a pug and has little nubby teeth and a super smelly mouth. Her one daughter occasionally gets called “garbage can mouth” because it literally smells like a can that’s been left out in the sun. It’s awful. The other two have standard dog breath that only varies depending on what they’ve gotten into at any given time.

Needless to say, this product is highly relevant to my needs.

The pump bottle design was a good idea. It’s easy to use and you don’t have to worry about accidentally squirting a tube everywhere, or a whiley dog getting a hold of a tube and chewing it to bits. (This may have happened once or twice in our home.) The inclusion of a finger brush was a good idea too. I found it much easier to brush my dog’s teeth with this infant style toothbrush as opposed to the more standard brush design. I didn’t have to worry about them jerking around and accidentally getting jabbed by the solidness of the brush, making them infinitely more difficult to deal with. I was able to just slip it on my finger, pump out an appropriate amount of product and scrub their mouths. No issues.

The smell is subtle, but distinctly mint and meat. Kind of like a dental chew. My dogs did not seem to mind it. They would much prefer to just be permitted to eat it and skip the brushing, but they handled it well and didn’t seem too offended. This is the best they’ve ever behaved towards having their mouths brushed. I would purchase this again when I run out, even with the steep price.

I received this product complimentary in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion.

Brand Name: SwissVita
Product Page: https://amzn.com/B01BRE2MF8
List Price atm: $29.99

Firstly, I’m TERRIBLE at beauty regimes. I constantly forget to apply them the recommended twice a day. So this is a review from a stressed, exhausted full time Mommy. I hope that makes it realistic and relevant to some of the other shoppers. Lol.

I thought the tube was incredibly well designed for shipping and shelf life. They included a small red ring between the nozzle and the neck, so that the foil seal did not accidentally become punctured by the easy open cap. I’ve included pictures of this. To open, you just unscrew the regular nozzle/cap, remove the red ring and screw the nozzle back onto the tube, firmly. This will cleanly puncture the foil without you having to try to peel it or puncture it without accidentally squeezing your product all over the place. I also like that the cap screws onto the nozzle instead of snapping. So I don’t have to worry about it coming off unexpectedly and would be able to travel confidently with it.

The product itself is clear and pretty scentless. I did not find it to irritate my skin or eyes. It also has a nice, smooth aloe like texture. It only take a tiny dot to do an eye and it spreads easily. I found that it absorbed and dried quickly. It did leave a small shine on my skin, but that dissipated quickly.

After the first use I felt that my skin had been well moisturized and it felt a little taught.

After three days I did not notice much visibly change, but again my skin felt a little more taught. (Keep in mind my opening, I miss applications, I’m sorry.)

After nine days I do feel that my under eye lines have dissipated ever so slightly. I have noticed some lightening in the coloring and again my under eye skin feels less puffy.

I’ll continue using this as it’s an easy product to use and is so comfortable.

I received this product complimentary in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion.

Brand name: AYL
Product Page: https://amzn.com/B01DZJ7CBW
List Price atm: $38.99
This product arrives in a nice, sturdy cardboard box that’s in a nicely designed slip. It’s imagery and lines leave no room for confusion about what this speaker is meant to hold up to.

Inside the box you find the speaker, an AUX cable, a charging cable, a product pamphlet and a small thank you card. Everything is organized and well packaged, preventing scuffs or damage.

The first thing I noticed about the speaker itself was it’s weight. It’s a hefty little thing, leading one to believe that it is solidly made and might actually hold up to what it advertises! I plugged it in and let it charge, even though it came with some charge already. It linked easily with the bluetooth on my husband’s phone. The advertised range is 33 ft, but my husband did a walk around and the connection held up from every corner of my house, I’d say the greatest distance was about 80 ft through floors and walls. We’ll have to do an outside test to see how far our unit will receive a clear signal from.

The sound quality is impressive. Very clear and steady. We haven’t had any issues with the static or whine that other reviews have reported. The volume goes loud enough to be clearly heard over three fans, a toddler, a housefull of dogs, an air conditioner and whatever else happens to be going on in my home. I’d expect it to do well against just some wind in the trees or riding a trail. The AUX port is solid and does not seem to have any weird sound associated to it’s use.

I like that there’s a place on the bottom to mount it to bikes or stands. There’s also a rubber strap on a top corner. The buttons are well labeled and easy to use. Everything seems to be rather well sealed, but I’m not about to go dunk it in water to see if it holds up. I’m sorry.
I received this product complimentary in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion.

Brand Name: Musings

Product Page: https://amzn.com/B01CTJBI96
List Price atm: $15.88
This tea infuser is a new household favorite!
It’s such a delightful gadget for steeping your loose leaf tea that I am seriously going to get rid of our others. This one is too perfect and the others are messy, small and ineffectual next to it.
I cannot give it a sufficiently glowing review.
It’s sizeable, so it could steep a pot or a cup, as it states in the description. But seriously, a cup’s worth of ta just covers the bottom of it, if you put enough in here, you could steep a BATHTUB'S worth of tea. So, it would be very effective if you were planning to make large batches for events or gatherings. As is, I’ve only used it for single servings so far.
It’s well made and solid. It’s easy to clean and I haven’t had any tea debris slip through. The rubber bits stay put but don’t fight you when you need to take them off to wash. They are comfortable to hold and don’t get too hot to touch. The keep it from slipping around your cup edge, as well as from falling in. So no more fishing out your tea bag/ball or whatever other gadget you were previously using! The lid does not click, pop or screw into place, so please don’t expect that. It does stay put though, quite nicely.
Simply put, bring it on Winter, we’re waiting to be able to handle hot tea everyday because it is a JOY to use this product.
I received this product complimentary in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion.

Brand Name: Evelyn & Delilah
Product Page: https://amzn.com/B01HF4LK70
List Price atm: $19.99

This is a well developed listing.
The breast pads are solidly made, nicely sized and every so soft. As well, of course, as absorbent. Everything one would want in a reusable breast pad. The materials are pleasant and effective and I’m very happy with them. They don’t get that slimy, slippery milk feel that disposable pads or cheap reusables develop after use. The inner material wicks the moisture up well so you stay comfortable.
Besides the breast pads themselves, they included an adorable little travel bag. It features their name and a Mommy Elephant with her calf illustration. Very cute. The outside is soft and pliable. It has a hang loop at the upper corner and a zipper that closes horizontally across the upper section. This inside of the bag is moisture resistant. Appears waxed or some such, does NOT have a residue or weird feeling. So it would be good for taking extra pads on the go as well as acting as a small wet bag when you have to exchange them.
The last item is a draw-string, mesh laundry bag. I found it to be well made and solid. For eight pads, I feel it is well sized. It would not fit many more than that though, so don’t expect to get a ton into this bag AND get a suitable wash.
This is clearly a company that uses first hand experience to develop their products.
I received this product complimentary in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion.

Brand Name: Yuedge
Product Page: https://amzn.com/B01IJYPJKO
List Price atm: $29.99

Use the code  LT2MYYN2 for an additional 40% off, making this hammock only $17.99 until 9/30/2016.

Comes in a ziplock rubber bag. I will not be putting it back into this bag, as it’s very snug and I have no need to. Inside that, it’s folded up into a nylon, draw-string pouch that is sewn to the hammock, so it would be good for travel, in my opinion.

This is a large hammock, and I could see it being a double IF it were on bar style hangers.
As it is, it curls up around you while you’re in it, creating a tube like effect. This doesn’t make me very eager to get in it with another person, side by side.  I don’t think it’s a problem, I like that the extra material keeps the sun off of me and would be nice while camping because it would keep leaves and what not off of you if you slept in it.
The nylon seems solid and yet is a very light weight. It allows a breeze to blow through, so you don’t get stuffy in your hammock. It is easy to wash and does dry quickly, as stated in the description.
I find it to be a very comfortable set of dimensions and material. It eases the pain in my back and hips. If I could, I’d sleep in it every night.
The carabiners are good for basic use. They aren’t slip lock or high weight limit bits, so if you were going to put this higher in the trees or over a gorge or what not, I’d definitely replace those. The rope included is also reasonable quality as well as length.
Over all, this tent suits my needs, it would be a five star if it laid in a more open fashion, as pictured.
I received this size XL hammock complimentary in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion.

Brand Name: ShikShook

Product Page: https://amzn.com/B01C0RCOHM
List Price atm: $17.89

This shaker set is attractively packaged and easy to use as well as store.

It’s all made out of stainless steel, except the plastic cork bits on the pourers.

Three of the pieces, the top, the cap and the jigger, have some attractive metal etching that adds a feel of higher quality to this reasonably priced kit.

The only thing I noticed that could be off putting to some purchasers would be that the top is a very snug fit and needs wiggled to get it on solidly. I expect that this will ease with time and use, as the pieces become accustomed to each other. Even if they don’t, I’m not concerned, as it’s not as though we’ll be using it in a high stress or fast pace situation. We can easily take the moment to wiggle the top on.

The pieces are solidly made and I found no constructional flaws in them. The cap is well fitted and keeps liquid in as you shake. It does not SEAL, so know that it is strictly for while you’re mixing.

The e-book is easy to access and arrives quickly after you go to the page. The drinks are varied, so regardless of your liquor preference, there’s going to be something for you to try. The paper that arrives says that they send a surprise every month too, I’m not sure what this is, but I expect that it’s more drink recipes.


I received this product complimentary in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion.

Brand Name: Rugged Kings Barber Co.

Product Pages:

• Double Sided Sandalwood Comb
• Wooden Comb

Both are priced at $11.99 atm.

    

I think these combs are lovely!

The sandalwood has a beautiful grain pattern that is clearly visible across. It’s been well sanded and cut from one solid piece of wood, not fabricated from separates. They also oiled the wood nicely, to prolong it’s life and scent. Please don’t think that means it’s oily, it’s just well treated.

The tines feel wonderfully solid and each side has subtly different width between the teeth, meaning that they’ll comb slightly differently, helping with different textures or needs. My husband has found the comb to be comfortable and effective in use. It combs course hair easily without causing static or feeling like you have to worry about it breaking. It straightens and smooths nicely.

The other comb is a beautiful companion to the sandalwood piece, though it is NOT sandalwood. It’s a lovely, warm toned wood with little to no scent. So if you want a gift for someone who is sensitive to sandalwood, this is a great alternative. It’s a comfortable size. Large enough to get a good grip on, but small enough to not be cumbersome or unmanageable. I found this comb to be effective in long, thicker hair with wave. There was no give in the tines or handle. It’s clearly made of one piece of wood. I can’t wait to see the reaction when he opens such a lovely, functional gift. I would suggest others to this product and shop.

The logo is clear and legible on both, so that there will be no forgetting who made this comb and where to direct others if they ask.

The both arrived in pretty little matte-brush printed boxes. Masculine yet classy. The boxes are just large enough to fit the dimensions of the combs, including width, so they’re very slim boxes. They would make a wonderful gift for any man with facial hair, regardless of age. The double sided comb is not especially large, so it would work well with travel. I might keep it in it’s box or store it securely, just to keep it nice. Would be a shame to scuff it up.The larger one could also travel, obviously, I mean, it’s a comb.

Overall, I think these are beautifully made combs and find them to be well priced.

I received these combs at a deep discount in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion.

Brand name: Yak Therapy

Product page can be found HERE.
It’s listed for $33.39 atm.

This singing bowl is solidly made and easy to use. It readily gives up it’s song. I’d say this bowl is very good for beginners to learn on as it’s not particular about speed or angle.
It’s listed as sacral chakra in the description and it rings true at a D. Though I do see that it used to be listed as heart, hence the green cushion and bag. Since they changed the description and title to better list their product, I won’t hold that against them.

This bowl is well sized and fits nicely in each member or my family’s palm, even with variance in sizes. It has a nice weight and isn’t bothersome to hold for extended bits of time.

The cushion and bag are a nice addition for caring for your bowl. I will say that though they’re pretty, they’re not of particularly high quality but then I hadn’t expected them to be. The material is pretty standard weave quality and I wouldn’t expect it to holdup to much wear and tear. Which it shouldn’t have to, since they should primarily be on a shelf for when the bowl is not in use.

I like the design of the bow itself. It has mild hammering along the bottom half of the bowl, creating a nice visual texture. The top half is smooth with three etched lines around the circumference. The striker is a solid wooden piece with the top half covered in a soft material for grip and comfort.

Overall, I’m very pleased with this bowl and am glad to have it in my collection. It’s a lovely piece.

I received this product complimentary in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion.