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Community Conversation => Female to male transsexual talk (FTM) => Transsexual talk => FTM Gear => Topic started by: Nowhereboi on May 20, 2014, 08:01:18 AM

Title: Coming Soon: Emisil vs. Sinthetics
Post by: Nowhereboi on May 20, 2014, 08:01:18 AM
Hey guys, so I've finally placed my orders at both Sinthetics and Emisil.  I received my Sinthetics packers a few months ago and am fairly satisfied with them, but I wanted to hold off on doing an in-depth review until I also received my Emisil.  It won't be a direct comparison as Sinthetics are not exactly prosthetics, and the model I ordered from Emisil is flaccid while the Sinthetics packers are hard packs.  However, I think it might be helpful to someone to compare certain aspects of the products as they are in a similar price bracket (depending on what model you get).  Apparently, the Emisil shipped out on the 15th, so I'm waiting anxiously for its arrival. Apparently the tracking service the company uses isn't available in the United States (?) so I only know when it left Lithuania, not when it will actually arrive. Does anyone know how long it might take?

Note: I'm holding off on buying adhesive until the start of June, when a local FX makeup company has an amazing outdoor sale with tons of discounts...I'm hoping they'll have the stuff Emisil recommends, as I've heard Hollister doesn't always hold? Though that was with the older tabs...
Title: Re: Coming Soon: Emisil vs. Sinthetics
Post by: Erik Ezrin on May 20, 2014, 09:44:05 AM
Thanks man! I'm looking forward to read your opinion on them. If you have them for a longer time I'd like to know more about durability as well (like, does the paint stay good, etc.)
Title: Re: Coming Soon: Emisil vs. Sinthetics
Post by: Bimmer Guy on May 20, 2014, 08:58:59 PM
Hey, nowhereboi, I appreciate you taking the extra step and doing the review. 

I hope that your local shop carries the adhesive brand that Emisil says will work with his prosthetic.  If not, and you use another brand and that doesn't work, the jury will still be out on Emisil (when it comes to the adhesive issue).

Like you, I want a flaccid that is 3.5 inches.  Also, though, I would be fine to just put it in the jockstrap.  I hope the tab doesn't make that prohibitive.
Title: Re: Coming Soon: Emisil vs. Sinthetics
Post by: Kreuzfidel on May 21, 2014, 06:04:28 AM
Thanks for doing this, mate.  My biggest gripe is people not buying any adhesive and testing it on Emisil products.  We all know they look and feel good - but no one will ever review the adhesive! Grrrrr.  Thanks again, mate.  Hope to read your review soon.
Title: Re: Coming Soon: Emisil vs. Sinthetics
Post by: Bimmer Guy on May 21, 2014, 07:28:48 AM
Quote from: Kreuzfidel on May 21, 2014, 06:04:28 AM
Thanks for doing this, mate.  My biggest gripe is people not buying any adhesive and testing it on Emisil products.  We all know they look and feel good - but no one will ever review the adhesive! Grrrrr.  Thanks again, mate.  Hope to read your review soon.

I know, it kills me!  I know nowhereboi said somewhere that he plans to just wear it in a jockstrap, so I am glad that he is willing to check out the adhesive, too.

Hey, Kreuzfidel, did RM give you a completed date?  I have no idea if they do that or not, but just wondering if they at least give you a general idea. 
Title: Re: Coming Soon: Emisil vs. Sinthetics
Post by: Kreuzfidel on May 21, 2014, 08:22:04 AM
Quote from: Brett on May 21, 2014, 07:28:48 AMHey, Kreuzfidel, did RM give you a completed date?  I have no idea if they do that or not, but just wondering if they at least give you a general idea. 

Nope, just an order number based on their order production tables:

http://www.reelmagik.com/REELMAGIK/ORDER_PRODUCTION_PAGE.html (http://www.reelmagik.com/REELMAGIK/ORDER_PRODUCTION_PAGE.html)

Since mine is #138, I'm guessing it'll be around October before I'll get it *sigh*.

Title: Re: Coming Soon: Emisil vs. Sinthetics
Post by: rexyrex on May 21, 2014, 10:13:05 AM
It be good to hear your reviews.
Title: Re: Coming Soon: Emisil vs. Sinthetics
Post by: Bimmer Guy on May 21, 2014, 06:57:15 PM
Quote from: Kreuzfidel on May 21, 2014, 08:22:04 AM
Nope, just an order number based on their order production tables:

http://www.reelmagik.com/REELMAGIK/ORDER_PRODUCTION_PAGE.html (http://www.reelmagik.com/REELMAGIK/ORDER_PRODUCTION_PAGE.html)

Since mine is #138, I'm guessing it'll be around October before I'll get it *sigh*.

:(  I'm sure it will be worth it in the end, though! 
Title: Re: Coming Soon: Emisil vs. Sinthetics
Post by: Nowhereboi on May 23, 2014, 03:00:19 PM
Oh my god guys, it's here. I'm gonna open it up right now and make a quick tumblr post, which I'll link here.
Title: Re: Coming Soon: Emisil vs. Sinthetics
Post by: Nowhereboi on May 23, 2014, 03:29:48 PM
Initial thoughts:

Go with Reel Magik, if possible. The overall feel (to the touch) and coloring is much more realistic, as is the movement of the skin. Then again, for us darker folks, I'm thinking coloring is just a universal issue no matter who you go to.

It feels good on, though. Very very comfy. The tab makes it really easy to place.

It DOES adhere pretty nicely with my cheap adhesive. Initially.  It peeled off after a few minutes but I was too lazy to adhere it like you're meant to (apply to both the packer and your skin, let both get tacky, then stick on, pull away, stick on, pull away, then stick on and apply 60 seconds of pressure...) and I used prosaide, so...jury's still out.

No shiny tab!  I think to wear it in a jock with no glue, I'd need to add a sleeve or something to hold the tab in place. It would probably get annoying.

Few surface imperfections, but it's still...dildo-y to me. Mainly due to the coloring. No seam lines, at least. It's about the consistency of a Mr. Limpy without the stickiness.

Testicles feel about like the Sinthetics one. Two super hard, small, round marbles floating in goo pretty much. Not realistic. And heavy.  I specifically asked for soft testicles? So if this is soft...um.

Basically I think this will be a great hold over until I can put in my order for a RM.

EDIT: Okay, so the color comes off with alcohol. Which means the prosthetic is not sealed. Considering how bad the paint job is, this is actually a good thing for me, but for other guys, I know they'd be pissed as hell. DO NOT use alcohol-based cleaners/adhesive removers on Emisils.
Title: Re: Coming Soon: Emisil vs. Sinthetics
Post by: Erik Ezrin on May 29, 2014, 08:07:40 AM
Thanks for the info Nowhereboi! I don't have a packer myself right now (I can function without one, and the cheap ones are crappyyyy), but if I get enough spare cash I might get a Reelmagik. Lots of people are happy with that one, and it looks good too. Just out of my price range right now, and also cause I've never used a packer before I'm not sure whether I'll even like it. So not get gonna make that gamble yet.
Title: Re: Coming Soon: Emisil vs. Sinthetics
Post by: Erik Ezrin on May 29, 2014, 08:14:23 AM
Oh by the way, why is it that 99% of all the packers are circumcised penises? I do not have a religion which requires circumcision, and think a non-circumsised penis looks more 'natural'. But mostly there isn't even the option...
Title: Re: Coming Soon: Emisil vs. Sinthetics
Post by: yaka on May 30, 2014, 08:31:37 PM
Quote from: Erik Ezrin on May 29, 2014, 08:14:23 AM
Oh by the way, why is it that 99% of all the packers are circumcised penises? I do not have a religion which requires circumcision, and think a non-circumsised penis looks more 'natural'. But mostly there isn't even the option...

New York Toy Collective has a uncircumcised packer: http://www.newyorktoycollective.com/index.php/pierre
Title: Re: Coming Soon: Emisil vs. Sinthetics
Post by: Erik Ezrin on June 02, 2014, 04:55:25 AM
Woah thanks for sharing! It would be nice if RM also got an uncircumcised version. I mean... I have NO reason to have a circumcised dick, and I would want it just as how I would have gotten it if I were an XY male.