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Gilded Arc
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A wider arc in glazed ceramic, warm to the touch and heavier than it looks, with a rose-gold tip that concentrates the vibration.
Glazed ceramic · Rose-gold tip
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In stock. Dispatched same day if ordered before 1 pm Eastern.
Standard shipping $6 · free over $120 · 3–5 business days. Expedited available.
Plain packaging, neutral sender name, no product description on the label. Unopened returns within 30 days.
Gilded Arc began as a study in weight. Ceramic holds warmth differently from silicone — it takes the temperature of the room, then your hand — and the extra mass changes how vibration travels. The arc is broad enough to rest against the body without being held, which makes it the piece people reach for when they want something slower.
The rose-gold tip is a separate machined component, not a coating, and it is the only place where the vibration is concentrated. The rest of the body stays quiet. Three intensities, no patterns: the design assumes you will find one and stay there.
Why this piece exists
The arc came from a plaster study we kept on the studio shelf for two years before it became a product: a bent offcut of stone architrave that everyone who visited picked up. The production version keeps that sectional curve — wide enough to rest against the body without being gripped, which changes the whole posture of using it.
Ceramic was not the obvious material for a first ceramic piece. It fires with a tolerance of plus or minus half a millimetre, it chips when it is knocked, and it costs more than silicone. We chose it anyway because of how vibration behaves in it: the mass absorbs the high frequencies that make cheaper devices buzz, and what is left is a low, even hum that reads through the hand as warmth rather than shaking.
Who it suits
- People who prefer slow, broad sensation over intensity
- Anyone who liked the idea of Velvet Hour but wants a heavier, quieter object
- Shelf-display people — it is the best-looking piece in the range and it knows it
Who it does not suit
- Anyone prone to dropping things: ceramic chips, and a chipped glaze retires the piece
- Shower users — it is IPX6, so rinse it, do not submerge it
Specification
Measured, not estimated.
Dimensions are nominal and may vary by up to 3 mm between batches. If a figure matters for a specific use, ask and we will measure the piece in stock.
| Body material | Glazed alumina ceramic, food-safe glaze |
|---|---|
| Tip | Machined aluminium, rose-gold anodised |
| Length / width | 176 mm / 41 mm at the arc |
| Weight | 268 g |
| Settings | 3 intensities, continuous |
| Battery | Li-ion, 110 min charge, ~100 min use at mid setting |
| Charging | Magnetic USB-C cable included |
| Water resistance | IPX6 — splash and rinse, not submersible |
| Noise | ≤40 dB at lowest setting |
| Glaze | Food-safe, lead-free, kiln-fired at 1,240 °C |
| Tolerance | ±0.5 mm between batches |
In the box
- Gilded Arc device
- Magnetic USB-C charging cable
- Padded storage sleeve
- Care card with glaze-care instructions
Use and care
Everything we know about keeping it.
Before the first use
Wipe the ceramic with a damp cloth and dry it fully. Ceramic is non-porous, so it does not hold residue the way softer materials can, but the join between the tip and the body should stay dry during cleaning.
Cleaning
Damp cloth with mild soap, then a clean damp cloth to remove residue. Do not put the piece under running water — the seam at the tip is rated for splashes, not immersion. Avoid abrasive pads, which will dull the glaze.
Storage
Ceramic chips against hard edges, so keep it in the padded sleeve rather than loose in a drawer. If the glaze ever cracks, stop using the piece: a cracked glaze can harbour bacteria no matter how carefully it is cleaned.
Long-term
Ceramic does not age the way silicone does — the glaze is stable indefinitely, and the colour will not fade in sunlight. What kills a ceramic piece is impact: one knock against a tile edge can start a hairline that no amount of cleaning makes safe. Store it in the padded sleeve or on a soft surface, check the glaze by eye after any drop, and retire it the day a crack appears rather than the month after.
Material safety. Platinum-cured silicone, phthalate-free, non-porous. Clean with warm water and mild unscented soap or a silicone-safe cleanser; avoid alcohol and silicone-based lubricants, which dull a matte finish and can leave a film. Full detail in the materials guide.
Delivery & discretion
Between here and your door.
Plain as standard
Unbranded carton, plain white label, neutral sender name, customs line reads “wellness goods”. No invoice inside unless you ask.
Timing
Same-day dispatch before 1 pm Eastern; three to five business days standard, two expedited. Hold-at-location delivery on request.
Returns
Unopened within 30 days with a prepaid label and no reason asked. Faulty items are replaced on a photograph, not a posting.
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