Choosing Your Panther
Panther is not one shape repeated in different sizes.
The eight Panther profiles change where the toy widens, narrows, curves and holds its thickness. That can change the experience as much as the maximum diameter.
Choose the shape first. Then choose a size close to what you already use comfortably.
The Eight Panther Shapes at a Glance
· Base — the most familiar anatomical profile.
· Ace — a fuller middle that narrows again below the widest point.
· Core — a straighter shaft with relatively consistent thickness.
· Edge — a stronger curve in a compact range.
· Glide — a continuous taper that grows gradually wider.
· Hooded — a front swell followed by a fuller rear body.
· Deep — extra usable length with a simple, smooth profile.
· Firm — widest at the head, then progressively narrower below.
Base — Familiar and Straightforward
Base is Panther’s most conventional anatomical shape.
It does not rely on an unusual taper, oversized head or dramatic curve. If you want a realistic profile and do not need the shape itself to introduce a very specific challenge, Base is the simplest place to start.
Ace — Fuller in the Middle
Ace begins narrower, grows fuller through the middle, then narrows again toward the lower body.
That creates a clear widest section without asking you to maintain the maximum width through the entire toy. Once the fuller middle passes, the narrowing lower section changes the feeling again.
Core — Consistent Shaft
Core was the first Panther shape.
Its shaft stays relatively consistent in thickness compared with shapes that rely on a pronounced belly or taper. The head gives you a clear entry point, then the body continues with less change in width.
Choose Core when you want the challenge to come from a more continuous shaft rather than one concentrated widest point.
Edge — Stronger Curve
Edge uses a more pronounced curve and is kept to the smaller end of the Panther range.
The shape came from working around the point where a straighter toy stops following the path comfortably. The curve is the feature; it is not simply a visual variation.
Edge makes the most sense when you already know that a curved profile works better for the way you use a toy.
Glide — Continuous Progression
Glide is the clearest progression shape in the Panther line.
The front starts smaller and the shaft gradually grows wider toward the base. Instead of meeting one sudden maximum diameter, you move through increasing width over more distance.
Choose Glide when the transition between your current size and the next one is the part you want to make more gradual.
Hooded — Front Swell, Fuller Rear
Hooded has a distinctive front section that widens and then reduces again after the fuller point.
Farther back, the shaft carries more consistent thickness rather than continuing to taper heavily.
That gives Hooded two noticeably different sections: a defined front transition, followed by a fuller rear body.
Deep — Length First
Deep is defined mainly by usable length and a simple profile.
It avoids an oversized head, large mid-shaft bulge or dramatic taper change. If width is not the main thing you want to add, Deep gives you more length without making the shape unnecessarily complicated.
Firm — Widest at the Head
Firm reverses the usual progression taper.
The head is the widest point, and the shaft becomes narrower below it. You need to be comfortable with the head first; after that, the lower body asks you to maintain less width.
Choose Firm when you specifically want a larger, more concentrated head rather than a shape that gradually opens wider down the shaft.
How to Choose Your Panther Size
Do not choose a Panther size by letter alone. The exact measurements vary by shape, and not every shape is available in every size.
Start with the maximum diameter of a toy you already use comfortably, then compare it with the actual measurements of the Panther shape you want.
If you are between two sizes, the smaller one is usually the more useful first step.
For a fuller explanation of Kikuchi’s size labels, see Mr. Kikuchi’s Size Guide.
Shape First, Size Second
A larger size is not automatically a better next step.
Sometimes changing the shape at a similar diameter creates a more useful new challenge than simply buying a larger version of what you already know.
Look at where the Panther widens, where it narrows, how much it curves, and how long the working section is. Then choose the size that matches your current ability.
For more on comparing shape, size and firmness together, see How to Choose an Anal Stretching Toy.