Two Silicone Options for Medium Batou
Strange Bedfellas offers the Medium Batou in two silicone firmnesses: Super Soft (0020) and Near Clear 31*. Both share the same sculpt—a humanoid shape with beastly flair, including a foreskin, small nubby horns on the head, four tiny base horns, and subtle veins along the sides. The key difference is how the silicone feels and behaves, which affects insertion, handling, and visual appearance.
This comparison covers what the supplied information tells us about each version, so you can decide which suits your preferences.
Medium Batou at a Glance
- Medium Batou -- Super Soft silicone -- B-3184: Firmness: Super Soft (0020). Color: orange, red, purple, black. Total length: 6.5 inches. Useable length: 5 inches. Widest shaft diameter: 2 inches. Base diameter: 3.75 inches. Super Soft silicone is very pliable and gentle, ideal for those who prefer a yielding feel. The top-heavy design (bulbous head, narrower shaft) relies on the softness to settle into place comfortably.
Medium Batou -- Super Soft silicone -- B-3184 - Medium Batou -- Near Clear 31* silicone -- B-3232: Firmness: Near Clear 31*. Color: red green hypershift, blue flash, red flash. Total length: 6.5 inches. Useable length: 5 inches. Widest shaft diameter: 2 inches. Base diameter: 3.75 inches. Near Clear 31* silicone is firmer and more translucent, offering less give and a more defined shape. The color options include shimmering shifts that show through the clearer material.
Medium Batou -- Near Clear 31* silicone -- B-3232
Feel and Insertion
Both versions have the same measurements, but the firmness changes the experience significantly.
The Super Soft (0020) silicone is very squishy. Because Batou's design is top-heavy—with a bulbous head intended to settle into place and a narrower shaft toward the base—the softness allows the head to compress during insertion, making it more forgiving. The sturdy base balls allow it to stand on its own, but the toy itself is very flexible.
The Near Clear 31* silicone is denser and less compressible. The bulbous head will feel more pronounced, and the shaft retains its shape. This can provide more sensation of the texture and contours, but the firmer material may require more care during insertion, especially given the head's larger diameter (1.7 inches).
- Super Soft (0020): Very pliable; the bulbous head compresses easily. Best for those who prefer a gentle, yielding feel.
- Near Clear 31*: Firmer; the head and veins are more pronounced. Offers more defined texture but less give.
Appearance and Color Options
The silicone type affects the visual result as well as the feel.
The Super Soft version comes in opaque colors: orange, red, purple, black. The material is not translucent, so the color is solid and consistent.
The Near Clear 31* version is semi-translucent and available in shifting color combinations: red green hypershift, blue flash, and red flash. The clarity allows light to pass through, highlighting the color shifts and any internal details. This is a purely aesthetic difference but may influence your choice if you enjoy color-changing or shimmering effects.
- Super Soft colors: Opaque solids: orange, red, purple, black. No translucency.
- Near Clear 31* colors: Semi-translucent with color shifts: red green hypershift, blue flash, red flash.
What the Supplied Information Does Not Cover
The product records do not include specific care, cleaning, or compatibility instructions for either version. For general silicone care, refer to the store's policies and the Our Silicone page for firmness details. The absence of this information does not mean the products lack care needs—only that the supplied data does not address them.
Neither version includes a recommended lubricant type or storage method. As with any silicone toy, use a compatible lubricant (water-based is typically safe) and store away from direct sunlight and other silicone items to avoid reactions.
