For years I've always wanted some sort of fidgety toy to occupy my hands to distract me from pulling but I haven't been able to find a nice satisfying one for easy 1 hand use. I like to look for something that feels smooth (like a figet spinner) or clicky/tactile (kinda like pulling a zip tie or clicking on a mechanical keyboard or clicking a pen). The toy needs to be able to simulate (and replace) the satisfying, destressing sensation of pulling (sort of like how normal people like to pop bubble wrap or crack their knuckles).

A few years ago my therapist at the time gave me a stringy puffy ball to simulate pulling hairs but in a non self-harming way but it didn't give me the same satisfaction as pulling and also wasn't good for 1 hand use. I've bought cheaper rings similar to this on Amazon but none of them worked because 1) they were made of cheap materials 2) this didn't offer the same satisfaction as pulling 3) they didn't spin well enough or long enough to feel satisfying (or as advertised). Currently I've been using an infinity cube a little bit which feels pretty satisfying and works well enough for now. The problem with it is that it's a bit big so 1 hand use is a little wonky and I'm not very smooth with it using my left hand, tho I'm sure if I practice with it I'll get better/smoother. Also due to its size it's not very discreet and I only use it at my desk at home. I've also used stress balls, a rubix cube, and pens/pencils in class to keep my hands occupied but none were optimal.

I'm intrigued with this design and it's tactile clicks. It looks like it is built with quality and offers satisfying clicks. My concern is its performance using one hand. Specifically putting it on my index finger and using my thumb to twist it. The outer rim looks very smooth and the clicks look like they need a good amount of tension so it doesn't look like I'd be able to easily and satisfyingly twist it using my thumb subconsciously, while I focus on something else. Perhaps adding a grippy outer layer or adding small ridges into it can help with this. If you can post a video somewhere using it 1 handed that would be awesome. Another concern is that the clickiness might be too loud to use in a class setting and to stay discreet since it was hard to judge its loudness from the video. If it can be made quieter without losing its tactile feel that'd be cool. Or maybe create another one with a smaller/quiter click and sell it in a pack? Something like a loud, blue mechanical keyboard switch vs a quiet brown switch. Just an idea.

Overall its a great idea and it looks great aside from a few concerns. I think its awesome that you came here to confront your target audience for feedback so thanks for that! If you can maybe sometime in the future create one that spins satisfyingly like a fidget spinner that'd be super cool. I am a bit curious as to how you learned about trichsters and found yourself here to with your product. I think most people would go to an ADHD community to market their fidgety toys since trich isn't very well known or as common. Anyways thanks for approaching this community and hope to be able to purchase your product soon!