Gentle X Officium Praecipuum: Scobs Dentifricia Electrica by Kunal Momaya and Atul Zanjurne

Gentle X Officium Praecipuum: Scobs Dentifricia Electrica by Kunal Momaya and Atul Zanjurne is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Praemium A' Design Award Ferreum in Productum Cosmeticum Competition Category.

FerrumProductum Cosmeticum· 2025

Gentle X Officium Praecipuum: Scobs Dentifricia Electrica

by Kunal Momaya and Atul Zanjurne

Client: Tusk Oral Care

Praemium A' Design Award Ferreum Winner in Productum Cosmeticum Category

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The Design

About Gentle X Officium Praecipuum: Scobs Dentifricia Electrica

Textus Libri: Gentle X est scobs dentifricia electrica ad curam oris cotidianam facta. Scobs magnetice adhaeret ad statiunculam muro affixam, quae etiam ut statio sine filis onerandi functionat, ita ut instrumentum a superficiebus balnei remotum maneat et contagio mutua minuatur. Tres modi fricandi praebentur: Mundans, Sensibilis, et Dealbans. Saetae molles ex carbone factae mundationem lenem praestant, et operculum itinerarium luce UV-C instructum saetas dum reponuntur purgat. Corpus gracile gradu IPX7 ad aquam resistendum aestimatur, et motor sonicus ad 40.000 vibrationes per minutum pervenit.

The Recognition

About the Praemium A' Design Award Ferreum

Gentle X Officium Praecipuum: Scobs Dentifricia Electrica victor est Praemii A' Design Award Ferreum, honoris amplissimi formis bonis dati, quae postulatis professionalibus et industrialibus ab creationibus bene formatis exspectatis satisfaciunt. Victores Ferrei magnam peritiam, altam specializationem, intellectum periti et facultatem creandi auctorum suorum ostendunt. Exspectatur Gentle X Officium Praecipuum: Scobs Dentifricia Electrica creationem multum aestimatam, admiratam et carissimam, practicam et novam fore. Haec forma Ferreo victa optimas industriae consuetudines integrat et proprietates technicas idoneas, cum scientia et talento coniunctas, habet. Gentle X Officium Praecipuum: Scobs Dentifricia Electrica ob diligentiam suam honoratur et ad vitae qualitatem emendandam formatum est, ut mundum meliorem reddere iuvet.

Behind the Design

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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: GentleX redefines smart oral care with a wireless, magnetic charging system and an elegant wall mounted dock. This elevated design reduces cross-contamination on bathroom surfaces. Its Travel Cap with UV-C sterilization ensures complete hygiene on the go, while the ultrasleek form factor makes it compact yet powerful.
Dimensions & Packaging: Diameter: 20 mm x Height: 223 mm, Charging type: Wireless magnetic charging (integrated dock) & Type-C, Vibration speed: 40,000 vibrations/min, Working Voltage: 4.2V ~ 3.2V, Battery life: 40 days (2x/day, 2 min/session) & upto 100 days (with Wall Mount), Battery Specification: Li-ion battery, 10440 model, 550mAh, Waterproof Rating: IPX7, Motor Type: Sonic Motor
Tags: Electric Toothbrush, Oral Care, Wireless Charging Mount, Magnetic Wall Mount, UV-C Sterilisation, Travel-Friendly Design
Production Technology: GentleX has IPX 7 water-resistance keeping it protected against splashes and moisture.
Design Challenge: The biggest challenge in designing GentleX was integrating wireless charging into a slim, ergonomic form while ensuring 100 days battery life and IPX7 waterproofing. Embedding a compact coil system, optimizing power efficiency, and achieving seamless sealing required multiple PCB iterations and precision engineering. Advanced CAD modeling, material selection, and prototyping helped create a minimalist, high-performance design.
Research: The design of GentleX is rooted in extensive research on oral hygiene and user preferences. Ergonomic studies guided the toothbrush’s shape and size for maximum user comfort. Collaborations with dental professionals ensured compliance with oral health standards. Research on UV-C light verified its efficacy in bacterial elimination, and tests on bristle materials optimized gentleness and cleaning efficiency, resulting in a toothbrush that meets both practical and aesthetic needs.
Inspiration: GentleX is inspired by the elephant (strong, intelligent, and gentle), symbolizing both power and care in oral hygiene. Traditional toothbrushes and many existing electric models often lack ergonomics, hygiene solutions, and convenience-driven features. We envisioned GentleX as a seamless blend of technology, hygiene, and aesthetics, transforming the daily routine of brushing into an effortless and premium experience.
Project Duration: Duration: 4 to 5 months (Started- Sept 12 2024, completed- Jan 5 2025), Location: Mumbai (India)
Operation Flow: The toothbrush magnetically attaches to the wall mount, which serves as a wireless charging dock. Users can switch between three brushing modes- Clean, Sensitive, and Whitening to suit individual needs. The UV-C Travel Cap actively disinfects the bristles, ensuring bacteria-free storage. The soft charcoal bristles provide a deep yet gentle clean, ensuring optimal oral health.
Team Members: Kunal Momaya, Atul Zanjurne, Taranjeet Kaur, Utkarsh Singh