Diansheng Penrose 2x2

Diansheng Penrose 2x2

It has rounded edges and only three colors, but a few moves are enough to break its shape apart. Diansheng Penrose 2x2 is a 2x2 shape mod inspired by the well-known Penrose Cube puzzle. Each of the three colors covers two adjacent faces, and the edge where a color passes from one face to the other is rounded. After a scramble, the cube loses its smooth shape, and solving it means restoring both the colors and the shape.

How to solve the Penrose 2x2

Inside is a regular 2x2 mechanism, so you solve it with the same method as a standard 2x2 cube. The challenge is recognizing the pieces. With only three colors, many pieces look alike, so you also have to look at their shape. If you can already solve a 2x2, after a few attempts you'll start to see what shape should form, and from then on the Penrose goes smoothly.

According to sellers' descriptions, the turning is smooth and easy to control. The pieces have an anti-stick design that reduces friction and helps keep the lube inside the cube. This is a non-magnetic version, so the layers don't stop with a distinct "click" like in magnetic speed cubes. The Penrose 2x2 is a puzzle for solving for fun and for your collection, not a cube for breaking speed records.

Who is it for?

For anyone who can solve a 2x2 or 3x3 and wants to try something different, and for shape mod collectors. It also makes a great gift for a child who has already mastered a regular cube. For your very first cube, it's better to choose a classic 2x2 or 3x3 model and pick up the Penrose later.

Color versions

The cube comes in four variants: Stickerless Bright, Stickerless Dark, Transparent and Macaron (pastel colors). All versions are stickerless, so nothing peels off or wears away. They differ only in appearance.

Specifications

• Type: 2x2 shape mod, stickerless
• Manufacturer: DianSheng
• Size: approx. 56 mm
• Weight: approx. 62 g
• Magnets: none
• Design: anti-stick pieces
• Colors: Stickerless Bright, Stickerless Dark, Transparent, Macaron