It’s so challenging to put “feel” into words, but I’ll try. The brushed Dream surface just feels softer in your hands, and seems to allow much more grip or traction while playing. I would associate it more with a better grinding matte type finish. I think it’s easier to manipulate if your hands got a little sweaty, or just in general. It does not feel like my other raw yo-yos.
I’m not sure if you have another titanium to compare Citizen to. But, it’s somewhere in the middle. It doesn’t have the same surface as the brushed Dream, but it’s not as high polished as a 9.06 or Ricochet either. It’s somewhere in between. It feels and looks smoother than my Ti5 though.
I think this is just one of those things you have to experience for yourself. I can’t say I have another yo-yo that feels just like the brushed Dream on the surface. It’s pretty cool.