Tactile Geometry: A Proposed Role for Skin Lines and Pore Distribution in Microstructural Sensory Processing

This paper proposes a novel hypothesis within the somatosensory domain: that the distribution of skin lines and pores contributes meaningfully to spatial and thermal sensory processing. While much attention has been given to tactile nerve endings and pressure receptors, the role of skin surface geometry remains underexplored. Based on anatomical observation and practical testing, we suggest that skin lines—especially in high-nerve-density areas—form dynamic micro-geometries that respond to physical contact by deforming in ways interpretable as tension, twist, or compression. In contrast, pore clusters may play a more pronounced role in slower thermosensory detection. This distinction introduces a structural layer to tactile identity resolution and supports the broader Faulkner Conical Method, in which perception arises through geometric collapse of environmental information.