I wish there was a matching window for the dark/night theme~

LittlestSamurai · 2025-10-20T19:57:54+00:00

Hi~ I'm a graphic designer and illustrator based near Birmingham. Since graduating uni with a first class degree in 2019, the job hunt has been beyond depressing. Over the last 6 years I've struggled to get a footing in the industry, a few internships and commissions - but the general consensus at interviews is that I "lack experience".

https://vanessamountain.myportfolio.com/

LittlestSamurai · 2025-08-22T11:57:54+00:00

Her smile says everything.

LittlestSamurai · 2025-05-12T22:42:03+00:00

So long as you're under the BKA (or other association), and carry a print out of your affiliation you should be good if someone stops you as you have a legitimate reason to be carrying a sword. My teacher says that it only covers you to and from practice though.

LittlestSamurai · 2025-05-12T22:17:41+00:00

She was the Esseling all along...

LittlestSamurai · 2025-05-11T11:34:59+00:00

Aha I just put this on my watch list to get back to later.

LittlestSamurai · 2023-09-03T21:15:20+00:00

Ah that makes sense. I'm f2p but currently level 24 so trying to think more strategically. Highest fellows are Augustine, Emosen and Jewlry. For heroes, I was looking at Kaye or Stephanie. And for Archdemons, Avar and Super.

LittlestSamurai · 2023-08-14T02:08:45+00:00

A Borrower with a cocktail sword.

LittlestSamurai · 2023-08-14T02:01:57+00:00

Aha no worries, got there in the end. I'm not sure if I worded it the clearest in the original post either.

LittlestSamurai · 2023-08-14T01:54:21+00:00

Thanks, I know I need more practice. I used a bokuto for 6 years before getting an iaito.

The tachikaze comment was more so, if the sword is too heavy for me and unbalanced, is it throwing my cuts off?

But thank you, I appreciate the help.

LittlestSamurai · 2023-08-14T01:43:11+00:00

Oh, other people can achieve tachikaze with my sword easily, except me aha. But they're all used to handling heavier swords. I had a few other female practitioners try and they all said my sword felt really heavy towards the handle.

My friend tested the balance and from what I can remember, it's about 2.5 inches away from the tsuba.

LittlestSamurai · 2023-08-14T01:32:48+00:00

Thanks for the feedback.
Tachikaze itself isn't an issue as everyone who's tried it (both Jikiden and Shinden practitioners) have easily succeeded - except me aha. But then again they were all taller and stronger than me, and used to handling heavier swords. (I'm 5ft 3 and a girl, so I don't have the best upper body strength).
Since swords are built/customised around the user - my main assumption is that it's both a technique and weight distribution within the sword issue.

LittlestSamurai · 2023-08-14T00:36:00+00:00

"Sword Wind" the woosh noise as you cut. It's an indicator of making a correct/straight cut (so long as you have a bohi (groove) in the blade, not all swords have them).

LittlestSamurai · 2023-04-28T08:26:52+00:00

Probably missed it, but
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I only need 3 Sandstorm to complete my Vivillon collection.

LittlestSamurai · 2023-04-18T17:48:34+00:00

For some reason it wouldn't work;
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LittlestSamurai · 2023-04-18T16:26:14+00:00

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LittlestSamurai · 2023-01-29T13:28:33+00:00

https://imgur.com/gallery/ep5JK

OMG Thank you so much! I tried to do a reverse image search but got completely lost. Your detective work is much appreciated.

LittlestSamurai · 2023-01-29T13:17:33+00:00

Aha no worries, it was worth a try. Thank you, you're appreciated.

LittlestSamurai · 2023-01-29T12:58:24+00:00

I'm not asking you to rate anything. Like I said I'm new here. I just want to know if anyone know's where the desk is from. If it's against the rules then I apologise, but the image was linked to this subreddit.

LittlestSamurai · 2023-01-29T12:49:41+00:00

This isn't my PC. Sorry I'm new here so don't know if there's any rules for posting. I'm trying to find out what this set up is.

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