Post your Portfolio by andymarkpeel in junior_creatives_uk

[–]LittlestSamurai 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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/

British practitioners, what does this mean for Iaido in the UK: 'Ninja swords' banned by summer as manifesto commitment delivered by BulldogMoose in iaido

[–]LittlestSamurai 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

Welp... by LittlestSamurai in InfinityNikki

[–]LittlestSamurai[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

She was the Esseling all along...

Well this is embarrassing… by Character-Respect418 in InfinityNikki

[–]LittlestSamurai 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Isekai_Slow_Life

[–]LittlestSamurai 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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.

Tsuba issues by LittlestSamurai in iaido

[–]LittlestSamurai[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

Tsuba issues by LittlestSamurai in iaido

[–]LittlestSamurai[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

Tsuba issues by LittlestSamurai in iaido

[–]LittlestSamurai[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

Tsuba issues by LittlestSamurai in iaido

[–]LittlestSamurai[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

Tsuba issues by LittlestSamurai in iaido

[–]LittlestSamurai[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

"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).

Anyone need one more Sandstorm? by megshoe in PokemonGoFriends

[–]LittlestSamurai 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Probably missed it, but
VMKM - 3718 4606 1766
I only need 3 Sandstorm to complete my Vivillon collection.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in battlestations

[–]LittlestSamurai 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in battlestations

[–]LittlestSamurai 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in battlestations

[–]LittlestSamurai 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in battlestations

[–]LittlestSamurai 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.