/jp/ - Otaku Culture

If you're buying bootleg from somewhere like aliexpress, and you don't see the size or material that you're looking for, ask the vendor directly.

I sent a message to one about a daki, and received a reply in about ten minutes. Chinese people are mysteriously prompt.

May or may not cause cancer when used. I won't know for about 10 years.

>>12656944
Indeed. Also you can ask them for NSFW pictures incase its censored.

Ive also asked a chinese guy to send me some sweets with it and he included White Rabbits and some weird apple snack.

So I ordered a 160 x 45 cover, should I be able to stuff a 50cm wide cushion into it?

>>12656955
I managed to stuff a 160cm x 50cm pillow into a 150cm x 50cm cover so you should be fine.

Here is the full cover of my latest purchase. AcHobby, artist Noodles. Character is Mashiro Shiina from Pet Girl of Sakurasou.

Would it make sense to get a pastebin with some sort of guide like the onahole thread has? Or is the /a/ buyfag thread enough=

>>>/a/
fuck off

>>12657006
The buyfag pastebin covers daki so thats why I mentioned it. We can just copy that stuff and have a seperate one for /jp/

Anyone have a review of Kuu Pillow?

Why aren't there any official im@s or LL dakis?

>>12657044

No clue, Im drawing a wedding dress template. Will be used for a hibiki ganaha dakimakura that got requested a while ago. Can Modify it for other characters I think

>>12657050
Do you print covers too (or know where its done) or just make the illustration?

>>12657060
If I knew a local printing company then I would ask them if they would print it. The other option is from chinese bootlegger sites where I cant guarantee how it will turn out since I dont have anything printed yet to make a review.

last comiket's hisuitei

>>12657060
http://www.animedakimakurapillow.com/products/custom-made-dakimakura

http://www.pictureyourlife.com.au/diy/body-pillow-case/body-pillow-case-dakimakura-two-sides-912#.VFezpfnF-FU

http://www.hobbyheart.com/custom-made-dakimakura-hugging-body-pillow-cover-p-6.html?osCsid=6e10e6b5441654087598b94b402728df#.VFez1_nF-FU

http://www.hobbyheart.com/custom-made-dakimakura-hugging-body-pillow-cover-p-6.html?osCsid=6e10e6b5441654087598b94b402728df#.VFez1_nF-FU

This would be the price range to have it printed.

>>12656962
Would be nice

>>12656962
>Here is the full cover of my latest purchase. AcHobby, artist Noodles. Character is Mashiro Shiina from Pet Girl of Sakurasou.
Where did you get that, and is it still available for sale?

>>12656962
>Mashiro Shiina

God damn, I forgot how cute she was.

>>12656944
It really cracks me up that there are Chinese sweatshop workers who spend all day making lewd dakis for westerners

>>12658936
http://www.agreetao.com/taobao/view/id/36416427946 or message them via facebook

>>12658937
Indeed, really love this cover.

>>12658850
I will make one for a new thread.

>>12659126
I spent 10 minutes looking for this because I couldn't remember where I saved it

Please enjoy it

Does anyone know the status of Shinobu and Hanekawa? The release date says October TBD on Tora and I haven't been charged yet, nor were there any status updates as far as I know.

>>12659381
I enjoyed it anon.

>>12656962
Just got my 2014 Snow Miku from AcHobby. Quality is unreal. Never felt anything this smooth.

>>12660872
Ac Hobby is really good with their quality, mind sharing some pictures?

Im also finished with my picture, I dont think I will color it though, its just practice.

>>12660914
not finished. almost finished*

>>12660914
Here are some closer shots
Link to daki http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z10.1.w5022602-9097522003.2.PWBLLH&id=38230612344

>>12660914
nekomimi

>>12660961
cute! How did you like the extras that they sent you?

i want a daki but i dont know what character

>>12661014
Just pick the cutest if you dont have a character you specially like

>>12661009
Ah yes forgot to mention them. Cute wallscroll and badge + stickers it seems.

where are good places to buy a daki

also what pillow should i buy?

I ordered my first one yesterday. The order is still "processing." The suspense is killing me. I'll post pics when it arrives.

If anyone commission a picture for a daki, could you post it please?
I'm interested to see how they look.

>>12661073
Pillow: A&J DHR6000 (cant find Feel Smooth 160x50 anywhere anymore)

Daki: browse officials from amiami or hobby search. Check doujin circles (eveningcall.net etc) or just search taobao and use proxys like buychina. Kinda hard to answer such a broad question.

>>12661129
Its not really a commission but I did that drawing.

>>12661126
Hobbyheart? Expect 2-3 weeks processing.

>>12661073
what >>12661142 said. I have the pillow and it feels like heaven. And for the cover, try to avoid places where everything is in english and where they sell peachskin, those are generally bootleggers. I also advise you to buy 2 way tricot.

>>12661388
>Its not really a commission but I did that drawing.
Is it a drawing or are you just vectorizing a low quality picture?

>>12661400
Second, except changing some minor differences.

>>12656962
>shoes on the bed

Fucking gross.

>>12661388
>Hobbyheart?
Nah, from here http://www.moegallery.com/

Is anyone else having trouble registering for an account at Evening Call?

>>12661466
Real talk though, will it take just as long from moegallery? 2-3 weeks sounds pretty ridiculous.

I wish the Japanese companies would operate with Hobbyheart/moegallery model instead of Cospa/Broccoli/etc making a few, selling them completely and that's the end of it. While I'm sure the Chinese covers are of nice quality I don't like some of the character designs and the boobs sometimes don't make sense.

>>12661515
Managed to order one from Evening Call. Shit was expensive as hell with probably some international gaijin extra. Would probably have been cheaper to use a proxy inside japan. Fabric quality worse than with stuff I've gotten from slolita and achobby. Its not like you've got much of a choice. Love the daki tho.

The shop that I want to buy a daki from has this image for their products and it looks like the dakis have a yellow hue to them. Do you think its worth it to buy from them or look somewhere else. This is from a taobao shop.

>>12663162
Might want to check other places too. If the same daki is sold in many places then its even worse. I have one that has a slight yellowish hue too. Can confirm once i get home.

>>12663347
Have checked other places and found out that alixpress has the covers I want as well though none of them are 160x50 and 2WAY. Taobao may be the only place I can get it. Just wanted to find out if there were any ways to fix it or find a better seller that will sell covers with no yellow hue.

>>12661431
I don't want to start any kind of shitstorm or anything, but I don't really consider a vector a "drawing".

>>12663728
No problem. English is not my native language so I didnt really know the term vector.

>>12663728
Just curious, but what would you call it then?

>>12664090
Well, it's a vector.
You're basically copying the line of an actual drawing, so it's not really a drawing, just a copy of one or something?

>>12664091
But a vector CAN be an original piece, can't it? So would it still not be a 'drawing'?

>>12664093
I'm actually not sure in term of exact meaning, I'm pretty sure that when someone talk of vectoring they always refer to copying the line of a drawing (usually to make it bigger/nicer)...
If that's not the case, then please pardon my silliness.

>>12664095
Well, the guy said he was copying it, but you way
>>12663728
worded it, sounded like all vectors weren't 'drawings'
I'm not an artist or w/e so was just wondering on the terminology
All good

>>12664093
Is still a drawing, but it's not an original piece. It'd be more of a vector trace.

Bought an official cospa smooth cover and got way less than I expected. The top one is the doujin one I ordered a couple months ago (http://mall.fc2.com/item/usagigoyakikaku/35/ is the original, I got it through mandarake) and the bottom is the official one that was re-released recently (http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10230952).).

I guess the difference in MSRP reflects that, but I only paid 7k for the doujin one so I kinda feel like I got ripped off. The print quality is really not good and it's not very smooth at all. Hobbyheart's feel much higher quality, and the doujin one from うさぎごや is fucking unbelievably silky and cool to the touch. It's enough to make me regret preordering the NGNL releases coming out soon.

Ignore the top one being kinda dirty, I took it off specifically so I could clean it.

>>12664276
Typical.
That's why it honestly doesn't bother me to get a bootleg daki since they are of equal quality or can be superior to official daki.

>>12664284
>can be superior to official daki.
If this is any indication of cospa's average quality, hobbyheart blows them out of the water. This is the shinobu I ordered from them, it's not anything really amazing like the うさぎごや one but it's damn good for how easily accessible it is.

Has anyone here bought the Achobby ones and can compare them to hobbyheart? I know a couple things were linked on alibaba as well, I'd like to try out some other vendors but if I get crap like the official one again I'm going to be really disappointed.

I used to have pretty high opinions of cospa, but in recent years their shirts seem to be thinner and have less weight to them too. I wonder if they're trying to cut costs.

Achobby and Slolita, among other chinese sellers, have some 11th day special offers. Cant even try to translate them since its all pictures. Anyone got a clue ? http://achobby.taobao.com/ & http://slolita.taobao.com/

Wondering if someone can help me out. I am looking to get a daki of Kisaragi Chihaya, but there doesn't seem to be any good daki pictures of her, or any of the imas girls really, that I can find. There is some discussion in this thread about daki images getting commissioned, how do I go about contacting someone and getting that process started? About how much does that cost?

I still feel bad for not getting this...

>>12672419
Non maincharacters dont get official dakimakura that often especially Imas. Commissions are around 50-100 from deviantart artists but their style is often really western...

>>12672683
I wouldn't mind a trap daki but I don't care for the super explicit sex stuff like condoms and whatnot. Just frilly clothes and dick (bulges especially) are nice.

>>12672683
Who's the artist?

>>12674009
iqdb search

How does one commission an artist for a daki?

>>12667273
10 minutes until its the Singles Day (not kidding) and it seems the discounts are looking pretty good. around -40% off from slolita which brings a 2WT daki to just shy of 50USD. Not bad at all considering its prime quality. I just dont know if buychina will react fast enough since i'm actually kinda late on this. Picture realted.

>>12679478
Looks cute. I prefer the non lewd versions most of the time.

>>12679478
Is there a way to view the lewd versions?

>>12679984
I will give you the link once I found it

>>12656932
Link to this cover?

>>12680039
Nah they have a website with all the pictures hosted but they dont seem to reply to my message.

>>12679984
No lewd version of this one i think.

>>12680039
Already linked

Is the Aliexpress Slolita storefront legitimate?

It's easier to directly order from Ali versus a Taobao agent.

>>12680225
Well, alibaba apparently guarantees your purchases and the guys selling it have pretty good ratings (there are two, one has more ratings). I'm gonna give it a shot. Pretty cute Shinobu. Only thing I'm worried about is one of them gives version options and the other doesn't, but the one that has no version options only shows the all-ages version and that's the one I want so probably it's fine.

Does anyone here know how good the slolita 2wt ones are? Better than cospa? Hobbyheart?

i want this

>>12681672

I'm about to put this on a custom daki. Only problem is that the picture is incomplete and I don't have a side B

>>12682420
Dude don't.
First: the resolution is too low, the printing will be bad.
Second: Having just a part of the picture is really bad mate...just don't.
Third: why don't you use those version instead?
https://yande.re/post/show/63498 https://yande.re/post/show/62609

If you do, PLEASE safe the PNG version on the left.

>>12661433
give her a break, her autism is pretty intense

100x33
Cute and small.

>>12683036
Still cute though.

Has anyone purchased non-lewd dakimakurae?
Any photos?

I would be interested in getting one, but not a lewd one. I'm not sure if I would even hug up to it, I would feel bad.

>>12683201
Patchy dakimakura from slolita
Plush fabric very warm in winter
Cudling with Patchy very nice

>>12683380
Friend do you have a link??

>>12683380
Guy you replied to here. Looks nice, how much, price, reverse side?

>>12683380

>>12686272
>Homura's Patchy
Lewd as HELL

I might turn this Okuu into a daki since its the right resolution. The other one was a lot harder to continue work on because of the kimono and wings so I haven't done much with it in awhile.
And yes, I know, the boobs are quite large (thats intentional).

>>12686286

>>12686297
Can you _please_ draw something not lewd?
You're a very good artist, but..

>>12686297
Utsuho without her wings isn't Utsuho.

>>12686352
I have been. Cloths take me much longer to color.

>>12686286
Homura's sure draws the best patchy. I wish his daki's were 160cm instead of 150cm though.

I still grabbed his other patchy off mandarake last week.

>>12684654
>>12684617
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z10.3.w4002-4665061153.58.XjlW62&id=19613735059

Sorry for bad picture.
Good camera not with me at the moment.

>>12656962
>>12660955
these two are qt

what pillow are you guys using

I work on the oil rigs and have to stay in a camp for 2 weeks at a time. I bought an kuu pillow and bring my daki every time, no one knows.

>>12687805
How long will you be able to keep your secret?

>>12656962
>>12660872
i want to get one of these

what do these options mean

>>12687811
Likely the entire time. Why would I invite someone to my room when there's a bar and social rooms with ping pong? That said I don't know if I really like the kuu pillow too much since I can't hold her as tight as I like and if you move the air pressure changes, I will keep using it since it saves a lot of room in my bag. Daki cover goes in carryon luggage every time to keep her close to me.

>>12687820
Have you tried using the kuu pillow with an onahole yet?

>>12687832
Not yet since I don't have one but i'm thinking of getting one just too lazy to research and find a decent one at the moment. If I get one I'll make sure to post my thoughts. I'm especially interested in slot they have for breastjobs.

>>12687857
I haven't tried it personally, but the people in the onahole thread consider the Venus and Lilith by Tomax to be top-tier holes. They're available exclusively at Queen Cat Adult Toys.

>>12664276
wow I didn't know smooth knit at almost 10k jpy can be legal. I recommend checking the material next time before buying.

>>12687818

All ages is non lewd XE is lewd.

2WT is 2 way tricot (I prefer 2 way tricot)

Polyester is something above peach skin (I think Smooth knit)

Moe and Meng are just smaller size

>>12688025
>I recommend checking the material next time before buying.
I naively assumed the official versions would be the best quality. Very few people here mention them.

>>12688436
yeah, I didn't expect that either. I do usually check it regardless though. From what I've seen (which admittedly not much), anime-based goods are sometimes not as good as eroge/original ones.

>>12688436
Depends on maker really. From the covers i own:

Takumimakura covers are good quality. CranCrownBlack are ok but the fabric is on the thin side.
Hobbystock: Nice and heavy fabric
Noble Aster: Good heavy fabric but my cover has a orange hue over it. Also its shitty 150.
Cospa: Print quality is ass but the smooth knit material they use is a hell of a lot more durable than 2 way tricot. (Pic related. My first 2way tricot cover after about a year of use. It lost most of its softness and looks like that)

Also dont be too blinded by material choice as a quality check. I have a cover that came with some ero game. Its 2way tricot but the fabric is paperthin.

Bae made me lunch

>>12689899
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>>12689899
>4:20

>>12688801
That thumbnail looks like a purple dick.

>>12688801
though I guess in the end it doesn't really matter for non-bootleg stuff since there is usually no choice for the material. It's just one additional consideration point.

(or is there? Stuff I've been looking at usually only available in single material)

Holy hell, is everyone here poor or something?
What's up with people buying pirate dakimakuras?
Gonna post my newest soon but that's kinda sad I'd never buy pirate dakimakura, usually buy directly from the artist or Tora/Melon.

Is there a reason you guys do this or just generally poorfags?
Also where's the figure thread? Does /jp/ have any, I don't want to browse /a/ cause it's cancer.

>>12691368
I've been venturing into some Chinese circles. They apparently only print through Taobao, so they are legitimate in that sense.

How does one pay for Evening Call's products? Past guides say to mention pay by paypal in their pages, but nobody has contacted me for payment information.

>>12691368
It's less about money and more about availability and convenience. Plus, it's not like most of what's out there is licensed anyway. I don't know what you define "pirate" as, but it sounds like you think Japanese=legit and Chinese=pirate.

> is everyone here poor or something?
It's not like Chinese ones are dirt cheap or something. A 2WT shipped is going to cost you $80, easy. The only thing that makes the doujin ones more expensive is the proxy services necessary.

>>12691517
I'd say it's pirate if the artist doesn't get anything from it.
So, Jpn = legit and Chn = pirate would be mostly true, unless the circle/artist the dakimakura is from is Chinese.
I guess some people just want dakis with character they like even at the artists expense, which well, as buyfag I don't admire but each to their own I guess.

>>12691624
That's like saying doujin parody manga is acquired at the original series makers' expense. I entirely disagree with that morality.
If an alternative source provides a better service then they deserve money for it. Whether it be convenience, availability, customer support, or something else entirely.

>>12691624
is it really a bootleg if no original exists?

>>12691790
A desirable service, rather. It doesn't even have to be better.

I just offered to pay $300 for a second daki of mai waifu on Manda.

What is wrong with me?

>>12691792
Nah, but if it's just "cheaper" version of something that they're selling in Japan then it is.

>>12691790
I don't get what are you trying to say here.
Doujins are fine and if you buy them through Tora/Melon etc. of course you're supporting the artist and if doujins use some series it gives more popularity to it usually, then people will buy that series too it's win+win situation for both, doujins aren't going to cut the anime series sales.
It's not the same situation with bootleg dakimakuras, I don't think you should be the one to choose how much money "they deserve" money for their art, and if you think they don't just print it elsewhere for cheap.
Could be just me as lots here seem to buy the bootlegs.

>>12691816
from looking at the thread, it's not really "cheaper" or "lower quality", in fact some official dakis can be quite shitty

>>12691827
Well, I only know one person who has one bootleg daki and the print on it already has started wearing off, while I have probably around 10-20 official ones and all are still pristine.
Love collecting these from artist I like with good designs and limited availability Tankoubon sets etc. that come with them too. Probably the reason I don't see why people buy bootlegs as I don't buy them only for "mai waifu" stuff.

>>12691836
cheating on your waifu is not cool anon

>>12691836
Well for one, there's when they just want a daki of a particular piece of dakimakura fanart, and there is no "Official" product.

Or, when there's one they want, but it's long since gone out of circulation, and the only way to get it is either A) Bootleg, or B) Pay 3x or higher the original price.

I've done all of the above.

>>12691813

>>12691850
Too many wifes so can't really hold my wallet when I see some. It's obsession at this point, trying to not buy more when I visited Japan I bought 4 last Winter so chances are when I visit next time I'll get some again..

>>12691858
If there's no official product of it printing is fine as it's not really "bootleg" cause the artist isn't going to get anything out of it anyway.
And if it's out of stock I guess I can understand bootleg, usually I ask artist first if he has any left (they usually have few for themself) and when they get email from foreigner sometime they sell you and sometime not, one artist even paid the shipping for buying directly from him, such cool people.
But yeah, I can understand those situtations, just not the ones where someone browses Toranoana sees cool Dakimakura in-stock "Oh hey I'll order this print from the China!".

>>12691790
Not fully understanding either.

Assuming the original maker/circle was Japanese:

The original artist created the work. All works have automatic copyright status and a right to profit from it. A third party dirty chinaman stole the image or recreated it from a scanner, and then proceeded to make money from it. None of this money is ever seen by the original creator. It's art theft.

They are not providing an alternative or better service. They are stealing work.

>>12691827
Official Cospla dakis can be underwhelming compared to doujin circles, but that has nothing to do with bootleg v legitimate; it's just an issue with some companies using subpar manufacturers. For example omegastar dakis are amazing.

>>12692042
>They are not providing an alternative or better service. They are stealing work.
Who gives a shit? If the official dakis are in such limited stock that it's impossible to get them after the initial release then it's their own problem. They're free to keep making these and selling them, but they choose not to. We still want the product so we look elsewhere, that's the biggest reason piracy is a thing:
http://www.escapistmagazine.com/news/view/114391-Valves-Gabe-Newell-Says-Piracy-Is-a-Service-Problem

I have zero sympathy for anybody claiming theft of their work or lost revenue because pirates are filling a gap in the market created by the creator's own refusal to sell their work.

Let's be clear here, if the official version was available at a higher price I would buy it, because I don't want to go through some questionable chinese company to get something. But it's the only choice, and I really want the product, so I give them my money instead.

>>12692042
>A third party dirty chinaman stole the image or recreated it from a scanner, and then proceeded to make money from it. None of this money is ever seen by the original creator. It's art theft.

So how much money does the artist see from second hand sales on Manda, Yahoo etc?

That being said the prices of some second hand daki's are fucking retarded and a big reason bootleggers are doing so well.

Ive seen picture related fetch prizes of 30000¥. I'd love to have it but no way in hell am i gonna pay that amount of money for a cover.

>>12692091
Maybe you should try getting a job?

>>12692080
>Who gives a sit?
This seems to be the general way of thinking here, well I guess I'm happy I see one other sane person (>>12692042) here.
I'm sure you have tried emailing the artist etc.
Oh well.

>>12692102
That cover was around 10000¥ new. Even if i was a millionaire id refuse to pay rip off prices of 3x that amount just because they like to keep print runs low even though there is an obvious high demand for the damn cover.

>>12692102
I have tried emailing the artist.
I'm actually trying to get a custom illustration drawn for my first daki, I emailed the original artist but he hasn't responded so I think he's just too busy. I'd be willing to pay a high price for him to draw it but at this point I don't think it will be possible as he's get a regular release schedule for his manga that he probably has to meet. Without even so much as a response from him saying "I'm too busy" or "go away you filthy gaijin" I can only guess.
But I really want a daki and the only ones that exist of this character are shitty quality art drawn by blind chinese bootleggers, or good quality art that's WAY too lewd. So I'm approaching artists on pixiv to draw what I want.

I'd like to have the original artist do it, mainly because of the quality of the art more than wanting to support him, but I don't think he can or will do it.

>>12692125
I think best way to approach is to try to get him make dakimakura for Comiket (if he participates) if you're willing to pay him I'm fairly sure that if he decides to make one you would be able to get it directly through him, and if he's open to the idea of commisioning the art you could have the chances of him doing it more higher.

>>12692125
Noodle from AcHobby does commision for 800-1000ish dollars. Id expect other dakimakura artist to charge roughly the same. Manga artists might charge less but will probably not be interested or dont have the time.

>>12692159
Yeah I was going to ask him next, along with a couple of others who can draw the style I want.

That seems quite expensive though, I see he does a lot of dakis with 3-5 options, but I know very specifically what I want so he'd only need to draw 2 sides, and the character/art style is fairly simple, would he still charge that much?

>>12692143
can't see any mention of it anywhere except ONE item that was sold at C84, and it's not mentioned on his blog (which he updates once or twice a year) or twitter

>>12691893
I wish I could do that, but not everyone speak Japanese fluently and can ask their favorite artist directly.

>>12692274
you can just pay somebody like $20 to translate for you

>>12692279
Does such as service even exist?
And paying $20 for 1 question everytime seems way too expensive.

>>12692282
lol if you're gonna spend a few hundred bucks on somebody drawing a daki for you, forking over a twenty won't be that much, are you on food stamps or something?

>>12692293
No, I'm telling you that the amount of work translating a question, especially if the guy is fluent in Japanese, isn't worth $20.
I'm against overpricer and jews in general, that's all.

>>12692304
well I just pulled a number out of my ass because I found a guy to do it for free, I'm sure you can negotiate if you find somebody who can moon

also you'll probably want more than just one question, if they don't explicitly say they're taking commissions you first need to ask if they do. then when you've established they do, you'll need to ask if they're willing to draw a daki of the character you want, again they might not like the source material or be able to draw in that art style or maybe they just hate you. then you'll need to give details of exactly what you want (pose, clothing, level of lewdness, etc.), and you'll need to ask them how much they as payment, and they might do a rough sketch first and ask you to confirm it's what you want. they may need to end up translating quite a lot

>>12692335
Yes, that's especially why I think that the $20 per question is too much since in the end I would probably need to pay almost half the price of the daki only for the translation.

>>12692338
sorry I meant $20 for the whole back and forth process, not $20 per message

>>12692342
Oh then yeah, that's better.

In any case, do you perhaps know anyone who does that?

>>12692206
idk she doesnt speak anything but chinese. I talked with her employer over facebook and he quoted me that price.

> Sure we take commission...but we don't >suggest a order for personal ...cos noodle put >a long time on every drawing (20~45days)
>So...the cost will around >860~1380usd...and..we still have 5 pic. to >go(3 is commission)- -|||

>>12692632
fuck

>>12692632
>860~1380usd
Holy shit that's expensive...

>>12692706
He's getting ripped off, obviously. 30 days plus? What a joke. The artist likely works at most a week, and spends the remaining month laughing that some dumbass foreigner who paid his entire monthly salary.

>>12692769

I didnt order it, I just wanted to ask for prices. Im happy with my Mashiro Shiina cover from noodle.

GUYS GUYS
what do I use for stuffing? The pillow I have heats up like a motherfucker, the daki is a 2WT, does that have anything to do with it?

Also any place I can find a 150cm/ 60inch pillow? that isnt $60? I can buy a whole other daki for that price

>>12693045
That's what I use personally.
http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/detail?gcode=CGD2-54086

>>12692206
Drawing is a long-time acquired skill and it takes a long time to produce quality art. I'd expect artists of Noodle's caliber will spend somewhere between 25 to 50 hours on a daki total - two sides plus variations. If you divide $1000 by 50 hours, that's only $20/hr, which is not all that great for a skilled work. At $40/hr you're approaching acceptable levels for an art pro. If, by chance, you commission a character that's not sellable - an obscure or unpopular character, or somehow you want to retain rights to it so that the commissioned work can't be mass produced, then that's it as far as money goes.

I'm sure if you're going to commission Saber/Miku/Boats they'll give you more leeway on the cost.

>>12693418
Well the character I want is fairly popular, but the artist likes to sexualise her a lot and I want a completely non-lewd daki that isn't sexualised at all. So while it could be mass produced and sold commercially (and I don't really mind if it is) I'm not sure how popular it would be since the fanbase might all be a bunch of perverts too and not want a non-lewd daki.

I don't want a character like Kurumi with some stupid chuuni dress with insane amounts of details, I want a normal character wearing very simple clothes, it really would not be that difficult or time consuming to draw what I want compared to some of the stuff I've seen though, so if they tried to make me pay top dollar I'd tell them to fuck off.

Also Noodle since is Chinese, $20/hr is probably pretty good there.

>>12693096

How much does shipping on that cost to the U.S?

>>12693817
I'm not from America so I can't really help with that, sorry.

>>12692706
Crowdfund it

>>12693564
What character do you want?

>>12695934

>>12696139
I would also like an Ilya cover from noodle.

>>12681672
Can someone link to this?

>>12696838
I'd only want it if it wasn't lewd, or had at least 2 non-lewd sides

>>12696892
http://www.korder.com/list.asp?mode=t&tiid=100001458

>>12698442
Do they ship to the U.S.?

Just wanna take this opportunity to show off how comfy my cat is.

>>12702067
Nigga those some lewd dakis. Nice cat though.

>>12702081

Thanks. She's a little sweetheart. The dakis do have slightly less lewd on the other side.

>>12702152
What's the thing at the bottom of each daki? A weight of something?

>>12702462

Wallscroll rod. The top one has the little hook in it and that's how I mount them. I literally went and bought the cheapest chinese scrolls I could find to get the rods since it seems impossible to just buy the fucking rods anywhere.

>>12702492
That's a good idea. I was just using some small binder clips to hold mine up but that looks a lot better.

>>12702067
>>12702152

lol Cat's like "NOPE, I don't know what you're talking about, I don't see any lewd dakimuras."

I'd like to buy dakis but I have to complicate things.

First I couldn't possibly decide on a single character so I figured "maybe I'll buy a few and have a character on each side" then i don't have any real interest in lewd pictures. And I'd like to keep a similar style between all of them. Having like 5 different art styles would really bother me.

I recently took up drawing so I figure maybe my best option is to make my own drawings for them. Going to be a long process though...

>>12702492
it's actually a rare thing for japanese tapestry/wall scroll (mostly plain pipes and sometimes with caps)

>>12702550
buy two, split and stitch each type of sides?

>>12703318

That could work, but I am still picky and would like the same art style for all of them.

Unless I pay someone to do it for me? I don't know, it's not a priority for me right now. it'd just be nice sometime.

Has anyone had much experience with Australia customs?
I'd like to get a lewd daki but afraid that they'll confiscate it and put me on some sort of list

>>12703335

1. Try your luck on the customs roulette. They've never been very good at stopping drugs, guns, or aliens, so it stands to reason they won't be very good at stopping a pillow case with some ink on it.

2. Get some fake ID documents, (forge a birth certificate etc), rent a P.O box at an office away from you (old lady at the counter isn't gonna care as long as you look legit), send stuff there. Only show up when you know you have something on it's way. If you get a "please explain" letter from customs, bail.

I'm >>12702152 and >>12702067 and I'm Australian and I use the latter option.

>>12656932
Does anyone have the link for this?

>>12703655
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=2013.1.3.5.xeWvBh&scm=1007.10152.1514.0&id=36416427946&pvid=3db14904-759e-4084-b0d3-16a6a7327658

here you go, I suggest adding them on facebook and ordering via them. Thats how I did it.

hey, does anyone know where I can find a plastic nee-san daki?

Preferably non-lewd, I've been looking and haven't managed to turn anything up

>>12706054
Why dont you ask in the plus tic nee san daki thread?

>>12706102
I'm from there, I assume that post will fade into obscurity so I figure asking here would be a much better bet.

>>12703657
What did you send in the message to order from them?

>>12706631
Hi I want to buy "LINK" more or less

>>12706700
Did they ship it internationally for you and how much did they charge?

>>12706720
They charged 50 upfront and then refunded me 25$ I think. Delivery to switzerland.

How long should it take a daki to ship to the US from China? I haven't had any updates on the EMS site in like a week.

i want a daki of kokkuri-san with a male/female side

I my cover arrived but I don't want to use it, unless my cat tears it up.

>>12708328
Ems should be pretty quick. Make sure you look on usps' site and not just the foreign country's page. They use the same number.

where the fuck does one start buying a daki

where do you buy the pillow
where do you buy the cases

UK-fag btw

I actually need a new daki, but can't seem to find one...anyone know any sample pics of Kill La Kill-Ryuko dakis in HD. Prefer SFW

There's a daki I want that's exclusive to C86. Anyone know a reliable way I can get ahold of it? At this point I'm probably gonna just wait and hope one washes up on Mandarake after the fact but I'd like to be sure I can get one and I definitely don't wanna do bootleg.

>>12709059
Meant Exclusive to C87

>>12693817
I imported that same one to the U.S. Works great. Shipping on that is gonna be about as much as the pillow itself.

>>12709059
yahoo auctions. Check few days before event day if it's a popular circle. Will probably be massively marked up though.

>>12709174
Ugh. I used YAJ+proxy to buy my previous daki as it was 4 years out of print. I hope I don't have to resort to that again, crazy prices.

>>12691486
When I've ordered on Evening Call I've had to write in the comment sections of the order asking for a PayPal invoice. Then it's hit or miss if they ever respond... sometimes they're really bad at it...

I had a dakimakura that they never shipped to me and I kept trying to contact them over like a 2 month period asking why I hadn't gotten it yet. FINALLY after 2 months they responded "oops, forgot you paid for you cover, we'll ship it next week."

Their customer service was horrendous... but they make good covers.

Pic related, it's the cover I paid for and almost never received.

>>12691486
>>12710104
Forgot to spoiler image.

Just bought this.

>22 shekels
>FREE shipping
>Guangdong,Guangzhou, China

Not expecting much but I need my waifu on something humpable.

>>12710349
Heh, Guangdong is famous for the place in China where they eat anything. Anything.

>>12710357
Even humans? That would be pretty hot.

>>12684617
Is that really $30USD? I've never bought anything outside of amiami; how would I order this?

>>12686438
Is that really $30USD? I've never bought anything outside of amiami; how would I order this?

7000¥ well spend.

>>12710741
I wonder how her milk tastes.

>>12710741
>>12710747

>those legs

Artist needs about a hundred more anatomy lessons

>>12710756
>not liking homura subaru
That daki is years old, btw. His art's different now.

>>12710741
Now get the Alice daki.

>>12710895
Not a big fan of bondage daki's tbh. I'd just feel sorry for her every time i look at it.

I really like his latest one though.

And why the hell is /jp/ still a SFW board?

Does anyone have experience with getting custom made dakimakura printed? Who should I talk to and how much does it cost?

>>12710747
Human milk is actually quite awful.

>>12711022
Fix the hair m8

>>12711035
>>12711022
Oops, posted the wrong one.

>>12711035

>>12710349
Link?

>>12711042
Do you do commissions?

>>12711042
Not >>12711132 but I'd love to see you do a non-lewd one.

>>12711132
I don't think I'm fast enough to start taking commissions yet. I have my hands full with just drawing Okuu for myself.

>>12711139
Well, this one isn't as lewd, but its pretty old and i'm still debating if I want to color it or just draw a new one altogether.

>>12711093
>ebay
>Yuno Gasai dakimakura
>rongchang1991

If the quality isn't terrible on the one I ordered, I'll be getting this one too.

>>12708690
It's giving me this.

>>12711951
Chinese EMS has always been slower. It should take a week at least, closer to two weeks with 11-11 rush on the Chinese side and holiday rush stateside.

>>12711148

Is there a general size you draw them to? 986 x 2924 to an unexperienced me just seems kinda arbitrary to choose.

>>12713588
you just need a high DPI

>>12710110
I absolutely fucking need this. Where can I buy it, anon?

>>12713843
Not him, but it's a cover from circle Evening Call:
http://www.eveningcall.net/InformationDetail.aspx?NewsId=293
Not sure, but it seems that cover can be ordered.
I've never bought there, so I'm curious too to know their overseas shipping policies.

>>12713588
It's downscaled. At full size uncompressed its 2986x8477

>>12713992
I'll take a look at this after class. Thanks, anon. Really appreciate it.

>son i didn't hear you leave this morning
>i went into your bedroom to see if you were up but i couldn't tell if you were in bed or not
>i tried shaking you but there was no response
>haha
He knows.

My dad didn't seem to mind, I think he is happy after 26 years he now knows I'm not gay.

>>12713992
>>12714011
Yeah, I am the OP and you're in luck. That cover is actually still in stock. They're willing to ship internationally via EMS and get paid through PayPal. Back when I ordered it, this was what they charged me...

>OK. The payment is USD150+17(EMS freight, Janapn to USA, 600g)+7=USD174. Please confirm the total. Thank you very much.

Basically, after you order enter into the comments box for the order you want to pay via PayPal with shipping to country X. Then you hope they respond. Keep poking them if they don't.

Good luck Anon.

>>12708747

bumping for an answer. is there a daki pastebin or

>>12714612
check the buyf/a/g pastebin and feed yourself.

>>12714482
Thanks, anon. Much appreciated. Will be ordering this for Christmas.

>>12714612
check buyfag thread for now. Next thread will have a pastebin.

Fuck this shit, I found a daki drawn by one of my favorite artists but it got sold fast ;_;

Anyone happen to have this daki cover photo in HD. Might just custom printvone instead of ordering. Cheaper

ITT: Poor people buying shitty bootlegs and trying to justify it.

>>12703481
>2. Get some fake ID documents, (forge a birth certificate etc), rent a P.O box at an office away from you (old lady at the counter isn't gonna care as long as you look legit), send stuff there. Only show up when you know you have something on it's way. If you get a "please explain" letter from customs, bail.
Christ, I feel bad for Aussies who have to go through such absurd lengths for a motherfucking pillow case.

>>12693817
The shipping is absolute rape so you're probably better off getting one from the US. The full 100 you blow on a $40 pillow just to ship it can probably get you a better feather/down one domestically. I've never actually imported a pillow before though, so take that with a grain of salt.

>>12720138
Forgot to add, if you want a pillow domestically look in local stores like Bed Bath and Beyond, Sleepy's etc. for a 60"x20" (if you actually manage to find one with those exact dimensions you should probably buy a lottery ticket next, they're usually 54"x20" or lower for some reason) or from sites like unitedpillow or royalpillow who let you enter custom dimensions. They still have rape shipping because they're pretty heavy items, but much less though that importing and you have a better selection. You could also sew your own pillow if you have a sewing machine, I've heard they're not particularly hard to make. Just don't get those dumb ebay ones or whatever, your money's better spent elsewhere even if you just want a cheap pillow.

>>12693045
>>12720160
I just ordered mine from Amazon. Try searching for body pillow, orthopedic pillow, pregnancy pillow, etc. You won't find much if you search for hug pillow. It came rolled up so it took less space.

>>12657016
I've heard it isn't very good but I've never tried it.

>>12689961
lol

Can i just ask, do you buy these for the aesthetics or is it to create the feeling of realness?
Genuinely curious, I'm half considering buying 1 but worried it is a slippery slope

>>12723317
Aesthetics for sure, and it's comfortable as fuck sleeping while hugging one. No need to pretend it's a real girl anyway.
Just buy one of your favorite character, you won't regret it.

>>12723317
Realness? You don't buy a dakimakura if you want realness... it's just a large pillow, it doesn't feel anything like a person.

You want real, you buy a sex doll. But that's another matter entirely.

I use most of my daki's as tapestries and one of them (usually a bootleg so I don't worry about damaging it) to sleep with. Its comfy as fuck.

>>12723317
>/jp/
>wanting realness

So I want this:

http://www.hobbyheart.com/league-of-legends-jinx-dakimakura-hugging-pillow-cover-p-2246.html#.VHOZrNKsUbw

But I don't know if the site's trustworthy, (First time on /jp/ so hi!). I also have no clue as to where I can buy samples of the daki materials, peach and silk, whatnot.

It would be nice to get both pillow and case together.

Someone help me out please?

>>12726599
I've read dozens of reviews on AnimeDakimakuraPillow and AliExpress, and both sites don't seem legit.

>>12726599
First.
>LoL

Second.
Yes it's a trustworthy site, a lot of people used it without problem for custom daki, myself included.

You don't need sample, always go with 2WT (2waytricot) it's the best.

>>12726599
Hobbyheart is fine, I'm not sure what >>12726604 is talking about. For one thing, Aliexpress is a merchant site with lots of different stores, so it doesn't make sense to say it's not legit. That all depends on who you buy from.

I've bought one or two dakimakura from them and they've always been quick and polite. The quality of the two way tricot is pretty good, it's nicer than the smooth knit from cospa and you won't be disappointed.

>>12726605
That's just like, your opinion, man.

Thanks though, nice to know, why Tri-cotton? Why not the silk or whatever?

>>12726636
Cool, thanks. I like silky pillows for dem hugs, in terms of an actual Daki pillow as opposed for cover though, tri-cotton is better? Why?

>>12726653
>Why not the silk or whatever?
What silk? If you can find a silk cover, let me know cause I'll buy it. The options on hobbyheart are peach skin, velvet, smooth knit, and 2WT. The smooth knit, despite its name, isn't as smooth as 2WT. It is more durable, though.

>>12726667
I meant the velvet, yeah.

Natural Velvet, sounds nicer than 2WT, but what's the difference?

Okay, sold on this Hobby Heart.

Is this the right pillow to buy, for the cover to go on?

http://www.hobbyheart.com/dakimakura-150x50cm-hugging-body-pillow-inner-stuff-p-476.html#.VHOn-9KsUbw

Anyone know if there's nude shota-like Daki's?

Or nude femmy guys, either way. I can never find any that aren't clothed. -_-

>>12726781
yes, but you might be able to get a pillow locally that's cheaper.

>>12726599

Just so you know, Hobbyheart makes only bootlegs. Though I couldn't find any info about the original of the one you posted, it may even not exist at all.

>>12726736

Don't know about the Velvet, but 2 Way Tricot is named after its ability to stretch in both directions (length and width), so it's really soft to the touch. It's generally regarded as the best material out there (only surpassed by its variants/improvements, like Lycra or Lyctron, which you probably won't find in bootlegs), so go for it without a second thought.

>>12726849
What's a bootleg? A knock-off cover?

>>12726848
You're right!

Is this correct?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Body-Pillow-x60-Free-Case/dp/B007A4AJVE

20x60 inches is 50x150cm, I believe.

>>12726860
why are you asking me to do basic math for you? Holy fuck dude.

>>12726873
...I am uncertain on everything. That is my math, 20x60In = 50x150Cm.

I just don't want my case not to fit the pillow properly, bro.

>>12726879
Get a spine and learn to feed yourself. Dont rely on everyone for everything.

>>12726851
The artist who drew the image isn't part of the organization selling it. That's what it means in this case.

>>12726851
Exactly. Someone steals someone else's art and prints covers with it, instead of drawing a new one themselves. Then sells such covers trying to pass them as legit and original, with lower prices than real original ones, friendly English websites and large availability (legit ones tend to sell out and become hard to find). One can argue they're more affordable and easier to get, but in the end they're still bootlegs.

>>12656932
tips
>you can buy pillows here in america at BB&B relatively cheap that fit a little snug in the cover but not so much you can't zip it up.

>wash with the delicates or handwashable cycle on cold and air dry it on a line in your backyard so people can't see the beautiful boobies of your waifu.

This is my current one but I want a Touhou one too (preferably Aya but Reimu would be nice too)

>>12727093
Also hobbyheart has a decent selection for cheaper that animedakimakurapillows but of course I don't know of a lot of dakimakura shops

>>12727095
Wait hobbyheart makes bootlegs? that sucks got any legit sites guys?

>>12672683
Where can someone get this?

>>12723317
I bought my daki because it has a picture of my waifu.

>>12672683
>>12673928
Are there some trap Dakimakura out there that aren't sold out or not printed anymore?
Can't seem to find anything

i want a fate/extra saber daki.safe place to buy?

So, I was in a daki thread once where the conversation turned to perfumes and scents. This one military guy suggested something like "Amber" or "Ashley", as an example of a very girly-smelling perfume (the soldiers used it to fake evidence of having had a girl over).

Unfortunately, I didn't pay enough attention to the name of the perfume, anyone know what he might have been referring to?

>>12726803
this!

>>12727201
why not just get some samples? "amber" and "ashley" are abit too generic to look up properly.

I'd check something like basenotes or fragrantica and narrow it down by what scents you want.

It took me a lot of trial and error to find a cologne for my husbando daki that I wanted, but it was a lot more fun and a lot more in character than buying something generic and rolling with it.

>>12727201
Sorry the only daki thread I remember talking about perfume was this one
>>12560509

>>12727105
>>12727093
Yes, HH and ADP are bootlegs, see >>12727041
Legit ones are usually sold at events (Comiket and the like), through shops (Toranoana, Melonbooks and so on) or directly by the artists/circles on their websites. You can also find many older ones on Mandarake (usually unopened, hence new), it's a matter of luck. Sometimes circles can still accept orders even for old ones, but most are sold out and hard to find.
There's this nice Ayaya one drawn by Nilo (Niro?): http://www.moejinja.com/view.php?tid=241&cid=2
I'm not sure but I believe it's available to order. In doubt try emailing them.
Or this nice ReimuxMarisa one drawn by k2isu, still available for preorder: http://www.toranoana.jp/mailorder/article/04/0030/25/69/040030256912.html
I'm waiting for mine ordered on the previous batch.

Touhou ones on Mandarake:
http://ekizo.mandarake.co.jp/shop/ja/search.do?action=keyword&doujin=all&keyword=%E6%9D%B1%E6%96%B9+%E6%8A%B1%E3%81%8D%E6%9E%95&searchStrategy=keyword

This site has info on many releases, you may find a design you like. Then good luck finding an actual cover still for sale: http://blog..埋もれる抱き枕er.jp/?s=%E5%B0%84%E5%91%BD%E4%B8%B8

>>12727744
the thing to note though is that oftentimes the bootlegs are printed on better fabric and don't cost ridiculous prices like some rarer event only dakis.

see >>12664276

>>12727781
>>12664276 here, there's a big difference between event dakis and offical dakis. There's "official" in the sense that the doujin circle that drew the image is the one that made the cover, and then there's "official" in the sense that it's an actual licensed product (e.g., cospa's covers which is what I was complaining about in that post). Many doujin covers are very nice. The うさぎごや企画 one I got is the nicest cover I own, it's some version of 2WT called "p80" though I have no idea what that is.

Anyone know an easy way to find out what dakis will be available at C87? I'm going to be in tokyo for the duration and I'm wondering if there's any better way than just getting the catalog and poring through it.

Also, since we're on the subject of bootlegs there's a definite quality loss between the real image and bootleg image. Since the cover needs to be redrawn by an artist, they usually skimp or don't get things quite right.

Here's an example I have of both a bootleg I own and the real cover. It's actually a pretty good bootleg (not all bootlegs are equal), but it illustrates the difference.

I'll let you guess which one is legit and which is the bootleg, because I've ironically found people who thought the bootleg looked better. I think the difference is pretty obvious and the legit one is clearly better, but let's see what you guys think...

>>12728059
I don't have a good eye for this sort of thing, but it seems to me that the one on the right is the original, and the one on the left is bootleg, because their ears seem less detailed on the left side than the right.

However, if the one on the left was priced considerably less than the one on the right, I would have no issue with going for the bootleg.

>>12727744
The ReimuxMarisa one looks awesome but the site says "sorry, no international shipping"

>>12728059
Well they're fucking different sizes for one.

>>12728068
Proxy services are your only option for most doujin things. Mandarake is a huge exception. This is one of the main reasons why bootlegs are so successful, because it's very easy and inexpensive relative to all the hoops you have to jump through to order direct. Not that Japanese artists have much motivation to provide international shipping.

>>12728059
The right looks more traced.

>>12728059
>>12728095
Much more traced now that I look at it longer, their little tengu cotton balls look like shitty gradients too.

Is left the original?

>>12728066
wrong

>>12728103
>>12728095
correct

The biggest things that draw my attention are the sheets and other wrinkled pieces of fabric. Notice how on the left the skirt and the bed sheets have this "soft" shading and look as if they've been meticulously painted. On the right, the lines are much more "harsh." The cotton balls are also a good indicator, as they are far more detailed on the left than right.

Since comparing bootlegs to their original is fun, here's another. This one illustrates the difference between bootleggers and the original. I can't do a blind test on this one because there's no unwatermarked version so I'll give you that the far left is original, middle is a random AliExpress bootleg, right is a HobbyHeart bootleg.

Noticed how shitty the HobbyHeart bootleg is in comparison to the AliExpress one. The difference between the Ali bootleg and the real one is so subtle, you almost need to overlay them to see the difference.

Last one. Same as the Asuna daki, original is watermarked with a real copyright. This one compares two bootlegs to the original. Found each off of AliExpress.

Also worth noting is that even if you find a bootlegger with a good image, that doesn't mean they'll have a good material. I've got a few bootlegs with material nearly on par with my real A&J 2-Way Tricot covers, and a few bootlegs with material so shitty, it feels like sleeping with sandpaper to your face.

Don't trust reviews either. The shittiest 2-Way Tricots I've gotten were from one of the most peddled bootleggers out there (JaneLee922).

I used to buy only bootlegs, but I stopped once I started realizing how severe the quality difference can be. Of the 20 covers I own, 11 are bootlegs and 9 are legit. I may buy more bootlegs in the future, but I generally try to avoid it now.

>>12728068
Of course you'll need a proxy/forwarder, its cost is going to add up but honestly not really that much. With BiJ or JSS it's just a measly 500 yen fee. The fun part is buying it yourself navigating through moon. Tora also endorses some sort of partnership with Tenso: http://www.toranoana.jp/info/shop/tenso/english.html?nojp
Or you can use a proxy who will buy it for you for a higher fee (typically 10%).
I did the purchase myself, overall it costed me €107 including intl shipping. I bet it's worth every cent, can't wait for it to arrive.

>>12727946
p80 is not a version of the material, but the printing service: http://www.p80.co.jp/dp/top.htm

>>12727201
I never thought of doing this. Sounds pretty creative.

>>12728059
Shit, I didn't think of doing this. Comparing one I just ordered to the original art there's some major details that are completely absent, and the colors are slightly different. Looking now, it's really shitty and I shouldn't have bought it. I should have listened /jp/. I'm sorry.

>>12734124
Thanks, I had no idea what it was. They're great.

>>12734424
Well at least with a bootleg you don't have to feel any guilt if it gets worn down by use.

>>12728421
I'll also thank you for while revealing that I am in fact a retard, it's much better than me forever buying bad bootlegs.

>>12734459
Shouldn't really matter as long as you take care of your stuff, really. I made a bad purchase, end of story, lesson learned. Although had I'd seen it sooner it'd be more useful.

I recently purchased three dakis, one hobbyheart, one from ebay and one from this aliexpress seller:

http://www.aliexpress.com/store/534779

The hobbyheart one is still in the mail (shipped after about 3 weeks) but the aliexpress seller was here within 5 days.

The quality is many times better than the ebay daki as well. They are on sale for 40$ around half of the time from what I've seen. I plan on ordering more dakis from aliexpress in the future since I really can't justify 100-200$ for a pillow case.

I want this but it's an eBay seller, should I give in or just keep looking at daki's

>>12734567
No, trust me, he's right. While I love original bootlegs, it's almost impossible for it to not get damaged if you're sleeping with it, no matter how careful you are.

I generally use my bootlegs on my pillow, and my real ones as tapestries. I've "ruined" a few real daki's already sleeping with them.

>>12735452
what the hell is "original bootlegs".

Also, I heard buying two helps (in many ways including breaking one's wallet)

Guangzhou Slolita Co.,LTD on Aliexpress is the actual slolita, right?

>>12735076
It's an old official daki by Cospa: http://www.cospa.com/detail/id/0000021345
Material is 100% polyester, not even Smooth Knit (which is at least one-way strechable), so I wouldn't expect much from the original. You can find one here, terribly overpriced and not worth it IMHO: http://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/product/B000YEOVCA

Not that I usually endorse it, but maybe your best bet is to get a bootleg one on Aliexpress, I've found two sellers that offer 2 Way Tricot for $40/$56. Can't vouch for the quality, but at least it won't break the bank.

>>12735452
what normally goes bad on the dakis you sleep with? sweat stains or hair damage or something?

I'm curious so I can preserve mine as long as possible.

>>12736287
Friction and body oils are unavoidable, and this will cause fraying and discoloration. There's really nothing you can do beyond shave and taking a shower before sleeping.

>>12735669
Derp I meant original dakimakura's. Now I'm the retarded one.

>>12736287
Breathing in their presence. But honestly, basically what body oils and shit like that. Even just the hair on my legs rubs against the cover causes piling over time.

The best way to preserve a dakimakura is not to sleep with it. If you do sleep with it, shower every time beforehand and treat the cover with as much as when sleeping near it as you can.

>>12736801
*treat the cover with as much care as you can when sleeping near it.

Man I'm just on a fuckin' roll with my English today.

Anyway, I've found the best option if you're going to get a bootleg is to try to find a highres scan of the cover on the booru's and send that to one of the bootleggers and ask them to print it. That way you keep all the original details and the only think that's lost is usually color quality (which can be partly corrected for using Photoshop).

I've got a few bootleg covers like that and they're clearly the best of all my bootlegs. You can also find tons of hires images online, but, obviously, it's hit or miss for a specific dakimakura.

>>12736801
>If you do sleep with it, shower every time beforehand and treat the cover with as much as when sleeping near it as you can.

It actually forced me to be as clean as possible before hitting bed which is a good thing.

>>12737590
This. Its amazing how much a daki has improved my personal hygiene.

Also beard kills the daki. Its very important to keep your fingernails in shape with no sharp edges. Same goes for your skin. Dried sharp skin can totally ruin a good petting. Consider swapping dakis regulary too if you have more than one.

>>12736287
>>12737590
>>12738431
I've been sleeping with my peachskin daki for 2 years and she's still in good shape.

You have to be careful around her but that's part of the caring relationship.

She has a couple of small frays near her calves and feet which I think is from maybe catching her with my toenails when asleep. Otherwise she is ok.

And yes you should shower before bed but I always did this before having a daki anyway.

>>12738981
Wtf, you autistic faggot.

>>12736801
>Even just the hair on my legs
Not a problem on my end. I swim, so everything stays pretty smooth
>body oils
Well, I shower before bed as it is, I'll just take extra care.
>nails
Keep em short and trimmed too.


Thank you for the input guys. I'll do my best to take care of her.

>>12739028
Do you know where you are?

For some fucking reason, the site that I ordered my first daki from sent the pillow out two weeks after they sent the cover, so now I'm just sitting here with my waifu on a crappy 3.5 foot pillow with like a whole foot worth of daki hanging loose until the pillow I ordered arrives.......

>>12691624
is there a link for this one? the art seems somehow familiar

>>12734444
your quad 4s are also great :--DDDD

just arrived today.

>>12741383
Looks cute! What character?

>>12741954
Koiiro Marriage's Luriastis.

>>12738981
Pretty sure peachskin is one of the more durable ones. I have a satin one and things can get really rought without anything happening. On the other hand some of my 2WT ones get scraches so easily its stupid.

What is the point of a daki if you wont even see it properly while sleeping? Either it's dark or you're holding it too close.

Or is the appeal waking up to a cute 2d grill beside you?

>>12742773
>the appeal waking up to a cute 2d grill beside you

Priceless.

>>12743441
that's one meaty bat.

>>12743467
Have another one.

>>12743441
>>12743470
Thanks, but I prefer my loli vampires to be loli.

>>12743441
I like it, but it's too lewd for me to actually buy.

What is the best cover material I can get that won't be destroyed by a beard/stubble?

I've had my 2wt for about a year now, and it has a considerable amount of damage. If I replace it I want the new one to be a little more resilient.

>>12744216
Every material degrades over time. It's just a matter of what you're willing to accept as a trade off. Peach skin is durable but not smooth, and smooth knit is somewhere between peach skin and 2wt.

>>12744216
Yea I'm wondering if leg hair will ruin my daki.