And apologies to the fine folk at FB for me just not getting the studio nude shoot concept; I think it's quite demanding of all involved - the model, the photographer, the lighting.
And then, even given the best models, equipment and expertise - not to mention pixel count - that money can buy, they can still be a bit boring - as Hegre Art seems to keep demonstrating to us. (So apologies too to Mr Hegre, for missing the point!)
Current Member for less than 1 month (at the time of review).
Pros:
- Exemplary site layout and navigation
- Bargain price, excellent value
- Pretty, natural girls
- Good range of ages and types of model
- Nice outfits and fun strips
- Decent update schedule: seems like 3 sets per week
- Zips in 3 sizes, favourites list
Cons:
- Photography and lighting variable; sometimes good, sometimes off
- Plain studio backgrounds, well, plain
- Could do with some more sets/locations
- Not all models will appeal to all folk
- Style is arguably not one thing or another
Bottom Line:
This site has been on my list to join for a while; as if the bargain price wasn't enough incentive, a friend of mine who's a member very kindly bought me a subscription (no affiliation, it was paid for! ;) ), figuring it was something I'd like - and, on the whole, he was right.
A quick look at the tour will let you know what this site is about: natural, girl-next-door type models, in fun shoots - some against a plain studio backdrop, some relaxing on the sofa, in bed, around the house. Some of the girls appear on other sites, and others are probably actual amateurs - these are real girls, and may divide opinions; on the whole, I like all girls :) but some folk may find some of the models not as glamorous as they are used to. But there are also some no-argument very pretty girls there too.
The members area is exemplary for a site of this size - the layout and design are simple and easy there are good search criteria for the approx 50 models, who have maybe 5-10 sets each. Sets are available as zips in 3 sizes, the largest a respectable 2400px. A great feature I've not seen elsewhere is your own list of favourite sets - you can add a set to your list and review it later. There are a handful of videos, some interviews, out-takes etc - these are fun but not a large part of the site.
The standard of photography here is generally good, although some of the shoots don't get it quite right in lighting, composition, etc. Maybe half the sets are against a plain studio background, which doesn't really work for me; although some exceptions are the really nicely done pin-up type shoots with retro underwear, make up etc. The other sets show the girls undressing at home, teasing a little before showing everything, albeit sometimes relatively coyly; I preferred these, although would like to have seen a few more locations.
The style almost works for me, but not quite; I find myself wishing it was either a little more glam and erotic - or that it was a bit (and I mean a bit, not hugely so) more explict in the context of the amateur-girl theme. For me, it's a bit on the fence - but looking at more recent sets, I do think they are starting to find the right niche/identity. But having said that, I still found much to enjoy here - some great, real girls (hopefully) enjoying themselves for good, clean fun. Maybe just a bit too clean - but it's nevertheless recommended, especially for the price.
This looks interesting - I like nylons, and other (mild) fetish content, and I'm also very fond of Japanese girls.
Having said that, I have two big issues with Japanese content; firstly, the censoring is daft - although I realise it has to be done. And Japanese hardcore doesn't work for me - seems to centre around bukkake, multiple guys, girls really looking like they don't enjoy it, etc.
Although there does seem to be hardcore here, am wondering if it contains the elusive softcore-but-explicit Japanese porn that I wish existed?
I'll confess to finding this appealing for some reason... there's kind of a pretty intense teasing aspect to the whole premise (as well as the nylon angle, which always works for me).
But having seen the sample, I agree with TBP that the quality could be better (although I don't think it matters on photos - stills are missing the point of this, which is the girls talking).
And $30 is a little high for a relatively small site - not bad for the whole network, but there's not much else there that grabs me. Still, will keep an eye on it...
Good update schedule for February, includes Marlene
This remains my favourite site so far and the update schedule for February looks good (a calendar view shows preview thumbs of updates for each day of the month).
The site is largely about girls in early/mid 20s - although this month we see both a very cute new model of 19, and another of 33 who is very much of interest to me :) The photographer is very receptive to suggestions, and as such, we have a few nylon-themed sets to look forward to.
Some folk may be familiar with French model Marlene - she's seen on Hegre Art and some others - she has about 5 or 6 sets due this month too (looking a bit racier than usual here), as well as quite a lot of existing sets of her.
Also, since my review, the site has had a bit of a facelift, as well as exemplary search facilities for a site of relatively small size.
TheSquirrel - given that you are a little older than me, out of interest - were you looking at porn, say, maybe 20 years or so ago, when it was the norm to be unshaved? If so, was shaved your preference then, or has it become so with the shift in the industry?
As you say, graymane, almost a moot question as we don't often get the chance to see unshaved girls.
I'm obviously missing a point, because I don't really understand why my preference for seeing a girl with a natural and unshaved pussy is considered a fetish...
Although I'm a bit old-fashioned in referring to all models, regardless of age, as girls - seeing some pubic hair is what makes a girl a woman - and therefore sexy.
I don't mind if it's trimmed or just a strip, but being there at all makes a big difference... just getting a glimpse as the model tugs her panties down over her hips is exciting.
I don't really mind shaved either - but if so, there needs to be another hook or angle in it - a simple nude shot with a shaved girl does little for me.
If you are using Firefox, you may want to try installing DownThemAll, which can help with situations like this. Eg you can download all files that are linked to from a particular page, or (perhaps more useful in this case) download all files with sequential numbers. It may not work, but it's worth a try...
On the definitions - I see your point, although I'd consider partially clothed very different depending on whether or not the naughty bits are seen! I'm much more a fan of some clothing, even if minimal (ideally very minimal) rather than absolutely nude.
However, I was more trying to differentiate between flashing/partially clothed, and the 'Non-nude' category of sites we see on TBP/PU - which I'd find a little frustrating :|
Current Member for less than 1 month (at the time of review).
Updated:
02-19-1112:06am (Update History) Reason: Download links now provided to pictures - see my edit notes.
Pros:
- Good photography
- Fairly unique content
- Pretty models
- Nice outfits and (obviously) great nylons
- Some good mild-fetish wear
- Many location/outdoor shoots
- Some entertaining videos
- Downloading pictures was a mildly diverting intellectual challenge
Cons:
- Arguably not much actual nudity (depends on your definition)
- Max resolution of 1200x800px; videos at 320x640
- Frequent timeouts of login
- Only one connection allowed - eg can't open a gallery while viewing a video
- No zip sets
- No video download
- No model index
- No update schedule, or dating of sets
Bottom Line:
I recently saw some pictures from Pantyhose-X - a German nylon fetish magazine (unsure whether print or only online). The few sets that I saw, I loved, and decided to seek out and join the source. I'm not sure of the details, but reading between the lines, I suspect that some change of ownership has been involved recently; pantyhose-x.com becoming nylon-x-files.com with content from the former. I also rather suspect that the changes are not for the best.
First the good.
This is obviously very nylon-oriented material - and more to the point, it's very fetishistic. By which I mean that it focuses very much on the sheerness of it; in fact in the majority of the sets, the tights don't come off at all. Some of them are gusseted and you don't see that much, other than them pulled up tight into the model's pussy; others are seamless and sheer and there are plenty of closeups of the girls masturbating through and under the nylon. The rest of the clothing is great too - from casual and businesswear, to things like corsets, high lace-up boots, PVC miniskirts etc.
The models too are pretty - not too glam or polished (maybe some peroxide), some girl-next-door types - but great figures and legs (of course!). And the photography is great - with a lot of shoots outdoors and in public places - some quite risqué stuff which is kind of exciting.
My only gripe with the content is my usual - most models are shaved, and given the nature of this style, that you get to glimpse them through the sheer nylon, I can't help feeling that even a trimmed strip or patch of hair would be something more to glimpse.
However...
Although I love the material, the presentation of it is the worst I've come across. Having emailed the webmaster to check, I knew about the resolution (it seems to have suffered in the transition, from the 1800px sets that seem to have been offered by pantyhose-x) and the lack of zips - but figured I'd give it a try.
The members area is very basic, just a list of sets with no dating, model names, or sorting/searching features for the 150 odd sets available.
**Edit** When I first wrote the review, there was no download of anything - not even individual pictures - you could only view on screen in a lightbox-type viewer, which made me mark it down heavily. But the site does now offer download links to pictures; there are still no zips, but this small change makes it easy to download a set with a manager, eg downThemAll.
The site still has issues as in the cons above, but this small change makes it seem far less mean-spirited, and is enough to bump my score from 65 to 75 - it's now recommended if you like this material (and can use a download manager!)
Oh, this is very appealing! There's definitely some mileage in girls starting a shower clothed and then peeling everything off. Looks like some other good locations and outfit-drenching scenarios. I see a couple of familiar French models from other sites too.
Perhaps too new/small but will keep an eye on this one and join up sometime - given the relatively low number of sets at the moment, would be nice if it were bundled together with stablemate Wet Spirit...
I think it's a nice idea, perhaps - but I doubt I'd bother to use it. Disk space is cheap, I'd rather just download the whole set and prune later if I need to.
I like pantyhose and stockings, there's something very appealing about the sheerness! But I think I've gravitated more towards nylon and leg material, because it seems to focus more on teasing and the whole package than most genres. Plus this site seems to have a lot of outdoor shoots, which spices things up :)
Good review, thanks - I'd been thinking of this site, but am more into lingerie/nylons/legs rather than specifically feet - so seeing it go in this direction lets me defer it for now until I've tried some others.
Well, I haven't subscribed to All Over 30 - I likely will at some point, and/or Anilos - but the videos of AO30 I saw in TGPs just looked poorer quality than KarupsOW, rather than having colour/lighting issues.
Good point about the image set of Anais on PP. I think the photographer was going for a retro look - not sure about the US but here in the 70s, gents magazines featured a lot of soft focus (as well as a lot of pubic hair!) I'm not quite sure it works here... but in the context - that of a single photographer posting daily updates - I'm happy for him to experiment a bit!
OTOH, the lighting and colour still very much appeal to me. But oddly enough, another strong area of interest for me is retro-style pinups, which by nature are generally bright and saturated - although a little edgier than that sounds, maybe leaning towards fetish. Look up Viva Van Story and you'll see what I mean. It's a shame there's not much of that sort of content available... the closest is maybe Pin-up Wow, which I may be tempted by sometime.
Anyway, genuine apologies if I sent you in the wrong direction, but it is fun to compare :)
Oh messmer, I'm sorry this didn't work as well for you as it does for me!
I guess the lingerie may not be as overtly fancy as some... but I found it sophisticated and sexy... I guess, er, French is the word I'm looking for. And the shallow focus on some shots is I guess a matter of taste - but I do really like the lighting, for me it seems more natural than the overly-studio-lit shots of most porn sites.
You'll also find that the more recent interviews - and other videos - are often longer, closer to 10 minutes.
Anyway, it looks like we just see some things differently; although soft, I find the pics at PP far more erotic than the endless nudes at the bigger art nude sites.
But, most crucially - don't do yourself out of any taste - you are indeed a man of refinement, as borne out by your liking of lingerie, preference for girls out of their teens, and a little (or more) hair in the right places :)
Agree about the recent updates - in the last year or so's material, I think they've tried to include more natural girls, and lose some of the daft outfits and cheesy settings in favour of nice clothing and natural looking sets. And I agree that there's so much material, it doesn't really make sense to worry over the bits we don't like! (BTW another reply to you under my PP review)
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