Another thing I like about a tawse is that it makes good marks. If I wanted to make sure that a girl would have a well-marked bottom the next day, and even a week later, I wouldn’t use a tawse, or at least I would augment it with something else. To really make your mark, I think you need a cane. But a tawse will produce a most pleasing shade of pink, becoming red if plied for long enough. A belt or a crop will do the same, but a tawse ensures a more diffused patch of color that can be aesthetically gratifying.
The pain that a tawse delivers depends, obviously, on the strength with which it is applied. But it’s also dependent on the thickness of the leather. At present, mine is rather thin, which means it creates a most pleasing sound, and induces a delightful color. But I don’t find it hu
