Established the publication's identity and visual style.
If you’ve spent enough time in the deeper corners of the furry community, you’ve likely heard the name . Once a central hub for specific niche content, it became a lightning rod for debate within the fandom. The Rise of Softpaw (Issues 1–4) softpaw magazine issue 1 2 3 4 47 new
Issue 2 introduced “The Velvet Log,” a column on overlooked urban wildlife (rats, mostly). Three copies sold. Established the publication's identity and visual style
, the magazine’s run was brief but significant in fandom history. Publication History and Issues The magazine's physical run consisted of only four main issues The Rise of Softpaw (Issues 1–4) Issue 2
(formerly Softpaw Publishing), this fanzine was the first of its kind to focus primarily on "cub-related" adult content. Despite its contentious subject matter, it was noted for setting new standards in the fandom by being one of the first furry publishers to utilize high-quality, full-color printing in an 8.5" x 11" format. Issues 1–4 The main run of the magazine consisted of only four issues , published between October 2006 and roughly 2008. Production Quality: