advice for a new cage - is this the right forum?

I am pierced so if your not disregard my comment, my wife and I have enjoyed out Ridgid Half shell. Its been hygienic, and no pain

 

I have a Mature Metal Jailbird. It is a custom built device. Mature Metal sells sizing rings and provides specific measuring instructions. If you opt for the security screw, the key is pretty small. I too have a HT v2, but rarely wear it now that I have the jailbird. There is a remarkable difference between devices and how they feel. The jailbird holds my erection much better too.

 

Just a bit of advice on the integrated lock on the cheap Chinese cages...u can file them down.

Use a dremel or drill with a fine grinder and grind the portion of the brass that sticks out. This makes a smooth surface when lock is in and no sharp edges.

If you are looking for a smaller key, and you are feeling handy, you can cut it down and attach it to something that looks nice(pendant, heart, old key etc). My avatar is what my kh wears that I made.

 

I have worn the Jailbird from Mature Metal which ticks off all the your requirements. Order it with the security screw instead of padlock. Open design makes hygiene a breeze and if you are uncut you can get the front bars reversed to avoid pinching. Not wearing the key takes nothing away from chastity. My wife does no wear the real key. I bought a small key and lock from Tiffany to wear but she never wears it.

 

with the counter thingy you go to where it is and wrote one and then when its writ you puts it in your signature thing and that's on your profile somewhere. and then it comes up ever time you write something in the forums . ooh and welcome to here as well.