Editor’s note (PixAI)
This guide was written by one of our community’s standout creators, 阿童 (ATone), and is republished here with credit to the original author.
Say goodbye to “girls with male faces”! This guide focuses on field-tested techniques to help you master weight adjustments, fix perspective biases, and use specific tags to control age and aesthetics. Let’s solve the “not masculine enough” problem once and for all.
Common Issues & Solutions
⚠️ Note: Generated results are for reference only; actual outcomes may vary slightly depending on the specific model used.
Problem 1: I wrote “1boy,” but a girl appeared
The Cause: The weight of 1boy isn’t strong enough. It’s being drowned out by hidden female-leaning biases in the model.
The Fix: ✅ Correct Prompting:
1boy, solo, male focus, short hair❌ Essential Negatives:
1girl, breasts
Problem 2: Aiming for ‘Mature,’ but getting ‘Senior’
The Cause: In many training sets, the term mature male is heavily associated with the elderly.
The Fix: Use physical traits to imply age rather than describing age directly.
| Desired Vibe | Suggested Tags (Effective Danbooru Tags) | Output（PixAI） |
|---|---|---|
| Youthful (Bishounen) | bishounen | 🖼️ Example |
| Young Adult (Type 1) | manly | 🖼️ Example |
| Young Adult (Type 2) | tall male, toned male, narrowed eyes | 🖼️ Example |
| Mature/Rugged | tall male, stubble, muscular male | 🖼️ Example |
| ‘Daddy’ | mature male, beard, muscular male | 🖼️ Example |
| Elderly | old man, grey hair, wrinkles | 🖼️ Example |
⚠️ Avoid “Model-Blind” Words:
adult male、young man、young adult— Not valid Danbooru tags.middle-aged、teen、teenage— Not valid Danbooru tags.handsome、ikemen— Not valid Danbooru tags.
The Key: Express age through concrete features (hair, build, beard) rather than abstract nouns.
Problem 3: I wanted “Pretty,” but he’s too rugged.
The Fix: Incorporate specific “Pretty Boy” Danbooru tags.
✅ Bishounen Style:
1boy, bishounen, androgynous
⚠️ Note:pretty boy, delicate features, and soft features are not effective tags.
💡 Pro Tip: While slim and slender are deprecated on Danbooru, e621-based models (like NoobAI-XL) support slim_male.
Problem 4: The facial structure looks generic
The Fix: Use verified tags to describe specific features.
✅ Effective Facial Tags:
narrowed eyes (Sharp/Cool)
half-closed eyes (Sleepy/Sultry)
empty eyes (Gloomy/Vacant)
thick eyebrows (Masculine/Bold)
⚠️ Note:sharp jawline,high nose and gentle eyes are not effective tags.
Sample Outputs：
narrowed eyes
half-closed eyes
empty eyes
thick eyebrows
The Universal Male Template
The Foundation:
1boy, solo, male focus, [Vibe], [Hairstyle], [Hair Color], [Eye Color], [Body Type], [Clothing], [Setting]
Example: The “Clean & Elegant” Youth
Positive:
1boy, solo, male focus, bishounen,
short hair, black hair, blue eyes, smile,
school uniform, classroom
Negative:
1girl, female, breasts
Example: The “Cool & Sharp” Young Man
Positive:
1boy, solo, male focus,
short hair, black hair, narrowed eyes,
tall male, toned male, suit, office
Negative:
1girl, female, breasts
Example: The “Gloomy” Aesthetic Boy
Positive:
1boy, solo, male focus, bishounen,
pale skin, white hair, red eyes,
expressionless, black shirt, simple background
Negative:
1girl, female, breasts, smile
Advanced Techniques
The Perspective Problem: Why am I looking down at him?
Because Danbooru is filled with “cute girls,” the default perspective is often a high-angle (bird’s-eye) view to make characters look smaller and “cuter.” Models carry this habit over to men, making them look less imposing.
The Fix: Explicitly define the camera angle.
| Desired Effect | Suggested Tag | 實際生成效果 |
|---|---|---|
| Eye-Level (Equal feeling) | straight-on |  |
| Low-Angle (Heroic/Tall feeling) | from below |  |
| High-Angle (If specifically desired) | from above |  |
Example: Achieving a Tall, Sharp, and Impressive Look
1boy, solo, male focus, tall male,
from below, looking at viewer,
...
Weight Adjustment
If a feature refuses to show up, boost its weight.
(male focus:1.3), (1boy:1.2), (flat chest:1.2)
Suggested Range: 1.1 to 1.4. Going higher often “breaks” the image (artifacting).
Mastering the “manly” Tag
The manly tag is great for adding ruggedness, but its intensity varies by model:
| Model Response | Recommended Syntax |
|---|---|
| Weak response | (manly:1.5) ~ (manly:1.8) |
| Moderate response | manly or (manly:1.2) |
| Over-responsive: Results in unwanted aging | (manly:0.6) ~ (manly:0.8) |
Recommended Approach:
- Start with the default weight: Test using the
manlytag without modifiers first. - If not masculine enough: Gradually increase the weight.
- If unintended aging occurs: Lower the weight or remove the tag entirely.
Bonus: While masculine doesn’t exist on Danbooru, it does exist on e621. For models like NoobAI, try combining them: manly, masculine.
The Power of Negative Prompts
When drawing men, the Negative Prompt is actually more critical than it is for women. Always include:
1girl, female, breasts, girl, woman, skirt, dress, makeup, lipstick
Note: feminine is deprecated on Danbooru and can yield unstable results, so it is no longer recommended for the Negative Prompt.