[YES] Ari the Skull Goat Head by Jinxed Studio The item being reviewed is 3 years old and may not reflect the makers current style, or work. Maker Information Jinxed Studio Year of Project2023 Completion Time (?)1 - 3 Months ETA AccuracyEARLY - the item was delivered before the ETA An ETA is the Estimated Time of Arrival for a project. In other words, an estimated turnaround time. An ETA is not a deadline. Review Date8 November 2023 RelationshipThe maker is NOT a friendThis relationship was indicated by the reviewer at the time this review was written. Review InformationReviewerTwitter: CaveHades Instagram: hadescave Telegram: HadesCaveWIP Prior ExperienceYes, I've worn a lot of fursuit Wear Time40+ hours Informed Maker of IssuesThere were no real issues Ari – Skull Goat Head Positive ProjectThis item was a commission Paid: A Lump Sum of $501 - $999 Initial Contact: August 2023 Completion/Ship Date: September 2023 Shipping Origin: Netherlands Type: Head Style: Real/Toon Hybrid Padding: None Specialties: None SpeciesName: Skull Goat Found in: Euungulata, Monster, Kaiju, or Demon(?) Features: Horns or Antlers Concept Art Photos of Completed Product https://fursuitreview.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/video_2023-11-12_16-05-57.mp4 Overall Initial ContactAll the contacts were made through Instagram. Maker CommunicationThe responses were quick, and it was very easy to communicate with them. They were always available to answer every question I had, and the work-in-progress updates arrived as agreed. I would say it's been a transparent and clear communication! Project Completion TimeI was the first and only customer of Jinxed Studio at that time. I never set or asked for a deadline, and I told them they could take all the time they needed to complete the work. The head was delivered to me in less than two months, which is phenomenal. The shipping from the Netherlands literally took ONE DAY via UPS to reach my address in Italy. It was an expensive shipment within the EU (56€), but for a 24-hour delivery? Absolutely worth it. Perhaps I would have preferred more economical shipping options with more waiting time, but it was me who didn't ask for them in the first place, so I take full responsibility for that. Overall Project QualityI wore the head for an entire furcon, lent it to various people, and even went out for two consecutive evenings for several hours in my city for Halloween. I clean it with a Bissell upholstery cleaner, and so far, I haven't encountered any issues. The stitching is durable, and the quality is truly fantastic. It has definitely exceeded my expectations, and I believe it's worth much more than what I paid for it, an absolutely high-quality product. The only thing that I might find negative, but it's still my fault for never asking or communicating it to the maker, is the size of the head. Being used to much smaller partial fursuits, I never really thought about the fact that fursuit mouth vision could be large, and it was a small panic moment when I first put on the head. However, in the end, with baggy and extremely loose-fitting clothes, I resolved the situation. Honestly, if the head were about 15% smaller, it would have been perfect, but here I take full responsibility for not communicating to the maker that I would have wanted and requested as compact measurements as possible, considering their style. I can't wait to take it to the Viareggio Carnival and have a great time because this head is one of the best purchases I've ever made! Components Head Wear SatisfactionThe head fits my measurements perfectly, to the point that friends with slightly larger heads than mine have a bit of trouble putting it on. When I dance at the disco, the head doesn't shift into odd positions and stays securely in place. However, it also allows me to perform some fun tricks, like putting it on backward without any issues. The head does not allow me to wear glasses. The head has a complete lining made of breathable cotton, which I find extremely comfortable. The ventilation, being a mouth vision, is FANTASTIC. I had forgotten with my previous fursuits what it feels like to have oxygen on my face. Even though I have to wear a zentai balaclava to conceal my face, the ventilation remains excellent, as it's practically an open space. The visibility is very, very good. This head has probably converted me to mouth vision. I lose a bit of visibility because I have to wear the full-face zentai balaclava, but I still have an excellent field of vision. Visual SatisfactionThe only asymmetric feature is the nose bridge, but it doesn't bother me too much, especially considering it was supposed to be a remake of my old skull fursuit that I had already made myself and didn't like at all (see attached photo). The fleece is laid really well on the head and conveys the idea of the cavities beautifully. Furthermore, the hand-painted airbrush work is fantastic. The expression style is super exaggerated, and I love it; it has a lot of Tim Burton vibes that make it unique. I let Jinxed Studio apply their personal style to the head, and I couldn't have made a better choice. I also want to add that before I paid, they provided me with two concept art pieces of the head so that I could make style adjustments in advance, which was truly fantastic. Special FeaturesI requested that the horns be removable for easier transportation, using the bottle cap method. Even though Jinxed Studio had never made one before, they immediately made themselves available to study the method and apply it perfectly to my head, as per my request. RatingFursuitReview rates by asking the question: Would you recommend this maker? YES This review has been marked with a positive rating. This means the reviewer would recommend Jinxed Studio. Final CommentsI absolutely recommend Jinxed Studio if you're looking for a fursuit mouth vision with a… Jinxed style. The product quality is truly high, the communication is professional and always active. Honestly, I hope to have the financial opportunity in the future to commission them for one more head because I'm in love with their style. Are you the maker of this item? Would you like to leave an official response? Click here. 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