[YES] Atlas the SharkDog Partial by Koshka Fursuits The item being reviewed is 4 years old and may not reflect the makers current style, or work. Maker Information Koshka Fursuits (KOSHKAF) Crafting since Dec 2014. Year of Project2022 Completion Time (?)7 - 12 Months ETA AccuracyYES - the ETA was accurate 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 Date12 February 2023 RelationshipThe maker WAS NOT a friend when the item was purchased, but they ARE a friend nowThis relationship was indicated by the reviewer at the time this review was written. Review InformationReviewerTwitter: Kaiju_BarkShark Prior ExperienceYes, this is my 3rd Fursuit. Wear Time20+hrs Informed Maker of IssuesI had no issues with the suit. Atlas full partial Positive ProjectThis item was a commission Paid: A Payment Plan of $1000 - $2999 Initial Contact: February 2022 Completion/Ship Date: September 2022 Shipping Origin: Argentina Type: Partial Style: Toony Padding: None Specialties: None SpeciesName: SharkDog Found in: Aquatic, Canidae(?) Features: Fins, Hair / Wig Concept Art Photos of Completed Product Overall Initial ContactI found them through Twitter and many local friends who have a Koshka suit. I ended up watching them for their next opening, already having a quote made prior. Maker CommunicationContacting Koshka was very easy through Twitter DM's, as well as Telegram once my slot was up. Their professionalism is one of the highest I have seen and it shows through their website. The website is set up in a way that shows all your information in an organized way. I was able to view my quote date and when it expires, my fursuit cost and shipping totals, as well as viewing the status of my suit. Through Telegram, Koshka sent many WIP's and updated me with changes and ideas. They communicated everything with me down to the last second right before shipping. I felt like I was treated like a friend and not like a client, showing me how professional they are as a maker and how much they care about their work. Project Completion TimeMy suit was commissioned in February and my slot started in July. During that time my furs were ordered and discussed. Updates were consistent and fast, still surprising me on the speed and quality. Shipping was through FedEx International and arrived in 7 days. Tracking was no issue. Overall Project QualityI am extremely happy with how Koshka brought Atlas to life. The parts go together so well and seem to be very high quality. Wearing the entire suit alongside my separate kigu(corgilegs) looks amazing as well. Components Head Wear SatisfactionHead is snug and doesn't allow wiggling which is great for active movement. Ventilation is amazing through the mouth and eyes. Vision is almost perfect with a small blindspot in the center. Visual SatisfactionThe head markings are done extremely well and visually look symmetrical, matching the reference perfectly. Shaving is smooth and very detailed with the markings. Fur is very soft. The eyes were hand painted so amazingly well to match my reference's eye style. The eyelid expressions work great for different moods along with the 2 tongue sizes included. Upper Body Wear SatisfactionThe arm sleeves fit great and are adjustable in the back. Stitching is really good and feels long lasting. Visual SatisfactionThe markings on the arm sleeves are stunning and match the reference perfectly. The fur is very soft. Hands Wear SatisfactionThe paws are very comfortable for 4 finger, and lined well for comfort and durability. Paw pads do cause some dexterity issues but I expected that with the great look they give. The resin claws are very durable and give a nice clacking sound on hard objects. Visual SatisfactionThe paws look stunning and are very accurate to the reference. Shaving is smooth and help make the paw pads stand out when shown. The paw pads are very squishy and plump, made out of a stretchy velvet fabric. Tail Wear SatisfactionThe tail is large and allows a ton of wagging movement. It is a bit heavier due to the size but with a proper belt it adds a lot to the suits look. Stitching feels just as strong as the rest, using soft and vibrant furs. Visual SatisfactionThis was Koshka's first shark tail and it was patterned and made perfectly. The markings are accurate and shavings is even. I am very happy with the overall feel and look of the tail. Feet Wear SatisfactionThe feet are extremely comfortable to wear and fit snug, yet allow movement. May add a slipper inside to aid in foot comfortable for long durations since there isn't any foot support inside. Ankle height is really good to allow bending without showing skin. The feet are wide outdoor paws and are made to allow walking to be comfortable without your feet touching. Resin claws are just as strong and the hand paws and feel secured. Lining inside the feet aid in comfort and durability. Visual SatisfactionThe feet paws look great with the round toes and claws. They are proportional to my size. Being outdoor feet with white on the bottom edges, it does get dirty on the heel, but is easily cleaned. Special FeaturesThe small back dorsal fin was included with my commission as a surprise. It is secured through a t-shirt using an internal magnetic backing, making it look like it's poking through. It adds a lot to the overall look. 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 Koshka Fursuits. Final CommentsOverall, I am so happy to have the chance to commission Koshka to bring Atlas to life. I would definitely recommend them as a maker and would go back to them for another suit or future Atlas bodysuit. Are you the maker of this item? Would you like to leave an official response? Click here. In case the button above doesn't work, you can click here to launch the maker response form.
