[YES] Axle the Wolf Partial by Winters Howling ❖

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Maker Information

Winters Howling Based in Preston. Crafting since 2015. Formerly known as FurSuitsUK Creations.

Year of Project2022

Completion Time ^(?)Pre-Made

ETA AccuracyThere was no ETA given
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 Date16 December 2022

RelationshipThe maker is NOT a friend
This relationship was indicated by the reviewer at the time this review was written.

Review Information

ReviewerTwitter: MakksDP

Prior ExperienceYes, this is my second suit.

Wear Time60+ hours

Informed Maker of IssuesThere were no issues.

Axle the mini partial.

Positive

ProjectThis item was purchased as a pre-made

Paid: of Declined to Specify

Initial Contact: November 2022

Completion/Ship Date: November 2022

Shipping Origin: UK

Type: Partial

Style: Toony

Padding: None

SpeciesName: Wolf

Found in: Canidae^(?)

Features: None

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Overall

Initial ContactN/A

Maker CommunicationI loved how fast they got me the fur colors and the ref sheet for the premade.

Project Completion TimeN/A

Overall Project QualityEverything fits nice and the build quality is exceptional. So far I've done basic outings wearing him and he's holding up well. Love how well the neck fits around the shoulders keeping everything well covered.

Components

Head

Wear SatisfactionThe fit of the head is better than any suit head I've owned. It's a snug fit so it doesn't wobble around when I'm performing or just hanging out wearing it. Nothing pokes or pulls anywhere that I can feel. The lining covers the entirety of the inside and is adorable. Breathing is easy even though there is no circulation of air through the head besides the eyes and muzzle. The vision is great through the mesh eyes and no real blind spots. I can clearly see where I'm going.

Visual SatisfactionThis was a pre-made so I had no reference or character design before hand. However, they do match the ref sheet that the maker sent with him. His muzzle and cheek markings are perfectly symmetrical for something custom/hand made. The shaving work is great giving him a clean smooth look. There is a mix of short and long pile furs giving him his particular design. Transitioning between the various colors that make up his design is clean and crisp. Thankfully there is no airbrushing anywhere on head keeping him feeling soft everywhere. His head hair is not removable yet is short and doesn't obstruct wearers vision The ears are wonderfully shaped and well pronounced while being perfectly placed on the head. He did come with a set of eyelids that can either give him an angry or tired look. Overall he's a great head.

Hands

Wear SatisfactionThey are cuffed and lined given them a nice finished look. The digits are stuffed inside the lining but the pawpad is not. Just like most hand paws, I have no major issues grabbing and picking things up. I can easily put them on or take them off without help. Since it's a mini partial, they are made to fit a little longer up the arm which is great. They have no claws sewn to them. Their construction seems solid and have yet to have any issues with them.

Visual SatisfactionNot much to really put here. These are my first set of 5 digit hand paws. They look great and match the brown, white, and pink of the head. Nothing is shaven on them as far as I can tell. Everything looks even and well sewn together.

Tail

Wear SatisfactionIt's a small little tail. The loops designed to have the belt slip through seem sturdy. It's light so it doesn't weigh down on you.

Visual SatisfactionIt looks good. It swings ever so slightly while you walk. The furs are great and match the colors of the head. It's well stuffed and perky when performing. Overall good tail.

RatingFursuitReview rates by asking the question:
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This means the reviewer would recommend Winters Howling.

Final CommentsI was gifted him and for a premade and he is perfect. Would definitely recommend Winters Howling for a suit. Quality is amazing and attention to detail on this partial is amazing.

❖ Maker Response ❖ The following is an official response from the maker about this review:

Hello! The whole process of working with your husband to surprise you with the suit was an amazing one, and one I’m honored to be a part of! Thank you so much for the review! My first kind here on fursuit review! I can also confirm about the shaving on the hands, the fingers are shaved to achieve polished clean look. Otherwise you’d have hairy fingers! Haha! Thank you so much again, and Welcome to the family it’s a pleasure to have you!

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