[YES] Hreter the Deer Partial by Alecrim Carmim The item being reviewed is 6 years old and may not reflect the makers current style, or work. Maker Information Alecrim Carmim (ACARMIM) Based in São Paulo. Crafting since 2017. Year of Project2020 Completion Time (?)7 - 12 Months ETA AccuracyNO - the ETA was passed 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 Date20 December 2021 RelationshipThe maker is NOT a friendThis relationship was indicated by the reviewer at the time this review was written. Review InformationReviewerTwitter: Hreter Prior ExperienceNo, this is my first fursuit. Wear Time5+ Informed Maker of IssuesI had no issues to report. Hreter half suit Positive ProjectThis item was a commission Paid: A Lump Sum of $1000 - $2999 Initial Contact: October 2019 Completion/Ship Date: July 2020 Shipping Origin: Brazil Type: Partial Style: Toony Padding: None Specialties: None SpeciesName: Deer Found in: Euungulata(?) Features: Horns or Antlers, Hair / Wig, Hooves Concept Art Photos of Completed Product Overall Initial ContactThey're very approachable, and getting a quote through Telegram was quite easy. They have a good social media presence, especially in Instagram. Their TOS were clear, thorough and very professiinal, which made me confident at my purchase. Maker CommunicationWe communicated casually throgh Telegram and officially via e-mail, for the sake of organization. Every time there was a problem during the confection process, they always explained the reasons and offered a couple of alternatives. I felt cared for at all times. Project Completion TimeEven though they couldn't finish it within the original schedule, I didn't mind waiting a couple of extra months considering how much care and work they were visibly putting on my commission. Besides, the Covid-19 pandemic hit right in the middle of the process and their work dynamis were directly impacted. Overall Project QualityAlecrim Carmim's work exceeded every expectation. Hreter's half suit is beautiful, unique, very comfortable to wear and of overall great quality. Components Head Wear SatisfactionThe head is surprisingly light and ventilated, which is great for longer suiting sessions. The antlers and ears are pretty big (personal request), which make it tough to navigate without hitting someting, but they're sturdy enough as not to break or getting deformed from light impacts. The visibility is great, especially when compared with other suits I've tried in the past. The only blank spot is right under my nose, and considering how tall I am, it can be problematic sometimes. On that note, the makers made it sure that I could wear my glasses while suiting without making the head feel loose and I still haven't had a problem with the lenses getting blurry from the heat. The detachable antlers are a great touch, allowing me to transport them safely. Visual SatisfactionAlecrim Carmim's style is very unique and they do their best to make it work both in a functional and aesthetic level. The proportions are beautiful and I really adore how they airbrushed the fur just enough to bring it closer to how my fursona looks like. The antlers are wonderful, they didn't have to give them so many hand made details, but the final result is stunning. It overall looks unique, high quality and alligned with my original character's design. Hands Wear SatisfactionThis style of hooves was a personal decision and they come with some usability concessions. I always need help to put them on properly and the higher sleeves often slip down my arm and since my hands are useless, I need to ask somebody else to pull them up again. Despite those problems, which were predicted and explained to me by the makers during the suit's confection, it captures the "hoovy" feeling I was going for. Clapping them is a blast, and despite the limited movement, they still can be quite expressive. Visual SatisfactionThey look just like I wanted them. The fur's quality and lenght ate ideal and the hooves metalic tones are stunning. I really like the little visual and tactile details. Tail Wear SatisfactionIt's a pretty big tail for a deer, which can make it challenging to sit and get through crowded corridors, but is it not the point? It's not too heavy and wearing it on my belt is pretty easy. It can also be used as a secret stash, since it has a zipper underneath it. It is filled with a hand made pillow that gives it the perfect consistency and squishness. Visual SatisfactionSince it is proportional to the head, it's a big tail, bigger than it would be proportionally to you own body. But it works really well, in a cartoony way. As you walk around, it adorably bounces behind you, catching everyone's eyes. Special FeaturesThe antlers are a nice touch. You can attach them to the head through a plastic pin, a velcro band and some hidden magnets. It's the most fragile part of the suit, but it's very easy to attach and detach as I wish. They're also surprisingly light and durable, already surviving a fair share of impacts on lower ceilings, door frames and lower branches. 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 Alecrim Carmim. Final CommentsIf you enjoy their style and want a guaranteed high quality fursuit, you should definitely commission Alecrim Carmim, or get a premade. 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