[YES] Mouflon Shen Head by Smol Works The item being reviewed is 8 years old and may not reflect the makers current style, or work. General Information Please note that this review is from an older version of the site. The page layout differs slightly from the current version because of this. Reviewer Information Reviewer Instagram: missing.jay Relationship With Maker The maker was NOT a friend when the item was purchased, but they ARE a friend now Prior Experience First fursuit head Informed Maker of Issues There were no major issues. Wear Time 15+ hours Maker & Project Information Maker Smol Works Commission Information Type: Single Piece > Head > Fursuit Style: Toony Shipped From: USA Species Lion Ram hybrid Found in Euungulata, Felidae (?) Made in Year 2018 Transaction Information $580 USD paid in installments Filed under $501 - $999 as a Payment Plan. Estimated Completion Time (ETA) Accuracy NO - the ETA was passed Date of Review 18 April 2019 Project Timeline Contact Date July 2018 Completion/Ship Date November 2018 Item Completion Time (?) 4 - 6 Months Item Being Reviewed Mouflon Shen Head in a toony style as a commission. Character Concept Art Photos of Completed Product Head Wear Satisfaction The head has an amazing feel to put on I think a combo of balaclava and elastic makes the head feel like it pops into place when completely slipped on and doesn’t ever shift or fell loose in active wear. The mouth is placed directly in line with my noes and mouth allowing me to always breath cool air. While the head gets warm I have never broken a sweat while wearing. Vision was a slight issue when I first got the head, the mesh was over painted in areas causing dark areas that resulted in eye strain after minutes of wear. However picking off the heavy layered areas (mainly where pure white was painted) opened up the mesh and allowed for really great vision. Visual Satisfaction This head does amazingly in every category. The anatomy is appropriate for the species and well proportioned. Fur is shaved evenly in all areas and longer fur is well utilized to accent features. Fur and materials have a quality feel and are soft to the touch. Markings are 100% accurate to character reference, small areas of color change were transferred with no simplification. Expressions are aided by poseable magnetic eyelids and can be moved in to several expressions. Sewn teeth are placed realistically and the mouth overall shows fine detail in small additions such as teeth having a realistic gumline and a small fabric bottom lip. Horns and ears are strongly attached. Special Attachments and Features The head includes needle felted detailing on areas of the horns and muzzle. A unique feature I’m unused to seeing in suits it does well to add a change in texture and add dimension to the areas it’s applied. Overall Product Satisfaction How was your concept art realized? My head is an exact match to my drawn reference. Fur and fabric colors were carefully chosen to match existing fursuit parts and the character. How well does everything fit together and match up? The head is fit together very well. Seams are very well placed and hidden. Markings have smooth steady edges. Overall Project Quality Overall I’m extremely happy all issues I’ve had with the suit are minor. Purchase Process Initial Contact The maker was contacted though instagram where messages were responded to promptly and professionally. Maker frequently shared updates and allowed for critique and alterations throughout the fabrication process. Maker Response Time All responses were within a reasonable time frame no more than 2 days at most. Maker Professionalism Interactions were moderately business like. Conversation was always focused on the project with an overall pleasant atmosphere. Project Completion Time I requested my project be done in an extremely short time frame. Maker showed consistent progress throughout. Completion date was surpassed by one month. Rating FursuitReview 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 Smol Works. Final Comments Overall Smol Works is a great person to work with. They are as invested in seeing the character realized as you are and it shows. 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.
