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I've got a pretty big dilemma...
12 years ago
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So, I'm sure most, if not everyone knows that I've been planning to commission 
onefurall for a fursuit of my fursona, Rahne. It's been a long time coming, but I'm definitely doing it. First of all, when it comes to fursuit makers in the fandom, there's no one that I love more than One Fur All/Scribble Fox. There are about 6 different fursuit makers who I really love, and who I would call my favorites, but none of them have impressed me more or as much as One Fur All has when it comes to the quality, style, and overall design of their fursuits. They are the only fursuit maker who manages to consistently blow me away with almost every fursuit they make. Really. So, the decision to go with them for Rahne was already made a long time ago, before I even met Scribble Fox person in Vancouver last year.
But I've had some very mixed feelings as of late, for a number of reasons. I've had a lot of time to think (I still do), and at the moment, I'm really wondering if I should have my fursuit made with Rahne's signature long hair.
You know what I'm talking about. Or, you should, if you've been following me. I'm talking about that trademark, long, blue hair Rahne always has. Take a quick look to see the many renditions of Rahne with the hair I'm talking about:
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/8869585/ - by Fluke
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/10386369/ - by Fluke
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/7576526/ - by Noiserut
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/7167186/ - by Idess
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/5741481/ - by Noiserut
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/4387707/ - by Kyma
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/3778206/ - by Noiserut
You get the idea.
So, yeah. Last year, when I was first interested in getting a fursuit of Rahne, I was all excited about the idea of seeing him as a fursuit with that kind of hair. I thought it would be awesome, unique, outstanding, etc. And even after meeting with Scribble Fox twice (yes, twice), he himself assured me that he could indeed make that kind of hair. He even told me how excited he was about the whole prospoect, because he'd never done that kind of hair on a fursuit before. So, yeah, he was excited about it, and even after talking to him again at FC this year, he again told me he'd still be up for doing it.
But now I'm not so sure I want that kind of hair for the fursuit anymore. I don't really know why. Maybe it's my...aesthetic sensibilities as of late, maybe it's the fact that I've had Valentine for almost a year now, I don't know, but I'm actually considering having my Rahne fursuit made with shorter, spiky/semi-spiky hair. Kinda like Valentine. And that probably sounds like a cop out, but it is honestly what I'm considering. Or maybe still Rahne's hair, but just not as long. Or something. I don't know.
So yeah, that's my dilemma. I know I'm making it out to be this BIG, HUGE thing, when...some of you might think it's totally just nothing...but when you've gone on this long with such a distinctive character that you've identified with and felt so close to, a character that a LOT of people recognize and really like, and a character that you never thought you'd change in any way whatsoever...it really does become this...dilemma that you have to think about. Especially since this is going to be a fursuit, meaning, it's going to be a permanent thing, so once it's done, it's pretty much done. Fursuits aren't like art, in where you can always just ask the artist to go back and change this or change that. Not to mention, once I actually get this fursuit, I'm gonna be taking it around and wearing it to all the cons and furry events I go to, and like any fursuiter, I'm gonna want to wear it with pride and champion that suit like I love it. I want it to be something I'm pride of, something I'm happy with, because it's gonna be me. So it has to be right.
I also want to say that even when I get my fursuit of Rahne, I am still very much going to wear and fursuit as Valentine as well. I love Valentine and I've had such an awesome time running around as that character, that I could never give it up. So yeah, Valentine will definitely still be around when I get Rahne.
Anyway, there's also a certain pressure in getting Rahne made with his trademark hair, because again, I'm not oblivious to how widely-known and recognizable he is, and I've had many people tell me that they wouldn't even consider it to be "Rahne" if I didn't get the fursuit made with his signature hair. And...that kinda hurts. I like to think something as simple (or significant) as a hairstyle can be changed, but I don't want him to be unrecognizable to people, nor do I want any kind of negative reception to it. So that further propels my dilemma.
To be fair, I do trust Scribble Fox and I do have faith in him that he and his staff can pull this off. I'm good friends with many of his staff, and I'm certain they know my fursona by now. Aside from Valentine. What I'm more concerned with is the practicality of it. Like, is it a really good idea to get a fursuit made with that kind of hair? With hair that long? Given all the crazy shit I do in fursuit at cons, ESPECIALLY AS A DANCER, I have to wonder, how hard would it be to keep it looking nice, would people be likely pull on it, would it look weird to have all that hair swinging/flying around when I'm dancing? All these things and more make me think about whether it's a good idea. And I just don't know.
I suppose I can always get two heads made, one with long hair, and one without, but that's pretty expensive, and I'm not sure people would really respond well to such a constant change.
So, that's where I'm at right now. I don't know what to do, and I don't know how to come to a decision.
onefurall for a fursuit of my fursona, Rahne. It's been a long time coming, but I'm definitely doing it. First of all, when it comes to fursuit makers in the fandom, there's no one that I love more than One Fur All/Scribble Fox. There are about 6 different fursuit makers who I really love, and who I would call my favorites, but none of them have impressed me more or as much as One Fur All has when it comes to the quality, style, and overall design of their fursuits. They are the only fursuit maker who manages to consistently blow me away with almost every fursuit they make. Really. So, the decision to go with them for Rahne was already made a long time ago, before I even met Scribble Fox person in Vancouver last year. But I've had some very mixed feelings as of late, for a number of reasons. I've had a lot of time to think (I still do), and at the moment, I'm really wondering if I should have my fursuit made with Rahne's signature long hair.
You know what I'm talking about. Or, you should, if you've been following me. I'm talking about that trademark, long, blue hair Rahne always has. Take a quick look to see the many renditions of Rahne with the hair I'm talking about:
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/8869585/ - by Fluke
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/10386369/ - by Fluke
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/7576526/ - by Noiserut
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/7167186/ - by Idess
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/5741481/ - by Noiserut
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/4387707/ - by Kyma
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/3778206/ - by Noiserut
You get the idea.
So, yeah. Last year, when I was first interested in getting a fursuit of Rahne, I was all excited about the idea of seeing him as a fursuit with that kind of hair. I thought it would be awesome, unique, outstanding, etc. And even after meeting with Scribble Fox twice (yes, twice), he himself assured me that he could indeed make that kind of hair. He even told me how excited he was about the whole prospoect, because he'd never done that kind of hair on a fursuit before. So, yeah, he was excited about it, and even after talking to him again at FC this year, he again told me he'd still be up for doing it.
But now I'm not so sure I want that kind of hair for the fursuit anymore. I don't really know why. Maybe it's my...aesthetic sensibilities as of late, maybe it's the fact that I've had Valentine for almost a year now, I don't know, but I'm actually considering having my Rahne fursuit made with shorter, spiky/semi-spiky hair. Kinda like Valentine. And that probably sounds like a cop out, but it is honestly what I'm considering. Or maybe still Rahne's hair, but just not as long. Or something. I don't know.
So yeah, that's my dilemma. I know I'm making it out to be this BIG, HUGE thing, when...some of you might think it's totally just nothing...but when you've gone on this long with such a distinctive character that you've identified with and felt so close to, a character that a LOT of people recognize and really like, and a character that you never thought you'd change in any way whatsoever...it really does become this...dilemma that you have to think about. Especially since this is going to be a fursuit, meaning, it's going to be a permanent thing, so once it's done, it's pretty much done. Fursuits aren't like art, in where you can always just ask the artist to go back and change this or change that. Not to mention, once I actually get this fursuit, I'm gonna be taking it around and wearing it to all the cons and furry events I go to, and like any fursuiter, I'm gonna want to wear it with pride and champion that suit like I love it. I want it to be something I'm pride of, something I'm happy with, because it's gonna be me. So it has to be right.
I also want to say that even when I get my fursuit of Rahne, I am still very much going to wear and fursuit as Valentine as well. I love Valentine and I've had such an awesome time running around as that character, that I could never give it up. So yeah, Valentine will definitely still be around when I get Rahne.
Anyway, there's also a certain pressure in getting Rahne made with his trademark hair, because again, I'm not oblivious to how widely-known and recognizable he is, and I've had many people tell me that they wouldn't even consider it to be "Rahne" if I didn't get the fursuit made with his signature hair. And...that kinda hurts. I like to think something as simple (or significant) as a hairstyle can be changed, but I don't want him to be unrecognizable to people, nor do I want any kind of negative reception to it. So that further propels my dilemma.
To be fair, I do trust Scribble Fox and I do have faith in him that he and his staff can pull this off. I'm good friends with many of his staff, and I'm certain they know my fursona by now. Aside from Valentine. What I'm more concerned with is the practicality of it. Like, is it a really good idea to get a fursuit made with that kind of hair? With hair that long? Given all the crazy shit I do in fursuit at cons, ESPECIALLY AS A DANCER, I have to wonder, how hard would it be to keep it looking nice, would people be likely pull on it, would it look weird to have all that hair swinging/flying around when I'm dancing? All these things and more make me think about whether it's a good idea. And I just don't know.
I suppose I can always get two heads made, one with long hair, and one without, but that's pretty expensive, and I'm not sure people would really respond well to such a constant change.
So, that's where I'm at right now. I don't know what to do, and I don't know how to come to a decision.
I guess it depends on what type of suit you get made. Like the toonier one I have, it works well because the hair is short with the type of fur you've seen on that. Then if you've looked at my gf's suit Ryleth, you can see how well detailed the long hair is on that. I'd really just look at how the suit maker does hair, and what options they may have with working with you on it. I've always had great consternation with my onw character due to the complexity of the markings on a suit, which is something I've just learned to deal with. Though I am in planning on having Artica done with the markings airbrushed by someone else.
As for how the hair is attached to the suit, I am sure there are ways a legitimately expert suit maker like Scribble can make the hair removable. Would require some ingenious fursuit head design but it can very well be pulled off.
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/4358315/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/8511755/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/9294777/
Like Artica said, you just have to look at how the suit maker does hair and what options they may have working on it. I am looking forward to seeing you Rahne fursuit from Onefurall ^^
Icelyon has a scribble suit with lots of hair/mane and that head weighs a ton...
So just keep that in mind.
So, I can say go for it. But it is your choice.
I'm pretty sure you will look great whatever you choose! *hugs*
As it's a commission of your sona and you HAVE discussed ad nauseum how much you love his love hair, I say just like long hair in real life, put it in a ponytail or a braid if you don't want it bouncing all over the place. There's always the scrunchie xD
ask
fursuit hair, because it's not real hair, gets tangled more easily, and requires (as a whole) more maintenance than regular hair; you have to brush it (LIKE YOU HAVE TO BRUSH YOUR SUIT!) after every use, or it becomes a rats' nest. also, you tend to lose more hair brushing a wig than brushing your suit. eventually, you will find thin spots...
there is also the fact that, no matter how nice the wig, it will not have the convincing look of real hair.
unfortunately, in general, long hair just isn't practical on suits. :C
It must really suck trying to figure out whether or not to keep a part of your sona's identity. I'm sure you'll figure it out in time.
I am curious what exactly you like about OneFurAll's designs. To me at least, they all appear much the same in the face, as if they are all made from the same mold, or using the same process. I'm not trying to step on toes here, just was wondering what you like about them. :3