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FURSUIT REVIEW FORM

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Your Username
COYOBERMAN
Via Twitter


Name of Maker and Links
Curlworks Kigus
https://www.curlworks.net


Your Relationship With The Maker
The maker WAS a friend when the item was purchased, but they are NOT a friend now


Item Being Reviewed
Character name, type of commission, etc. This will be used to help title the submission on FursuitReview
Kerberos Kigurumi with no padding in a toony style.


Species of Character
Coyote/Doberman (Canine)






Character Concept Art
https://sta.sh/01cx0gxviunq

http://tinypic.com/r/14n1au1/9




Photos of Completed Product
https://www.curlworks.net/images/Kerberos.PNG


Price Paid
$545 USD paid in installments


Do you have any prior experience with fursuits?
Yes, I have been making fursuits for nearly a decade as well as other sewing crafts. I am efficient at determining a good quality craft vs a poor quality craft.


How many hours have you worn/used the item(s) you're reviewing?
Give your best estimate.
30+ hours


Date Commissioned or Bought
December 2016


Date Completed or Shipped
April 2017

Shipping Origin
USA

Did the maker finish the item by the expected date (ETA)?
YES - the ETA was accurate


Did you tell the maker about any issues you had?
No. There was an extremely minor issue regarding the stitching in one spot coming loose but it was something I was capable of fixing myself. The thread came loose on the red fleece marking on the back in a small spot. I think it may have been caused by me squatting and sitting in my kigu. A very small problem with an easy solution. I feel as though the makers would have been glad to fix this if I wasn’t capable of doing so.

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HEAD
The following questions ask you to explain how satisfied you are with each feature of the head of the costume. If you are reviewing only a set of ears, your answers would also go in this section.

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Wear Satisfaction
Please describe how it is to wear this piece of your costume.
Wearing the hood on the kigu is extremely comfortable. It’s not too heavy and the ears stay straight up. The fabric is soft inside and out.


Appearance Satisfaction
Please describe how satisfied you are with how your costume piece looks from the outside.
The symmetry with the face is incredible!! His markings are spot on and very cleanly embroidered. The ears are even. The fur used for the hair tuft is of decent quality.

Special Attachments and Features
Please describe how satisfied you are with any extra features your head has.
Tall ears and the hair tuft are the head features on this kigu. The length of the ears cost extra but it was worth it for me. They stay up, they are even, match the concept art, and are fun to play with!

The hair tuft is only attached at the base and is weighted down. It has fur on one side and fleece on the other. The only thing I would change is to have the fur on both sides of the tuft, because you can see the fleece on the underside when I bounce around. I pinned it to the head to keep it in one place. Overall, not a big deal at all and it does not retract from the quality of the kigu.

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BODY
The following questions ask you to explain how satisfied you are with each feature of the body of the costume.
If you are reviewing armsleeves or legs/pants that are seperate from a bodysuit, your answers would also go in this section.
(Appendages, such as hands, feet, tails, etc., are discussed later.)

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Wear Satisfaction
Please describe how it is to wear this piece of your costume.
I am very satisfied with how comfortable this kigu is to wear. Although it can be warm because it is high quality fleece, it is super cozy and the stitching isn’t noticeable on the skin. The pockets are super convenient. I asked for a slightly slimmer body and I am pleased with the results. Movement is not restricted.

Appearance Satisfaction
Please describe how satisfied you are with how your costume piece looks from the outside.
It looks great!! Matches the concept art to my desires. Markings are symmetrical and line up fantastically. I supplied the fur on the body so it is what I believe to be quality. It also matches my suit. It matches the concept art that was developed for me by the maker.

Special Attachments and Features
Please describe how satisfied you are with any extra features your bodysuit has.
The fur around the neck is a special feature on this kigu. I love the way it looks! It matches with the fleece perfect! The tail is the second feature and one of my favorites. It is well made and super cute, it wags as I walk around. I did have to brush a seam out of the tip.

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OVERALL SATISFACTION
The following questions ask how satisfied you are with the overall buying experience, including your interactions with the maker and the resulting final product.

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How was your concept art realized?
I gave the maker my reference and I was given a piece of concept art for the kigu that I approved. It matched my reference. The only thing that I would have changed if I had realized is the color of the grey and tan. The maker used a grey that matched the concept and in person it was a bit lighter than I had hoped. The tan on the concept art is darker than the tan used on the kigu. I take fault for not making my preferences clear, however I was not shown the colors of the fleece before the project had started. I am still very happy with the outcome and there is only so much control over the shade of the color. At the end of the day, it’s still tan and grey, and I love my kigu regardless.


How well does everything fit together and match up?
Perfect! Fits me very well and everything matches up.


How easy was it to initially contact the maker for a quote?
Very easy! I sent them an email when their quotes/commissions opened and they responded promptly. I asked the makers a few questions before I sent in a quote to ensure my designs and requests were reasonable. I had previously met the makers through local furry meets. We were not close friends but we certainly knew each other. Their measurement guide was simple and easy. Very easy communication.


How satisfied are you with the response time from the maker?
How long did it take the maker to get back to you?
Very satisfied. Replies were prompt and never more than a day. Quotes were over email and all other communications were over telegram.


How satisfied are you with the professionalism and customer service and of the maker?
Makers were professional.


How satisfied are you with how long your project took to complete?
I did not have a deadline for my kigu. I commissioned in December and it was estimated by March, but was done in April due to reasonable delays. I picked up the product straight from the makers so shipping was not applicable.


Are you happy with the product you received?
Absolutely. Worth every penny. With proper care and attention Curlworks kigus will probably outlive most of us.


Describe your overall experience with this maker.
I would absolutely commission Curlworks again. You get what you pay for, a quality product that is crafted with care.

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FINAL SCORE
FursuitReview scores by having you answer the following question: Would you recommend this maker to another?
Pick one of the scores below that you feel honestly reflects your commissioning experience as a whole, including the quality of your item(s), the appearance, and how you were treated by the maker.

YES


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[YES] Positive = The reviewer would recommend this maker to another
[OK] Neutral = The reviewer may or may not recommend this maker, depending on certain circumstances (reviewer clarifies what these are)
[NO] Negative = The reviewer would not recommend this maker to another, unless the maker significantly changes their practices

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