Product Review: Fursonal ID (Take 2)

[Sunookitsune]

I recently upgraded to the advanced christmas pack to give a fursonal ID for $20 from the Department of Furry Safety as a gift to my mate and I noticed they are now doing many of the things I had suggested in my last review, so I got a reprint of my ID as well. This time it arrived in a large envelope, unlike the standard sized one I got last time. This made sense because I upgraded to their Christmas package for and therefore recieved a lovely picture of me and my mate together. The letter is pretty much the same as the last one. At first glance, the ID also appears the same, however now it has been laminated and feels much more professional as a result. They say to sign it with a Sharpie, I have not done this yet (I need to practice signing "Sunookitsune" first), but from past experiences I'd say let it sit somewhere for a while after signing. Sharpies have a way of smudging than becoming permanent. The back of the ID now contains a copyright message, which adds to the professional feel of the card. Now for the best part (in my opinion), the photo. It is a fantastic print on photo paper, and it really shows what a wonderful artist KwiK is. As usual, I was provided with digital versions of all the art created, and I tweaked this to be my wallpaper. Without exageration I can say that this is the best picture of me that has been drawn to date.

Okay, enough prasie, on to the few negative things that still remain. Actually, I can only think of one: signing with a Sharpie on lamination. There are a few reasons for this. First, as I already mentioned, there is a good chance it'd smudge. Secondly, signing in that manner has a drastically different feel to it (much less friction on the tip of the pen) than signing on paper. As a result, the signature will be come out different on the ID than on anything else. My recommendation is to have the buyer provide a signature, either from a Wacom (if they have access to one) or by mailing in a signature that will than be scanned. If they do neither, than the Sharpie is their last option, but the other two would look much nicer and more professional.

I never saw my mate's ID (it was shipped directly to him), but I assume the quality was the same as mine.

Cons:
-Sharpie on lamination
-Paper on back smaller than ID

Pros:
-Awesome art
-Great "photo" of me and my mate
-Quickly delivered.

Score: 9/10

 

[Pastlife87]

That id came out great, but I have one complaint about it (one you didn't mention). On the back of the id, the piece of paper saying do not copy, etc etc, is not flush with the other side and therefore shows up not looking as professional as it could.

[Sunookitsune]

That's true. I think I'll add that. It isn't really that important as I keep it in my wallet anyways, and the back isn't visable.

 

[moot]

it's much more awesome now, but it still looks like it's printed with an inkjet that needs a head cleaning? or is that just your camera?

[Diego]

Im gonna be really ignorant - but what is a "sharpie2? Im assuming its  brand name for an indellible ink pen???

[Sunookitsune]

A Sharpie is a permanent marker.

And the quality is probably my wondercam. At least I don't see anything wrong on the ID (but my vision is pretty bad).

 

[Diego]

okies kewl....

Actually...those ID cards are pretty darn easy to make. I reckon we could do them ourselves within Kitsunet and cheeper and better.

Diego is on the case

D xxx

[Sunookitsune]

KwiK discussed this in the last ID on these. Basically most of the money is going into paying the artist for the art. Personally, I think it would be unfair to the DFS to even attempt to compete with them. They offer a unique product, and I think they do a wonderful job. Anyways, KwiK does an amazing job with the art. I have nothing against selling a product here at KitsuNet (I'm looking into a few things now in fact), but I will not make Furry IDs (unless there is some unique spin we can do on it).

 

[KwiK]

Glad you liked the art Sunnoooooo  

I killed myself on those last ones, whew, a lot of orders came in at the last second and I was working till christmas...it's not easy! My poor paws....*dies*

DFS is always improving something, there is discussion of some neat stuff coming to their website. Can't say it though.

Murrrrrzzzz....

[Sunookitsune]

Liked the art? I loved the art. You are a wicked awesome artist.

As for the DFS, am I going to have to get any new renditions of the ID? I love the product and will continue to pimp them any chance I get. :lol: Anyways, if there is anything else I can do to help out, just let me know.

 

[WolfJester]

Heh, i was going to get that deal but I forgot about the time limit on it and lost out. Maybe I will get lucky and there will be one for Valentines Day or something.