The journal

Read before you decide

No hype, no affiliate padding — the guides we’d want to read before spending $2,000. Written from what the ateliers and our own orders have taught us.

Silicone or TPE: an honest comparison TPE is softer and cheaper. Silicone is cleaner, tougher, and holds its finish for years. The full trade-off, including the cases where TPE is honestly the better buy. 5 min read · August 2026 Size and weight: the guide nobody writes honestly A 30 kg doll does not carry like a 30 kg suitcase. What each height class really weighs, how weight-reduced builds work, and how to measure your space before you order. 6 min read · August 2026 Caring for platinum silicone: a 15-minute routine Platinum silicone needs fifteen minutes after use and sensible storage in between. Here is the full routine, the short list of things that actually damage it, and when a repair kit makes sense. 5 min read · August 2026 First-time buyer's guide: budgets, red flags, and what to expect What each price bracket really buys, the five red flags that mark a fake store, and why factory photo approval is the one protection that actually matters on a custom order. 5 min read · August 2026 Discreet shipping, explained properly What the box looks like, what customs and your bank statement show, and who sees what along the way. The privacy questions every buyer has but hates asking, answered plainly. 5 min read · August 2026 Factory Photos: Why Nothing Ships Until You Approve It Your doll is photographed at the factory and nothing ships until you approve the pictures. What to check, what you can ask to change, and why scam stores skip this step. 6 min read · August 2026