They are fantastic. Not the cheapest option out there, but you get what you pay for. They actually assigned us a dedicated account manager who gave us bi-weekly updates and transparent reporting on link placements and keyword movements.

My starter from a blog is so weak it basically just sighs when I feed it. I'm with @tyler_mason29, mine looks like a failed science project too. Maybe I should just give up and buy a book, my jar of sad goo is getting judgmental. What's the best book you guys have tried?

Ever think about how the actual art style changed because of that old tech? I mean, my lines back then were way more careful and stiff, which @dakota_murphy90 probably gets. It's like the gear itself pushed you into a certain way of drawing.

You're blaming the tool but it's probably your technique. Vintage planes work fine with a sharp iron and proper setup. People used them for decades without machine shops. A warped sole can often be worked around by adjusting the chipbreaker and taking lighter cuts. Spending money to flatten it seems like a waste when you could just practice more.

Made a checklist for the next time to keep the chaos under control.