I want to learn, so don't worry about hurting my feelings. That's already been done in other threads.
Bought this for $35 at the Koi and Pond supply of Japan in Marengo from Mr. Kawayoke. Nice gentleman.
Fish is just over 6 inches. Skinny as can be but has a nice head and shoulders. The sumi that is showing is of good quality, but the Hi seems a tad weak in areas. There's a split dorsal fin that I think will repair itself (had two of these before). Tail tube is skinny, but fish in my pond always gain weight to repair this. I had two that has small tail tubes and now are nice and thick. The white is a nice white, fish swims well and seemed full of vigor when I bought it. I like the rising head pattern. Hope it comes up nicely. Please critique fully as I am here to learn.
One person on another board thought that there's a chunk missing on the left side of the face/head, but's it's an illusion. The sumi and white create an area that looks like it's missing. I almost didn't buy it because of this, but after Mr. Kawayoke netted it, I checked it and it was fine. Here's an upclose shot of the head so you can see what I'm talking about.
Blessings,
Ethan