The path of creation
The journey of creation is always exciting, from the first ideas and prototypes to the final version.
Achieving results means honestly analyzing your mistakes.
We show how the panther's head was created: from the first drawing to the finished product, so that you can understand how a real thing is born.
Original geometry.
The first version of the panther's head turned out to be incorrect—both technically and conceptually. The geometry pulled the form back, drawing the eye upward.
This was a design flaw, not a matter of taste. This version couldn't be improved upon—we had to admit it and move on.
Search for form.
The journey to perfection began with the search for form. We created the first head, but it was only a rough draft. It was important to capture the character, to make the panther appear wise and confident.
The first castings were made of zinc alloy. This simplified production, but in person it became obvious that the metal's texture itself lacked refinement. It lacked the right heaviness and feel of a real piece. The material simply couldn't deliver the required character.
Correction of shape and new design of panther's head.
The new head model was re-created in 3D, after which the mold was completely reassembled in steel: the gaze was lowered, the bridge of the nose was reinforced, the forehead was made heavier, and excess plastic was removed.
The transition to steel was much more expensive and complex, but necessary. Only steel can convey that cool nobility and that honest heaviness that gives a piece its true character, transforming it into an artifact.
It's an exploration of the possibilities that arise when creative thinking meets technological advancement, and how even one person rewriting the rules of the game can create a completely new reality. It's a message: don't be afraid of the unknown, don't be afraid to take the first step! Darkness is opportunity!
Every ZERO series token is alive.
When printing the first Black Legend tokens (M001), the print on the back side with the QR code shifted toward the edge. We decided not to reprint the tokens, but rather preserve the moment for history.
This fact underlines that this is truly the earliest model with a lively experimental spirit of the project.
The offset is
Failure of Reality Itself,
reflection of DeHanntum's ideology.
The token's imperfections make it a true artifact of a living experiment.
We don’t make a mass product – we record the result.
Each cap in this limited edition is more than just a thing. It's a record of a first step, every mistake, and every decision. A beginning that can't be repeated, but can be remembered.
The story of searching is over – the story of possession begins.