Describe where the sample feels too firm, too loose or uneven, and explain the result you want. “Make it softer” does not tell a sample maker whether you mean the surface fabric, the filling amount or the way a character holds its shape.
Separate touch from shape
A buyer reviewing a seated peach character might like the rounded outline but want a different feel. Record those two observations separately: keep the accepted profile; review the body firmness. If the character loses its pose when squeezed, describe that behaviour instead of assigning a vague quality label.
Ask the supplier which changes are practical for the proposed construction. Do not assume a different filling amount leaves all dimensions and proportions unchanged.
Compare like with like
Use the same sample size and similar handling conditions when comparing revisions. A larger sample can feel different for reasons beyond filling. Review the body, limbs and head separately, because one overall judgement can hide an uneven result.
Photographs can document shape and recovery, but they cannot fully communicate touch. If feel is an important buying requirement, record that a physical review is still needed.
Keep the accepted reference available
Use the accepted sample as the comparison reference for subsequent discussions. Write down the area reviewed and the decision: body accepted, head still under review, for example. A single “approved” message is less useful when another person later needs to understand what was checked.
Does more filling always mean better quality?
No. The relevant question is whether the proposed filling and construction suit the agreed shape and intended use. Request the filling specification separately; appearance and hand feel do not establish material composition.
Bring these notes into the sample review record rather than relying on memory.