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The flow is better with the steam moved.
Since I saw the cup w/ and w/o saucer. I like it with. the cup now "sits" on the saucer.
The steam does need softening. But I like the wood cut/chunky feel of the piece. So maybe it is removing the outline. That is a good idea.
To me it is the words blink... could they wrap slightly around the cup. It feels stuck on.
It would need to be subtle to pull it off. It may not work.
Very nice.

Thanks Bonnie