Sometimes , cameras--especially digital ones--- can give an exaggerated look when snapping system pics. for some reason.... how many times have I read or said it myself when posting pics, that it can look a bit `off`in some respects, but in reality it`s ok....... having said that, I agree the density looks on the high side, but as it`s a stock, the density is no higher than medium and with [as noted by masterofmydomemain] the wearer has pretty good side/back hair , so I feel a medium -density should `sit` pretty well with that..... the very last pic., does look like a high density... that can be to do with the fact it`s new and still has `bounce`in it...... I think in a week or so, he`ll have a more settled-in look...... however, if he feels it needs to be thinned a bit, that can easily done as long as no knot-sealer has been applied...simply dab little blobs of hair-removal cream such as `Nair` or `Veet` as in this vid: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rPULkcyVD2Y actually there are a few other helpful vids on the right hand side on that page too regarding colouring a blonde piece etc. Flynn423 has at least taken the plunge, and he may have to do a bit of `tweaking` as many of us do, but I agree that stocks have their uses and also limitations...at least now if/when ordering a custom he`ll have `start-point` to reference from.....so his next system should be even better .... his stylist may have / be able to `tweak`his blend-in next week, with a thinning scissors, if he feels he needs it.... I often took a trip back to the stylist after a few days once the hair had settled down a bit, just for some minor `alterations`...... I`m just giving a little `view`and not being dismissive of anyone`s input whatsoever.... it`s good to exchange opinions , no matter what they are...cheers all.