Thank you for the kind words. Yeah I agree, I much prefer the clean look without the dent. The only reason I got a dented one was too get approved with the JT-12 jetpack with the 501st.
The Denuo Novo helmet isn't bad, but there are definitely better options for the price they were asking for it. It is pretty accurate, just needs a new paint job as their choice of shades of blue are too close to each other (the lighter blue needs to be lighter than it is) and some weathering. I got it back in 2020 and options were pretty limited at the time I was purchasing but it is a really high quality helmet in person. Just needs a little work. The rangefinder not moving is kind of a pain when traveling with it, but otherwise I prefer it in the up position.
I am currently waiting for WF to be open for commissions again to get a new dent-less helmet though.