Just Bento

Those look mighty fine! I can never get mine to work properly just by hand - I always resort to the clingfilm technique - so you've done well there.

They look great. I ended up buying an onigiri mold. That way I can make the onigiri when the rice is really hot yet and not burn my hands.

I've just made my first few onigiris since my brother came from Japan after he's lived here for a year. I must admit that your sizes are much more regular than mine :) My were like S - M - XL. But your seems to have a same flaw as mine does. They are pressed TOO firmly, according to my brother. But they are really good for first attempt! ;) I hope you won't get burnt next time. :) Have a nice day! :)

They look super tasty! Did you fill them with anything? I use the sandwich bag method, but the rice still has to be cool for that to work. My favorite filling is Maki's miso-tahini-walnut paste. However, I think I might also try inari and cucumber, like this Japanese restaurant in my town does. But anyway, your first attempt looks great to me!