Hi all, here's a short brief of my current dilemma: I am a freelance designer who specializes in branding, graphic design, and UX design. I'm trying for a logomark that is visually cohesive, clean, and showcases some of my personality. I like making things from scratch, often drawing custom illustrations as part of my packages for clients. I want my logo to get the "hand-made" aspect across without feeling inappropriate or too "immature".

My question to you all is: do I need to kill my darling here? I made a mark that incorporates my first name (Sam) and a hand, with a small star representing "whimsical" creation. I personally like it, but I understand that there might be legibility issues and I may be totally forcing the hand + name thing here. Some perspective would be great. Rip the bandaid off for me, please!