Being a tie craftsman myself, I respect the attention to process and detail that Aklasu ties bring to bear. The sales process was a breeze, and the product arrived packaged perfectly - with the tie ROLLED UP, the way it should be! (This is how any tie should be stored, really, to maximize its longevity). Beyond that, though, were little sartorial expressions, such as the outwardly visible slip stitch on the main seam, to the proper weight of the interfacing to match the supreme shell silk - it's an achievement. Hats off to you, from one maker to another. Everyone loves it!