My first Hirota dogi ever. I am very pleased. Not only was the personalized service from Kuroobiya excellent, but also the product I received. The quality, workmanship, and cut are outstanding. I used to be a "Shureido only" person, but now I am a "Shureido AND Hirota" person. As to the service I received....... this is the only place I will now go for my dogi needs. Hamid went above and beyond, from the very first inquiry I made, to shipping. I look forward to my next dogi purchase.