(09-25-2010, 02:14 PM)Mr.Hair Wrote: Thank you for your response Paul.

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Mcnash have you had succes with stock units

Yes, I have when I can get them in my specs. I have a template that i cut the base by, and I have no fit problems. I used to shave my hair to the contour of the stock base, being fearful of cutting the lace, but I got over that. Having a smaller base means a better fit. French lace is very accomodating for shape variances. Color and density matches are critical to success. If you can match up close to the specs of a stock unit, it may be more satisfactory as far as delivery time and quality. They cut in and style just like customs. I don't feel like they are "precious" like customs, so I am more likely to customize them to my specs without feeling like I am messing with something that will take weeks to replace. I suspect stock units are more likely to have better quality control, as they are being compared with accepted standards of color and density due to the way HPs are made, but that is just a hunch on my part. If I order a custom, I make my specs as close to a stock unit as possible regarding color and density, and I always order a stock base size. I feel it makes it easier on the factory in making the unit, as the workers don't have to interpret highly individual specs, which can lead to disappointment. I found out that bit the hard way.