Clean, crisp & very smart, this mug is a classic example of the simplicity thats won Black Toast so many fans over the years. What is a second? All pottery is inspected before it leaves the factory. When an item is classified as a second the fault or faults may be in the finish, the decoration or the shape. The faults are not structural (i.e. each piece still functions as intended & is useable. Faults are marked with a black line which will be visible when your product arrives but washes off with a damp cloth.