Archimede: Watch craftsmanship is alive and well in Germany.
Although I do like the peculiar and particular watch from […]
Smooth Writing
You cannot help but smile to yourself when you pick up and start writing with the Lamy 2000 fountain pen. You are holding a pen that not only has won […]
Anonimo: Italian craftsmanship and the art of watchmaking.
The tradition of Italian craftsmanship suffered a severe blow in […]
Letterpress
Letterpress is by far my favorite form of printing for calling cards and personal note cards. The depressed lettering and markings makes the finished product feel hand made and yet […]
Clowns with briefcases…
I was in a well-known haberdasher last week and noted to my dismay how dreadfully bankers dress. As I browsed some shirts I observed these seemingly well off (in the […]
In the Navy…
The Duffle coat can trace its origin to the Belgian town of Duffel, where warm woolen clothing was manufactured to stave off the winter chill. The coat itself, which was […]
From bands to watches…
The Maratac brand is veiled in mystery. Everyone who buys these classic “military” watch bands wants to know more about the company that seems to not exist. The bands are […]
Charles Tyrwhitt puts Jermyn Street within reach…
There is nothing like finding a great suit that fits […]
The weather outside is frightful…
I am the first to say that I wish I could live on some tropical beach and wear nothing but a bathing suit and flip flops, but then I always […]
The Dapper Dad 