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 Parker “51” in the rough
Nothing beats finding a much sought after “object” in the midst of a flea market’s “madness”. This is especially true when the encounter is absolutely by chance. Imagine walking into […]
Simple Shoes
That’s actually not just a headline, but the name of the brand. I got a pair of their Carport Elastics over the summer and love them. Their tag line is […]
A shirt is all it takes…
If I may so bold as to give all you gents a tip as you go about your business during the day. Although it is always easier to grab a […]
Rain, rain go away…
Autumn has hit New York full force and it is wet, wet, wet. Dusting off the rain boots I thought I would share with you my favorite pair: JCrew waxed […]
An Omega by any other name…
The last truly beautiful watch that Omega made, as far as I am concerned, dates back to the mid-90s when they came out with a chrono and date watch that […]
The Open Road
There is just something about motorcycles that I have always loved. I have never owned a real bike and have only ridden a couple of times (as a new dad […]
Pebbles that melt in your mouth
There is something about licorice that makes me become a little kid again. I love all sorts of licorice from the pure to the sweet and everything in between. I […]
Sheep’s Feet and Marlinspikes
Growing up I always wanted a Swiss Army knife. Not the simple kind with the blade, toothpick and tweezers. I wanted the one with everything, even what I would never […]
A Summer Panacea
The Germans and Austrians have their Radler, the French their Panaché, the Spanish have their la Clara, the Mexicans their Cerveza preparada and the Brits their Shandy. Beer and lemonade […]
A Danish Time Keeper
I was recently reintroduced to a watch that I always flirted with, but was never able to ask out on that date. It just never felt right and it’s hard […]
The Dapper Dad 