OMAS and the Far East
The beauty of fountain pens is that they are a combination of utilitarian design. They serve a function and, most of the time, they look pretty darn cool. Many manufacturers […]
Valentine’s Day, St. Thomas and Women.
The cynics will say that you do not need a special day on which to celebrate love. Love is something that is expressed each and everyday through actions, unspoken glimpses […]
Bourbon and Heresy
What I am about to say is pure heresy. I just drank Bourbon and loved it – it’s made in New York (the town of Gardiner, to be exact). I […]
The Umbrella
I know, what could be plainer than an umbrella? Five bucks and you can grab one on any street corner when the first drizzle starts and if the wind blows […]
Let it snow.
After the recent snowfall in New York and the city’s absolute failure in clearing any of it, I completely over reacted. I went out and tested boots that I thought […]
Before CGI there were Italian chase scenes…
One of my favorite police movie subgenres is the Italian […]
This Holiday List is all about me…
There are always long wish lists for the Holidays (as well as for Valentine’s Day, Father’s Day, Any Excuse To Get Presents Day etc.) and for guys they are usually […]
Cardigans and the Charge of the Light Brigade.
I keep hearing that the cardigan is making a comeback. […]
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 Dapper Dad 