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Recent content by mister7

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    Bolo Ties-- Acceptable Alternative or Novelty Oddity?

    I think they look great! They are commonly worn here in New Mexico and it is not odd to see them in conjunction with a standard suit. One aspect those who don't live in the desert might not have considered is that they are considerably cooler than wearing a standard necktie. That is a...
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    Typing gloves?

    Some gloves I like! http://www.leatherglovesonline.com/pages2/mp1a-d302.htm The link above is for a very thin leather glove, I have a pair and like em a lot! Not discounting any of Dr. Kildare's tips, but sometimes you really do need a pair of gloves. Also, try wearing a hat. Your...
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    A Hippy era tie?

    How long is it? That might be a good clue as to its age. Just a thought!
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    The first time I wore my new suit

    Entertaining read! Thanks for posting up.
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    Why is the Bum Look Popular? (formally the unemployed look)

    As a Matter of Fact, I DO live in the Desert! I live in Albuquerque and walk roughly two miles back and forth to work, so I spend about forty minutes walking. That is long enough to soak your clothes completely through with sweat on a warm day. We have days that warm for more than half...
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    In The New Old-Fashioned Way

    Thats a cool sweater! Berg Heil!
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    Early 60s Shark Skin?

    Very educational. Thanks for the input! I like the color of that suit you posted Feraud. Your description was actually quite good BF, I got the drift of it right away.
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    Early 60s Shark Skin?

    BF, what makes it shine? Is it a component of the fabric, or the way it is finished? Thanks for your reply. I have always wanted a shiny light gray suit, but have never found an item that suited me. I'm jealous of all you shark-skinners out there!
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    Early 60s Shark Skin?

    I thought shark skin was shiny? Am I mistaken? I guess I have never seen anything in real life that was identified as sharkskin, and of course it is very difficult to tell in photographs whether something is shiny or not. No matter what, I bet that jacket will wind up being quite nice! I...
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    The Pen

    John, I hope so! On the fantasy pen topic, another pen I really liked that is already out of production was the Omas 360 in titanium. The triangular shape is fabulous. That would be a great daily user! I like the patina that bare metal objects like that will take on over time. I have...
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    The Pen

    I really love it! My one concern about it is the (epoxy?) resin that covers the hammered silver. I worry about it getting cloudy over the years, plus I'll certainly scratch it up a little in normal use. Only time will tell. I guess anything but a bare metal finish would have the same...
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    Why is the Bum Look Popular? (formally the unemployed look)

    "sensativity" SP!!!!!! Spelling nazi here! Please! I think wearing such a uniforms only purpose would be to offend. A far cry from wearing clothes of a style you like or find comfortable, or even just to express individuality.
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    Why is the Bum Look Popular? (formally the unemployed look)

    Observation on adventure I appreciate a compliment as much as anyone, but that said, adventure, just like style is whatever YOU define it to be. I am a somewhat eccentric person and kind of a loner. So I have an appreciation for doing and liking whatever sorts of thing it is that amuses...
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    The Pen

    This is my nicest pen, it was given to me as a bonus for a house remodel I did. It is so deluxe that I reserve its use for outings where I'll be wearing a suit. I think of it as jewelry. I write all the time at work, often on things that have to be pressed hard on to copy through to the...
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    Why is the Bum Look Popular? (formally the unemployed look)

    That's the common garment for real adventures, scar tissue! Some guys have their own tailors but I've always managed to get by with off the rack clothes and an orthopedic surgeon to make me fit in them. Hump? What hump? edit: thanks Martini!

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