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  1. GregNYC

    Cool hat holder for restaurants etc.

    When eating indoors, I prefer to remove my hat. Maybe it's all the hat etiquette I learned in the Army. So here's a cool little holder. They are sold in the Honolulu street markets. It is manufactured for ladies' handbags, but it works even better for hats because they are lighter. It's a...
  2. GregNYC

    Indy boots, 1940's style

    The Indy boot with classic Cat's Paw sole. Cat's Paw Rubber Company had been in existence in the early part of the 20th century, and was quite the thing in the 30s and 40s. Cat's Paws advertised "non-slip grip," which was well received in an era when most shoes had leather soles...
  3. GregNYC

    Jerome A-2 Artwork inspired by Terry & the Pirates

    My favorite A-2 is a seal-brown Real McCoy's NZ Rough Wear. I've always been fascinated by the Dragon Lady from Terry and the Pirates. So finally I got my A-2 painted, by none other than Jerome Urbaniak himself. I hope to take more pics soon from diff angles, but here's a tiny one - my avatar...
  4. GregNYC

    Some of my favorite shoes

    They are all very very durable and take a high shine Allen Edmonds Calfskin Leeds Crocket and Jones Coniston Alden Cap Toe Shell Cordovan Boot R.M. Williams Craftsman Yearling
  5. GregNYC

    Fountain pen users - what kind of paper??

    I'd love a vintage (or vintage looking) writing pad!
  7. GregNYC

    Anyone interested in ballpoint pens??

    They're kind of a post-WWII thing. Even though my parents were both artists and designers, and used drafting pens for their work - for everyday use, they both used ballpoints. My mom loved the color choices that Lindy had. Forget what my father used. I've been using a Parker T-Ball Jotter...
  8. GregNYC

    Speaking of shirts ... starch?

    I like starched shirts. It's that Army in my background. Anyone have a recommendation for a good spray starch that doesn't leave white flakes on the fabric? I don't have time to do my own laundry, to ironing would be for touch-ups and when my shirt cleaner doesn't get it right. Thanks to...
  9. GregNYC

    Anyone have pics of WWII Impressions khaki trousers?

    The photo on their site didn't come out too well - the pants look grey on my computer monitor. http://wwiiimpressions.com/images/khakitrousers.jpg Thanks! I've heard a lot of good things about their pants. How about their khaki shirts? --Greg
  10. GregNYC

    Laundries - why can't they press shirts anymore?

    When I was in the Army, my shirts always came out starched and flat as a board. That was over 25 years ago. I loved it! I've been trying to find a local laundry that can at least press the shirt with sharp creases in the sleeves. Other than a few places in midtown Manhattan that can get it...
  11. GregNYC

    Classic old telephones?

    I'm thinking of getting this one. http://oldphones.com/Detail.bok?no=4 Any one have any such?
  13. GregNYC

    Great 40s and 50s videos for home appliances!

    amazing, where did they ever get all these! http://automaticwasher.org/vintage_video.htm
  14. GregNYC

    Ordering from M.A.S.H.?

    I'm interested in their M-41 khakis, but would like to read the page. How does one translate it? Thanks! Here's the page: http://www.mash-japan.co.jp/moc-item/moc-item_l2/moc-7khaki-trousers.html --Greg
  15. GregNYC

    NYC: actually saw 3 guys in fedoras

    this morning at the Port Authority bus terminal. One older gent in a nice one, and two Indy-style downturned brims. This doesn't sound like many, but it's more than I almost ever see among the thousands of people commuting to NYC at 7:30am, bundled against the cold but wearing no hats, or...
  16. GregNYC

    Going to Bencraft tomorrow. If I like the Akubra Stylemaster>

    then what else might I like??
  17. GregNYC

    NYC - only one fedora sighting in midtown yesterday :-(

    So all revved from a day lurking and writing on this forum, I went out at 5:30 to walk across town from Lexington Ave. to 8th Ave., from 45th to 41st street. That's the heart of midtown. Only one fedora, and it was one of the limo coordinators for our building. With a matching cashmere...
  19. GregNYC

    NYC corporate execs wear baseball caps with overcoats!

    It's an abomination to my old-skool eyes.
  20. GregNYC

    You know what's amazing about hats?

    [comments from a newbie!!] It's amazing that such slight differences cut and design can say such vastly different things. It's as though hats are extremely sensitive symbols of a wide variety of masculine life. Here in NYC, a black hat in a high crown and a wide brim can look like an...
  21. GregNYC

    Anyone in NYC who could give me hat tips?

    I'd love to go visit a hattier like J.J.'s with a knowledgeable person to show me the ins and outs. I can return the favor if you're interested in watches, shoes or classic men's fragrances! But hats - I'm a total noob, and all this enthusiasm is getting to me. Not to mention, here's my...
  22. GregNYC

    Tips on doing an ebay hat search??

    :fedora: I remember seeing a few posts with good keywords to include for a good search, as well as some boolean exclusion words too. Could someone kindly repost that info? Thanks!
  23. GregNYC

    Questions from a newcomer!

    Hello all, Glad to have found this place! I'm a nostalgia buff in every thing: literature, movies, military and civilian attire, shoes/boots, shaving, colognes, watches, pens, pencils, paper, typography, graphic design, automobiles, music, you name it. My father was a friend of Walter...

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