Recent content by French

me too. If you ate the evening meal at someone's house it was supper. The handful of times we would eat the meal at a restaurant, it was dinner.

handwriting will likely disappoint Hi John, my handwriting will likely disappoint, it has gotten better, but still has a lot of room for improvement. My pen collection has become focused primarily on Japanese pens, but it also has a couple of non-Japanese workhorses (blue Esterbrook J...

modern today Namiki Bamboo pen fine nib, filled with Fountain Pen Network's Noodler's Galileo Manuscript Brown ink Danitrio Fellowship Pen flexy extra, extra fine nib, filled with Pilot yama-budo ink from the Iroshizuku ink series.

I agree with Edward's thoughts I think Edward hit the nail on the head, we live in a time where very few men are dressing in business formal for work, and even fewer men understand the difference between business casual and casual. I'm a customer facing employee of a biotech company, and I...

don't understand the lack of burgundy/merlot I don't understand it either. A burgundy color shoe can be worn with blue, grey, tan, olive...the list goes on suit. In my opinion, it is the most versatile shoe color going. I purchased a pair of merlot color Allen Edmonds wingtips about a...

my most recent Allen Edmonds Hi Everyone, I recently won these two pair of Allen Edmonds: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemVersion&item=230454516868&view=all&tid=0 http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemVersion&item=360246607768&view=all&tid=0 These will nicely...

bottle of Anchor Steam beer one bottle of Anchor Steam, quite delicious! a couple of weeks ago, my brother made me a "Godfather", amaretto and scotch, also quite delicious

my 5x silverbelly from the Major Hi, I've posted this before, but thought it fitting to add to the bonanza. I purchased this hat from a fellow lounger, who had it converted from a western hat by Major Moore. I have to say, this is the nicest hat I own. Here are a couple of images

Glenlivit 12 year old single malt on the rocks. Adding ice is likely a great sin to the Scotch experts, but, I enjoyed it. French

I can attest to both China and Japan towns, interesting merchandise and excellent food (at a locals recommended spot). I love the Stinkin' Rose, but be prepared to reek of garlic afterwards. If you like garlic, this is the place to go. french

Saddleback leather bag arrived yesterday I can finally add to this thread. I purchased a 16" chestnut briefcase from Saddleback's ebay store. I couldn't justify paying their list price for a briefcase, but felt a second would be worth the chance (considering they can sell for as much as...

Del Monaco Hatter in New Haven They are a nice store, family owned, been in the hat business for around 100 years. I can't say enough about the patience that was shown to me when I went in a couple of years ago to purchase my first real hat. French

the proverbial can of worms I had no idea my question about Bay Rum would open such a can of worms. I hope the bartenders don't label me a rabble-rouser.

good to see you up and about, SP Slim Portly, it is good to see you up and about. Hopefully you have recovered from your medical procedures and are ready to continue inspiring us with your fashion sense. French

thanks everyone Thank you for the helpful suggestions. I think I will need to try some of the Royall or St. John's lime scent, that just screams summer to me...or maybe it is screaming "key lime pie"...whatever it is, I find the thought appealing. French