Recent content by PhilD82

Hiya everybody, in a few months it's going to be getting cold again and sadly, my trusty Schott NYC 740N peacoat will have to be sold- I've lost some weight and it looks a bit ridiculous to say the least- I paid £150 for it six years ago and the price has gone above £200 for a new one since then...

Evening loungers- a month or so ago I posted a thread about a new leather jacket (Bad Wolf vs Schott 740N peacoat- thanks everybody for their help there by the way) I was pointed in the direction of Magnoli Clothiers. I'm about to order one of his U-boat jackets in dark brown predistressed...

Just sayin' one more time. Aero USA has three more days of old prices on eBay. You have time. Wish I could friend, I'll need to do some saving/selling stuff on eBay before I get this jacket!

Hiya everybody, many thanks for your replies I'm hearing a lot of enthusiasm for Aero, I really do like the look of them too, especially the Mariner and Barnstormer jackets, and I'm sure they're as excellent as people say, but the recent price hike has put me off them a bit. Admittedly if I'm...

Morning fellow loungers... I've been looking for a "decent" leather jacket for some time, now, most of the off the peg ones seem to be made of really light, flimsy hide and I'm looking for something better made and harder-wearing. One option is a Schott leather pea coat. I've owned one of...

quick update about my For Life Docs- My old pair of dark brown 8-holers have lasted nearly two years, were very comfortable and saw me though some tough winters. I noticed a few weeks back that I'd worn several holes in the lining around the toes and also the lining around the heels was starting...

I'm the proud owner of a black gaberdine trenchcoat, it's hanging up in the wardrobe now after a much needed dry clean. To be honest, I can't imagine an occasion when it would look, sartorially speaking, out of place. it's very versatile, and a damn sight more stylish than a leather trench...

About Dr Martens For Life, I have a pair of the 8-holers in brown and they're worth the extra over the bog standard 1460s- heavier, harder wearing soles and gorgeous soft waxy leather- comfy straight out of the box, and still comfy after pavement-pounding all day. They come with spare laces and...

Hiya Tom- I saw most of Mantic59's videos on YouTube while I was doing a little research and I agree, they're excellent- without his guidance i image my first DE shave would have ended with my nose in the sink while I was downstairs dialling 999 Bumphrey- interesting point- the water I shave...

I had a pair of black Corcoran jump boots a few years back when I was in uni, they're very hard to come by in the UK, and cost a hundred and fifty quid but they were amazing! shone up well, very comfy once they'd broken in, big box toe and had a nice "clomp" when I walked- the only niggles I...

Cheers folks, I'll get some Derby DE blades (they seem to be fairly highly regarded on the likes of badger and blade) no joy with those and I'll have to write off DE shaving as a failed experiment- I'll keep the brush and soap though!

Hiya everybody, I'm the proud but bloodied owner of a Merkur 34C safety razor, now, I know it's all about the right angle and taking your time etc, but I have a really good shave when I use a new blade, with maybe the odd cut here and there that I can stop with a good splash of cold water, but...