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Anyone out there who remembers Dunhill Blend 30 and Yardley Original? Both dissappeared from the earth. Although: I always thought Dunhill Cologne (dating from the '30's) had gone. Well ... it gradually vanished from the shop shelves here in The Netherlands during the eighties. But two years ago...

Interesting. I am curious to see if 7 fits you better. I think this wide fit has something to do with the boots also being suitable for skiing like Flicka pointed out.

Ha..... I am still waiting for my foot to grow:D No really. I normally have UK size 5,5. I do have boots in 6. So I reasoned that a pair of those Tretorn boots size 6 (UK) would fit. But in 6 they are just too big. I tried thick socks but there wasn't much improvement. They sell them in 4 so...

Ushanka.com Hello all, Has anyone done business with 'Ushanka.com'? Are they reliable in the sense that you get the size you asked for and that the description real sheepskin (mouton) is true?

Thanks! Maybe I should ask this question in antoher thread: Is there a (noticable) difference in weight between a genuine wartime Irvin and say the Eastman replica? I have no experience whatsoever with Irvins. The only sheepskin clothing I own are a few Russian army Bekeshas weighing...

Yes quite. I think I can see what you mean. Pfffff............ choosing isn't easy.

I took a good look at the Eastman pattern 1942 Irvin (thanks again Aswatland). I must say I was rather taken by it. Optically it seems to capture the look of the original very well. Historical accuracy? I don't know. I found quite a large thread on Irvin jackets and I got lost a bit. Any...

:) Thanks all for your advise!

Well that says it all deosn't it? :D

Thank you! Sure will

I am thinking about buying one of the AERO flying jackets. Perhaps the Irvin or one of the American types. Can someone advise me on the qualities of leather jackets from this Scottish based company? I am aware of the fact that they do replicas. Thanks:cool:

Goatskin jacket I think that goatskin in itself makes a good leather. And i am sure a classic jacket made of goatskin would look great. Personally however I wear nothing but protective clothing when riding my bike. A Dainese sports combi (with full armour) for most of the year (even at +30...

Smiley's people, directed by Thomas Alfredsson. Apparently he was up for a challenge because it was considered difficult (if not impossible) to surpass the BBC television series (starring Alec Guiness) from the late 70's. I think he did a terrific job. I liked the movie a lot. Faithfull to Le...

Michaelshane can I ask: where did you find that bottle of Yardley Black Label? I used Yardley Original for years (also their shaving stick) but Yardley has (so it seems) dissapeared from the earth.

Shaving utensils During the week: Merkur safety razor with Feather blades. During the weekend: Thiers - Issard open razors. A badger hair brush, a porcelain mug and Valobra shaving soap (almond/menthol). For open razor shaving: Musgo Real and Karo (form Bulgaria) shaving cream...