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Duke of Windsor: Picture of his Panama?
Aha...but no I saw these pics, too. But there is no way any of those Panamas could be the exceptionally fine specimen that he supposedly kept rolled in his breast pocket. Nope, the search for the pic continues. -
Duke of Windsor: Picture of his Panama?
Yep, I have contacted them. Someone is supposed to get back to me. I'll make sure and post what I find! -
Duke of Windsor: Picture of his Panama?
On the website for the San Francisco Hat Company it states, " The Duke of Windsor wore a particularly fine panama - rolled like a handkerchief in his breast pocket." I can't find a picture of this anywhere. Does anyone know where I can find it? Curious. Michael -
Borsalino Question for the experts
Whatever happened with this hat? Did you win it? -
Does crushable mean packable?
Ugh http://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/7787333 This would have been perfect. Really looking for brown. -
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Does crushable mean packable?
I want! I REALLY want one of these old Borsalinos. Any guidance on where to get? I'm a 7-1/8. -
The 1920 JAZZ SUIT
Yes I would totally wear this. Seems like a half-hearted throwback to the frock coats of the mid-19th century. Michael -
Myth: Kill it or defend it...
Wow Bob, thank you much for rolling that hat. That is the rollability I was looking for. That would be fine enough to roll and tuck into an inside breast pocket. You say it was 400-500 wpsi. 1. Would one of, say, 600-800 wpsi roll even smaller? What would be the cost scale for those? 2... -
Myth: Kill it or defend it...
Thanks for chiming in, guys. If you happen to track down one of those pics, please share! I just want to see it done. 550 huh? Sounds great. I wear the superfino from Village Hat Shop. Grade 30 (whatever that is supposed to mean). No idea of wps, but it is pretty nice. Of course, had I known... -
Myth: Kill it or defend it...
I'm sure they are...I just want to see for my own eyes that they do, indeed, exist. Heck, maybe one day...unblocked. -
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Myth: Kill it or defend it...
Checking in Anyone have any pics of a mythically fine-woven panama passing through a wedding ring? As time goes by, I really want to see if this can be done by a real hat. Saving my pennies. Michael -
The more vueltas in panama hats, the higher the Quality?
Wow...2,500? Gene, Wow. Where did you get this hat???? Michael -
A Golden Era Cocktail: The Sidecar
I used to Sling Charlie Chaplins Around the Room I used to work for a trendy bar in Minneapolis called The Speakeasy. All the signature drinks in this word-of-mouth only (legal) bar were Prohibition Era drinks like the Sidecar, Charlie Chaplin, Horse's Neck, and some concoctions of my own...- Dayonfire
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- Forum: The Connoisseur
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Period Correct Writing Instrument
Pics and the Soul Hey, let's see some of these beautiful writing instruments, eh? Sometimes my online journal entries are scans of my written words. There is NOTHING in the world to me like sitting in the corner of my favorite bar or smoke shop, pulling out my fountain pen and journal and...- Dayonfire
- Post #37
- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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Period Correct Writing Instrument
Mabie Todd...Maybe Cross Mabie Todd Swan No. 2 (ca. 1932), flex nib OR Cross Sable Titanium (modern), with a extra-fine nib.- Dayonfire
- Post #35
- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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Your signature cocktail.
Savoy..baby...Savoy The Savoy Hotel Special Cocktail #1 2 oz dry gin 1 oz dry vermouth 2 dashes quality grenadine 1 dash absinthe lemon peel Shake thrice and strain into a cocktail glass. Squeeze lemon peel on top. ...with real Absinthe...of course.- Dayonfire
- Post #361
- Forum: The Connoisseur
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What cigar (or pipe) did you smoke today?
Last Night's Cigar Rocky Patel "The Edge" Maduro Missle Along with some excellent craft beers on the White Trash Patio. Rogue Dry-Hopped St. Rogue Red Lagunitas "Censored" Ale (Rich Copper Ale) Stone IPA All while reading Provinces of Night by William Gay and writing my thoughts with...- Dayonfire
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- Forum: The Connoisseur
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The 1920 JAZZ SUIT
If someone sends me a jazz suit (38R), I'll put it on and take a pic of myself!;) -
The 1920 JAZZ SUIT
The jazz suit or the frock I mentioned? Smutterella...nice. -
The 1920 JAZZ SUIT
I actually bought a brown, herringbone frock coat from Wahmaker, the Old West reinactment clothiers that I wear in the fall. It's too light a coat, but it actually looks pretty cool. Okay, tired of talking to myself.
