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  1. Peaceful John

    Association of Master Tailors?

    Is there an association of master tailors? Perhaps something like the American Bladesmith's for knives? (http://www.americanbladesmith.com/) Cordially, John
  2. Peaceful John

    Fountain pens - ostentatious?

    A fountain pen, like a 1911, is overdress unless you can use it. Learn a graceful cursive, Spencerian comes to mind, and all will be forgiven.
  3. Peaceful John

    Gable vs. Bogart

    Bogart, with his greater substance, of course.
  4. Peaceful John

    "Tapping for Health & Fitness"

    If good tap instruction is difficult to find, there's always flamenco.
  5. Peaceful John

    Migraines - how to come out the other side

    Mrs. John suffered from constant dibilitating migraines since she started to develop her woman's figure, over a generation ago. Please note the past tense. Over several years, she was thoroughly examined by multiple doctors (MRI, etc) and it was determined that her headaches must be...
  7. Peaceful John

    Favorite Military Quotes

    Written by the unfortunate Heather Alexander, in the splendid Celtic martial song, March of Cambreadth: "How many of them can we make die?"
  8. Peaceful John

    Does this fedora look too tall on me?

    Portolan, the hat looks great on you. Years ago I was told that crown height (measured from where the bottom of the band touches your forehead) should be equal to the distance between that same spot on the band and your chin. Don't know if that's true -- others on the forum are probably more...
  9. Peaceful John

    I Need Knife Help!

    I carry a Swiss Army knife, which is available in a variety of models. The one I like best is the "Tinker". A little stronger, single-purpose (no tools) knife is the Emerson CQC-7 with the "wave" feature. I hope this is helpful.
  10. Peaceful John

    Hats at the Restaurant

    I do the same, Bob. It seems the best general solution to a contemporary difficulty.
  11. Peaceful John

    Color Photos From WWI

    http://www.worldwaronecolorphotos.com/
  13. Peaceful John

    What pens are we carrying today?

    Namiki fountain pen, with nib modified for Spencerian script. My next pen I hope to be a Sailor 1911.
  14. Peaceful John

    Thanks, Art!

    Friends, A year ago I bought a "custom" hat that didn't fit properly. I returned it, they did what they could, and sent it back with a note that the hat had been made by an apprentice and that he'd been let go. But it still didn't fit. A week ago I contacted Art Fawcett of VS Custom Hats...
  15. Peaceful John

    Los Angeles Hat Care?

    Friends, Excluding Baron's (Burbank), where the service is insufferable, where can I get hats cleaned and blocked? Cordially, Peaceful John

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