Posts by Conventum

Quote: Originally Posted by ahdaeeeee  I think your definition of 3rd world country is a little wrong. Indonesia is not as crappy as you had imagined. We are the 16th largest economy in the world. And we actually pay...

It's actually a common practice for some third world countries to overcharge other countries. In my opinion, the practice doesn't create a positive image for their country. Something just feels so illegal about it. I feel that if this...

The Brigg is the best in my opinion. James Smith and Fox would be my second choice. However, if I was on a budget or didn't want to spend too much on an umbrella, I'd go with London Undercover. 

Hughes is an awesome person. I also do leather work and when he barely started out selling bespoke goods, I was fortunate enough to ask him for help and exchange info with him. A lot of craftsmen are greedy about their suppliers, info...

I believe it's Spanish. Typically vachetta is used to define the natural, un-dyed veg-tanned leather from Spain. Over time when vachetta products are used, they start to patina. A perfect example to describe vachetta is the light...

Quote: Originally Posted by lioneironaut  So I finally got my boots. At first I was pretty disappointed - they seemed a bit too big and the rough-out leather didn't look as good as I wanted it to. They are very heavy and...

MTO doesn't always have to be custom. It's possible they were out of stock and the pair was made-to-order.    Anyways, the Imperials have a custom modification. Instead of 4 round eyelets and 3 speed hooks, there are 5...

Nice find!   Why aren't you sure that the Imperial's are MTO?

Don't hold your breath lol!

I don't know what to tell you. You can try to message Sagara, but I'm pretty sure you won't hear back from them until 2013 lol! In the mean time, you can save up for the shoes.   It'd be cool to buy Chromexcel from Maverick...