Posts by juniper

Quote: Originally Posted by Man Of Lint A- Oxford is far more durable than poplin or broadcloth, but not more durable than hemp. Hemp is 160 times stronger than cotton. Oxford is incredibly wash-durable. Years...

The black-tie-not-required is someone being nice to people who can't afford/don't have it. Wear black tie. Don't wear opera pumps - people will laugh their arses off.

Ok, so we're four weeks in, and I'm now at this stage: 1. I'm using a Merkur 34C with Feather blades. Tried derby (ok), Vidyut (crap), Gilette 7'oclock (good), Feather (best) 2. I can do two with-the grain passes with no nicks...

Quote: Originally Posted by SupraSaiyan Hi SF, I'm looking for an online retailer that carries Church's shoes. I'm specifically looking for the Liverpool Last...

Ely. The Octagon, built in 1322AD, from wood - and still standing. Tower:

Top tip: Old-fashioned white Rioja is almost-criminally undervalued. Try the Marques Murrieta Ygay white at about 10 years old, for example. The new style white Rioja for early drinking is also pleasant.

Quote: Originally Posted by SimonC Sorry, but whilst we're at it; Henry Poole, at the old shop Notice the 'misspelling' of Savile in Frame 1 :-)

A council estate opposite a row of 5 mil houses is still fairly common. And there's free bus travel for kids, so these 15/16 year olds are often a long way from their homes.

Also some higher-quality stuff than I've seen from them in a while ('Diplomat' range). I'm thinking about the beige suede brogues at the bottom of the linked page. http://www.sanders-uk.com/categories/-Casual-11.php

Twice a year - January and Summer.