Posts by cold war painter

Maybe my understanding is off, having never used MTM, but doesn't MTM essentially imply that it is cut from a block then adjusted? Getting measured by a skilled tailor who then develops a pattern for that specific individual is bespoke,...

Yes, you (and I) have just missed them, they were in London Oct 27th. Their movements are detailed on their website. If you send them an email they will notify you the next time they have a visit planned. I have been trying to make it...

Quote:Originally Posted by Kashiwa please confirm again I'm still in. I will stick with the dainite sole please (it rains constantly here even in summer).

I have a black silk and a grey silk, seen back in post 1200: [[SPOILER]]

Quote:Originally Posted by scurvyfreedman David's instructions are very good. They are, I'm just indecisive.

Quote:Originally Posted by in stitches you are correct! and if you pay for expedited shipping you can have it arrive really quick too. My experience has been that I get the email saying the tie is in the post and should take three...

^It's really above and beyond the call for you to be sorting this out. Many thanks, even if it doesn't come off. Quote:Originally Posted by sellran A dainite sole might not be a bad idea for practical reasons, but I'd prefer the...

Quote:Originally Posted by Naka The navy shantung I purchased from the is fantastic in the way it knots and drapes. Absolutely. Some pictures of mine in the soporific ties thread.

I'd like to be added to the list please. I'd prefer a rubber sole, ideally Dainite like the Superdenim version link below, but I'd be happy whatever the sole. http://www.superdenim.co.uk/prodpage.asp?productid=2614

I have had a couple of Sailor 1911s, one with a regular 14K nib and one with a Naginata nib. They are very good writers. I'm not such a fan of using a cartridge converter though, so I may get a Realo at some point (the piston fill...