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Quote:Originally Posted by RemyMichel So i think that the thrifting gods were on my side today! I snuck away from work for a cheeky shop and i found the best thing that i've ever thrifted. Quite possibly also the nicest thing I...
Quote:Originally Posted by tobiasj Anyone got a good aftershave recommendation? I'm looking for something classic. (Also, something that smells nice ha ha.)One thing you might try is to check the FS: Other forum for fragrance split...
Quote:Originally Posted by math_grad Does anybody know a good online source for watch straps, preferably Hirsch? Try these guys: http://www.fredawatchstraps.com/ I bought my last watch strap from them - a dark brown croc strap,...
Quote:Originally Posted by tobiasj Anyone got a good aftershave recommendation? I'm looking for something classic. (Also, something that smells nice ha ha.)A very subjective area of course, but I find Armani Code works well. My...
Quote:Originally Posted by Gerry Nelson  I don't know if a typical shoe shine place would offer something like that. You could always ask around though.Christian is considering offering this as a paid service, I believe. I"d be up...
Quote:Originally Posted by joiji Are you using the same colour polish when you try to do this? I find it impossible to get a decent 'depth' without starting with the colour (or an alternating colour, look at some of Gdot's posts in...
Gerry, Here's my attempt at some polishing from yesterday. You can see that I can get a high polish, but it's not the mirror shine you get. Testoni oxfords Santoni monks
Quote:Originally Posted by joiji  Quote: Originally Posted by Gerry Nelson  I'd go for brown then to begin with. Thanks for the kind words as well!   I agree, start with a brown. I think you'd find very...
Quote:Originally Posted by Gerry Nelson You're a punny man, CD. I meant to write earlier that some of my shoes seem to take a shine much more easily than others. Do you leave overnight and give a final buff in the morning?
Quote:Originally Posted by Gerry Nelson We should do a shoe polishing session with Christian one of these days! Yeah, I could use a brush-up.
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