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post #1726 of 2093
3/7/13 at 5:42pm
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Originally Posted by Renton View Post


Which grenadine did you choose?

 

I went for the grossa, though I really liked the fina and the piccola as well.

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post #1727 of 2093
3/7/13 at 11:35pm
Just got an email that my three Hober ties have shipped! Now I'm kicking myself for not selecting expedited delivery. baldy[1].gif
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post #1728 of 2093
3/8/13 at 12:20am

These ties look so exquisite. Love them so much. They must wear comfortable!

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post #1729 of 2093
3/8/13 at 7:46am
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Originally Posted by Flyswatter View Post

Just got an email that my three Hober ties have shipped! Now I'm kicking myself for not selecting expedited delivery. baldy[1].gif

That's a sign the addiction has already started. smile.gif
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post #1730 of 2093
3/8/13 at 10:01am
Wish I would have ordered expedited delivery too, I just received an invitation to a party at the Italian Embassy two weeks from today and I would love to wear my newly ordered midnight blue grenadine.
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post #1731 of 2093
3/8/13 at 10:24am
what's the purpose of rolled edges? design aesthetic? are they recommended for tipped or untipped? does type of material/fabric comes into play? Thank You
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post #1732 of 2093
3/8/13 at 10:34am
As I understand it, rolled edges are a design aesthetic. Many think that it looks nice and it also shows a certain amount of hand sewing and customization. It's not my cup of tea, but many like it.

Fabric selection definitely comes into play with tipped vs. untipped. Most notably, you can see through an untipped grenadine weave, which creates an interesting effect.
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post #1733 of 2093
3/8/13 at 11:02am
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Originally Posted by inimitable View Post

Trying to figure out the correct length. I thought for some reason RTW ties were about 57" long.

Just measured several of mine (Marinella, Drakes, Cappelli) and they are about 62/3". I'd prefer a custom tie to be about an inch longer for a perfect fit, which would mean a length of 64".

Does this sound too long for someone who wears a 16" collar, 42" chest and is approx 6ft3?

Not really, I'm 6'4 with a 16.5/17 collar and I get mine 66-67 inches. It all depends how you wear your trousers and such though. If you wear high waisted trousers and slouch you'll need much shorter ones than if you wear low waisted trousers and have great posture.

Not saying 64 will be perfect, but it doesn't sound crazy to me
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post #1734 of 2093
3/8/13 at 11:21am
moar pictures please
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post #1735 of 2093
3/8/13 at 1:40pm
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Originally Posted by Thanks SF (a new me) View Post

what's the purpose of rolled edges? design aesthetic? are they recommended for tipped or untipped? does type of material/fabric comes into play? Thank You

I don't believe you rolled edges are possible unless the tie is untipped, no?
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post #1736 of 2093
3/8/13 at 1:50pm
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Originally Posted by sftiger View Post


I don't believe you rolled edges are possible unless the tie is untipped, no?

 

Correct.

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post #1737 of 2093
3/8/13 at 1:58pm
I may be wrong but it seems to me that when a tie is untipped the rolled edges give some amount of structural support to the tip of the tie.
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post #1738 of 2093
3/8/13 at 3:21pm
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Originally Posted by archibaldleach View Post

That's a sign the addiction has already started. smile.gif

I'm afraid you're right. laugh.gif
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post #1739 of 2093
3/8/13 at 6:22pm

I ordered my first two ties from SH.  I'm used to wearing cheaper ties, like $20-40 range.  This will be my first "nice tie" pickup.  I went with grenadine midnight blue and also a grenadine burgundy since they should match basic navy or grey suits. 

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post #1740 of 2093
3/8/13 at 6:30pm
Thanks to all who chimed in to my inquiry...also, what's the difference between Grenadine FIna vs. Piccola. The later is described as slightly larger weave. Is it very noticeable?
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