A Sam (and David) Hober Tie Appreciation Thread

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2/5/12 at 10:02pm

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Originally Posted by ColdEyedPugilist

Pics please, mate.

Seriously considering this one and the dark red.

Great minds think alike - I also own the dark red! icon_gu_b_slayer[1].gif

I will try to get around to taking a picture. Yours is the cashmere I take it?

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post #812 of 2093

2/6/12 at 1:25am

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Could somebody tell me if Sam Hober's grenadine ties are tapered, or completely straight? In other words, that would be the gradual curve from narrower at top to wider towards the bottom. I don't own any vintage ties (pre-1980s vintage, that is), but I've heard that old school ties were generally not straight-sided but curved. That old school feature is what I'm contemplating, if possible, in midnight blue and maybe a somewhat narrower width, like 3 or 3 1/4 inches. Thanks, I'd appreciate the feedback.

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post #813 of 2093

2/6/12 at 2:00am

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Originally Posted by Jay Biondo

Could somebody tell me if Sam Hober's grenadine ties are tapered, or completely straight? In other words, that would be the gradual curve from narrower at top to wider towards the bottom. I don't own any vintage ties (pre-1980s vintage, that is), but I've heard that old school ties were generally not straight-sided but curved. That old school feature is what I'm contemplating, if possible, in midnight blue and maybe a somewhat narrower width, like 3 or 3 1/4 inches. Thanks, I'd appreciate the feedback.

It's a bespoke service.

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2/6/12 at 2:47am

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Originally Posted by bhall41

Great minds think alike - I also own the dark red! icon_gu_b_slayer[1].gif

I will try to get around to taking a picture. Yours is the cashmere I take it?

Mine's actually the silk reppe.

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Originally Posted by Jay Biondo

Could somebody tell me if Sam Hober's grenadine ties are tapered, or completely straight? In other words, that would be the gradual curve from narrower at top to wider towards the bottom. I don't own any vintage ties (pre-1980s vintage, that is), but I've heard that old school ties were generally not straight-sided but curved. That old school feature is what I'm contemplating, if possible, in midnight blue and maybe a somewhat narrower width, like 3 or 3 1/4 inches. Thanks, I'd appreciate the feedback.

Why not email David Hober yourself?

He's a true gentleman and all round nice guy... I'm sure he'll be more than happy to answer your many queries.

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2/6/12 at 4:17am

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[quote name="Verniza" url="/t/245529/a-sam-and-david-hober-tie-appreciation-thread/800_20#post_5177786"]Any rough date as to the restock of fabrics? [/quote]

Verniza,

Roughly 3 months for new grenadines and English silks, cashmeres and linens to be rewoven.

Which fabrics were you thinking of?

Originally Posted by Jay Biondo View Post

Could somebody tell me if Sam Hober's grenadine ties are tapered, or completely straight? In other words, that would be the gradual curve from narrower at top to wider towards the bottom. I don't own any vintage ties (pre-1980s vintage, that is), but I've heard that old school ties were generally not straight-sided but curved. That old school feature is what I'm contemplating, if possible, in midnight blue and maybe a somewhat narrower width, like 3 or 3 1/4 inches. Thanks, I'd appreciate the feedback.

Jay,

Good questions - I am sorry if there was any confusion on our website but we do not have any ties for sale.

We start with what you want in terms of fabric, length, width and shape - construction etc...

From what you say you want a classic American shape that is narrow at the widest. Straight sided ties are actually somewhat rare - knit ties are often straight sided is that what you are thinking of?

3.75 inches has for a long time been the classic American width. And while it is certainly true that fashion is leaning towards 3.5 inches or for thin gentlemen even narrower ties should reflect a man's body size not fashion which can and usually does change.

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post #816 of 2093

2/6/12 at 5:08am

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Thanks David, I'm interested in the forest green grenadine for a tie and some macclesfield pocket squares. I'm still undecided on which squares because they are all beautiful.

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post #817 of 2093

2/6/12 at 6:39am

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Originally Posted by Verniza

Thanks David, I'm interested in the forest green grenadine for a tie and some macclesfield pocket squares. I'm still undecided on which squares because they are all beautiful.

I have the forest green grenadine grossa and its a beautiful tie!!

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post #818 of 2093

2/6/12 at 7:04am

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Note to self: Buy a few more Sam Hobers.

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2/6/12 at 7:31am

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Originally Posted by Cuttingboard

I have the forest green grenadine grossa and its a beautiful tie!!

Ohhh, you are now fueling my eagerness. I can't wait til it's in stock. Do you mind sharing a picture of it?

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post #820 of 2093

2/6/12 at 9:29am

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Originally Posted by Verniza

Ohhh, you are now fueling my eagerness. I can't wait til it's in stock. Do you mind sharing a picture of it?

Sam Hober Grenadine Garza Gross in forest green and bitter chocolate

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post #821 of 2093

2/6/12 at 12:33pm

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Some new additions. They are amazing. This is my second order with David.

All of them (all ties are 8cm):

Red Cashmere: 3 fold, self tipped, keeper in same material, no label, red bar tack

Forest Green Grenadine #16: 4 fold, self tipped, keeper in same material, no label, yellow bar tack

Dark Chocolate Grenadine #5: 4 fold, self tipped, keeper in same material, no label, cobalt blue bar tack (had to copy this one)

Macclesfield silk print #65: 6 fold, self tipped, keeper in same material, no label, yellow bar tack

White Belgian linen pocket square

Thai printed silk pocket square #4

Sorry for the terrible picture quality - all I have is the iPhone camera.

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post #822 of 2093

2/6/12 at 1:16pm