A Sam (and David) Hober Tie Appreciation Thread - Page 56

Originally Posted by bhall41 

Here you go (burnt orange, challis wool):

Originally Posted by Sam Hober 

[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.

Originally Posted by Jaygatsby28 

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

Originally Posted by Jay Biondo 



Thank you for the response Mr. Hober. I was thinking about the idea of having a dark midnight blue tie made similar to this styles in the pictures below:

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Yes, they seem to be on the narrow side to be conservative business wear today, but they look very stylishly minimalist. From what I know, they're (or the second one at least) supposed to be grenadine ties, not knit. I'm guessing around 3 inches in the widest width towards the bottom. I am a thin person actually, 6' 3/4" feet and 160 lbs, but I do presently wear tie widths that range from 3 1/2 inches to 3 7/8.

As for a tie, I'm still not ready to make any sort of decision yet, but thank you for your input. I'm still learning more about what defines different types of ties, and I'm increasingly becoming a tie enthusiast.

Originally Posted by unbelragazzo 

Maiden voyage for this tie: Warning: Spoiler! (Click to show)

Originally Posted by unbelragazzo 

Maiden voyage for this tie:

Originally Posted by mkarim 

Very nice and simple! What's the tie #? Is it a Macclesfield?

Originally Posted by deadly7 

Need different pocket square.

Originally Posted by cbbuff 

I just placed an order for a grenadine and now I'm waffling between the 4 fold and 6 fold (both lined). Any experience with both or recommendations on which to go with?

Originally Posted by cbbuff 

My biggest concern was the knot becoming too big with a 6 fold. I know David recommends a FIH, but I usually prefer a pratt knot.