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Recent content by arduous1

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    **The Official Shoe Care Thread: Tutorials, Photos, etc.**

    Glen, Could you tell me why anyone would want the regular over the water resistant cream, given the same price? Are there any negatives to the water resisting ingredients?? Ard1
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    **The Official Shoe Care Thread: Tutorials, Photos, etc.**

    What color Saphir Cream/Wax? Vass Dark Brown Captoe, F last. ard1
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    **The Official Shoe Care Thread: Tutorials, Photos, etc.**

    Saphir/Bata?'s I'm sure this has been covered before, but i had some questions, since i don't have time to search through 957 pages. 1) Its my understanding that Renovateur is similar to Crema Alpina, but it has more cleaning. Is this true? 2) I don't need both, correct? 3) If i don't really...
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    Suit Cloth companies

    as far as i know you are correct, it is a 10 oz. and i was told that while i could spend more money, i would be hard pressed to find a nicer fabric. i just wanted to make sure i wasn't being taken for a fool and being sold something that they were just looking to move or whatever. thanks for...
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    Suit Cloth companies

    well i believe its a wool/cashmere blend if there is such a thing. thanks for the quick reply, ard1
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    Suit Cloth companies

    I am commisioning a suit from a relatively known tailor in my area. Price in the $2k and change area. I was recommended a fabric from GRM fabrics. a solid navy cashmere in fact. i am new to the scene, but was just curious, is this a reputable house? i'm trying to get the exact model/fabric...
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    FILSON: to scotchguard or not to scotchguard

    thanks, glad i asked!
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    FILSON: to scotchguard or not to scotchguard

    just got a 258. i know its oil finished, just thought an extra layer of protection couldn't hurt. i guess i will just leave it be and use it as is. ard
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    FILSON: to scotchguard or not to scotchguard

    title says it all. any thoughts? thx for any input, ard
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    Jantzen, Reliable at last?

    "received email confirmation 6/27/09. incidentally, ricky said he received order 6/26/09. probably had to do with international dateline, since i sent it 6/25/09, so basically confirmed the very next day CC also charged, as i see a pending charge from jantzen. hopefully this means my...
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    I have a jean...(The Ultimate Jean Thread For Beginners) - ask questions here.

    looking to get some APC rescues, but a lil confused about what size. i'm a 34 comfortably, maybe a 33.5ish actual. on context, looks like i should get a 32 on farinelli looks like i should get a 31. any thoughts? also, where is the cheapest online place to get it from atm. 155 is the going...
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    Jantzen, Reliable at last?

    received email confirmation 6/27/09. incidentally, ricky said he received order 6/26/09. probably had to do with international dateline, since i sent it 6/25/09, so basically confirmed the very next day CC also charged, as i see a pending charge from jantzen. hopefully this means my shirts...
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    Jantzen, Reliable at last?

    just put in my 2nd order ever. this time for 3 shirts. let the games begin! i'll keep you all updated on the progress.
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    Major Kitchen Appliances

    soo many options. have narrowed down to the following: bluestar vs wolf 48 inch range haven't decided on the vent, but over 1000 cfm seems a must, a remote blower, would be nice likely bosch dishwasher refrigerator/freezer, originally had a 42" space, but considering different options also...

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