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  1. b4awl

    The ultimate penny loafers - does it exist?

    Firstly, I'll 'take' anybody on, clothing or not. Next time it'll be my 'Daks' jacket at the 'Gun' show! Helps me sell. nobody else dresses' like me! Let's see..Italy. I recall 'shopping' with my boss in Torino ( a dang long time ago). Giacinto Benotto (yes, bicycle fame). Place was called...
  2. b4awl

    The ultimate penny loafers - does it exist?

    "Find a penny, pick it up. All day long you'll have good luck!" and now and only now can you put that 'penny' in the tab on your 'Bass Weejuns'. The only 'Penny Loafer' I wear; let's see, for the last 50 years, yep. Oh I have tasseled pairs and tassels with 'flaps' in cordovan, black and brown...
  3. b4awl

    Scent/Fragrance of the Day thread

    Walgreen's has 'Brut' on sale for 50% off so I got me all the deodo left (3) and two bottles of cologne (reg scent). My wife and daughter hate it but Bruno the pet licked me twice (usually only once) so he must have approved.
  4. b4awl

    Comment by 'b4awl' in item 'Quoddy True Penny Loafer'

    Well, I'm a 12E so I buy whatever I find.
  5. b4awl

    The Official Tweed Appreciation Thread

    OK, he looks good. Don't forget, you have $ on the bar.
  6. b4awl

    I only wear used tweed

    I'm a cheap old codger. Been 'collecting' tweed since my days in the UK. Buy'in one here and there..Camden Passage, Bermondsey and even around the 'Corn Exchange' in Leeds. Got so many I haf to keep em in a shead. Here's one I found last week at a yard sale. Spanish lady said the guy who owned...
  7. b4awl

    The Official Tweed Appreciation Thread

    My advice and who's had lots of luck buying some fantastic jackets is Salvation Army and Goodwill. Harris Tweed, Donegal Tweed it all shows up and for a pittance. Naturally, it has to be in your size and if larger you can always have it taken in and you will still be saving $$.' Good luck, do...
  8. b4awl

    Benter Shoe Quality??

    I too just bought a pair of ''Benter' penny loafers, size 45 and a perfect fit. They look hardly used, nicely made and leather lined. Cost was next to nothing but who is "Benter'?
  9. b4awl

    All You'll Ever Need

    Look closely guys. These are time tested and proven for the 'BMOC'.
  10. b4awl

    Shoe Damage Report & Shoe P0rn Central - Part II

    My 'collection'. All reheeled by me. Hey, how about those Florsheim's 'made in India'..
  11. My daughter Camille at 4 1/2 years old

    My daughter Camille at 4 1/2 years old

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How important is full vs half canvas to you for heavier sport jackets?

  • Definitely full canvas only

    Votes: 92 37.2%
  • Half canvas is fine

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