A Sam (and David) Hober Tie Appreciation Thread

[Sam Hober]



How does one generally get a hold of David to talk about they want to place an order? PM? company email?

Good evening MKtitsworth,

As In Stitches mentioned email is best: http://[email protected]

And I am very relaxed and happy to answer your questions about how to make a tie that works well for you. Mainly I listen and ask questions trying to have your tie end up with your vision but my practical advice.

Our workshop is typically open 6 days a week (Monday through Saturday) from 8 to 430 (Thai time zone) although I will often be in my office working late at night or early in the morning so that I can answer questions for the American time zone.

I look forward to hearing from you - please ask as many questions as you like.

 

[Gdot]

This fabric is a CLASSIC of silk weaving from a historic standpoint. It's a bit hard to use in Men's attire to the western eye. The more subtle color combinations among them are no less stunning than the very bright ones and I are easier to wear.

I get this fabric as samples for use on furnishings and sometimes pop a sample into my jacket pocket as a square.

 

[LEVOOSH]

Thanks David123. The order will be made, but if you have a chance to snap a pic in the coming days I'd appreciate it.

Stitch - the prodding is unnecessary

 

[in stitches]



Stitch - the prodding is unnecessary

i hope so. but that wont stop me.

 

[The Upright Man]



Early Xmas gift to myself
forest green cashmere, bitter chocolate grenadine, white pin dots on dark navy

My three favourite ties on the website! Well done.

 

[RogerC]



Slubs are often present again a result of the hand weaving and reeling - but not always....

If you ever start making slubbed raw silk ties, I'll be bankrupt.

 

[LynahFaithful]

http://www.samhober.com/thai-stripe-silk-ties/

Here you go. I'm not sure if these are what you are talking about but this silk has slubs according to David and Noina's description.

 

[unbelragazzo]



http://www.samhober.com/thai-stripe-silk-ties/
Here you go. I'm not sure if these are what you are talking about but this silk has slubs according to David and Noina's description.

I think he means more like these:

http://store.asuitablewardrobe.net/stripedsilkshantungnecktiesbydrakeslondon.aspx

 

[patrickBOOTH]

G/f just texed me and said that a really awesome looking package just came from thailand for me.

I know what it is!

 

[Metlin]

In Stiches -- how wide are these ties? They look about 3" - 3.25"?

Hello all. I recently purchased a few ties from Sam Hober. A burn orange cashmere, a green grenadine and an english pattern silk. I just wanted to give a public thank you to the Sam Hober company and to David. Their ties are magnificent and of top tier quality, but more importantly their service is second to none. David is an absolute pleasue to work with. He will patiently and without pressure answer any and all questions you have untill you are ready to make your decision. He treats a one timer with the same care as a corporate client who may buy a hundred ties at at a time. If you are considering making a purchase from them go for it, you will thank me later. Here are the ties.

and thanks to spoo for recommening I give them a shot, this is the later part where I thank you.

Please feel free to post pics of your Hober ties as well, the more the more the merrier.

 

[in stitches]



In Stiches -- how wide are these ties? They look about 3" - 3.25"?

sorry for the delayed response. they are all 3 and 5/8 inches wide. they are neither very skinny nor very wide imo, works very well for me as im not exactly a skinny minnie.

david however, can make them any width you like.

 

[rs232]



I think I need a new tie to wear with suit in formal and "dressy" events. I've been using silver satin tie which is the most appropriate choice for that kind of events but now I want something different. So, do you think Sam Hober silver/gray grenadines are formal enough for my purposes? Which one would you choose if you were me? At the moment I think garza fine would be better, since it's more subtle but still has an interesting texture.

As an owner of a non-Hober all-grey garza fina, I'd definitely want a bit white/silver in there. The grey just doesn't refract enough light unless in sunlight. The Hober grey grenadine has two types of grey (dark/light) in the weave, so if you do pull the trigger, don't for get to post pics (sans flash).

Hober garza fina:

Pic of a hober garza grossa for reference:

 

[Tommi]

^ Thanks for the picture and opinion. I ordered a garza grossa tie already and I'm quite sure that I made the right decision. Can't wait!

 

[in stitches]



^ Thanks for the picture and opinion. I ordered a garza grossa tie already and I'm quite sure that I made the right decision. Can't wait!

if you made an order with hober you have made the right decision.

 

[patrickBOOTH]

Thanks David. Now here's my (getting) hairy neck: