A Sam (and David) Hober Tie Appreciation Thread

[CLTesquire]

They aren't brokering anything if your order is less than $800.

 

[LAluck5]



Speaking of import fees/taxes, can any Hober customers in the US speak to whether or not there are any hidden fees from the postal service when shipping to the US? I think there's a limit that was previously raised to like $800, but international shipping taxes is something I have zero experience with.

I'll let you know if anything happens with my 3 ties I just ordered but I shouldn't have a problem. They just raised the import rate to $800.

 

[CharlesThe1337]



I'll let you know if anything happens with my 3 ties I just ordered but I shouldn't have a problem. They just raised the import rate to $800.

Thanks for the feedback everyone. Currently trying to decide between a Hober (probably a reppe twill) or an ancient madder from another maker. I really want to see what madder is all about, but I'm not a huge fan of the large paisley patterns that are only available through David. I prefer the macclesfield type patterns on ancient madders. So I'm giving it some thought currently.

Regardless, I have a long list of grenadines and macclesfields that caught my eye. So when it is time for those, the shipping info will be helpful! Thanks again everyone.

 

[ericgereghty]



Speaking of import fees/taxes, can any Hober customers in the US speak to whether or not there are any hidden fees from the postal service when shipping to the US? I think there's a limit that was previously raised to like $800, but international shipping taxes is something I have zero experience with.

I've yet to exceed $800 on a single order, so can't speak to that, but no additional/hidden fees from my experience.

Even DHL shipping (to the US, at least) is more than fair. I think shipping for me was $11 or so and the order arrived 2 days after shipment.

 

[ny3pcg]

Debating between the midnight blue and soft navy grenadine fina. Would probably go for the navy if it were available, but between the two, which one do you guys consider more versatile? I currently don't own any solid navy ties and would primarily wear it with a light grey suit and light blue shirt.

 

[LAluck5]



I've yet to exceed $800 on a single order, so can't speak to that, but no additional/hidden fees from my experience.

Even DHL shipping (to the US, at least) is more than fair. I think shipping for me was $11 or so and the order arrived 2 days after shipment.

DHL >>> royal air/USPS

 

[archibaldleach]



Debating between the midnight blue and soft navy grenadine fina. Would probably go for the navy if it were available, but between the two, which one do you guys consider more versatile? I currently don't own any solid navy ties and would primarily wear it with a light grey suit and light blue shirt.

I think both are pretty versatile, but in your case (often using light blue shirt and lighter colored suit), the darker version may be more useful. It will work with light blue (and other colored) shirts and white shirts, and the darker tie will provide a nice visual contrast with the light grey suit as well.

 

[clarksdb]



Debating between the midnight blue and soft navy grenadine fina. Would probably go for the navy if it were available, but between the two, which one do you guys consider more versatile? I currently don't own any solid navy ties and would primarily wear it with a light grey suit and light blue shirt.

Fina is bit darker than grossa so I personally would go with soft navy. But neither choice is wrong.

 

[venividivicibj]



No brokerage fees with DHL?
What # is it specifically and weave?

Grossa, midnight navy
GGT-8

 

[Becon]

Really eyeing the new wide strip grenadines. I want to see the sky blue one in the wild.

http://www.samhober.com/new-grenadi...ine-grossa-wide-stripe-silk-ties-ggbst-2.html

 

[scatterbrain]



Really eyeing the new wide strip grenadines. I want to see the sky blue one in the wild.

http://www.samhober.com/new-grenadi...ine-grossa-wide-stripe-silk-ties-ggbst-2.html

I hadn't seen those before. That pic looks like an instant classic to me.

Does anyone else think the stripes make it a little more casual?

 

[Renphie]

Hi everyone,

I'm looking for a burgundy tie and would appreciate any opinions. Currently my top choice is this burgundy Macclesfield tie:
https://www.samhober.com/macclesfie...undy-macclesfield-print-silk-tie-mct-357.html

I want a burgundy that isn't too purple; for reference, the burgundy grenadine ties look too purple on my monitor. I almost exclusively wear solid-colored dress shirts (sky blue and white), which is why I think a patterned tie is more suiting than the dark red grenadine gross (currently sold out), but I plan to expand my shirt selection in the future.

Thanks!

 

[Concordia]

You really don't need our endorsement for that one. It's a classic-- as are several others on that site.

 

[zeero3]

5 years since I purchased my first Hober--won't stop now.......

 

[ericgereghty]

That green/yellow/red Repp is stunning. Been eyeing that one for quite some time.