AlanC
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Our own Kent Wang has gone into the pocket square business, an endeavor that I applaud. I know a number of folks here have purchased from him, but I had not until this week when I ordered this cotton square:
Kent was superfast in his shipping; I received the square last night. It measures at roughly 12.25" square, which I think is a good size for a cotton square. One could go a little bigger than that, but I find a lot of cotton and linen squares tend to be larger than I like, which often limits you to more formal folds in order to avoid undue pocket bulge.
I read some early knocks on Kent's handrolling, which he said had been addressed somewhat. I thought I would post these comparisons to other cotton squares I have. I think that is only fair as I believe cotton would be more difficult to roll than a finer linen. Backs only:
Front and back at the corners:
From left to right is a Jim Thompson print square, a Lehner, a Roda and the Wang. In my opinion the Lehner (not surprisingly) is the most elegant, however it is a much finer cotton than the Wang I have, and that makes a big difference. I think the Wang is superior to the Jim Thompson print and while the roll is not as fine as the Roda, I think his sewing is better. The Wang square I have gives you a plumper roll, which is quite attractive from the front.
My wife, who is quite skilled at handwork, also examined Kent's square and gave his seamstress high marks.
I recommend Kent's squares. I think they provide good price to value in the retail pocket square market.
Final picture, folded and 'in action' in a blazer pocket:
Kent was superfast in his shipping; I received the square last night. It measures at roughly 12.25" square, which I think is a good size for a cotton square. One could go a little bigger than that, but I find a lot of cotton and linen squares tend to be larger than I like, which often limits you to more formal folds in order to avoid undue pocket bulge.
I read some early knocks on Kent's handrolling, which he said had been addressed somewhat. I thought I would post these comparisons to other cotton squares I have. I think that is only fair as I believe cotton would be more difficult to roll than a finer linen. Backs only:
Front and back at the corners:
From left to right is a Jim Thompson print square, a Lehner, a Roda and the Wang. In my opinion the Lehner (not surprisingly) is the most elegant, however it is a much finer cotton than the Wang I have, and that makes a big difference. I think the Wang is superior to the Jim Thompson print and while the roll is not as fine as the Roda, I think his sewing is better. The Wang square I have gives you a plumper roll, which is quite attractive from the front.
My wife, who is quite skilled at handwork, also examined Kent's square and gave his seamstress high marks.
I recommend Kent's squares. I think they provide good price to value in the retail pocket square market.
Final picture, folded and 'in action' in a blazer pocket:
