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apropos · Jun 10, 2011

Originally Posted by ThinkDerm

see through is nice on a grenadine
Actually, it just looks weird.

Very nice, NOBD.

Ich_Dien · Jun 10, 2011

Originally Posted by jrd617

Cashmere unlined, self-tipped:

I likey!

NOBD · Jun 10, 2011

Originally Posted by apropos

Actually, it just looks weird.

Very nice, NOBD.

Thanks, apropos. It's definitely see-through, btw, but I don't think you'll see much of it when it's flat against your body, if you know what I mean.

Manton · Jun 10, 2011

I am glad that this thread is still more or less on track. You people have good taste, or most of you.

apropos · Jun 10, 2011

Originally Posted by NOBD

Thanks, apropos. It's definitely see-through, btw, but I don't think you'll see much of it when it's flat against your body, if you know what I mean.
You are most welcome. I know exactly what you mean, and I apologise for (by replying to TD) appearing to be making a fuss about one of my idiosyncracies. The SH rolled tips are swell, and look to be better than those on my LBs. Much closer, much neater, and perhaps a little more subtle. One more thing - beware the snags! Grenadines are quite susceptible to this.

TheTukker · Jun 10, 2011

Originally Posted by NOBD

Very happy. The colour is much deeper and more vivid than I expected, and it's beautifully made. I'll do a proper fit pic (with a different shirt) another time, but I had to try it on yesterday:

Very nice NOBD - is that a FIH?

NOBD · Jun 10, 2011

Originally Posted by apropos

You are most welcome.

I know exactly what you mean, and I apologise for (by replying to TD) appearing to be making a fuss about one of my idiosyncracies. The SH rolled tips are swell, and look to be better than those on my LBs. Much closer, much neater, and perhaps a little more subtle.

No need for an apology at all. I'm not a tie expert, so I hadn't really thought about the "see-throughness"...

The rolls are indeed great. My gf has made some pocket squares in the past, so I kind of know how difficult it is to get them this neat, especially in the corners (in this case, the point of the tie).

Originally Posted by apropos

One more thing - beware the snags! Grenadines are quite susceptible to this.

Thanks, I hope I can prevent those.

Originally Posted by Lonneker

Very nice NOBD - is that a FIH?

Thanks, Lonneker. Yes, FIH.

jrd617 · Jun 10, 2011

Originally Posted by NOBD

^ Nice tie, jrd.

Originally Posted by Ich_Dien

I likey!
Midnight blue pindot snoozer:

polar-lemon · Jun 10, 2011

Originally Posted by SpooPoker

^ Not 100% sure all those are really soporific, but most are nice.

Which ones do you feel are not soporific?

SpooPoker · Jun 10, 2011

Originally Posted by polar-lemon

Which ones do you feel are not soporific?

1,6, and 7 are not soporific to me.

idfnl · Jun 10, 2011

Originally Posted by polar-lemon

Superb tie

polar-lemon · Jun 10, 2011

Originally Posted by SpooPoker

1,6, and 7 are not soporific to me.

6 perhaps pushes the boundaries, so
I understand that- photo makes it appear brighter than IRL, though.

Do you question 1 and 7 because of the pink elements? For me, pink excluded, they seem like textbook examples of a soporific print and woven neat pattern, respectively. With the pink, perhaps not textbook, but definitely comfortably within soporific range- perhaps because the individual colors don't stand out so much from a foot away IRL.

SpooPoker · Jun 10, 2011

Originally Posted by polar-lemon

6 perhaps pushes the boundaries, so
I understand that- photo makes it appear brighter than IRL, though.

Do you question 1 and 7 because of the pink elements? For me, pink excluded, they seem like textbook examples of a soporific print and woven neat pattern, respectively. With the pink, perhaps not textbook, but definitely comfortably within soporific range- perhaps because the individual colors don't stand out so much from a foot away IRL.

For me, its the size of the decorations, and the woven silk as opposed to a printed silk twill.

srivats · Jun 10, 2011

Very nice tie, NOBD.

My next tie purchase will be something very similar

apropos · Jun 11, 2011

Originally Posted by SpooPoker

For me, its the size of the decorations, and the woven silk as opposed to a printed silk twill.
To me, these are some things which make soporific ties soporific: - design

in general, the less design the better
when present, classic design elements - e.g. dots, paisleys, stripes, etc
smaller pattern scale > larger pattern scale
printed designs > woven designs
texture plays an important element in better examples

- colours

no bright colours as major design elements, only as accents
sombre/darker colors predominate
as a rule of thumb, not more than 4 colours in total

- finish/material

matte finish - this gives an inherent advantage to wool/wool blends I suppose
no fine satins, unless maybe in dark colours - I don't know, I just find solid satins generally gauche; I cannot think of a situation where a satin would not be improved by substituting with a fine twill

Not a comprehensive list by any stretch of the imagination and of course there are (rare) exceptions, but it's just my 0.02.

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