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Boots, Denim and Casual Stuff
Tim Steiner has written about Mens Fashion and travel in “Classic Style” and other publications. He has a collection of Barbour jackets, Tweed suits, and Filson coats. His interest range from travel, fountain pens, watches, to manual typewriters. He is a banker by day and writes fiction and articles by night. He lives in Acton, MA at the edge of the woods with his wife and daughter.
Barbour makes a wide array of waxed cotton and leather jackets for motorsports and country life, and I have sampled them all. The Barbour jackets are waxed
One name comes to mind when you think of the traditional English waxed canvas jackets: Barbour. Their practical, Swiss-Army-knife-like charm buoys their
I have always owned cowboy boots. When I heard that Thursday Boot Company was releasing a line of cowboy boots, I was excited, and thought that it only made
It would be easy to call the Classic 8” LL Bean Men's Bean Boot “iconic,” and accurate as well, but the Bean Boot does something more. It transcends this
I knew that some brands continued to make military spec WWII-era Boondocker boots and I have always been curious about them, but part of the charm of
Objectophilia is when you form a romantic attachment to an inanimate object. But then, people fall in love with things all the time. With their cars, their
The Benu Brown Orchid fountain pen is perhaps the most over-the-top fountain pen I own. It is amazing that it is at a reasonable price point, $132 USD. Sure,
If you are new to fountain pens, the idea that you need to clean them from time to time may seem a little strange. Think of it this way, a fountain pen is a
There is no item of style as overlooked as a man’s writing instrument, and perhaps none that make as much impact when it is impressive. A nice pen is an
Jinhao’ s profile has been rising in the fountain pen community for many years. After initial condescension over their low price points; the exuberance of their
If you love your work boots and all things Americana, then it's more than likely you’ve looked on in simmering admiration of those who can pull off a great pair
Perhaps no other jacket has the coolness and versatility of the Harrington Jacket, especially Baracuta's G9 — it's the original version, after all, after which
Now that you have committed to wearing a hat, I am not going to mention that you are in good company, from Bogart to Depp, hats have been a symbol of rakish
My father-in-law was a no nonsense bloke born in London just after WWII. He worked his entire career for one of the last British tanneries, traveling the world
If you’re interested in clothes, and chances are that you are, then at some point you’ve asked yourself that eternal question: Can I pull off a hat? You
Sometime in early September it happens. It’s usually one of those darker mornings or after a rainstorm: there is a feeling in the air, a slight bite, that
The Filson Lined Wool Packer Coat is one of the boldest statements in rugged wear today. When you first put it on, it seems to wear you. Then you go through a
Anyone who watched 2018’s “Aquaman” probably noticed Jason Momoa's jeans, and if you are a fan of fine denim, then maybe you Googled where they came from:
Casual Durable™.
Yup, we even trademarked it. Just because you’re dressed down, doesn’t mean you have to dress bad.
This site started to help guys find the best boots for their dollar and has since expanded to cover the highest quality casual menswear, from leather jackets to selvedge jeans to canvas bags — the kind of simple, fashionproof classics that help you get dressed without overthinking your “style.” Read more
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Enter the Iron & Resin Giveaway by October 26, 2026 to win an $850+ package of their heritage-style gear, including selvedge denim, flannels, canvas pants, a jacket, and t-shirts.
Entering is simple — just submit your email via the entry page.
Enter the Iron & Resin Giveaway by October 26, 2026 to win an $850+ package of their heritage-style gear, including selvedge denim, flannels, canvas pants, a jacket, and t-shirts.
Entering is simple — just submit your email via the entry page.
