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
Barbour’s Waxed Jacket Comparison: Bedale vs Beaufort vs Ashby | Stodgy or Sartorial?
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
Thursday Cowboy Boots Review | The Desperado Rides In
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
Review: The Classic 8” LL Bean Men’s Bean Boot Is Misunderstood
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
Golden Fox Boondocker Boot Review | The Most Underpriced Boot
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
Montblanc Meisterstück 149 Pen Review | A Transcendent Experience
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
Benu Brown Orchid Pen Review | Like Writing With a Magic Wand
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,
How to Clean a Fountain Pen | A Step-By-Step Guide
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
How to Buy Your First Fountain Pen | A Step-By-Step Guide to the Best Brands
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
The $6 Jinhao X159 Fountain Pen Review | Better than Montblanc?
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
Chisos Boot Review | One Month In the Most Comfortable Cowboy Boots
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
Baracuta G9 Jacket Review: The Lightweight Look That Works On Anyone
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
Stetson Stratoliner Review | The Most Iconic American Fedora
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’s Bag, Reincarnated | Linden Leather Company’s Leather Messenger Bag Review
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
Stetson Open Road Hat Review | The Western Hat Anyone Can Pull Off
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 feel
The 10-Year Barbour Bedale Waxed Jacket: Is It Worth It?
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
Filson’s Lined Packer Coat May Be the Most Epic Wool Coat on Earth
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
My Experience With Aquaman’s Jeans
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:
