February 2016

darkbulb · 02-19-2016, 06:18 AM

(02-19-2016, 06:01 AM)Bruce Wrote: I've got 4 Popov pieces and would gladly add more. Pictures don't do them justice.

This is my latest.

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Love that Field Notes cover. I think he's gonna be making them with a pen loop in the future.
I agree - the quality has to be experienced first hand.
I'm already planning my next purchase....

brucered · 02-19-2016, 02:37 PM

(02-19-2016, 06:18 AM)darkbulb Wrote: Love that Field Notes cover. I think he's gonna be making them with a pen loop in the future.
I agree - the quality has to be experienced first hand.
I'm already planning my next purchase....

I heard that, but only after I ordered mine. The Field Notes is Tan Chromexcel with two pockets, initials and Tan stitching. There was enough contrast in the leather and stitching based on a previous order.

I just loop my pen on the outside and it works great. But I believe he may be able to "add" it in if it was sent back.

Here is my everyday carry wallet. I forget the combo of colors, but absolutely loved everything about it.

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darkbulb · 02-19-2016, 11:36 PM

Non-shaving related..but a very exciting acquisition for me - my new Slow Watch (JO 17).

Took me twenty-thirty minutes to 'adjust' to how it represents time but it's already second nature and the ability to view the whole day as one rotation on the watch does make a difference.

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The leather strap here is the 'roughest' and thickest that they have. The other leather ones are rather thin and buttery soft but I wanted something a bit more 'raw' to go with the stainless steel.
(The 'writing' on the back is from an un-peeled plastic sticker) Smile

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So in the span of two weeks I've bought both a wallet and a watch - and the last time I bought either of those were 10+ years ago.
I think I'm all leathered-up for spring and summer to arrive. Really happy with both purchases.

Slow Jo 17 watch and Popov wallet.
May it be at least another ten years before I need to replace either of them.

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