Category Archives: Gear
Fyrkat: Viking Fortress / Portable Grill
In wanting to do a little more research on Bodum’s Fyrkat grill (pictured below), a Google search yielded far different results. Though I should have just gone to the company’s site for all the specs, I’m glad to have come … Continue reading
Of coincidences, commuters, and chainrings.
Deciding a few days ago that I want to get back on the streets atop a pedal-driven iron horse, it was apropos my buddy just received and assembled his Republic bicycle creation. I went by his apartment to check it … Continue reading
A disappointing end to the Amazing Race, outfitting myself for the next one, and flirting with the ice cream girl.
Dammit, dammit, dammit, dammit, dammit. I really disliked Dan and Jordan and hoped to hell the brothers cowboy, Jet and Cord, were going to pull out a solid victory to the 2010 Amazing Race. Par for the course, though, the … Continue reading
Writing the Wrongs: Confessions from a Copic Multiliner
It’s good to know people in positions of power, be it #1 of the Stonecutters or, in my case, a good friend readying to one day take over operations at my favorite Denver-based art supply store, Meininger’s. Familiar with my … Continue reading
An essential: The pocket comb.
It wasn’t until I chopped off my locks in favor of the JFK pomp that I thought to start carrying a pocket comb. Now, I am not sure how I ever got by without one. Quickly becoming a staple of … Continue reading
Forgoing lunch for Filson
In what comes as some shocking and quite troubling news to me, it appears the Filson store in Cherry Creek is closing its doors for good soon. While this comes as good news for my bank account, it isn’t so … Continue reading
From the mills in Woolrich, Pennsylvania with love.
It was a little over a week ago when in my inbox, an email appeared from Woolrich asking me to compile a sort of “wish list.” They said they would “see what they could do” about getting to me the … Continue reading
Becoming a better man: Upping My Game via Written Correspondence
A little while back, I came across the the fine Elephant Cards of the Forgetful Gentleman. It got me thinking about the lost art of the hand-written letter, and I vowed on that day that I would begin partaking in … Continue reading
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A new year and old classics: Sperry Topsiders and Want Organic for J.Crew Tavel Bags
Well, we made it through another year, didn’t we? We had some ups and downs, ins and outs, these and thats, but for the most part, it was pretty spectacular. Personally, 2009 was a revamp year. I got into a … Continue reading
Holiday shopping doesn't feel complete without a Woolrich purchase.
Maybe it’s because it is snowing quite hard here in Denver and the only place I want to be is home, on the couch, watching Lost on Blu Ray, under a huge, heavy blanket, and sipping on Stranahan’s, but this … Continue reading
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Scoring in Cherry Creek: The Art of Shaving and a spiel from the gruffless
In typical fashion, I was able to wrangle a few deals away from J. Crew on yet another jaunt over there during the lunch hour. A sweater and henley for $30? Score. And now that I’ve kind of decided against … Continue reading
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The Momentum Top 10 of 2009: #10 – The Nixon 51-30
Initially, I wanted to start this top 10 of 2009 list yesterday seeing as how it was the 21st and the 31st is the last day of December and yadda, yadda, yadda. At any rate, here we are. We’re nearing … Continue reading
Sunday with the Old Man: Tanner Gun Show, the Ruger LCR, and Iron Ridge Arms
By no stretch of the term am I a “gun nut,” nor am I opposed to firearms either when used responsibly. Depending on your understanding of the word “responsible,” this may or may not include spelling out your name with … Continue reading
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A gentlemanly pursuit of happiness: Cross Country Skiing and L.L. Bean's Fischer Silent Spider Ski Set
After a good discussion with my older brother last evening, I decided it’s time to once again find my legs atop two planks of wood and relearning how to ski. Making the switch to snowboarding at the tender age of … Continue reading
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Commissioned once again: The Laptop Bag from Temple
A friend of mine noticed my commuter bag the other day and asked me where I got it. Johnston & Murphy was kind enough to ship me one pro-bono, which was a huge gesture on their part, and I haven’t … Continue reading
