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  1. Hugh Beaumont

    Pomade

    I've got a medicine cabinet full of pomades from every different company and I tend to default to Royal Crown. Of course, you can't use RC and get a good look if your hair is really long. You won't be able to control it and it will look greasy as opposed to well groomed. But if it's...
  2. Hugh Beaumont

    The 1950's Hollywood look

    Okay Gang, I need your help. I am into the Rockabilly look with over 100 vintage rockabilly shirts, but I am stuck. I am going to my 25 class reunion and I don't want to do the rockabilly thing. I am looking for the classic Hollywood look. I just can't place my finger on it outside of the...
  3. Hugh Beaumont

    "Classic" Vintage Clothing Stores on the Endangered Species List

    I used to deal with Shawn and Mondo from American Mix back about 15 years ago from the Bay area. Are they still around?
  4. Hugh Beaumont

    American Vintage Classics

    I ordered from American Vintage Classics back before he (Damon) had a website and just as the internet went public. I think I found him on AOL. I bought several really nice shirts (including some very heavy and drapy Da Vinci's) from him that I still have. His initial offerings were really...
  5. Hugh Beaumont

    U.S. Army considers new uniforms

    I used to wear my Class A's home on leave.
  6. Hugh Beaumont

    U.S. Army considers new uniforms

    I remember that too. I was in the Army at Bragg 20 years ago and we were NOT allowed to wear our BDU's off post, unless it was for lunch, or making a quick stop before heading home if you lived off-post. Our Class A's were and are ugly. Luckily we were able to wear beret's and jumpboots with...
  7. Hugh Beaumont

    Royal Crown Pomade

    I love Royal Crown. Been using it for decades (along with Brycreem). I use other pomades (Sweet Georgia Brown, Murrays, etc) and Royal Crown is my fav for the wet look. But keep in mind that you get the best results with it on short hair. If you want a Ward Cleaver/Mad Men/60's business...
  8. Hugh Beaumont

    Does anyone else like Comic book Artist Alex Ross?

    Been a fan for years and wondered if anyone else here likes his deco style of renditions he does for superheros such as Superman. In fact, his version of Superman is the best portrayal of Superman ever done in my opinion. Very 1930's Norman Rockwellesque.
  9. Hugh Beaumont

    What makes a 1960's suit so unique?

    I really should know this....but I can't put my finger on it. I collect 50's and early 60's shirts with over 100 in my collection, so I thought I had an eye for the era, but can't seem to put my finger on what makes an early 60's suit look 60's in the same vein as MAD MEN. All of their...
  10. Hugh Beaumont

    Gran Torino- Clint Eastwood

    Looks good! It's about damn time.
  11. Hugh Beaumont

    Brylcreem

    I've been using some sort of hair dressing every single day, for about 25 years. I have about 10 cans of various brands of pomade....but I don't use pomade every day. What I do use, without fail is Brylcreem. I usually keep my hair short, combed over just like Clooney, so Brylcreem is...
  12. Hugh Beaumont

    "Mad Men" Trouser Question

    "spoiler" That pic is from a flashback from about 1950 or so..... "end spoiler" I am guessing they are a wool tweed.
  13. Hugh Beaumont

    Hamilton Ventura replicas??

    I found the Ebay watches. They are from Japan under the "Good Rockin" brand.
  14. Hugh Beaumont

    Hoosier Hat Club

    Up in Fort Wayne!
  15. Hugh Beaumont

    modern military boots

    I wouldn't recommend a synthetic leather boot. The best material for breathability is nylon or cordova uppers with leather lowers.
  16. Hugh Beaumont

    modern military boots

    Just try to stay away from ALL leather. Leather retains water like a sponge, which leads to some very uncomfortable feet, especially when it's cold (most hunting seasons). Military issued boots are ALL leather. I had several pair of Corcorans and they are not field boots. They are pretty jump...
  17. Hugh Beaumont

    modern military boots

    Military boots (issued) are pretty inferior boots. They are made of simple one layer cowhide with little to no insulation. I can't tell you how many times I was in the field, or somewhere on a real world mission and was absolutely miserable because of my issued boots. Remember, the military...
  18. Hugh Beaumont

    What Are You Reading

    I just read "Nephilim and the Pyramids of the Apocolypse". by Patrick Heron It's non-fiction, and I read it cover to cover in one sitting (about 260 pages). An absolutley facinating read.
  19. Hugh Beaumont

    Paratrooper Boots

    I served with SOCOM from 84-89 at Fort Bragg and loved my Corcorans. Never had a problem breaking them in. Of course, in the military, they get broken in pretty quick. I couldn't imagine trying to break in a pair as a civilian, unless you used them as a work boot.

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