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  1. poetman

    Let's See Your Vintage Inspired Office!

    Yes, thank you. I'm thinking 1940's writer at home. What does the room look like?
  2. poetman

    Let's See Your Vintage Inspired Office!

    Home Office I tried a similar thread before, but I think it was misinterperted, so I'm going to try again. I am trying to make my home library/office look vintage. Does anyone have pictures of old home offices/mateials: desks, lamps, bookcases, shelves--overall design. I'm also trying to look...
  3. poetman

    Modern Movies Set in the Golden Era

    Once Upon a Time in America Godfather I The End of an Affair The English Patient (I really love Ralph Fiennes' work, and he seems to work a lot of period pieces.)
  4. poetman

    Vintage Journal

    There was a recent thread about fountain pens--their joys and their vintage flair. Well, what about the journals those pens write in? One doesn't use a fountain pen to write in a Mead composition book, right? I have been looking for a smaller hardcover, preferably leather looking journal. I...
  5. poetman

    Folding Money

    I didn't know custom clips were offered. Definitely post a picture once you get it together. Good luck!
  7. poetman

    Folding Money

    I see, so you want the edge of your clip to cover most of the bill. Well, that shouldn't be too hard to find, as clips come in different lengths. I would, however, recommend that internal support. I had a clip without one, years ago, and it broke. Then, I went to a Jeweler and ordered a new one...
  8. poetman

    Folding Money

    What do you mean "folded in half?" I keep my clip like this: http://www.thednastore.com/images/moneyclip/clip1f.jpg Some people also keep this: http://www.silverqueen.com/JewelryCoins/pictures/lunt%20money%20clip.jpg but I think any money clip can service either style. It's more a...
  9. poetman

    Folding Money

    You might want to try a different style money clip. Some clips are just a metal fold, and the clip tightens over the bills by squeezing it together. There are other types of clips, which I find more durable, that have some sort of metal inside the clip itself, either a bar, or like mine, which...
  10. poetman

    Folding Money

    I agree. I carry enough cash to last me until my next paycheck. Depending on the week, the amount varies. Usually, I carry around 100, but I try to make all my purchases with the cash. If I use credit and debit cards, I spend foolishly. It is harder to let go of cash, and the deduction is much...
  11. poetman

    Let's See Your Watches! The Vintage Watch Thread.

    Vintage Watch I am wondering if you all could reccommend, preferably with photos, types of watches that are dressy enough to wear with a suit or tux that have a metal band. I get terrible irritation with a leather strap, but I love the classic look. Any advice on what to do? Thanks!
  13. poetman

    What do you use to shave?

    I used to shave with the Mach 3 and a variety of canned creams, but I always had terrible razor burn. A few months ago, after much internet searching, I found some websites that were of great help. badgerandblade.com the art of wet shaving shavemyface.com and mantic59 videoes on youtube...
  14. poetman

    The Paradox of the Well-Dressed Man

    Lindylady, I actually have considered penning an article. My literary interests are more concerned with literature, philosophy, and art, but I have thought, as of late, of sending a work off to some magazines. Thanks for the encouragement. The may be just the kick in the butt I need!
  15. poetman

    Modern Film - Vintage Fashion

    Yes! I'm sorry about that! An Affair to Remember is the movie to which I am referring.
  16. poetman

    Modern Film - Vintage Fashion

    A wonderful film, both in cinema and fashion: An Affair to Remember. It is based off of a Grahm Greene novel, and Ralph Fines is a superb actor.
  17. poetman

    The Paradox of the Well-Dressed Man

    Modern Fashion Vulgarizes What aggravates me the most about modern sentiments in fashion is the notion of vulgarity and disrespect. I think one of the most damaging social characteristics to develop in the later 20th C is that of disrespect, which is bred from apathy. I can't stand to see men...
  19. poetman

    The Library

    There are so many things I love about early 20th Century, in particular the libraries: desks, bookcases, fountain pens, lamps, etc. I know the pen thread has had a bit of a run, but I would be interested to see photos of your vintage library items: desks, bookcases, lamps, and anything else...
  20. poetman

    Share your favourite Jazz

    Wow, where to start. Vocals: Billie Holiday, Sarah VAughn, Anita O'day, Dakota Staton, Johnny Hartman, Joe Williams, Billy Eckstine Bands: Okay, so there are the classics we all know about, right? (50's-early 60's; I'm not fond of the avant-garde that hit later) Thelonious Monk, John...
  21. poetman

    Typewriters

    I had wanted a typewriter for some time. The site owner at: http://staff.xu.edu/~polt/typewriters/index.html is incredibly helpful. You should e-mail Richard with any questions. According to specifications and needs, and his recommendedations, I concluded that one of four machines was best...
  22. poetman

    Wallets

    I've never been found of wallets. I tend to be more of a minimalist with "things," and wallets just feel like unnecessary material and bulk to me. I opt for a money clip instead: always elegant, always slim. I put some essential cards in the middle: 2 credit cards, 2 ids, and 2 others, then the...
  23. poetman

    Moleskine Notebooks; Have One?

    David: With my pen, it does not bleed. I wrote with a Phileas, both in fine and medium nib. However, I suppose it depends on the amount of pressure as well as the length of time for each stroke. I have not tried other fountain pens, so know no point of reference, but my Phileas looks like it...

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