A Sam (and David) Hober Tie Appreciation Thread

[bullrams]

There are two possible cures for that.

- will go for the latter one

When I bought my Hober, I had about 60-80 ties. I think I've added another 40 or so since (despite wearing a tie as little as once or twice a month) and I'd still buy another Hober. Do it!

Aight - will do! Thanks for expressing the enthusiasm

Pull the trigger. Amazing ties. Bought two recently and bought another four more the day they arrived and I got a chance to inspect and try them on -- which was a significant outlay for me but well worth it.

Seems like a no-brainer, will do it - thanks for the feedback!

 

[Caustic Man]

I would like to appoint myself the unofficial Sam Hober tie model (will work for ties). One of the awesome Irish Poplins pictured here.

 

[jonathanS]

I hesitate to point this out on an affiliate thread but you can build up your collection easily if you visit thrift shops or get them on auction sides (I have some Drake, Hermes, Dormeuil, Talbott etc. this way - I would never pay retail for Drake's or Hermes). I also have a lot of ties because they're spread on 3 continents, and each location needs its own collection and is relatively adapted to the local weather and light conditions.

However, there is immense joy in getting exactly what you like built by a professional. Is there much difference? Sort of, but most of the enjoyment is knowing you had it made, the experience, etc. which you will remember every time you put it on. I even enjoy just glimpsing it on its rack, when I'm grabbing something else. The other thing is that the company does not waste gigantic amounts of money on marketing, which means what you pay for is literally his staff pulling some well chosen silk out of storage, measuring, cutting and folding it, sewing the whole thing together and sending it to you in a nice box with a nice note. Phenomenal value for money. To give you an idea, Komehyo in Tokyo (a refurbished, "in good condition only" luxury store) used to sell used Hermes ties for $30-40; now they're about $80 which is on par with a new Hober. Why would I buy the Hermes?

FWIW I think the midnight or navy grenadine look is getting too common, and I haven't worn a tie in that shade of any material for a year or two. If I were to get a grenadine today it would be in a dark green of sorts, perhaps Hober's forest green. My collection definitely doesn't have enough green. But David Hober has so many other options (e.g. the wool challis). I sometimes get lost on that site for half an hour just browsing the possibilities.

I just picked up the silk cashmere grenadine. Highly recommended & different from standard midnight navy grenadine. Thinking about one of those Thai silks 7 or 8 fold now.

My issue is I rarely wear ties & hate wearing them as a general rule.

 

[PCK1]

great tie but there's something seriously wrong with your belt @Caustic Man

 

[Caustic Man]

Or seriously right.

 

[ericgereghty]

Or seriously left, as it were

 

[Caustic Man]

Knew that was coming

 

[SJR3]

But seriously... why is your belt like that?

 

[varsityreds0123]

.

 

[jjschube]

His tie is too long as well.

 

[Caustic Man]

But seriously... why is your belt like that?

Comfort

 

[Caustic Man]

Making sure your clothes are always "just so" is one of the more annoying parts of middle-class culture.

 

[ericgereghty]

Lol yeesh, really getting raked over the coals here. I'd prefer the tie be SLIGHTLY shorter as well, but there's absolutely zero chance I'd re-tie it in such a case.

 

[Caustic Man]

re-tying is for losers.

 

[Patrick R]

re-tying is for losers.

I'm the biggest loser around. Even when I get it right the first time, I retie just for the pleasure of retying.

I don't particularly love your off-kilter belt buckle, but I applaud you for posting it.