Australian Members - Part II - if you read the first post, you'll get what this is all about.

[Journeyman]

^^would really like to know how you went with the waxing...i am dreading this upcoming task....

I'm not Article26, but it's not hard. Sponge down the jacket with a damp cloth, let it dry while you put the tin of wax in a pot of warm water so the water comes about halfway up the tin, then get another (dry) sponge, lay the jacket out on an outdoor table, dip the sponge and give the jacket a good going over, paying particular attention to seams, pocket edges etc.

Some people then dry the wax with a hair dryer, but I just leave the jacket on an outside chair in the fresh air and sunshine.

Your hands will smell of the wax for some time afterwards, unless you wear rubber gloves. I don't mind the smell, personally, but some might.

 

[Article 26]

Have to say, @Journeyman is on the money, not taxing just a task.
Sunshine, may have to book that.

 

[Petepan]

^^ Thanks for the replies. Looks like I can only get the Barbour wax from Henry Bucks, apart from ordering overseas. Just wondering whether any other product would suffice?

 

[fxh]

^^ Thanks for the replies. Looks like I can only get the Barbour wax from Henry Bucks, apart from ordering overseas. Just wondering whether any other product would suffice?

I've never done a Barbour - and never will - but I have done Driza Bone coats plenty of times years ago. I don't imagine that Barbour is any different to Driza Bone. You can get about 500g can of Driza Reproofing for around $20.

The reason to use a hair dryer is to heat up the jacket/material to enable/assist the wax to sink in a bit. You can use a hair dryer to heat up the material as you go and after you wax it.

 

[conqueror]

i've had my barbour (ashby) for two years now and it's probably my most worn garment. unfortunately i must have leaned against wet paint or something during a recent business trip as there is now this massive stain on one arm, but i still love it.

 

[California Dreamer]

Speaking of Barbour, anybody in the market for a genuine deerstalker hat? You'd need to have a pretty small head; it's very tight on me. Can pick it up Friday if there's any interest.

 

[Funcheese]

I've got a pair of brand new, never worn, MTO Epaulet Taylor Fit trousers/pants in Light Mushroom English Drill (aka Walnut). The fabric was very popular and sold out.

Trousers are made by Hertling, and one of the finest you can have made in the USA. Very versatile colour and perfect for their Taylor fit imo.

Size 32", Taylor Fit (High Waist, Single Pleat with a Tapered Leg). Standard enclosure and customized with side-adjusters, thus no belt loops.

Pics and info on their trousers: https://epauletnewyork.com/collecti...018-cotton-linen-blends?variant=2437965119497

I'll take photos later in the week if anyone is interested. The fabric can be seen at the 1:22min mark in this video (). Cost me $310 AUD landed, happy to sell to Australian forum members for $250 AUD delivered. A new MTO pair would set you back $415 AUD at the moment.

Selling to fund a pair in their Gable style in REDA Hopsack fabric.

Example of the Taylor Trouser

Are you not willing to sell these to me?

 

[Coxsackie]

My half-price EG Monmouths from Ownly.shop were delivered earlier this week; I picked them up yesterday. Perfect fit, magnificent shoes. Will post photos soon. They're just so beautiful that I hardly dare wear them.

 

[patekman]

I got a pair as well.
Great shoes.
Mine need a bit of wear as I have a high instep i.e the gap once laced is larger than I would like
Out of interest how are you going to polish them?
Burgundy and light brown or maybe neutral.
Any thoughts

 

[fxh]

 

[Petepan]

Greeting good folks. Any suggestions for good cashmere jumpers? Looking for something light and thin but warm for travelling. Longevity is preferred.

 

[RGLZ]

Greeting good folks. Any suggestions for good cashmere jumpers? Looking for something light and thin but warm for travelling. Longevity is preferred.

Gran Sasso Todd & Duncan pure cashmere from Henry Bucks. Otherwise Luca Faloni.

 

[FredAstaire1899]

For peccary gloves, yellow or dark grey?

 

[Geoffrey Firmin]

Mensbiz sale till Midnight Sunday Use code SHAVEOFF20 at checkout

 

[ColdEyedPugilist]

It's getting pretty chilly in Melbourne - what are our overcoat recommendations?

I can see MJ Bale have a few options running in the $600 range.

I got the Harrow DB overcoat on a 20% voucher. Quite like it...