Mendoza Colt Spanish Western ComicGot this great spanish comics from 1958 yesterday. A perfect photo background for the Feinschmuck Western Belt or Longhorn Belt. What I already learned is “Manos Arriba!” which means “hands up”.
If you want to improve your cowboy spanish, I just found out that Mendoza Colt is available to read online here.
Archeological find – pocket knife. pigeons and heartWe celebrated mothers birthday yesterday and one of the presents she got was really special. (not that others were not!). This archeological find of a couple of hundred years old pocket knife is of simple design but really pretty and romantic.
Just a glimpse in the Denim Department of the VMC Store in Zürich. Closeups of buttons made by Indigofera, Edwin, Union Made, Eat Dust and Levi Strauss & Co.
What a combo Alex! You see a lot of belt, but this one is really special. The countless skulls in various sizes and materials, the leather structure and the buckle itself. Combined with a Tanner Goods Workmen Wallet on a Long Tether and a Tellason jeans.
Hiking – Kaltenberghütte:I just spent one day in the Alps and discovered another great hiking area with possible winter hike possibilities. The area around the Kaltenbergerhütte is not just surrounded by a great panoramic scenery but also the area to run free for easy more than 100 Haflinger horses.
Obsidian knifes made in Germany by Michael Hausberg:Exceptional friends have exceptional friends too, so I was aware of meeting some very interesting people on a friends 65th birthday today. I had not even the chance to grab a beer, when I spotted this wonderful handcrafted Obsidian Knife which was one of the presents for the host.
I had the chance to grab the knife and take some images and had a short talk with the guy who crafted this knife. Obsidian is volcanic glass which was formed to a blade and sharpened razorsharp by Michael Hausberg. Since Michael is a avid stone collector, he used a special river stone for it´s handle. If you are interested in his knifes, have a closer look at some other works he did and drop me a mail which I will forward to him.
Rancourt handmade / handcrafted shoes:Some detail images I took from some Rancourt handmade shoes at the Amtraq Dist. stand @ the Bread&Butter fair july 2013. A true heritage brand which sews shoes since 3 generations.
VMC Zürich Store visit:Actually it was overdue to finally visit Roger Hatt and his Crew at his store in Zürich. Close in the centre (Rindermarkt) the shop is easy to find. We had about an hour talk with Roger Hatt alone. Even if it was just half an hour the words he spoke were packed with stories about his store, philosophy, japanese culture and the way to run a shop he does, with no less than 10 employes. To sell some of the finest products it needs not just a showroom it needs dedicated/motivated salesman and saleswoman. He got them and he got a lot of them e.g. Fredy works there since 23 years. They make sure you get what you want/need with the perfect fit.
One of the stories Roger told us, was that some of the greatest moments within the shop is when you manage to bring a Top Manager buying a pair of classic brogues (did he say Allen Edmonds or Alden I do not remember – whatever) and a skater buying a pair of converse together in his shop and having a chat. That´s what makes this shop so special. There, you you just don´t not rush in. Things “hidden” there are waiting for you and he and his staff makes the search for it a pleasant experience. So the sign “no self service” is actually ment to support and to service YOU.
And one last word, we – Feinschmuck are very proud to be one of the selected brands there.
Rust´n´Dust Teterow 2012 video:
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Otter Wax Europe Distribution:
We are happy to hear that Otter Wax Products will soon be available via Europe. Kami Hashemi takes care of the Distribution of their products now. We have companies like Barbour and Fjällräven who offer waterproofing products for your canvas stuff but Otter Wax fills the gap – why?
– First of all, its 100% natural, no silicone, no petroleum, non toxic. e.g. Barbour makes no reference about the contents of their Wax Thornproof Dressing.
– The Otter Wax bar is usable on the fly just apply as much wax on the areas you wish to make waterproof. No preheating of a tin, and no mess around with the oily fluid.
As you can see below, Otter Wax enhanced their portfolio a lot recently by some leather care and personal care products:
– Heat-Activated Fabric Dressing
– Castile Soap Canvas Cleaner
– Saddle Soap (Reg. Tin)
– Leather Salve (Reg. Tin)
– Leather Oil (Reg. Bottle)
– SPRUCE Eau de Cologne
– All-Natural Beard Oil
– SPRUCE Cologne Solid
– Ginger + Lime Lip Balm
– All-Natural Mosquito Repellent
Hmm some Otter Wax products had a nice pine tree smell but I do not clearly remember if the Otter wax bar was that as well. I´ll let you know when I´ve made my test on the recently acquired Barbour Jackets or my old Carhartt jacket. TIP! – get yourself a vintage Barbour Bedale, Beaufort or Border now, not when it turns colder, the prices are low right now. Who thinks about bad weather protection right now? I Just got a used Barbour Beaufort for 3,50 Euro excl. shipping.
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