Gentlemen's essential possessions

MrStuffins

I need to invest in a good suit in the next couple of months. How much would people be paying for such a thing?

tommy2bad

MrStuffins wrote: »

I need to invest in a good suit in the next couple of months. How much would people be paying for such a thing?

Depends, if your lucky enough to have an off the peg suit fir you well then 300 to 500 is enough to get a good suit. If otoh like most of us you find the otp range to be sized around a mythical creature who bears no resemblance to any human you happen to be.. You need to get a bespoke suit. The fit is more important than anything else, next quality of material and last style. I say last as as long as it's not some collar less hyper fashionable thing suits tend to stay in style for a long time.
Save up and spent 500 to 1000, you'll get 10 years out of it.

Scortho

For me in no particular order:
A good set of tools
A double edged razor
A good pen
A decent set of cufflinks
A hip flask
A mechanical watch
A good set of shoes

Frank Black

A decent tux
A well cut suit
A good watch
A hot wife/girlfriend
One of those drinks cabinets in the shape of a globe.
A set of crystal whiskey tumblers.
A penknife
A leather wallet
A cookbook
Some nice aftershave
A good coat
Leather gloves
The ability to make a nice martini
A proper flashlight

kingshankly

Decent set of luggage
Well cut suit
Formal watch
Array of belts (make or break an outfit)
Matching coats (couldn't wear a black coat with a navy shirt)
And to smell good

Jimmy Iovine

awec wrote: »

People still use fountain pens? :eek:

Everyday. I hate when I can't find it and have to make a quick note with a ball point. It pales in comparison.

wallycharlo

Jimmy Iovine wrote: »

Everyday. I hate when I can't find it and have to make a quick note with a ball point. It pales in comparison.

Down with all forms of pen.

For me it has to be a good HB pencil complete with battery operated sharpener.

Frank Black

Jimmy Iovine wrote: »

Everyday. I hate when I can't find it and have to make a quick note with a ball point. It pales in comparison.

Never got the whole 'pen' thing. But then again, my handwriting is atrocious and a good pen would be wasted on me.

OU812

wallycharlo wrote: »

Down with all forms of pen.

battery operated sharpener.

Fail.

A true gentleman would possess a proper manual metal sharpener or a manual desk sharpener.

Jimmy Iovine

Frank Black wrote: »

Never got the whole 'pen' thing. But then again, my handwriting is atrocious and a good pen would be wasted on me.

I am the opposite - my handwriting is very neat and I take care with it.

A good fountain pen would be the perfect present for me. I wouldn't trust myself with a very expensive one though. I always put things into my pocket after using them. Where it goes after that is up to fate and how big my pockets are.

scotchy

Can't remember the last time I saw someone use a good pen. What world are all you guys, sorry Gentlemen living in?




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scotchy

A good pair of Sun Glasses.


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kingshankly

Ya can't beat the little pens out of the bookies;)

scotchy

OK, here's what we have so far.


A decent pen (fountain, naturally)
A double edged razor (& badger hair brush)
A good leather wallet (ripper canvas ones are a no-no)
The knowledge as to how to tie a decent knot in one's tie
Good quality white shirt
Pair of black shoes
Good suit
Decent pocket knife
Good quality watch
A good smartphone
Hip flask
A good set of tools
Good quality Cuff Links
Tiepin
Nail clippers
Pocket notebook
White cotton handkerchief
Good aftershave
Good coat
Good gloves
Good quality luggage
Selection of good belts
A good pair of Sun Glasses


Also I'd like to add.


A good tablet computer
A good pair of earphones/headphones



Apologies for leaving out the big screen TVs, futons and globe drinks cabinets etc, but they are not necessarily Gentlemen's essentials IMO :rolleyes:

I put in the pocket knife, but not sure if its a good idea to carry a knife no matter what its for. I have one in work and I have lots at home.
Personally I think anybody who carries a knife in public is no gentleman.

Apologies if I missed anything.




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ahnowbrowncow

scotchy wrote: »

Also I'd like to add.


A good tablet computer
A good pair of earphones/headphones



Apologies for leaving out the big screen TVs, futons and globe drinks cabinets etc, but they are not necessarily Gentlemen's essentials IMO :rolleyes:

I put in the pocket knife, but not sure if its a good idea to carry a knife no matter what its for. I have one in work and I have lots at home.
Personally I think anybody who carries a knife in public is no gentleman.

Apologies if I missed anything.




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A tablet is essential? And earphones? Really?

scotchy

ahnowbrowncow wrote: »

A tablet is essential? And earphones? Really?

Good earphones

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taytothief

An open and critical mind.

Sir Arthur Daley

The keys of my Ferrari and Lamborghini.

Jimmy Iovine

scotchy wrote: »

Good earphones

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I'd say headphones instead of earphones. Earphones can do damage to your hearing if you're careless.

Slattsy

Cool thread! Here's my tuppence worth :-)

Every man should have the best of one of the following ;
Suit (Hugo Boss)
Watch
Wallet
Shoes
Sense of humour
Scotch

I agree about a decent pen, Parkers are my favourite.

username123

A nail buffer.

RoryMurphyJnr

Swiss Army Knife, Leatherman, Maglite, ability to tie 6 basic knots and how to read a map and compass

Tabnabs

OU812 wrote: »

Fail.

A true gentleman would possess a proper manual metal sharpener or a manual desk sharpener.

No, no. A good mechanical pencil with 0.5mm leads. Always sharp.

I would also add to the list, a good hammock and a suitable hat for the summertime. No better way to spend an afternoon.

If you lack a hip flask, this one recently caught my eye http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/hipptitanium/hipp-titanium-the-hip-flask-reborn-in-titanium

wallycharlo

scotchy wrote: »

...Personally I think anybody who carries a knife in public is no gentleman...

MacGyver would disagree strongly with you.

padi89

Jimmy Iovine wrote: »

I'd say headphones instead of earphones. Earphones can do damage to your hearing if you're careless.

How so?

Pawwed Rig

padi89 wrote: »

How so?

By being too loud?

MrStuffins

Pawwed Rig wrote: »

By being too loud?

WHAT?

Pawwed Rig

MrStuffins wrote: »

WHAT?

By being too loud?

padi89

Pawwed Rig wrote: »

By being too loud?

And headphones can't be listen to TOO LOUD?

Doesn't make sense saying earphones are potentially more damaging than headphones.

RangeR

padi89 wrote: »

And headphones can't be listen to TOO LOUD?

Doesn't make sense saying earphones are potentially more damaging than headphones.

Some people stick them in too far. Not all ear phones are built of the same quality or length.