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  1. KeyGrip

    Early 60s Shark Skin?

    Thanks all. Tomasso, are those the only example of shark skin, or could my jacket be made out of a later material? Also, how do I go matching with my shirt, pants, tie, etc?
  2. KeyGrip

    I'm so dang pleased with myself!

    Good game, Flylot. One more to our numbers.
  3. KeyGrip

    Why is the Bum Look Popular? (formally the unemployed look)

    There are probably a lot of reasons we could come up with. The differences I see are necessity and effort. Some of my peers, that elusive 18-25 demographic, seem to think that everything they do should look effortless. They can't look like they're trying to do anything. Also why I see so many...
  4. KeyGrip

    Dashing Tweeds

    I like that last pattern. Almost like raindrop damascus.
  5. KeyGrip

    Early 60s Shark Skin?

    So am I. Unfortunately that will have to wait until the quarter ends.
  7. KeyGrip

    Early 60s Shark Skin?

    Hello all. I bought this coat at a thrift store yesterday on the suspicion that it was shark skin. However, I have never seen this material in person so I would like your input. The coat (I think I payed extra for the wrinkles): In direct sunlight: Indoors: I believe this is the tailor's...
  8. KeyGrip

    The Dumbest Comment I Ever Heard

    Of course, my sister Janet works there. One of the nicest compliments came from a woman on Thanksgiving who just said, "I love your hat." Plain and simple, but she said it with such sincerity that I knew I had to be doing something right.
  9. KeyGrip

    Californians Please check in!

    UC Santa Cruz student checking in. When school is not in session I'm usually living in Santa Barbara with my family.
  10. KeyGrip

    Something I noticed in people's pictures

    A charcoal grey Akubra Sydney?
  11. KeyGrip

    Something I noticed in people's pictures

    Why thank you. Now I'm smiling!
  13. KeyGrip

    Something I noticed in people's pictures

    I like to think I'm smiling on the inside...
  14. KeyGrip

    ThinkGeek's "Officially Licensed" Indiana Jones Fedora

    Don't give them any ideas.
  15. KeyGrip

    ThinkGeek's "Officially Licensed" Indiana Jones Fedora

    Wait, Indy didn't have a giant "INDIANA JONES" pin on his ribbon? I need to re-watch those movies!
  16. KeyGrip

    Anyone order a tweed jacket from these guys?

    I'm looking forward to ordering a full suit from them when the money is right. I can't speak to the quality of their products but my experiences with the staff have been excellent.
  17. KeyGrip

    Dr Martens

    Got an old used pair for free and became a fan. Very nice solid feel.
  19. KeyGrip

    Your Hat Likes it Rough

    Started out careful and transitioned into integrator when I learned just how durable my hat (Akubra Sydney) really was.
  20. KeyGrip

    What do you do for Living?

    Now that the summer is over, I'm a full time student and expert drinker of Newman's Own lemonade. I'm still waiting for my paycheck on that last one.
  21. KeyGrip

    My New Three-Piece

    Nice tie!
  22. KeyGrip

    Where did your user name come from??

    Key Grip was the term used for a backstage manager in my old theatre. It is primarily a film term.
  23. KeyGrip

    Something to ask Santa for Christmas

    I'm planning on picking up some matchbooks and perhaps a pin. Those mugs look nice.
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