Tumblr (3.0; @discoronin)http://discoronin.tumblr.com/<p>testing</p>http://discoronin.tumblr.com/post/41872111526http://discoronin.tumblr.com/post/41872111526Wed, 30 Jan 2013 11:57:35 -0500<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lpj9eo2vox1qa3s86o1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lpj9eo2vox1qa3s86o2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>These were one of the first pair of Fryes I ever purchased.  They are called the Brando Engineer Boot.  I still were them.  With the several pair that I own, I rotate them.  So, even though they get much use, they have not needed to be resoled.  These are getting close.  The leather is so supple now that they are almost like pulling on socks.  It was this pair and the history of the company that made me fall in love with them.</p>http://discoronin.tumblr.com/post/8578892065http://discoronin.tumblr.com/post/8578892065Sat, 06 Aug 2011 20:59:10 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lpj92w87Qw1qa3s86o1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lpj92w87Qw1qa3s86o2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lpj92w87Qw1qa3s86o3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Check these out.  This boot from Frye was originally a weird grey color.  It looked darker on Zappos.  So when I got them, I dyed them black.  Much better…  You can see the grey they were on the inside of the cuff and the pull on loop.  They are pretty tall so you need to use the loops to pull them on.  I have already torn one from each boot.  I wear them alot.  I also need to work on my dyeing.  I have had them three years and have had to dye them twice.  ONe cool effect is that as they wear, the grey comes through creating a beat up fauxtina(fake patina).</p>http://discoronin.tumblr.com/post/8578631220http://discoronin.tumblr.com/post/8578631220Sat, 06 Aug 2011 20:52:00 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lpj8rttnzI1qa3s86o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>So, I picked up each of these item on ebay in separate auctions.  One is a Case Russlock knife and the other is a Viet Nam War era decorated Zippo.  I had no idea that they were both manufactured in Bradford PA.  I also did not know that they are from the same corporation.  Zippo owns Case.  Or maybe it was the other way.  Doesn’t matter because I love them both.</p>http://discoronin.tumblr.com/post/8578379099http://discoronin.tumblr.com/post/8578379099Sat, 06 Aug 2011 20:45:28 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lpj8g08m6Q1qa3s86o1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lpj8g08m6Q1qa3s86o2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lpj8g08m6Q1qa3s86o3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>My latest Frye boots.  Fryes are hit or miss when it comes to being made in the USA.  Some of them are and some are not.  This is my sixth pair, but only the fourth that was made in the US.  Usually, the dress boots are made over seas.  Their work boots and motorcycle types tend to made state side.  They are very rugged and well wearing.  These loggers are my new favorites.  I have only had them for two months, but they are breaking in well.</p>http://discoronin.tumblr.com/post/8578118950http://discoronin.tumblr.com/post/8578118950Sat, 06 Aug 2011 20:38:21 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lpj6lvisIT1qa3s86o1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lpj6lvisIT1qa3s86o2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lpj6lvisIT1qa3s86o4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>This is one of my favorite jeans right now.  These are Levi’s 514s.  This particular pair is manufactured in the US for Brooks Brothers clothiers.  The denim is 100% cotton and about 9oz.  Also, the colors that these jeans come in are a little darker indigo that usual Levi’s fare.  They are not selfedge denim which is a little disappointing considering the price, but they are great all around.  Another interesting detail is the use of thick leather for the label.  It is a nice touch.  Brooks also carries 501s and 505s.  the 514s are the narrowest cut of straight leg with the 505s close behind.  The 501s tend to be a little baggy.  Each of the three cuts come in two different indigo dyes and varying degrees of artificial distress.</p>http://discoronin.tumblr.com/post/8576694889http://discoronin.tumblr.com/post/8576694889Sat, 06 Aug 2011 19:58:00 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lpj68zeggb1qa3s86o1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lpj68zeggb1qa3s86o2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lpj68zeggb1qa3s86o3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lpj68zeggb1qa3s86o4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>So these are my Roy jeans.  Hand made by a dude in Oakland.  This particular pair is made from denim woven in Japan on a shuttle loom. </p> <h1>Roy</h1> <h2>Roy Jean RS2 Nihon - Straight Leg</h2> <ul><li>100% Cotton 15oz Unsanforized Nihon Menpu Denim</li> <li>10oz Unsanforized Natural (unbleached) Cotton Pocket-Bags</li> <li>A&E Cotton w/poly core threads: size 105, 80 & 60 in 7 different colors throughout the jean</li> <li>YKK Solid Copper washer-burr rivets (hidden rivets)</li> <li>YKK Gov’t Black Brass donut buttons</li> <li>Vintage Style Waist-Band Stitch (Chainstitched on lower / Single-Needle stitched on upper)</li> <li>Single Layer Super Thick Leather Tag, Dyed/Stamped/Burnished by Hand</li> <li>Sewn on vintage Union Special, Singer, Reece, and Merrow machines</li> <li>Straight Leg Fit</li> </ul><p>These are magnificent.  I had to wait two months to get them.  Well worth the wait.</p>http://discoronin.tumblr.com/post/8576422042http://discoronin.tumblr.com/post/8576422042Sat, 06 Aug 2011 19:50:56 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ljartlDidD1qa3s86o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Rockin’ the pocket square (Taken with <a href="http://instagr.am">Instagram</a> at Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.)</p> <p>I kick a-lot of Brooks Brothers sports coats with jeans at work so I have been trying to find ways of turning it up.  Pocket squares, handkerchiefs, watches, leather belts, boots and sunglasses help me to add variety and flavor to the uniform.</p>http://discoronin.tumblr.com/post/4421098180http://discoronin.tumblr.com/post/4421098180Thu, 07 Apr 2011 19:36:00 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lj6gosll8T1qa3s86o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>SF MOMA rooftop garden (Taken with <a href="http://instagr.am">Instagram</a> at SF Moma)</p>http://discoronin.tumblr.com/post/4363707526http://discoronin.tumblr.com/post/4363707526Tue, 05 Apr 2011 11:46:08 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lj6gm9sj751qa3s86o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>SF was truly remarkable. (Taken with <a href="http://instagr.am">Instagram</a> at SF Moma)</p>http://discoronin.tumblr.com/post/4363689990http://discoronin.tumblr.com/post/4363689990Tue, 05 Apr 2011 11:44:35 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_livw3oUxKP1qa3s86o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Your daily Tino with bonus Lucca (Taken with <a href="http://instagr.am">Instagram</a> at 138 kirkwood rd.)</p>http://discoronin.tumblr.com/post/4212937928http://discoronin.tumblr.com/post/4212937928Wed, 30 Mar 2011 18:45:25 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lituceqbqy1qa3s86o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Your daily Tino (Taken with <a href="http://instagr.am">Instagram</a> at 138 kirkwood rd.)</p>http://discoronin.tumblr.com/post/4186038380http://discoronin.tumblr.com/post/4186038380Tue, 29 Mar 2011 16:12:17 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lituavTxdZ1qa3s86o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>1931 western flyer restomod (Taken with <a href="http://instagr.am">Instagram</a> at 138 kirkwood rd.)</p>http://discoronin.tumblr.com/post/4186024420http://discoronin.tumblr.com/post/4186024420Tue, 29 Mar 2011 16:11:21 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_litu8zxuBk1qa3s86o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Dutch baby! (Taken with <a href="http://instagr.am">Instagram</a> at 138 kirkwood rd.)</p>http://discoronin.tumblr.com/post/4186007122http://discoronin.tumblr.com/post/4186007122Tue, 29 Mar 2011 16:10:13 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_litu7i8r341qa3s86o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>French apple tart. (Taken with <a href="http://instagr.am">Instagram</a> at Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.)</p>http://discoronin.tumblr.com/post/4185993970http://discoronin.tumblr.com/post/4185993970Tue, 29 Mar 2011 16:09:20 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_li0aqmLmB81qa3s86o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Greetings from Argentina (Taken with <a href="http://instagr.am">Instagram</a> at Caesar Park Buenos Aires)</p>http://discoronin.tumblr.com/post/3834123127http://discoronin.tumblr.com/post/3834123127Sun, 13 Mar 2011 17:18:24 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lhwpm49iAk1qa3s86o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Yea, tilt shift! (Taken with <a href="http://instagr.am">Instagram</a> at 138 kirkwood rd.)</p>http://discoronin.tumblr.com/post/3788039074http://discoronin.tumblr.com/post/3788039074Fri, 11 Mar 2011 17:49:18 -0500<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lhp2xuCsIb1qa3s86o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>My green house is coming together. (Taken with <a href="http://instagr.am">Instagram</a> at 138 kirkwood rd.)</p>http://discoronin.tumblr.com/post/3702935907http://discoronin.tumblr.com/post/3702935907Mon, 07 Mar 2011 14:56:20 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lhm1d73xtf1qa3s86o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>My new herb garden (Taken with <a href="http://instagr.am">Instagram</a> at 138 kirkwood rd.)</p>http://discoronin.tumblr.com/post/3668918683http://discoronin.tumblr.com/post/3668918683Sat, 05 Mar 2011 23:29:32 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lhf3veIQPy1qa3s86o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Together in less than 15 minutes. A thing of simple beauty. (Taken with <a href="http://instagr.am">Instagram</a> at 138 kirkwood rd.)</p>http://discoronin.tumblr.com/post/3596892372http://discoronin.tumblr.com/post/3596892372Wed, 02 Mar 2011 05:40:28 -0500