Brands and Stuff That You Love (Emphasis on Quality)

[dirkhaun]

Thanks for pointing this out! Too bad they are going out of business -- this post made me look at their site and I bought a case that fits three pens on one side and a pocket notebook (or index cards) on the other. The outside color is a bit bright for me -- almost like TB's Mayura -- but usable!

I realise I'm way too late, but their Brasstown reminds me of the discontinued TB Tool/Pen Wrap. And the Stand-up Pen Case is effectively a very narrow Travel Tray. Just in case the TB folks would be looking for things to produce ...

[moriond]

I realise I'm way too late, but their Brasstown reminds me of the discontinued TB 20617868423"]Tool/Pen Wrap[/URL]. And the Stand-up Pen Case is effectively a very narrow Travel Tray. Just in case the TB folks would be looking for things to produce ...

dirkhaun The (retired) Tool/Pen Wrap was not specifically designed with fountain pens in mind, and while it works well for gel pens, a number of fountain pen models are too thick to easily fit into it. On the other hand, that Tom BIHN accessory has been used to hold other crafting needle products. The first reference to Nock products, and a picture of the Brasstown, was introduced to the forums by adalangdon. She is one of those secret forum enablers who casually drops pictures of cool products, Tom BIHN accessories, or color combinations into her posts in different threads across the forums, so you may not be aware of how insidious and pervasive her influence is, or be able to trace things back to her. In this particular instance, she posted (#136, dated 08-01-2015) a picture of the Nock Brasstown from a thread titled Uses of the Parental Unit:

That’s the Nock Brasstown pen roll holding various pens in the lower left corner of the picture. To the right is a Côte&Ciel Mykita Eyewear Case in Cinder Grey/Pink (see her 3-11-2015 post in the Sunglasses thread from 03-06-2015 started by @fdiaz64) further to the right is a Hobonichi Techo notebook with Cover on Cover. The clear 3D Organizer Cube is Azure Cordura, the Mesh 3DOC is Plum Cordura, with an attached Storm 6” Cordura keystrap. I think the pouches above the Grey Field Journal Notebook at the right are the Navy all-fabric version of the Clear Organizer Wallet (COW), an Original Nordic 400d Halcyon COW), and a Nano size Coyote Ballistic Organizer Pouch seen from the back. (For more pictures of this retired Ballistic Coyote Organizer Pouch, see the Coyote - the unsung hero? Thread from 07-10-2015

Sizing information is discussed in my post the Pen Wrap or Ballistic pouch? thread. I wrote there:
If you want to hold a lot of pens/pencils, consider getting the Nock Brasstown, which is a pen roll in a zippered case. You can fit a number of other pens inside the case, and between the pen slots of that pen roll, and the slots are wide for Fountain pens. I have a picture of this case in one of my posts on the Daylight Briefcase in Black Halcyon that I will add the link for.




That is the Nock Brasstown with the unrolled portion lying on top of an iPad 4 (original size) in a cache. Because the roll is attached top a zippered pouch, you can put a lot of pens into it, including between slots of the pen roll section.

This answer later points to links to the The Pen/Tool Wrap: some pens that fit (and some that don't) thread that shows pictures of which fountain pens fit and which ones don’t — but will fit into the Brasstown

[DQBunny]

That is the Nock Brasstown with the unrolled portion lying on top of an iPad 4 (original size) in a cache. Because the roll is attached top a zippered pouch, you can put a lot of pens into it, including between slots of the pen roll section.

Thank you, I now have something to nudge my spouse toward for Christmas!

[epeterson]

I have one of Nock's "Lookout" pen holsters and it's great quality. I only wish I had seen their going-out-of-business email in time to order one of the Lanier A5 pouches (or the Burton waxed canvas variety). Could really use one of those.

[twosandalz]

Nomadix quick dry, pack small towels. I'm pleasantly surprised by how absorbent it is. Other small-pack, synthetic towels I've used just aren't very absorbent. They're good enough big drips off and then I air dry the rest of the way. But this is nearly as good as cotton. So I wanted to share here.

[PeaceBell]

I’m a 2E+ as well. For athletic shoes I’ve had pretty good luck with Asics. They make a lot of stuff in 2E and some of their models, like the GT-2000 are more rigid and fit my orthotics. For dressier mens shoes I like Allen Edmonds, you can get them in a wide variety of widths. They have a big sale, usually in mid-June. If you end up getting a pair with wooden bottoms, I recommend taking them to a cobbler and adding a rubber sole (doesn’t cost much) and you’ll have some comfy(ish) sharp shoes.

I have wide feet as well and recently stumbled upon Hoka One One shoes. They offer wide versions, aren't super flashy for sneakers, are super comfortable, and have trail oriented versions for hiking. In terms of dress shoes, check out Rancourt and Co. from Maine. They do semi-custom and custom shoes built to order, all resoleable. I have a pair of their dress shoes and dress boots, the latter of which I wore to my wedding!

If you're looking for hiking boots, check out Limmer Boots. They do offer full custom (waiting time 12-24 months), but their off the shelf models are almost as good and readily available. They offer wide versions, and while I have wide feet I have the Standard boot and since they're all leather, easily stretched to accommodate my feet. Just don't plan to purchase them close to a hike/trip--the break in time can be up to a year. It sounds crazy, but the average lifespan on their boots is 10-20 years so it ends up being worth it.

It's been a while, but I just bought a pair of Alden 403 (Indy Boot) - finally a pair of shoes that fit me like a glove - hugs the right places, no hotspots or slippage, great ankle and arch support. I was initially not enamoured with the styling, preferring something dressier, but I just could not ignore the fit. The Chromexcel leather is soft and supple. I wish the laces are of better quality though. Happy with them!

[pvn]

+1 for the Alden 403. Amazing boot. Sizing is weird, though, I would highly recommend that anyone considering these get fitted in person at a real shoe store (I got mine at the company store in SF).

[PeaceBell]

The Trubalance last sizing is indeed unusual, I sized down half a size from my usual size (7.5E to 7D). The toe box is voluminous which works well with my feet. I would have got the sizing wrong if I have not tried them on, so getting fitted in person is definitely advisable.