Now, as many know, some cyclists wear denim – at least most urban and commuter’s do. Problem is, denim is not really made to take impact of that saddle. I, myself, have mended more than one pair of jeans (even the Japanese denim) due to the crotch tearing. No fun. The good thing is a bunch of different brands make some reinforced cycling denim.

Cadence builds their pair from U.S. Cone denim with just a touch of lycra (2%) to give it some stretch. The crotch is reinforced (of course) and the back pockets are dual layered. The reflective back patch is a nice touch.

More looks at the Cadence Reinforced Cycling Denim after the click.

“‘Linotype: The Film’ is a documentary about Ottmar Mergenthaler’s amazing Linotype typecasting machine and the people who own and love these machines today.”

This flannel pulls some nice features from the carpenter wear with varying sized pockets and  a carpenter’s look against a heavy 100% wool flannel.  Two colors are available. We happen to like this one. Goodhood has them.

More looks at the R. Newbold Heavy Brushed Flannel Shirt after the click.

We’re sure many of you have spend some time doing some shopping this post-Thanksgiving weekend which is why we’re throwing this out there in case you need a stocking stuffer for new book for your friends and partners. If they have not gotten their hands on the reprinted and English translated edition of Take Ivy, then gift them with a document of an important moment in fashion.

“Originally published in 1965 in Japan, the Take Ivy sparked a explosion of American “Ivy Style” in Tokyo. Photographer Teruyoshi Hayashida captured the spirit of 1960s student fashion with candid photographs taken in class, at the boathouse, and through the quads of Ivy League campuses. The photographer was joined in the book’s production by a trio of equally fashionable and savvy young men – Shosuke Ishizu, Toshiyuki Kuruso, and Hajime (Paul) Hasegawa. Their resulting work has gained wide recognition as the diffinitive document of the American prep style.

Amazon has them.

Not for the faint of heart. These rings from Eddir Borgo may be slightly disturbing to some – including me. “Part of Eddie Borgo’s razorblade inspired collection – a split razor ring in gunmetal sterling silver.” Now, we should add that they are safe. Edges are rolled and smooth. Sharp-free. Oki-ni has them.

More looks after the click.

A classic from Filson. “Virgin wool winter hat from the Filson Co. Made of water and rain resistant 24 oz. virgin wool with concealed brushed cotton lined wool ear-flaps, polyester quilted nylon lining.” What more would your dad need this holiday season? Need Supply has them.

More looks after the click.

Ahem. Now, we’lll stay on the classier side of the real “men’s” magazines with a look at a special edition hard drive from Playboy featuring every issue published since 1953. “US publishing outfit Bondi Digital has released a 250GB drive containing – we pull your plonker not – a digital version of every issue of the original lad’s mag, Playboy, from 1953 to the present day. Naturally, the hard one comes embossed with a big silver bunny logo leaving no question as to what’s stuffed inside.” (reg)

These leather town gloves from Rapha will give the classic driving glove a run for their money. They’re all weather, cut from “African hair sheep leather” and handmade. “African hair sheep live on the arid savannah of Eastern Africa, to cope with the heat and dry conditions, the hair sheep have extremely thin but strong skin.” It’s Black Friday. You might as well…

More looks at the Rapha Leather Town Gloves after the click.

Here’s a quick look at the issue  four (keep it rolling fellas) of Manzine. Nothing beats their zine style look and pages packed with men relevant articles and opinions. Not your ordinary man mag.

“Levi’s transports us to a world made entirely out of denim. Every surface is a different shade of indigo. The richness and complexities of this fabric give it dimension and life. Front and center is the Levi’s Trucker Jacket, made strong from riveted denim since 1967.”