Style
A MIRROR Made in the USA?
When my brother packed up Uncle George’s WWI signal mirror in its archival biscuit tin and took it to Chicago, I knew that I wanted to make a new set of mirrors. Just having George’s mirror in my hand, feeling its gravity and smooth surface, and seeing its beautiful patina was inspiring. The object is…
Read MoreSupporter Wall for The Dogwatch Company
A dogwatch is ultimately about people. When the eight bells ring and the afternoon watch is done, there are people who gather to keep the ship going safely on the dogwatch. At The Dogwatch Company, we value these interactions with people primarily, and recognize that good adventures, travel, and conversations are about our human interactions.…
Read MoreEp 12: Lochby, Makers of the Ultimate Waxed Cotton Field Journal
On this episode of the Dogwatch we visit with Chris Elfering, the creator of the Lochby company, which creates fine notebooks and accessories from waxed canvas and fountain pen friendly paper. These are incredible implements for keeping a planner, field notes, and journal sketches. The Watch Wallet and Tool Roll are great companions to the Field Journal.…
Read MoreEp 2: SIGNAL Coffee Roasters and Cafes
On today’s episode we talk with Brendan Doherty from Signal Coffee Roasters. Signal has several cafes now, with two on Alameda Island and one in Berkeley, CA. In our conversation, Brendan helps us understand how beans are chosen, the overall process of roasting, and how recent advances in analytics help you get your favorite beans…
Read MoreEp 57: Screen Printing Selvedge Bandanas
A bandana is a useful item. It can serve as a napkin, rag, bandage, drain plug, motorcycle repair tool, headwear, blindfold, flag, mask, pouch, or a stylish scarf. But not all bandanas are created equal. Many to most are stiff, paisley-printed and inked with plastisol to create a cheap and ultimately unsatisfying object. Today On…
Read MoreEp. 62: The Chelsea Clock Co. A Thing of Beauty
If I’m not mistaken, it was John Keats who said “A thing of beauty is a joy for ever.” That pretty much sums up Chelsea Clocks. This company is the oldest functioning clock company in the United States, and they make clocks at the highest levels of refinement and luxury. They still make mechanical clocks with…
Read MoreEp 42: Alex Crane. Stylish and Sustainable Clothing
A well-cut linen shirt, an organic cotton chore coat, or an extra soft merino wool sweater and cap are perfect to wear on any Dogwatch, which makes it even more of a special opportunity that we are joined today by Alex Crane. Alex is the founder and designer of his own clothing brand, Alex Crane, that provides garments intended to…
Read MoreEp 38: Shackleton. The Brand that Prepares, Equips, and Inspires
The Brand that Prepares, Equips, and Inspires, Taking Cues From the Boss Himself. On top of the stack of the world’s expedition narratives, survival stories, and inspiring but hard-to-believe-they-are-true adventure books, sits Ernest Shackleton. The tale of the Endurance and Shackleton has become so legendary not only because of what he and his men did, but…
Read MoreEp 37: Outdoor Style From London to the Lake District
There is plenty to learn from the British in terms of classic style, especially for those who are interested in the outdoors. On this episode of the Dogwatch, we speak with David Evans, the man behind the Grey Fox Blog, one of the early style blogs and a mainstay of classic British lifestyle commentary. David is…
Read MoreEp 40: Worn & Wound, Watches, Windup, and Zach Weiss
It turns out that this episode of the Dogwatch is brought to you by the letter “W,” a show that can be described with an alliterative string on watches starting with our guest, Zach Weiss of Worn & Wound. Being one of the co-founders of Worn & Wound, Zach describes how the business grew from an inauspicious blog…
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