Magnoli cuff links are in!
Stefan
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Just came in the mail,
Does have to discount the cuff links to put them on, or does one just feed one disc through the eyelet of the shirt cuff? It would be a pain to do the former. Very nice by the way.
Does have to discount the cuff links to put them on, or does one just feed one disc through the eyelet of the shirt cuff? It would be a pain to do the former. Very nice by the way.
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I have a set as well. I love the look of the double coin design.
But agree it is a pain to get on. I can't manage with one hand and the disc is too big to slip through the cuff eyelet, so I now attach the cufflinks before I put my shirt on and just slip my hand through the sleeve hole.
Here is a wrist shot
Usually the inner disk is a smaller, narrower job, shaped like a small rugby ball / USA football, designed to fit through the eyelets, so you slide the cufflink into the shirt from the outside in. (I have set like that myself.) As VinnyMac unintentionally implies, practice can also make a difference too!
The T bar design is more practical for everyday dress wear shirts. Lacks the style refinement though. I feel the same way about crocodile clip tie bars. The traditional slide looks much nicer, but that's another topic.
First the Magnolis : The most 'accurate' given the double disk design, but it does make them more fiddly to put on - as others have pointed out, it's much easier to put them on first then slip your arm through the sleeve if you have enough room.
Next the Alphas : The T-bar design makes them easier to use in a hurry. The slightly larger size makes the legend more visible then the other two pairs. The finish is more 'weathered'. Note, the design of these makes the coat of arms point at a right angle to traditional cufflink direction - this means it is easier to read by others when your arms are pointing straight down.
Lastly the Hart008s - these have the practicality of the T-bar, and a smoother finish. Being slightly smaller the wording is less visible, although still clear up close. These point the traditional direction, so look sideways when viewed with arms hanging, but 'straight' if your arms are bent ( as at a desk for example ). A nice touch with these is the gift box that carries the crest, and a personalized certificate.
Which are your fave??
Really fantastic and fair review. Thank you so much for your comments (awesome photos!!!) and for taking the time and money to help other members. You are exactly what makes this forum so awesome and why I really enjoy this forum. As a fan myself, it means allot to know another fan wears my work and hopefully in a small way makes you feel Bond-like when wearing them. I came to this forum to help other fans, have something that normally they couldn't. Thank you again. P.s here are photos of my latest baby
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Also, for those who don't like the double-disc set up, we have a single sided MOP cufflink (albeit in silver instead of white gold):
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Can anyone help out. I tried to pm "alphaagent" but have not heard back.
Many thanks.
Magnoli sells these "Istanbul" cufflinks here:
http://www.magnoliclothiers.com/istanbul-cufflinks-pins-p-532.html
I've bought a pair from him plus about 10 Bond ties. Fast delivery and great items. I wear them all the time for work. I also has his "Skyfall" cufflinks which has gotten many comments from colleagues.
http://www.magnoliclothiers.com/skyfall-cufflinks-pins-p-517.html
kadd, many thanks for your reply. Yes I saw the Magnoli Istanbul cufflinks, but these have a slightly different design. What I am after is the version which "alphaagent" posted above. Any help appreciated to get a hold of these.
"Has" you ......
8-)
Two Che
Jeez, this is what you get for trying to help someone...
Relax Kadd, gotta be able to take it if you dish it....
Even if you flush it afterwards
Many thanks for your help. 8-)
I speak to Alphaagent out of the forum most days, he only made one pair and they would be expensive to reproduce, I speak to him tonight and see what his plans are
Ross
So I'm going to use the disk as a very cool golf ball marker!
I am getting good use out of the Hart Orbis though, and have received a lot of compliments on them, especially when worn with the Rolex as the colors really match very well and look very complimentary :