THE CHAP'S GUIDE - MENS STYLE - Q & A VIDEO (VOL 1) - QUESTIONS ON THE GENTLEMANS WAY OF LIFE.

[@garylaidlaw4712]

I love your comments about being a chap and a Gentleman, regardless of your station in life. I came from a poor back ground as you have as well and proud to regard myself as a Chap = Gentleman. As an Australian I meet one or two Chaps from the outback . So you have reached the bush. I have had the pleaser of meeting Chaps from many backgrounds and with your comments have lifted the spirits of many of us. Thank you very much

[@TheChapsGuide]

My pleasure sir.

[@peterwilliams6188]

Don’t slurp your tea Ash. 😊

[@Olyfrun]

Ooh, labeled by volume! This would be very useful- as would be a separate playlist for your wonderful Q&A videos. On the subject of wider shoes, beyond the traditional stretching devices (and associated stretching liquid, a real game-changer) there is the option of placing a bag in your shoe and filling it with water. When sealed up with no excess air, this filled shoe can be placed in the freezer where the water will expand as it freezes. And my own tip- reach out to your cobbler. They have skills beyond your ken...

[@TheChapsGuide]

Great idea!

[@Stevenmulraney]

11:10 I got a sample of Floris 89 after the review. I'm going to go ahead with a proper order of it.

[@TheChapsGuide]

Excellent - its a true chap classic and will never fall out of style - perfect for the cooler months too!

[@Paul-J-001]

Thanks for the mention, Ash. I'm sure you'll enjoy the James Sherwood book.

[@TheChapsGuide]

Not ead it yet - something to look forward to in the winter months.

[@MisterBurtonshaw]

Sorry I missed this Ash. Just had delivery of ToOBS Eton shaving cream..... rather nice. On the subject of taps/segs... have a look for Lulu french style toe protectors. They ARE the most elegant. I've put them on one pair of my shoes, not easy to do, but look fab.

[@TheChapsGuide]

I've heard of Lulus but never seen or tried them, worth keeping an eye out for. Ash

[@MisterBurtonshaw]

@@TheChapsGuide I'll try to find a link

[@MisterBurtonshaw]

these are lulus kzbin.info/www/bejne/bHnFcoKAjLGmodE

[@MisterBurtonshaw]

these are gorgeous. going to make some out of brass plate www.aubercy.com/en/toe-taps-aubercy/

[@Wobbly193041]

Thank you very much for answering my question and all the advice you have have given me Ash, much appreciated!

[@TheChapsGuide]

Hope it was helpful - good luck on the shoe front!

[@guitarplayer5611]

Excellent video!

[@TheChapsGuide]

Glad you liked it!

[@wicked-witch-of-the-west]

I've just checked out the Meermin Shoes. They seem quite nice I've been with Loake and Barker for so long. Don't think i could stray now, but they seem pretty good.

[@TheChapsGuide]

Meermin are just a small step up in quality from Loake, which is the mainstay of my own shoe collection (1880 tier). Personally I think the value offered by Loake is virtually unbeatable in the UK shoe market (I recently bought a pair of 1880 Legacy Birkdale Brogues at £90 brand new when the RRP was £285). Meermin is a bit more exotic and stylish, but as a rule I buy mostly Dainite soles due to our weather, so I'm happy with the Loake offering.

[@wicked-witch-of-the-west]

@@TheChapsGuide Just cant beat Loake can you. I've got a pair of Tan Loake Burfords im planning to strip the colour off using acetone, and then dye them using saphir burgundy leather dye. Inspired by Elegant Oxford Channel, hopefully turns out good.

[@wicked-witch-of-the-west]

I think i'm actually going to film this, its a big deal, i just want a pair of oxblood brogues and not really wanting to pay £200 for some. So dye it is, time to get thrifty

[@TheChapsGuide]

I have seen some great results from dyeing leather but not tried it myself - good luck on your endeavour - let us know how it turns out!

[@verykeen2please]

going to add the Kelly Kettle to my Santa list

[@TheChapsGuide]

I've had mine for ever and it never fails!!

[@johnveall2508]

If you were procuring styling the RAF now, would you Great Coat and chip hat or Beret and rain coat?

[@TheChapsGuide]

I'm definitely a classicist when it comes to style - great coat and forage cap would be my call - just like WW1. The raincoats of our era are actually really stylish too in all reality. Would certainly cut a dash compared to the waterproof kagools they wear these days - and don't get me started on the fact they are allowed to wear a beard now! - scruffy urchins.

[@Rohilla313]

The Prince of Wales isn’t Welsh , Ash! Come off it mate! Lol

[@TheChapsGuide]

The clue is in the name.

[@jonathonshanecrawford1840]

🚛Just an update about *ALiExpress* their tracking system has changed, for standard shipping, one's parcel is tracked untill it arrives at one's country, then it's ip to your local carrier that tracks it from there. Unless one pays extra for tracking to your delivery addrss! 😀