MNTS # 50
[Week 45 / Year 2024] Hunter S. Thompson, Kamakura, RFA, O'Connell's, Care Packages, GR III, Camera Roll
Mainly Notes To Self - A rundown of stuff worth sharing.
Gentlemen. Welcome to the 50th edition of MNTS.
Quick one this week.
Let’s get it!
Hunter S. Thompson on the Honolulu Marathon
We are talking about two distinct groups here, two entirely different marathons. The Racers would all be finished and half drunk by 8 in the morning, or just about the time that the pack was pouring through the halfway point. They run smoothly, almost silently, with a fine-tuned stride. No wasted energy, no fighting the street or bouncing along like a jogger. These people flow, and they flow very fast. Watching the Racers race is like watching Kobe Bryant in the open court or Michael Vick turning the corner. Each one of them is literally one in a billion. A racer in full stride is an elegant thing to see.
Kamakura Denim Button Down
I own multiple of these and they are in heavy rotation this time of year. They get better with every wear and wash. Damn near perfect off the rack. Extremely versatile. A wardrobe staple.
The Last Men’s Shop
Never had Buffalo on the list of destinations to hit, but damn, this is trad men’s wear mecca.
Obscure music I’m enjoying
Radio Free Alice (RFA) - post punk Aussie kids crooning about young love. Their entire discography is 10 songs and they are all pretty great. Good cunts.
Subscriber Care Packages are in route
Hooking up our most engaged subscribers with some The Mettleist swag. Wear it well gents. ✌️☝️
Ricoh GR III HDF
After an overwhelming few months of research trying to find the perfect camera for my needs and skill level, I finally pulled the trigger on the Ricoh GR III HDF. I’m still getting the hang of it, but I’m very excited about the potential of this little camera. It’s powerful, pocketable, and discreet. Even though I’m still all thumbs while shooting, I’m pleasantly surprised by the quality of the output.
I found this tutorial to be extremely helpful for dialing in the settings and functions.
And Ritchie’s Ricoh Recipes website and app for all the various film simulations. Fun stuff!
From my camera roll
That’s a wrap on 50.
Vividus Invictus!1
AP
Rough Latin translation for Spirited and Resilient