Everyday Carry: Slick
We can learn something from yesteryear’s tough guys. Greasers from the ‘50s, for example. They fixed motorcycles, drag raced, knew the importance of a good pocket knife, but they kept it slick—coiffed hair, proper leather jackets, the works. Today’s everyday carry picks are as practical as they’re stylishly unruffled. They’re like Bart Simpson, who once referred to himself as, “cucumber boy. As in, cool as a.”
Autodromo Group C Digital Chronograph
Price: $475
If the 1984 Porsche 962C were a digital watch, it would be Autodromo’s Group C Chronograph. Literally. This aerodynamic slab-sided timepiece is inspired by champion models from the advent of digital car racing. Naturally, the details are sharp: A chamfered sapphire for sleek edges, the legible LCD screen, and bright pushers used to switch from chrono into split-time mode then back again.
Oakley Holbrook MotoGP Sunglasses
Price: $232
Brimming with functions and charm, the Oakley Holbrook Sunglasses are dedicated to the MotoGP racing championship. The lenses look like they’re made out of literal sunlight, while the frames have a matte liquid quality. Its racer-elite construction includes high-impact-resistance and acute polarization for high-beam brightness.
Byrd Slick Pomade
Price: $10
So many pomades may as well be grease, so Byrd’s Slick formula is a mercifully much needed contribution to the haircare world. It’s light, giving your mane freedom while also ensuring it always goes back to its place. Even more, its sheen and movement are impressively natural.
Byrd Pocket Comb
Price: $10
Imbed that pomade into your ‘do with this fashionable Byrd Pocket Comb. It’s flexible, strong, and made using a blend from futures surfboard fins. Tame those flyaways using the same material that pro surfers use to nab championships.
The Ridge Forged Gold Wallet
Price: $150
The Ridge Forged Gold Wallet is the slickest addition to this line of RFID-blocking 12-card holders. The forged carbon construction isn’t just stronger than regular carbon, but less variable. That means zero weak links throughout the architecture of this lightweight wallet. The surface is visually fascinating, with exquisite gold speckling underpinning its aesthetic, which is a blend of industrial toughness and Impressionist Art.
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