The Essentials - The Humble Handkerchief

I wish to discuss an item that is in the opinion of some is the mark of a gentleman. Now I find that idea a little absurd, but I can't denie that the handkerchief defiantly has uses that befit a gentleman.

On a purely practical level it allows you to keep your nose clean and is your best defence against that most potentially difficult situations (being confronted by a crying female). However I recommend that if you do intend to offer your handkerchief to a woman you carry an entirely different handkerchief expressly for that purpose. The Art of Manliness has an excellent set of example of what one can do with the common handkerchief (reproduced below). The only thing I would add to their list is that a handkerchief can also serve as a particularly good pocket square as it can be both decorative and practical.

As always thanks for reading.