Norton of Morton is an analogue periodical in a digital age. Brought to you by protagonist G.M. Norton, it follows his quest to lead a gentlemanly existence where he celebrates chivalry, good manners and decency in his own inimitable style. With a new periodical posting every Saturday at 4 o’clock, you can set your pocket […]
This week I had an overwhelming urge to watch Indiana Jones, so I did just that. Rather than just watch one film, I decided to go full pelt, all or nothing, and watch the entire film canon. So on Monday, I began with Raiders of the Lost Ark, followed by Temple of Doom on Tuesday, […]
This week, I’m reviewing a new bag that was very kindly sent to me by Young Outlaws Club. Now they may not thank me for this, but in complete contrast to their villainous name, I’ve found Young Outlaws Club to be a complete and utter pleasure to deal with. The bag that they sent […]
Prepare yourself, dear reader, as I have news to impart. Are you ready? I’ve put aside my trusty razor and I’m once again cultivating a chin badger. I know that you’ll be sad to see the pencil moustache go but quite frankly, I get bored easily and fancy a change. For those that haven’t kept up with my […]
Now it’s December, I feel it’s justifiable to mention Christmas. Everybody has that difficult person to buy for. I know I do. You spend so much time trying to pick out the perfect present. Then there’s the wrapping and worry that the gift you’ve bought is good enough. You want it to look special for […]
Hurrah, for it is December! I absolutely adore this time of year. The cool mornings, hot food, the need to wrap up warm and the festive excitement. What I can’t abide though are the busy shops, which is why I try to do most of my Christmas shopping online. Rather than shop at the big […]
Quite by chance, my beard recently fell into the sink, leaving me with a pencil moustache. I was surprised, but delighted at the same time. You see, for many years, I have admired this facial punctuation mark. The pencil moustache harks back to a bygone age and is brimming with charisma and a large dose […]
I’ve been casting furtive glances at Thomas Farthing for a while now. If you’ve not yet made the acquaintance of Thomas Farthing, it is a gentleman’s outfitters in London. They sell knitwear, jackets, trousers, and some rather lovely hats. I couldn’t resist one of their baker boy caps. They have an impressive selection but after […]
In which G.M. Norton shares six of his favourite Instagrammers. Since throwing myself into Instagram, it’s been love at first like. When I first heard of Instagram, I thought it was just one of those photograph filters that could make your snaps look olde-worlde. Then perfect strangers started to like my photos and I couldn’t […]
In which G.M. Norton enlists the help of a timeless beauty as he introduces a new feature to your favourite periodical. Regular readers will know that I previously wrote about one of my style heroes, Sir Roger Moore. As a firm believer in equalities, in addition to showcasing stylish gentlemen, it only seems decent to […]
In which G.M. Norton goes crazy about cravats. I simply adore cravats. They allow the wearer to still be properly attired even when the shirt collar is open. Cravats also conjure up associations of a winking Leslie Phillips or David Niven, which for me, is only a good thing! So you can imagine my joy […]
In which G.M. Norton shows off a new texture-tastic pocket square. I love to sing the praises of British-made products. There’s something heart-warming about it. Don’t get me wrong, I’m also known to wear French shoes and carry a bag crafted in Singapore, but for me, made in Britain is the pinnacle. You may remember […]
In which G.M. Norton shares his sombre thoughts on a sombre day. The 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. Stirring words, words I’ve heard since I was only a little boy. Of course, when I was a whippersnapper, I was too young to appreciate the true significance of Armistice Day. I […]
Its somehow fitting that on the day where many moustache journeys will begin, my own has come to an end. That’s right, dear reader – my moustache is no more. I realise this may have come as quite a shock to you. For twenty glorious months, I have proudly had my top lip adorned with […]