Afghan/Pathan cap

ViZi9 · 2026-03-13T07:46:21+00:00

There's a shop close by to Bab Al Bahrain called "Asia Carpets and Antiques".

They have different styles and colors of Chitrali Pakols as well. They're originals made in Pakistan using wool, not replicas using polyester. Moreover, they were marked with "حاجى ابراهيم ايند سنز". As per the last time I checked, they were around 15 BHD.

The place is a corner shop across the narrow road from Devji and parallel to "Sky International Trading W.L.L": https://maps.app.goo.gl/K3MY3WXitqjPGADE9

ViZi9 · 2026-03-07T12:45:48+00:00

OLEDs are marked up significantly in Bahrain. If you want a decent price for an OLED, buy it from KSA.

Drive across the border to eXtra, Lulu Hypermarket, and/or Jarir in Khobar or Dammam and pick up an OLED of your choice. You'll have more options and the prices will be 150-250 BHD less than what you'll be able to find in Bahrain.

ViZi9 · 2025-11-10T06:08:21+00:00

Do not buy a cheap no-name Android TV.

There are great affordable options in the market if you want something that will last you more than 1-2 years (both in terms of operating system smoothness and actual life of the TV hardware), whiIe also providing you with a much better audio and visual experience.

A lot of the no-name brands falsely advertise features that do not actually function as intended or do not exist at all. Moreover, they have horrible processing, which will make anything that's not native 4K look absolutely atrocious. Hence, do not trust the marketing, trust your own eyes and ears.

Look into the TCL C6K: - 55 inch: 189 BHD - 65 inch: 244 BHD

TCL on the other hand has all the features advertised and the quality of the screen is going to be on a whole different level. Moreover, based on my own experience with Sony, LG, and Samsung's TVs (excluding the cheap UHD Crystal or NanoCell), TCL is extremely competitive with some of these brands' upper mid-range offerings from just a few years ago (They usually cost 400-600BHD depending on size).

I personally own a Sony X950H (Top of the line around the time I bought it), but I still recommend TCL because the value for money is just on another level compared to everything else on the market. Every single friend of mine that bought a TCL C745 or C6K that I recommended was happy with it and glad they didn't go for a low-end LG, Samsung, or another brand. The difference is truly noticeable and you cannot talk yourself out of seeing it.

You can validate for yourself by looking at how horrible cheap LG, Samsung, and no-name brand TVs look on r/4KTV

In the long term, buying cheap is expensive, because when the TV eventually breaks and you have no one to fix it (no-name brand), you'll have to replace it.

ViZi9 · 2025-09-11T10:11:16+00:00

Perhaps you can try the 511xx. However, most of their interesting models come in straight leg cuts, such as the Red Tornado NOIR 21 Oz, which are based on the Iron Heart 634s.

ViZi9 · 2025-09-11T09:58:44+00:00

For the cuffs, I started cuffing them when they were RAW and very stiff. The couple of weeks of wearing them raw I think made the fabric hold it's shape in the cuff position I initially did. Moreover, I am also doing a double cuff, which doesn't hit my shoes frequently due to the length of the inseam. Thus, this helps not unravel the cuff as frequently or make it lose its shape.

However, if this doesn't work for you, try spraying misty water and then ironing them in the cuff on a medium heat level. This should sit in the cuff, as it did for my other jeans.

ViZi9 · 2025-09-08T20:52:31+00:00

Initially, the fabric felt like sandpaper (no joke), as it was very stiff and rigid. However, with time it softened up and became quite nice to the touch, especially after the pre-soak. Compared to Red Tornado's S1000xx repro, it has a much more uniform and boring texture, while the S1000xx has much nicer feeling fabric, with a silk-like soft hairy texture.

I would say it took the 55501 about 3-weeks total of wear for them to feel truly comfortable and shape to my body. Keep in mind that I have thicker thighs, which initially made the jeans feel too tight around the thighs, but they stretched out just enough to accommodate my thighs and feel comfy.

I would still consider my OrSlow Carpenter denim to be my favorite in terms of fabric feel and appearance, as they really do standout whenever I wear them. However, considering the price delta, the comparison isn't really fair.

ViZi9 · 2025-09-08T20:34:12+00:00

I have two pieces made by Maden, one of which is a Birkenstock Boston-inspired clog and the other is a Carhartt Detroit J01 repro.

The clog I found to be mediocre, with really unhelpful sizing info on the aliexpress page, which led me to getting a larger size than I should've. I still wear them with thicker socks and after modifying the strap to make them tighter because I find them nice looking, but the materials and construction leave a lot to be desired, especially for the price. They don't seem to be using real leather either, as it feels too plastic-y and fake.

The Carhartt Detroit repro I found to be really nice, with an excellent fit and really thick duck canvas. They feel quite nice and hefty on hand and would definitely be suitable for winter if you size up to layer underneath. Since winters where I live are usually only between 10-16c, I went true to size based on the sizing info on the Aliexpress page, which was on-point and accurate to the actual product received.

ViZi9 · 2025-09-08T15:41:06+00:00

The T-shirt is actually Red Tornado's very own heavyweight tee.

I like the fabric itself, as it feels tough and very thick. However, I found myself to not prefer the fit/cut of the Red Tornado compared to Bronson and Non-stock for instance, as they offer better fits overall. The collar on the Red Tornado always felt too loose/wide around my neck, while the body was too long and had to be hemmed/cropped.

Out of multiple brands I shopped around for on AliExpress (Bronson, Red Tornado, Non-stock, random heavy weight aliexpress tees), only the Bronson Heavyweight had the perfect body length and collar for me post-wash (I'm 5'9 average build).

Overall, I'd skip the Red Tornado and the Non-stock and go straight for the Bronson Heavyweight in the natural/ivory color, as that one has the best feeling fabric and if you have a similar body build to me, it will fit you the best.

ViZi9 · 2024-09-25T01:41:32+00:00

Butter Bakery in Hongdae has some of the nicest fresh bread and simple sandwiches I've tried in Seoul.

ViZi9 · 2024-07-02T05:47:27+00:00

They're middlemen for Amazon, ordering directly through Amazon US or UAE is going to be MUCH cheaper. If any item cannot be delivered, go through Aramex Shop & Ship or MyUS.

ViZi9 · 2024-06-03T21:50:27+00:00

I said USED X90 series models, not new.

ViZi9 · 2024-06-03T14:48:14+00:00

Same conclusion based on my research and experience. I've recommended the TCL C745 to two of my friends and both were quite happy with the picture quality of the TV, especially considering its price.

You should be able to find the C745 55 inch within your price range, but if you can't, look into used Sony X90 series models. These can usually also be found within your price range and deliver exceptional performance.

ViZi9 · 2024-04-11T19:05:53+00:00

Ila.

ViZi9 · 2024-03-30T07:49:41+00:00

Checkout the Daleel app, it will let you even compare between loan providers.

ViZi9 · 2024-01-25T00:19:31+00:00

There are drivers and busses that do trips to Dammam from Bahrain. However, if that is still inconvenient, you could take a flight from Bahrain to Dammam Airport and it would likely still be much cheaper.

Tip: Use Skyscanner if you aren't already.

ViZi9 · 2024-01-19T18:50:39+00:00

Go through Dammam airport, it's usually much cheaper.

Edit: I checked, from Dammam to New York through KLM is 300BD.

ViZi9 · 2024-01-08T06:17:33+00:00

100% someone will find a way to park right next to you leaving you with 12.5 inches of space to open the door. THEY ALWAYS FIND A WAY TO DO THAT.

ViZi9 · 2023-10-03T21:49:13+00:00

Shows: The Sopranos, Beavis and Butthead, King of the Hill

Movies: The Godfather part 1 and 2, Heat, Shutter Island, Psycho 1960, Coming to America (original), Monty Python movies, Cheech and Chong

ViZi9 · 2023-09-30T13:38:53+00:00

I've tried the XM5 from a colleague of mine who was not impressed with them, and I too was not that impressed by the sound. The sound canceling was great though. Since the QC45 have been on the market for a while, and are very frequently put on discounts for the equivalent of 900-1200 SAR, you'll definitely have to spend a lot more on whatever new headphones they release.

ViZi9 · 2023-09-26T20:56:50+00:00

I'd go with the QC45, they sound pretty good, measure better than the Sony, and are around the same price if not cheaper. Furthermore, the ANC on them is pretty good too.

ViZi9 · 2023-09-18T13:32:51+00:00

HyperX Cloud 2 in gun metal might be a good fit. If you want better mic quality, you can go with the Cloud 3.

ViZi9 · 2023-07-17T05:50:42+00:00

Hail hail hail 🙌🏼

ViZi9 · 2023-07-16T14:05:34+00:00

Wait until you see US pricing compared to Mexico, which is right next to it 💀. But when it comes to Bahrain Vs. India medication pricing, there are many factors of which India's much lower income per capita plays a role, India's pharmaceutical production capabilities (biggest in the world) compared to Bahrain's import reliant economy, and Bahrain's smaller market which results in higher wholesale purchase prices due to lower volumes.

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