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Update on some 51s I’ve had for awhile and a fresh pair of 51s I picked up not that long ago a size down. Particularly enjoying the fades on the button fly. Almost have a back pocket rivet poking through. A few more spills skateboarding and I should be able to send out some sparks!

Union Special / Bubo / Vanishing West / Russell Really not used to wearing jeans this slim, these days

Sad news out of Japan as Toshikiyo Hirata, founder of Kapital, has died. One of the highlights of my trip to Japan was visiting Kapital shops across the Golden Route. I admired the brand’s aesthetic, but didn’t think it would fit with my personal style. While a lot of the stuff they produce is too wild for me, most everything they make is high quality. My wife and I had a blast trying stuff on and purchased a few of their tamer, more basic pieces. The man had a vision and his contributions to denim and fashion are undeniable. RIP Hirata-san

^ Nice Broark. Love Ooe. Saw Ryo and Hiro yesterday at S&S Oakland. Picked up a new turkey red bandana (larger than their last run). Will probably give it to my wife as men pushing 70 can look like turkeys wearing red bandanas.

@Broark They just had maybe 10 pairs of jeans for sale leftover from Inspiration; most sold in the first few minutes I guess. There were also a couple of the canvas hunting vests on display (not for sale), and one in a lightweight denim that they said they were gonna be starting production on soon (!). Incidentally, Ryo was wearing his 507XX and I asked if they were planning on making more at some point; he said hopefully yeah

Couple of comparison shots of the 03s worn for a bit and the new 01s which have not been washed / worn yet. The 01s use the same denim but the "A-grade" variant, so a little less irregular (not that the denim used on the 03s is very irregular to start with). The 01s are on the left, the 03s are on the right.

Stan Ray wool mix shirt Warehouse T Warehouse 1000XX DSB Kamakura socks

First wash after roughly 2 months. I admit I have neglected them after getting the Denime 101

At Last 147 and 677J / Big Yank by Anatomica / Duke Mantee / Viberg

New in, Fob Factory F198, size 33, one wash and unworn. I’m not sure what year these were made but they feel old and have a slightly musty odour and plenty of loose threads (which I’ve been removing), which is something I’ve found on some of my pairs from the 90s and noughties. I’m not sure about the weight either but they feel about 13-13.5oz. Colour’s a bit darker in real life than my crappy photos. Notable features: World Jeans International buttons (very matte) Scovill rivets, unbranded at the front Offset rear belt loop ‘F’ on red tab Storage crease on crotch! Measurements (BiG style) Waist: 32” Front rise: 12” Back rise: 15.5” Thigh: 13.5” Inseam: 34.5” Hem: one is 8.5”, one is 8.75”

I’m gonna buck trend and say I had Seiichiro round over the rivets on my last denim purchase and I absolutely loved it. I don’t hate the sharp rivets, but I haven’t drawn blood on the smooth rivets yet. I wished I had the rivets at the cinch on my type 1 rounded over for the sake of my car seat. It’s not damaged, but I sure think carefully every time before sitting down.

Saint James - Duke - SC1946 - Alfred Sargent

Yes sir!! 300 lunges a day! 175 days straight now. leg growers for sure

^ especially with all the squats you've been doing pal!

@MJF9 yea the s601xx I find crazy slIm through the top block compared to the other cuts.

^ I found the WW2 felt slim too after wearing wide jeans... however, as you said Julian, it didn't take long to swing around and get used to them. I tend to now flip in and out wearing them and all's good, especially as the denim has softened up lots

@JohnM ah, already thought it was you in their IG story

They’re really cool jeans, & I like the cut a lot through the whole top block, but I’m having trouble with how much they taper. I’m not sure how close the measurements would line up on paper, but in practice they feel really close to the R01, which was a favorite cut of mine for a long time, before my current wider-jeans kick. I’m sure I’ll swing back around eventually.

I also like the sharp rivets. One of my pieces - my 1922 jacket (that I otherwise really enjoy) I had to buy from Speedway and the rivets were pounded down - which I did not ask for - and every time I put it on I’m just a little bummed about it. But of course I think I just grew to like them and would not miss them or care if I’d never known the difference.

@olmecasteve I don’t typically go this route, I’ve grown to like the sharp rivets. And they tend to dull a little over time, not as much as having them machined down but more subtly. I’ve got quite a few bits headed my way from Seiichro, should post some photos here in the next couple days.

Opens to offers: Unworn Freewheelers 1947s

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Momotaro 0901 size 32, worn on and off since 2015 (when I had them tapered slightly). They’ve been my dog walking jeans for the last 2 winters and are now heading for the bin as the crotch is falling apart, having already been repaired. I’ve really enjoyed this pair and at 15.7oz, they’re the heaviest weight jeans I’ve owned.

Would anyone like these (gratis)? Taken (13.05.24)

Doing loads of Larkin Poe belts is good … right? Hermann Oak, black studs, hand embroidered cloth overlays

Another wallet - new configuration La Perla Azzura - Tamponato Lux, hand buffered leather Cash compartment, 3 card slots, 2 hidden compartments and 2 ID compartments

Received a full refund after several attempts exactly from Grailed after my package was lost or delivered to a different address. I used a mail forwarding company address, the one and only proof was an email from them, stating that they hadn't received my package. Meanwhile Paypal refused to refund.

Ok, so here they are, washed a time or 2, the one on the right has been worn more by me. Labeled CR07, paper tag. The fit is just perfect, and it’s my favorite type 2 I have. I believe it’s the xx2 denim, but correct me if I’m wrong.

Maybe this is overly cynical, but I don’t see it as a total coincidence that so many new, low-volume one-man brands are popping up right during the craze of wonky-stitched WW2 jeans. When it comes down to it, just as in the case of the original Levi’s, wonky jeans can be made more easily and more quickly by less skilled machinists. I appreciate the more optimistic take that in many cases it might be a conscious design decision or an artistic liberty, but in more than a few cases I’d bet that it’s just an excuse for someone who’s really not ready to be selling jeans to the public to do so under the guise of reproduction.

Back home, backlit Tilley / Bubo / Hollows / Vanishing West / Frank’s

M41200 action shot feat. Tilley, Great Lakes, Frank’s, dog

Kapital, Sugar Cane (not visible), Ooe…and Blundstones which aren’t my fave but the default choice for shitkicking in the mud season here.

understanding very much discussions above; good luck with the socialisation; takes a village to raise the child... (or via Lev Vgotsky; it is through others we becomes ourselves...) 1960s finnish army surplus (m62) / lvc 1870s / pecos

Proper British springtime photo - grey skies, washing out on the line defying the weather, bonus dog's back end as well, unsure why I'm screwing my face up so much but there we have it. Toy's Mccoy // Denime 2nd fit: same + Cushman sweat, Altra trail runners & Yeti cap In truth it’s been a difficult day, first day of both my girls in childcare, it’s not something we ever wanted to do and the drop off was emotional. Maybe that’s why I was also screwing my face up in the first photo. Anyway, some suitably dad fits. PS the 220a’s are MEGA crispy, I did not expect that!

Top to bottom - MF, SC, Ooe, FW, Lofgren

New York Hat Co // MF Continental // Sun Surf // MF Lot 74 // Viberg x Iron Heart

i miss og sufu roasts. if you plan to post a fit pic be prepared to take the heat lol. funniest thing i've ever read here was when some dude posted a fit pic and someone commented "you make those p30's look like p10's." i don't think he ever posted again LOL

How fortunate am I that my new wife insisted I wear my old Cone Mills '44 501's on our wedding day.