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Definitely into it, probably more than the blue tab. I'd prefer the leaf to be green, but I'm wierd.

Is the XX-008 definitely happening?

Of what I've owned:

PBJ XX-005: Incredible texture and fading, excellent cut if you get the proper size. I've had these for 11 months and have gotten pretty nice results. I'll probably end up getting another pair of these at some point sized up one or two.

Eternal 872/868: Streaky 18 oz denim with lots of character. Pictures don't accurately describe what these look like. Great inverted arcuate-esque pocket stitching. I love the fit too, which is a moderately slim straight cut (at least on me). Great change of pace from the PBJs. No idea how these are going to break in, but I'll find out soon enough.

APC New Standard: I'd recommend these to anyone. Super versatile and in my experience extremely durable. I've had mine since last January and have yet to have anything break on them. Oh, and they break in pretty nice, too. But you already know all this.

LVC 1947 501xx: Definitely a classic. I had to sell these because they were simply too tight (I didn't account for the post-soak shrink on my pair), but I liked them while I wore them, and can tell they would have faded well were I more of a masochist.

That ends my list for pairs I've owned. I've got dry black Nudie Slim Jims, but am not terribly impressed. The fit is pretty great, and I do like Nudie's stitching and details, but the denim is nothing special after handling the good stuff. I'd have to wear these an awful lot more than I do to make a dent in them. Hopefully I'll find a pair of Samurai S5000bk at some point, though I am curious about the coated black Thin Finns.

Some contestants need to update their spot on the site more often, or ever.

Just found this. Not sure if it's been posted.

Half Levi's style, half Lee. One could wear it with the matching jeans for a Texas Tuxedo, Two-face style.

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It's not even terribly noticable, I wouldn't worry about it.

You may remember my PBJs which were really dirty looking even after a wash. The brown has since pretty much disappeared. Grease is a little different, I'm sure, but I'm sure with wear it will become less and less apparent.

and that's a great thing for BIG as having actually gone to his store and spoken with Gordon, almost everytime i'm in NYC, you'll find that he's unbelieveably personable and is most helpful towards anyone who even steps foot in his store.

Seconded. I don't know how many times I've gone in there in the last year and just tried on pair after pair of jeans without actually buying. Everyone's always extremely helpful. When I go back up in July I'm going to grab a pair of 110XJs.

But this is a contest thread. I still plan to be in. Good work, Cheep.

Thanks for the positive feedback, guys.

Definitely agree with you on the comparison to PBJs, Viv. After those, I needed to get something with a more generous fit, and these definitely fit the bill.

As for quick fading, we'll see. XX-005s are on hiatus until I get around to doing some repairs, so there's nothing to stop me from trashing these, except maybe the heat.

I hot soaked these for 2 hours then let them dry outside, then put them on when they were still a little damp and have basically lived in them since.

I'm happy with the fit, and I think it will get better as the denim softens up with wear and eventual washes.

That patch design is perfect.

Also, in regards to gull color, I'd prefer some color in favor of just white. It's a pretty special pair of jeans, and some tasteful bells and whistles would not be inappropriate.

Again, Chicken's patch wins. So stoked for this event.

damn, an update from you-know-who:

Wow. I have to admit, I was skeptical about the Flathead worship that's been going on with the Self Edgers, because I'd not seen any proof that they break in as nice as the site says. I'm now convinced. That jacket's amazing.

Pretty good so far.

Or, a tab can be included with the jeans, but the owner has to sew it in him/herself. I can't imagine it's very difficult to do.

gah. my size. why does thou tempt me so!

My size as well, and on the same day my 872s arrive. I'm happy with what I've got though.

Pre: Diesel, Rogan, PDC, Levi's Premium

Post: APC, LVC, Nudie, PBJ, and now Eternal. Next will be whatever the contest is, and most likely Samurai, either black or Lee repro.

So wait, Skulls are sanforized, but offered in raw or one-wash? What would be the point of one-wash here?

Quick question for owners of the 868 or 872: After the soak do you have any leg twist going on?

show us some fit pics!

They're soaking right now, so I won't be able to take any pictures until some time tomorrow.

My 872s arrived today. First impression is that they're pretty amazing. Fit was pretty good raw, and should be better after the hot soak.

These are pretty much exactly what I was looking for in my next pair of jeans. Moderately slim fit, interesting denim, heavy weight. Red tab and arcuates don't hurt either. It's a good thing I have a few months before the contest and dd+1 stuff starts.

Kicking myself for forgetting to bid on this shirt on Ebay a few days ago =(

I liked the blue and green, honestly, but I'm fine with whatever.

I voted 36. And yeah, for that price I'd do this for sure.

Followed by

Good work, Cheep! That sounds really cool.

The jeans are back to the right in a seperate section at APC.

Poor Beatle. There's going to be nothing left after the one-two punch of months four and five.