mondo

^ good luck, @MJF9 – junior mondo went up a shoe size every year, so when he reached my size (US 11) at 11 years old I thought I'd get some respite and he could wear some of mine (I had been looking forward to using this as justification for some of my multiple pairs) – but at 13, he's a size 13 and trashes his shoes playing basketball as fast as I can supply them...

another thread on this website I am not gunna show to my wife

Whatever else, it's brought a certain level of discourse that I (and I'm sure many others) always enjoy here at Sufu, and when that happens it's a pleasure to see some key forum personalities giving their perspectives.

47 minutes ago, dudewuttheheck said:

I am genuinely curious about how to attach it though. Could be a fun thing for me to do if I can figure it out. I'm not handy at all though. It's an interesting thing for me to try to figure out.

If we can't ponder such things here – of all places – what's the point? Go, you good thing...  

^ + rep for "lumbersexual seance"  

Mind you, the ladies' model does have a handy map pocket, for all those times you're squatting with your arse blown out and need to consider your next move...

^ I do like the orSlow work shirt, just wish I'd been able to find it in size 5 at the time. I went with 4, as one way or another I've ended up with half a dozen t-shirts in that size – and a couple of pairs of pants – but it's just that fraction too tight. Maybe it shrunk a little in the wash, or I expanded somewhat..heh.. but I did come across an orSlow chambray button-down in a 5 that fits perfectly. The work shirt will probably end up in my 13 y.o. son's collection – he's 6' 2" and M rather than 6' 1" and XL like me...

I have a couple of pairs of the El Capitan climbing pants which are quite understated – they do have a small patch pocket at the lower thigh, which I find useful for keeping my phone on school sport days. They're my uniform for any day at school where there will be any physical activity affording an excuse to wear something other than workshop/kitchen-appropriate attire. If only I had an outlet for my predilection for vintage workwear-inspired garments..

...and that, my friends, is how it is done

2 hours ago, heyson said:

... I’m thinking about ordering a size up as I’d like them to fit a bit looser.

That's generally my conclusion after experiencing an arse blowout..!     

^ Looks good – I'm a fan of Orslow's fabrics, they do seem to go the extra mile to make variations for each category of their denim offerings. That one looks similar to the 1940s coverall denim (which is 9oz, I think), and has a lot of character on its own – I'm sure it's about to get a decent workout!

1 hour ago, cultpop 0217 said:

I have no words. This made my whole year!  Thank you sister!  

...looks like it came straight off cultpop's arm and onto the gantry!

**edit** haha, sorry, didn't see those pics of the actual tattoo at the beginning of the post, I just remembered he had one! Great job bringing that to life, it's really nice work

I still have a pair of super-faded Nudie Flare Glenns at the bottom of my cupboard... does that get me in the ballpark? Maybe the parking lot next door, peeping through a knothole at his fabulousness...

16 hours ago, beautiful_FrEaK said:

Two pictures from a higher angle. The asymmetrical pockets aren't that "in your face"

At least that's what I tell myself 

I guess if – globally speaking – we're ever again in a position to edge past someone seated in a confined space and worry about whether we present the arse or the crotch view, you're unlikely to be chastised for your asymmetrical pockets...

^ yeah, I think they're intended for the shop floor and literally nowhere else... as in, you'd better not be walking to work. Or any other place.

^ been enjoying CPs myself lately – found a job lot in my size on eBay, half a dozen Achilles in high and low, decent condition and about what you'd pay for one new pair...

3 hours ago, Duke Mantee said:

There was no nudge from me bro’ - I think you’re just becoming obsessed 

Your very existence constitutes a goad toward the acquisition of FW..!

^ would be perfect with an Obvious Plant "Shoncago Balls Nyquil Jornan" t-shirt

Sir. Please.

^ I rather like the Flight Engineer.. an eBay seller here had one up for a good while – and I bought a pair of the El Capitan climbing pants from him, come to think of it – but I felt that 16 would've been a stretch for me even though the measurements seemed acceptable. Now he's vanished without a trace. Please don't tell me it runs large due to its status as an overshirt...

^ well, now I know who wears the pants...

^ I'm impressed at anybody's attempts to use a machine..! I've had some similar wear at the crotch, but have resorted to my usual darning with indigo threads unpicked from a roll of Cone selvedge I've had for ages – one edge of the roll is frayed from having some odd pieces cut out, so I figure I've got a few years left of unpicking before the roll gets tidied up and needs to be preserved. I'll get some pics up one day... dodgy as my efforts are, the indigo thread ends up fading and blending into the original fabric so the repairs become very much a part of the jeans

8 hours ago, Duke Mantee said:

@generic_guy strange to see you stationary ...

maybe he finally caught whoever it is who has been taking photos and is now taking matters into his own hands

1 hour ago, AlientoyWorkmachine said:

I am sort of new here, so is that how things work? I mustn't have too many options left to me...I'll sort something though!  

you could do "testy"... I don't think that's been taken, and there's plenty of scope for interpretation...

^ I was given that book as a kris kringle thing from my old work – my boss at the time had apparently noted my seemingly inexhaustible supply of Nike waffle racers. Had some nice ones, along with some others that I was somewhat surprised to see had acquired "classic" status such as the zoom Spiridon (looks great, but the zoom air cushions on the outsole punctured easily and made a variety of wheezing and squeaking sounds)