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While we're waiting, twiddling our thumbs, I'd just like to announce that almostnice is the winner of the mini belt contest by unanimous decision of the judges (me and mikecch)! While everyone's belts are looking great after a year of wear, the wear and color of Markus' belt are outstanding. I hope mine looks this good some day! I've been in touch with him via email, and I'll post his prize once he claims it.

zissous belt, one year now, oiled twice + an unplanned riversoak

Random internet. They also made some shirts for ss12

and suits

It seems like Monitaly is also going nuts for kitenge!

Looks like I found a saddlery shop that will rent time on their clicker press! Now, I just need to have dies made...

Cant believe there are 19 pairs of roys without a vote

No kidding! There were easily 5-6 other pairs of jeans (some 0-vote pairs) for which I wanted to vote, but didn't, considering we only had three votes to cast.

person id most like to meet in real life cause he seems awesome, great job, hobbies, life, zissou

Awwww <3

That is very impressive, lucaas! I wish I could find someone like that here in the states. I know someone who will forge buckles for me, but I'd essentially have to send them the buckle to copy. How reasonable are their prices for smaller batches?

I made four bricks of Joey's wax, and I like the results! It is definitely harder than straight beeswax, but it goes on cleaner and buffs to a nice shine. I couldn't take any photos because I had to ship the item out this morning, but I will try to post some soon.

That wallet literally made me drool, Hollows. Very nice.

Whatever, RNR Seriously, though, you are right- this has been a great contest. I don't know that any others will really compare. This just might be my first and last.

Personally, I think illumin8em should vote if he wants to.

Lucky girl, tg. One of these days, when I find a woman, I'll buy her shoes.

Congrats, Daniel! THat has to be quite a change from the past year or so.

That's pretty cool, roy6. Quite a prize for the lucky winner!

I'll keep an eye out for the Aussie Leather Conditioner, corter.

Thinking more about waxes, parrafin is harder than beeswax, but I think it has a lower melting point. So, when mixed half and half with beeswax, the parrafin (along with a bit of neatsfoot oil) should help help the waxes penetrate the leather better. I could be talking out of my ass here, but I am going to give it a try anyway. Hollows' edges using joey's recipe look mighty fine to me.

Well, it just occurred to me that maybe I should go with the parrafin/beeswax mix so it doesn't go on so thick. I think that might be my problem. Or, like you said, buff off the excess with some canvas scraps or something. I usually hit it with the slicker, but that doesn't do anything to remove excess. Thanks for the tips.

Son of a.... Maybe I'll just add some neatsfoot to straight beeswax, then. I like to use beeswax to seal edges after burnishing, but I notice that it starts flaking after being used for a bit. So, I think I need something a little softer that will go on a little lighter.

Very nice, corter! I love practical designs like that.

Zissou, you're maybe refering to this joeysullivan post. I want to try his recipe as well

Yes, that's it! I think I will make some today. I need something a little softer than straight beeswax.

This sale is closed.

I just received a pair of Beams Plus Japanese twill trousers from Inventory, and they are unfortunately larger than they stated online. They're made from a fantastic Japanese covert twill in a charcoal color. Construction is very nice, with felled seams throughout- comparable to Engineered Garments.

Waist: 36"

Inseam: 32"

Hem: 9.75"

CLOSED. Original retail was $300. Paypal Only.

OK, last question for the day, I promise. Someone on here was mentioning they make a balm for burnishing edges, yes? Can someone remind me who that was? I am finding that straight beeswax is much too solid.

I've been wrapping mine in a spare bed sheet and sliding it under the couch I have to cut them in half for them to fit, though.

I'd be interested in knowing a better source for snaps as well.

How do you guys prefer to store your sides of leather when not in use? It seems to make the most sense to store them flat, but space is a bit limited in my house.

It is not going to be easy to choose three.

^I'm glad they finally arrived, sir! You'll just have to post photos from this year instead of last

Are those Red Wing shoes, TG? Love the massive selvage on your Roys.

I did get it tailored. Just taken in a little in the body, since everything else was fine.

Belt is looking good, erk! If anyone woule like me to 'refurbish' their belt, just send me a PM. I just gave mine a good oiling, with a fresh coat of beeswax on the edges.

Great looking jeans, fardin!

First day in the #8 cap toes, settin' creases, and all that.

I'm glad I took your guys' advice on Royal Meadow vs W&C. I picked up a side of RM today, and it's damn close to the quality of the Euro single bends. I also received a set of swatches from W&C, and that stuff feels like cardboard in comparison.

The RM is currently on sale for about $7.50/sqft, and the Euro Single bends were $10-15/sqft!