HoustonChris

Copper or brass for wallet chain?

Go with copper; seems less common and more interesting. And it oxidizes cooler.

I'M SO TORN!!!

I like that the riders has a zipper closure, pockets, and the bi-swing shoulder, but I'm not sure i want the motorcycle jacket look. I'd feel like one of those morons who wears a band tee, but has never listened to that band.

I like the looks of the type III, and that its $50 cheaper, But it doesn't seem quite as practical.

HELP!!!

I love, love, LOVE the rider. Don't worry about not having a bike, just wear what you like.

Damn, I love BBQ pork buns. Might have to talk the wife into going down to Chinatown and grabbing some tomorrow. Good stuff, ranon.

Don't worry about it, Z. Even exhausted and using a cell phone on an off day, your photos are still better than 90% of the stuff posted around SuFu. Way better than anything I could ever do, at the very least.

Will there be any restock of the loopwheeled FH Shirts?

If I remember correctly, Kiya said they can only get restocks of loopwheeled shirts twice a year, so they're out until sometime in the spring. He posted about it in this thread a few weeks ago, but I'm too lazy to search.

Thanks, dude; they're starting to show some interesting character. I'll be looking forward to more updates on your pair over the next several months.

Thanks, dude; they're starting to show some interesting character. I'll be looking forward to more updates on your pair over the next several months.

Self Edge has them custom made for all their stores. Don't know if they're available for purchase. They are the badest hangers ever, aren't they?

Thank god for sorority girls- the source of half the dirty pics on the internet. Oh, and their daddy issues. That leads to all sorts of low standards and dirty sex...

I'm curious about the aging of the rivets, since they have the iron/copper combo. Anyone with a pair noticed any interesting evo?

Dunno what sizing system Moto uses, but here's a pretty good conversion calculator:

http://www.onlineconversion.com/clothing_shoes_mens.htm

According to it, you're somewhere in the 28-29cm range; which is pretty much what zakurie said.

Triple works 3230 for $180 or Skulls 5010 for $280?

I'd say TW3230. Construction quality is awesome on TW.

Damn, lowrider, you always have the slickest shirts. Good stuff, man.

Wow, the beef rendang looks soo good. And then nutella cookies? Awesome! Thanks for the pics, though you've made me super hungry.

Oh, and Eid Mubarak to you as well.

That explains a lot; not rambling at all. I always wondered about the LHT being softer thing and never saw a reason before. Thanks, man.

Oh yeah, I gave you my first ever +1 rep. Or at least I think I did, I've never done it before.

Interesting; I haven't noticed a smoke smell with mine and i have a couple of pairs. I vaguely recall reading somewhere that manufacturers will sometimes singe the excess hairs off of denim during the sanforization process to make the fabric more smooth and shiny, but I could be wrong about that. And I have no idea if Raleigh does that if it is right.

14.5oz is a nice weight- I think anything from 14oz to 16oz is about perfect. Seems like most of Raleigh's models are lighter. I think Victor prefers denim closer to 13oz.

currently considering a pair of indigo IH301s from self edge....I live in san francisco/san mateo area and was wondering if anyone can comment whether or not the 21oz gets too hot/uncomfortable to be worn year round in the bay? Its a toss up btw FH bsps or these

I don't live in the Bay area, but right off the top of my head, I know that shubharamani, deadendpro and landocal126 (until just recently) live around there and wear IH stuff constantly. I've been wearing my 634s here in Texas and I know of at least 3-4 others scattered around the state that do so, too.

Cents or Non Cents and Kiya are dead on about the breathability of the fabric. My 634s don't really feel heavier than a couple of pairs I have in the 14-15 oz range, and I mean that in the best possible way. It's a testament to Iron Heart that they can make a super heavy denim that doesn't make you feel like you're wearing pants made out of bathmats.

I guess that might be appropriate, that the palace is presented as a looted property. You can see why there's still a secessionist movement in Hawaii. I saw their flags (the Hawaii state flag flown upside down) all over the islands, and noticed an especially large number of them on the windward shore of Oahu north of Kailua.

You seem to know something about Hawaiin history- you from there?

Nah, that paragraph summed up most of my knowledge about Hawaii. That secessionist movement stuff reminds me of the crazy state I live in now. A lot more justified for Hawaii, I have to say.

On a separate note, damn, tourists wear some ugly crap.

I thought about going there, but it didn't pan out. The architecture is really nice. What's the inside like?

Some of the woodwork is really beautiful, but on the whole, it's sort of a weird experience. After the Hawaiian monarchy was overthrown, all of the original contents of the palace were auctioned off. Over the decades, they've managed to track some of it down or reproduce it from old photos and other records, but some stuff is just... gone. There are empty spaces for them, but the actual objects aren't there. It makes the place feel incomplete, which I guess it is. It's definitely worth it to take the tour, just to hear about the history of the islands, the royal family and the building.

roy6- if you haven't already, you should check out Iolani Palace. Very cool.

"They're work boots and some mis-stitches are to be expected and adds to the boot's rugged character."

Seriously? Wow. I've read several people's experiences with Alden's approach to customer service, but this kind of attitude still amazes me. Everything they sell is north of $300, yet they still think people should have to accept questionable quality without a peep. Even if it was only missed stitches, that's a load of crap. Adds to the character, my ass.

Beige, if you really have to buy one of them. But Beatle's right.

Hmmm, I think I like Water and Wind best. This one is a bit of a let down. Oh well.

Fantastic pic.

Wow, your family friend has some impressive boots. Too bad they're all battered and cracked to hell. Maybe some TLC could restore them. I especially love the sole on the first 2 pairs- those are hobnailed heels in the first, right? And the black pair has a steel shank and fully nailed soles. Man, that's straight out of the 1800s. Third pair is awesome, too. I like the snap down cover for the zipper head. Nice touch. I'd love to get a pair like that.

Damn, this thread is killing me. All the info makes me want to go through my entire pile of tees to figure out what I've got, but I'm reading while I'm out of town for work, so I only have 3 tees with me. Frustrating!

Bill, since you really know your shit, I have a quick question for you: I have a shirt with side seams and it skewed several inches after a couple of washes. Classic STF leg twist looking stuff. What causes that in a shirt? I'd provide a pic, but that's one of the many tees at home, not here in the hotel with me.