Somar

Measurements update + my opinion about the jeans: 

These are my measurements after the first initial soak:

Waist-size:    33

Waist:           16.6 inch

Front rise:     10.5 inch
Back rise:     14.5 inch
Upper thigh: 12.9 inch
Knee:            9.2 inch

Hem:             7.9 inch

Inseam:         33.5

A few days after the first soak I did another soak to get more shrink out and this was the result:

Waist:            16,6 (same)
Front rise:     10,5 (same)

Back rise:      14,5 (same)

Upper thigh:  12,6 (- 0.3'')
Knee:             9,1 (- 0.1'')

Hem:              7,65 (- 0,25'')

Now, 3 months and a few washes later, here are the measurements again. Last soak was weeks ago, so they stretched a bit:

Waist:            17,5
Front rise:      10,7

Back rise:      15,7

Upper thigh:  12,7
Knee:             9,2

Hem:              7,8

My opinion:

This is my first pair of unsanforized Japanese denim and I am very pleased with this buy!!

The unsanforized fabric is so different. It's rough and soft at the same time. Breaking in, wasn't really breaking in because they were already very comfortable from the beginning. What I like most about my UES jeans, is that they are very comfortable: Deep and wide pocket bags, enough space around the thighs, a nice high front & back rise, perfect weight of denim not too heavy and not too light. I had to get used to the loose fit in the beginning, but not anymore! 

Small note: I would still like to try a size down to 32, to see how that would have worked out. If a 32 would also be very comfortable and have plenty room in the thigh, the esthetics could have worked more in my advantage.

There are also a few things that I agree upon with you guys that wrote a review before:

- It would be cool if they had hidden rivets.

- Same goed for selvedge inside the coin pocket. I have always liked this small detail (But no peek-a-boo selvedge, please! Just hidden).

- A red tab would be cooler, but because this is my first tab I don't mind it being white .

- I totally agree on the Inside fly construction. I've checked my other pairs, they all have a cut in that corner to avoid that ''dot fade'' from happening.

- Something else that I haven't heard anybody say... The belt loops are XXL, I can easily fit a 5CM (1,95inch) wide / 0.25CM (0,1inch) thick belt + 3 fingers. Also, not all of them have the same size, some loops are even longer. Because of this, the belt loops kind off 'fold'. They could have been a tad sorter in my opinion.

- The button below my top button is always showing  bit. Somehow the part that covers the buttons gets pulled back. I have more than enough space in the waist and I have tried ironing it straight, but it didn't help. My guess would be that the button is placed too close to the outside? Maybe?

Last but not least: The color and how they fade. Just perfect!

Somar, jeez what a progress!

Hoggy, thanks!

My progress is nothing compared to your Italian kitchen!!!! Damn, I bet some fine dishes are cooked there. 

Thanks b_F  

How about washing them to prevent bleeding?

IFS&BRC re-certification

Say what ... ?

3 months update of the UES 400T

Yeah... This one was definitely inspired by Obbigood 

I love how the numbers of the date started crackling. Also, not much left of the my size (33) and model (400T).

And now it's time to update a bit! A little late, but here they are, 2 month update pics

2 months update of the UES 400T

You got some nice tattoos man! And I didn't mind the offtopic! hehe

You're welcome man . I think I've seen your pics on that thread ones... but I don't remember your sleeve being that full. Got some new ones lately? 

Thank you! You can look it up in the tattoo thread somewhere, if you're interested.

(cross post from UES competition Thread.)

This is my ''neat'' belt for when I tuck in my shirts and don't wear sneakers. It was very stiff at first but it has loosened up in time. I'm very fond of this belt .

This belt is made in Italy and I bought it in Rome when I was there last spring. It is from a store called Asole&Bottoni. 5mm thick leather, but I honestly don't know of what kind.

 

 

 

 

Nice pics Max and b_F. Looks like you had great weekends.

And that is one SICK sleave Max!!     

P.S. The size says 105, but she had to cut it down for me to a 95.

Thanks man! The belt is made in Italy and I bought it in Rome when I was there last spring. It is from a store called Asole&Bottoni. 5mm thick leather, but I honestly don't know of what kind.

Your wide roping is because of DC4's Union Special. When I had my Railcars hemmed I got the same wide and very remarkable roping effect. When I asked Daniel about it, he explained... He owns a black Union Special called 'Black Head'. The black head was made for heavy industrial use, stitching stronger and tougher fabrics, thus it has more power (than the other colors Union Special hemming machines). This is the reason it creates this kick-ass roping effect.

P.S. What show did you have a few nights ago?? 

Would love to join this world tour! Check your PM Bradl

No problem man! Without counting the first two times to shrink them, yes they only had one wash. Their second wash one will be this weekend.

Max probably will... We're all afraid of Maximus the Great!

I realy like the outfit volvo!! Like that style a lot

I thought you were selling those redclouds? Did you change your mind?

Hey b_F, thanks man! It's a lot easier to take out my iPhone and snap a few shots for IG. I'll bring out the big guns this weekend to make some good pics for my second month update . 

I am very pleased with how these fade:

Nice Job bradl! Where can I sign!?

For anybody who's interested in a Denime ''NEW 66'', they're on sale at the Blue Owl Workshop. Only 2 sizes left 30 & 34: 

http://www.blueowl.us/product/denime-new-66-raw-japanese-selvedge-straight-leg-denim-shrink-to-fit/

Cheers to that mate!

Cool. You better visit sometime Somar! Barbecue and icecold beer at my place. 

That sounds good mate. Next time I'm there, I'll be sure to let you know!

Beer on monday...? What are you celebrating?

You mean this pretty thing?? I've been there too. Have a lot of relatives in Orebro

Man... What you have done to those Red Wings. Really nice!

This thread should have been called: ''PIMP My Boots!''.

I like working at the site, but it's only on the weekends and not even all of them. It makes up for my office job... Yeah, I do a lot of heavy sitting at work .