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b_F are there any better quality images of the size charts available? I can kind of make out the numbers, but they look pretty blurry specifically the 611 chart (even when opening the image in a new tab). And doc I've got plenty of cinch back jeans so I think a cinchless '42 is a nice change of pace even if it might be somewhat sacrilegious.

Deposit has been sent! Think I'll be going with the cinchless '42s.

Same as @Jared_Lee, I generally prefer what Shinya weaves. Handled a lot of nice denim from them over the years. b_F since you have a pair using the RS1950-ROW denim, any early days comparisons to other denims you've handled? Assuming it is fairly breathable as well.

His most recent post on IG has a few photos of these details: https://www.instagram.com/p/C-UuiGaoPre/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Sounds good, I think I'm in for a '42ish model. Looking forward to info on the denim. Some lightweight denim pocket bags would be cool too.

Might be interested depending on the details, measurements and timing. I think a '42 with crotch rivet, no cinch and denim pocket bags would be kinda cool.

A bit late here, I haven't worn these in quite some time (which is evident from the fold creases). Not sure why I stopped wearing them honestly.

I have a pair of Rockets, they're nice but I haven't worn them much yet as I've been focusing on other pairs. The rise is a little lower than I'd prefer. I'd be interested in Slash, Rebuilt and WoM.

+1 to what @aho said, I feel like the old school sufu style contests are sadly dead and gone. I'd love one last hurrah from some smaller brand (or FW ) to partner with a contest but I just don't think there's much benefit to them unfortunately. I'd kill for another OA contest!

@indigoeagle you bring up a good point, this is how FW references the 42s. I just typically associate war models with jeans made featuring the material restrictions, and the 42s feature a lot of materials that were subsequently cut out.

Like Julian I wouldn't put the '42s in the WWII category, to my knowledge there have been 3 war era models. 1822017: WWII 1943, released in 2018. Made using a denim closely resembling the '47 - '51 601xx. 2122041: WWII 1944, olive HBT pocket bags, first appearance of the updated grainy war era denim. 2132001: WWII 1945, flannel pocket bags, nearly identical details to the 2122041 besides the pocket bags.

@tooth The denim used on the OA WWII pair is great for the summer, very breathable and I like the wider leg opening. I just hate trying to get anything in or out of the front pockets, compared to the 601xx models the front pocket openings are so tiny! I've been wearing my SC 43s a bit as well, but I've been trying to stay committed to the OAs. However that might change now with the '42s.

Thanks Doc, my wife says they all look identical (and I quote "why do you have so many of the same things?!") so I'm glad someone can appreciate the small nuances.

Thanks! And it's a bit hard to say honestly, the last few months I've been wearing my WWII OAs, but I do miss how loose the 601's are in the top block by comparison. I think my favorite fabric is the WWII denim. But I felt like I washed my S601xx's a bit too frequently / early. So with the '42s I plan on trying to go for a little more contrast and see how the fabric reacts to that.

Just some quick comparison photos. S601xx, S506xx, 601xx-C, 506xx '33, 601xx '42 and 506xx '42. The WWII tux and 1942 tux are made from the same denim.

Definitely not going to take credit here, Hoosier handles the calculations for me. The jeans were about 35.5 in. unwashed before the hem, so he took about an inch to an inch and a half off. And correct, this is the same denim as the S601xx / S506xx from a few years back.

Correct, I just was trying to notate that they had been hemmed from the original inseam length to 34 with the intention of getting them to shrink to 31 or 32 post wash.

A few hours out hanging in the Texas sun and they're almost completely dry. Just did a hot wash, gentle cycle. Here are the results. 601xx w36: Waist: 19 in. -> 18 in. Front rise: 14.75 in. -> 14.25 in. Back rise: 19.5 in. -> 18.5 in. Thigh: 14.5 in. -> 14 in. Knee: 11 in. -> 10 in. Hem: 10 in. -> 9.5 in. Inseam: 34 in. (hemmed) -> 32 in. 506xx sz46: Chest: 25 in. -> 24.25 in. Shoulders: 22 in. -> 21 in. Length: 26.5 in. -> 25.5 in. Sleeves: 26 in. -> 25 in.

I'm going on a trip out of town in a couple of weeks and wanted to start wearing it so I figured it was as good of a time as ever.

I'm getting around to washing my 1942 tux (managed to hold off for almost two whole months ), here are pre-wash measurements if anyone is interested. 601xx w36: Waist: 19 in. Front rise: 14.75 in. Back rise: 19.5 in. (!!!) Thigh: 14.5 in. Knee: 11 in. Hem: 10 in. Inseam: 34 in. (hemmed) 506xx sz46: Chest: 25 in. Shoulders: 22 in. Length: 26.5 in. Sleeves: 26 in. Will take some comparison photos with the ww2 tux once they're dry.

Congrats on the big day @Geeman!

Every time I see a pair of Motos posted I'm reminded that they don't make anything in my size. Maybe one day!

Those new leather patches look very...uninspiring?

Gave the WWII jeans another wash over the weekend, starting to get some decent contrast. I really like the grey hue that this denim has, and it feels like it's not washing out as quickly as some other OA denims have in the past. This is probably my favorite cut that they've made so far, so if there's ever another run of 03s I'm in.

Thanks for the well wishes everyone, we're excited and nervous. Going to be a huge life change. Unfortunately with my new job I won't qualify for 6 weeks of paid paternal leave until I've been there for a full year. But I can use that leave at any time within the a year of the birth which is nice. Started the job in May and the baby is due to arrive in January, but I think my org is pretty flexible and should let me work from home initially so I can make sure everyone is settling in as well as they possibly can. My wife should hopefully have about 12 weeks of unpaid () leave, but I think we'll manage. Needless to say I'll probably be selling some more stuff here soon.