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@Broark congrats!!! Very happy for you both. 

It's been so long since I've shopped for suites, I don't know where I'd even begin... I don't even know what I'd like now... when I used to live in Boston, Filene's Basement was a regular stop to see what leftovers they got in from the finer shops in town. Once in a while there was a good deal to be had. 

One thing I'll throw out to consider: since this is your Big Day, a special day, which will be forever memorialized in pics of some nature, put some real effort into your suit. This is not a biz suit, which could be worn for many different occasions, and styled many ways. But it still should be something that you could wear for other special occasions in the future. There have to be some good shops in Austin. Do a little poking around. Get fitted. Take the advice of a good tailor. You don't have to get a custom suit, but get one from a local shop/department store that has a good tailor and/or seamstress that can alter the suite to fit you perfectly. Suits are not like the heritage inspired costumes we discuss here. If a suit doesn't fit well, it looks terrible. A well tailored suit speaks volumes. You want to look your absolute best on that day. 

yep, I recall browsing Hickorees webstore, but never purchased anything from them. 

R&H and Corlection have some TFH leather jackets 

I have the single rider's jacket in over dyed black tea-core, but it's a really really dark brown, not quite black - see my post above. The latest batch that R&H has received and put up on their web shop appears to be more black than the batch I purchased from. Both are nice, but I think I prefer a true black, as much as I love dark brown so dark it's almost black. 

For sizing on this jacket, it's typical TFH slim through the body and arms with wide chest and very wide shoulders. It depends on what you plan to wear underneath it. In the 42, I could wear just a tee and it fit like a well tailored shirt. But with any type of overshirt, it was too tight and constricting, so I went with the 44. I think the 44 looks big on me in pics, but it's much more comfortable and a pleasure to wear. The little extra length in the arms and body is also welcome. Let me know if I can offer anything else. 

I'm still trying to move the 42... 

Tho not in favor in these here parts, I'll readily admit that IH XHS 25oz is still one of my favorite denims. But, their new slub denim I do not care for. I'd like to see it person some day, but prolly would never own it. 

@beautiful_FrEaK Do you know what brand those are? Just curious... 

On some level, I can understand the extreme slub that some brands are doing, and to some extent appreciate what they are capable of creating/making. I confess that I do have at least one pair of super-slub jeans, yet I don't really care for them. Far too gimmicky. I think TSG and PBJ do slub in best way possible. 

The liner is removeable? 

20 minutes ago, lee porter said:

How do the 633 differ to the 888 

Both are based on the 634, which is a straight cut with medium rise.. The 633 is exclusive to SE. It's the 634 rise and thigh, with taper from knee to hem. The 888 has the same thigh dimensions as the 634, with some taper from the knee to hem, but not as much as the 633, and a higher rise. When the 888 was released a few years ago, there were a lot of folks saying it had more room in the thigh than the 888. Giles never mentioned that in the description. 

ima wait for @julian-wolf to wash his before I do anything 

I'm not as worried about it shrinking in a wash (as I could size up to account for shrinkage). I'm more concerned about how the texture of the wool fibers would be affected by washing. As I've said, in my experience some merino wool garments wash just fine, others do not. I'd much prefer to wash - even hand wash - than take it to the dry cleaners. 

I just ordered my first one, an XL in Khaki. After my fiasco w/ the TS merino sweater, I do not plan on washing it, only dry clean. @julian-wolf now you've got me thinking maybe I should have gotten a XXL...

@kiya - how do these merino thermals fair with a wash? Recommendations, as some merino garments wash well and others do not. Thx! 

633 is a great cut, one of the best, IMO. The amount of taper from knee to hem varies between runs. I have the 633-XHS and the hem is around 8", which is right where I prefer it to be. Some runs have too much taper, IMO. 

888 has too high of a rise for me. 

I picked up TFH Single Riders jacket in a 42 from R&H back in the early summer. It was too hot to wear it when I got it, so it sat for a few months. I started wearing it when it got cool enough in the fall, and immediately realized the 42 was too small. With just a tee, it fits like a well tailored shirt. Buit with any type of over shirt it's too tight and restrictive. So i got the 44. To me, the 44 looks big on me, but it's very comfortable and easy to wear. I sent fit picks to Danny and his crew, he replied saying that he and everyone there said the 44 looks like a much better fit. I'm selling the 42 and have it listed in the for sale thread. 

It's a truly gorgeous jacket! It's just about everything I've wanted in a leather jacket. From the fit, styling, leather, and details. 

The Flat Head Single Riders jacket. Size 42. Purchased new from Rivet & Hide. Worn a few times times. The 42 is too small for me, so I got a 44. With just a tee shirt, it fits like a well tailored shirt. But with any type of over shirt, it's too tight and restrictive. 1.3mm Shinki horse hide, veg tanned, part aniline. Universal brass zips. Black te core (it's a really really dark brown, not true black). DM to discuss. 

Measurements, from R&H: 

Chest: 45"

Waist: 21"

Shoulder: 20.25"

Opening: 20.5"

Vertical length: 27"

Sleeve length: 25.5"

The 3004 looks great. Agree it is a good idea to have a cut that's roomy in the top without an aggressive taper, as has been the trend in the past few years. However, I'm not sure I'd get this cut before the 3009. 3009 appeals to me and been on my want list. 

This scope is what White's did for me years ago when I had my SJ's rebuilt. I think it's standard - the only parts that are kept are the upper leather, tongue and eyes. Cost is considerably less than a new pair of boots. I have wonder how much savings is there, considering how much is salvaged. 

The gauntlet has been thrown down. Incredible work! They're now a moc-toe SJ's. From what little I know of the history of the PNW boot makers, Otto taught Nick how to make boots, and then left to start his own company. 

@shredwin_206 we expect a report when you've had some wear on them. Congrats! 

No, I wasn't clear, that not on TS, it's all on me. I didn't follow their care instructions, and I f'd it up. 

I don't like TS because I can't stand their marketing, campaigning. And the couple of things I've bought from them I've been underwhelmed by and returned. I'd hoped to like the sweater, and would have kept and worn it. 

Confession time: I recently took delivery on a Taylor Stitch merino wool henley. I had a small credit with them, and stumbled on the pre-order months ago. So it was a good price. It arrived last week. It was ok, meh, nothing to get excited about, but nothing really wrong with it. Care instructions said to hand wash or dry clean. So I thought I've had other merino wool sweaters that I've machine washed on gentle cycle, it'll be ok. Well, I f'g up it real good. Shrunk a ton, got ridiculously fuzzy, shed an incredible amount of lint all over my place, and left an absurd amount of lint in my washer than got all over the clothes I washed next. I was so mad I could've spit fire. 

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Already found the Icebreaker sweater (I actually have a hook-up that I shouldn't discuss... ). Don't care for that Filson sweater. 

I can't find the trailblazer on Desolation Row's website. Am I missing it? 

this boot looks f'g great 

It seems they do not sell through their website, only stockists? 

recommendation for a merino wool - or other wool - henley sweater? 

I do like that FW wool sweater that recently been discussed. 

On 10/5/2021 at 3:36 AM, frank said:

Just got a pair of 712s raw from Sapporo-Base, gotta say their customer service is fantastic. Answered my questions quickly and shipped the jeans out even quicker. Against advice, I sized down one from my 710s but they actually fit great after a wash and tumble dry, Hayashi-style! The waist has stretched out to about the same as my 710s although the hips are a tad tighter, probably due to the smaller size. I'll have to post up some photos when I get a chance, the fit is amazing. 

Side note: For all y'all that tumble dry regularly, how do you prevent those creases/line along the legs from setting in? I tried to tumble dry with a bunch of my other clothes but both legs still have sharp creases running down the sides. I don't mind it too much, but would rather they not fade too dramatically along the creases. 

The first response is to wash & dry inside out, and always solo without any other clothes. When new, I'll wash my jeans in hot water and use a hot dryer for 15-20 minutes until damp, to get the shrink out, and then hang until dry. I don't turn right side out until completely dry, as when wet the denim is most susceptible to crease fading. Washing & drying outside out will result in fading at the creases. After several washes and the excess dye is removed, crease fading is less likely.