JohnM

The 1945 jeans are very nice. Same size 34 as b_F with similar measurements (waist, FR, BR, Thigh, Knee, LO, Inseam):

Ooe makes beautiful jeans -- my favorite overall. For some (e.g., Shredwin), the top block isn't ideal, but it's always had the magic for me. I have a hard time distinguishing the various finishes and denims, but the top blocks are similar across models. If you want a trim leg, go 02, medium 01, and wide 03.

Yes b_F, there seems to be a trend. What will the mythical SC49003 be? I admit to being a sucker for this series, but sometimes I wonder what's gotten into me (denim derangement syndrome, bird flu?). The video (for example) is funny -- feeling the denim with reverence and closed eyes. And, wait, is that a black thread with the orange and yellow threads??

Yes Double 0 -- still on the gin. Plymouth is my favorite. This thread brought an (inebriated) chuckle. Size down craze: Only at first because the shop told me, 'don't worry, they'll stretch'. Slept in jeans: Only after too much gin Diors: No, but I must add these to the collection Fancy wallet: Yes, my old friend recently asked, 'what the fuck is that?' Engineer boots: Guilty Ocean wash: Only my denim Speedo Resolute washing / fit having previously not: I'm resolute about most everything Never washing: Only while traversing Antarctica in some Iron Hearts Coffee wash: Only to make the brown streaks look intentional Joined a contest: Yes, including this one Worn denim while raw: Yes, scraped knee and left pants on Paid for an expensive repair: Buy them too baggy and have too many to wear them out Wallet jewelry: Only a small medallion that hurt my butt Numerous pairs of very expensive boots: Guilty Numerous pairs of identical jeans: No jeans are identical since I measure precisely Numerous fancy leather belts: Only one and it's a little too fancy for me Jacket suitable for the Arctic: Yes, an Eddie Bauer puffy jacket from 1979 Unreadable Japanese language magazines: Not yet Dressed like a sailor: Never all at once Dressed like a miner: Not exactly though I use an ash-based facial cream Dressed like an urban lumberjack: Not a good look with my sailor hat and miner knee pads Dressed like a railway worker: Hickory stripes from head to toe Stacked: 43" chest Starch: Every morning Fancy socks: Agree with Broark: "Yes, and they suck" Handmade English shoes: If Edward Greens are handmade Whites Semi Dress: Never with MF sailor outfit £2000 leather jacket: Yes, looks stunning in the closet Numerous repro denim jackets all from same era: Um, yeah Bought jeans nobody else owned: Yes, I'm older than everyone here. Levi's from 1967. Well, mom bought em.

What model did you buy b_F?

Happy birthday Martin. I didn't know your name was Martin or that you were a moderator -- a sure sign of a good moderator 😉

5150 (37x35) warm soaked for an hour, then short-cycle (25 min.) warm washed, in the dryer for 10 minutes, and hung to dry. Pre and post: W 37" / 35.75" FR 13.25 / 12.5 BR 18.75 / 18 Thigh 14.75 / 14 Knee 10.675 / 9.75 LO 9.375 / 8.875 Inseam 35.25 / 32.5

^ June hopefully Maynard. Quality slipped slightly by July.

First half of '44 or second half?

Thanks tooth. Good description of the 1943 and 1946, which I also have. Makes sense that the 1945 would be a blend of the two, but we'll have to wait to see.

^ Do we know anything about the 1945 jeans cut compared to the 1943 or 1946?

^ Julian -- Freewheelers (#881121).

Beautifully made, comfortable jeans. I'm looking more Farmer John than Eddie Van Halen here, but a wash will help, as would his Frankenstrat.

Dry? We can drink before then though, right?

Happy for you Austin. It's quite an adventure -- unlike jeans, doesn't fade with time.