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.

Maynard, you are clearly a man of science. I've had a Manhattan just now, so am a bit relaxed with the keyboard 😉

All paid up as well.

^ Your pair looks good b_F. Not sure about the fit quite yet 😉

Done!

I've had a gin & tonic, but have to admit that this thread is entertaining. Penis balcony -- a phrase to hang onto.

^ b_F, you're already Famous here, are you going Naked too, before the WOM contest jeans arrive?

Those look nice b_F. I assume you ordered the Rough Out Beige version rather than Black Calfskin. Sounds like your Red Wing sizing (US9.5) would have been right. Do you have to be a sufu denim contest organizer from Germany to get the discount? https://www.burgundschild.com/en/products/the-escape-boot-rough-out-beige?_pos=2&_sid=cf05f2cc9&_ss=r

aho, I'm a 42 or 44 in most coats -- 44, no doubt, in the Ooe chore coats (denim and ecru). The cut is unusual (A line from top to bottom) but it's meant to be worn very casually. The shoulder is rounded, not squared off at all. Takes some getting used to but a nice design -- different from most others.

I have a few Mercer OCBDs -- very nice materials and construction. Standard/classic fit is really big through the middle (like old BB), but they do offer tapering options (e.g., 0.5 - 2"), which don't affect neck and shoulder measurements.

^ Trim in the top block or waist or both? I guess it's time to refer to Duke's chart again 😉