JohnM

^ Love those MF pants CSL.

By a twist of fate, Jason Mamoa has furthered the #LongLoveSufu objective. Now if Clint Eastwood would weigh in on his Levi's 501 model from The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, the conversation could get really ... ugly, especially if Al Pacino or Matt Damon bids up the price of the Rebuilt LBs. Sorry folks, slow day here.

Given my initials and this discussion, I thought this was an opportune time to finally reveal to all of you that I am, in fact, the real Jason Mamoa, lurking here in disguise as JohnM and pretending to be an old, bald dude with too many pairs of jeans. But the fact that I am the latter is all too obvious, as I think Double 0 pointed out (wisely) years ago. Plus, Jason is 6'4", 230 pounds, so it's probably best to forget this idea.

Thanks for the article ATWM and to you, Kiya, for supporting Roy in friendship and work for so many years.

The good news for Rebuilt fans is that there were less than 15 first place votes. That said, if it's a Rebuilt + Little Hand contest, some of those who preferred Tender or Hendrix Park may also want a Rebuilt pair.

^ Yes, same here Broark.

Behind you heyson -- that's sacrilege here on sufu. Please explain this lack of 'need' for more jeans. As Wallace Shawn says in Princess Bride, 'Inconceivable!'

Incredible post Double 0. We did miss you and need your Soul here on sufu. Around 2005, my wife and I took my then 80 year old mother and young son to Sicily. Flew into Palermo, drove across the northern coast to the hill town where mom's parents were born. Mom had never been to Sicily, her six siblings in the USA had all died, and her only living relatives were in this Sicilian town. She saw the house where her parents were born and walked hand in hand with cousins she knew only from letters. We then went to Taormina, south past Etna and Catania, and through the Madonie mountains heading west. Your photos brought back memories, though your trip was far more adventurous then ours. Nonetheless, I know exactly what you mean when it comes to not wanting a big car. Memories of Palermo driving through a narrow alley that got narrower and narrower with only an inch to spare.

^ Good points Julian. Rebuilt looks great but 15 pairs is certainly a limiting factor. Broark, can you work your magic to expand this number? More than the jeans, a big part of what has made sufu interesting to me for many years are the people here and the dedicated makers (e.g., Roy, Ooe, Freewheelers, Duke Mantee). Rebuilt certainly fits that bill. How can one not appreciate a website that includes Goethe's color circle, a 1917 comparison of stitches and seams, quotes from Schopenhauer (We forfeit three fourths of ourselves in order to be like other people), and jeans that are shipped in galvanized iron boxes that will outlive us all? https://rebuilt.jp/category/lb-denim-blog/

Rebuilt would be great. But with a 15 pair limit there'd probably have to be a lottery (or similar) since demand would outstrip supply. Thanks for checking into the options Broark.

The Broark-gold, love that. Of course, all posts seem like gold at this point.

As with WoM, something most of us don’t have or know well would be great (Slash Overalls, Rebuilt, other).

Sad news indeed. I live near where Roy lived, knew him a bit, and own quite a few pairs of his beautifully sewn jeans. Without going into detail, we had friendly exchanges and one that was less so. He was direct and brutally honest with me one day. Thankfully, I resisted the temptation to defend myself and asked him to elaborate on my fault. He did exactly that, closing by saying that he's anything but perfect himself. I learned a lot from this exchange, appreciated his directness and honesty, and will carry this with me for years to come. We all get a sea of advice in our lifetimes, most of which we ignore or take lightly. Every once in a while someone says something that is spot on. That was Roy for me. Regarding how he died, I'm torn. First, it's none of my business and his family should honor his wishes, or their own. On the other hand, not knowing leads to unnecessary speculation. My wife has always said that none of us want to be remembered for how we died but, rather, how we lived. In that spirit, Roy was incredibly talented, interesting, curious, direct, honest, and lived his life the way he wanted. He didn't run with the pack, and while his way was not everyone's way, we can't help but appreciate and respect both the man and the work he left behind.

^ Black denim would be great. Who makes a nice one? If I recall, Simone at WoM does or recently did.

I hesitated to post these as they're so unworn compared to everyone else. But here they are. Is there a prize for most unworn? 😉 Despite the lack of wear, I absolutely love these jeans. They're very comfortable with an ease to the fit and a nice drape. I've enjoyed the denim, which is lighter in weight than many of us are used to. The 5150 cut is a touch wide for me through the thighs, but it's not a problem and only adds to the comfort. Thanks to b_F, MJF9, and Simone for their significant contributions to this contest, as well as all of you, my sufu friends. Looking forward to losing another contest while enjoying the ride in every respect.

The only thing better than a picture of the winning entry would be a picture of Maynard.

I thought jeans that wear out really fast are better 😉 More seriously, I wonder how long Levi's from the '40s lasted compared to current repro models.

Does the 1947 run a little smaller in the waist than other Sugar Cane jeans?

Interesting that SC priced these new jeans even higher than other Super Denim Collectibles that were already on the high side. Is there anything especially different or unique about this latest pair, other than the anniversary association?

^ Looks good MJF9, though I'm a 70% dark guy.

^ Broark, are these up there with your FW and other all time favorites?

^ Not to get too far from the Sugar Cane field, but I had Nikons and a Nikkormat for many years (ago) that were worn and brassed with use. Then I finally had enough money to buy a Leica and babied it due to cost and lack of time. Love the camera (especially the lenses) but was never able to just set it down on the ground (or asphalt) and let nature takes its course -- the birth date of my collector mentality, celebrated with collectible candles from France made from a secret wax formula, essential oils, hand-poured technique, gold embossed packaging, and wicks that have never seen a match.

Love the honesty about the 'collectors mentality'. I guess I am one, at least according to my non-collector friends. For me, it's more about figuring out (and curiosity about) what's 'good', which in the case of jeans means what fits and is made well, which generally means going down the rabbit hole and spending too much money. I also enjoy everyone else's interest in details that often matter little to me -- in a world where no one cares about quality or notices details, this group does. I have to laugh though when I see the two Japanese guys oohing and ahhing over a vintage pair of Levi's next to the latest super denim collectible. There's a reverence (real or amped up) that exceeds what Levi Strauss himself might say about his own products.

Crosby, Stills, and Lash?