Iron Horse

@Collin @dudewuttheheck Thanks guys

Penneys, The Rite Stuff, Vasco, Anatomica, Lofgren

Yes that one is very well done, just seems like they’re made in China. Not many brands really pulling it off. There’s a new one from Birdwell Beach Britches that’s not bad but I don’t like the color or stripes (prefer plain black or a dark burgundy):

Thanks for the refs guys, but looking more something more period-correct. I’ll keep an eye out for vintage or maybe a used Phigvel.

1930s CCC Daisy Mae hat:

Not bad but too thin. I might just keep my eyes peeled for vintage. Thanks for the refs though guys!

@Spiraltoy Thanks for that, the Drake’s version isn’t bad, the shaker-style knit is suitably chunky. The Dehen one is nice but not thick enough. I think both are missing the loop-button on the collar and in most the shawl collar is too thin. Sleeves cuffs should also be a bit long for cuffing back. Seems like few/no makers get all the details right in shawl collar shaker knit sweaters; Phigvel has made some nice ones but sometimes with striped rubbing and done in China. Here are some ‘20s and ‘30s vintage examples: I could probably have them made in Japan but likely pricey.

Cardigan goals:

I think we’re both quite good at bending each other out of shape.

I just skimmed your post, don’t get bent out of shape about it.

It’s actually oddly alien and cool looking as a fabric goes, like a kilim rug, but too strange for a selvedge line. It actually looks like something Kapital would make.

I would note here that “original” when used by most Japanese brands means new/repro, not vintage originals.

AFAIK, Big Smith never went by just “Smith’s”, even in the ‘30s. Earliest buttons from them that I know if are like so:

Is that for new people to sign up?

34 inseam is short? Serious question, just curious.