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On 8/12/2023 at 12:13 PM, shredwin_206 said:

L-R

1937, 601b, s601xx
which one are you choosing? 

Man, I wish they would make the black ones again. 

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11 hours ago, reallypeacedoff said:

When you say last legs, there are too many holes to repair and just overall thinness of denim? Because those look so good!

I had the crotch darned a few years ago.  They did a good job, but they didn't cover as big an area as I had expected.  The darn is holding up, but the denim just outside of it is pretty much see-through.  I wear them occasionally, but I always feel like I'm one large step away from it giving out completely.  

And thanks.  Those were my first Japanese pair.  They took a long time to get that way...I only wore them in the summer, and my office didn't allow jeans until about a year ago. 

The pair of 50's I ordered arrived today.  The wide legs are going to take some getting used to.  My wife will hate them, but my stepdaughter will probably approve.

My current daily drivers at Sugar Cane 2009, which are somewhere in between slim and regular straight, but it feels like a huge difference. 

Hardly wear them anymore, but they'll probably always be my favorites. Nothing rare, limited, hard to get...just classic. 

I've ordered once prior and it was a great experience.  I was emailing about sizing, and he said he thought I was a 35, but they only carried a 34 and a 36.  A day later, the owner emailed me to say he obtained a pair in 35 for me if I wanted it. 

This time, I emailed about sizing, and they measured one they had in stock, but it was a few days before I placed the order.  It must have been sold in the meantime.  But yeah, it's disappointing to buy something that says it's in stock when it's not, then have to go through the refund process. 

They ended up responding to my email late last night.  They were sold out.  Not sure why it took a week and an email from me to get that info. 

I've found the pair in the size I need from one other site, though at a higher price.  I'm waiting on an email from TCB to see if they expect to restock anytime soon. I'd rather order directly from them, but was tempted by a sale. 

Did anybody order anything from the Okayama Denim sale last week? If so, had your order shipped yet? It's been a week, but I know they probably had a bunch of orders plus I asked for a hem. 

I am just a little nervous because the product page showed every size in stock when I ordered, but now shows almost everything sold out. 

Is there any residual inseam shrinkage on a one-wash pair of 50's?  I'm about to order a pair and considering having the shop do the hem and am wondering if I need to ask for any extra length. 

Thanks! 

Self Edge only repairs jeans that are dropped off in store. I've used Railcar before.  They take mail-in's and did a pretty good job.  

I've been considering getting another black pair, and those 601b's look like a perfect cut.  However, I've checked all of the sites I can find and nobody has them in stock (or maybe 1 size that isn't mine).  Do any of you know if that was a limited production or a standard production that is just due for a restock? Has anybody seen a store lately with pairs in the size 34 or 36 range in stock? 

Also, is there a difference in the cut between the 601b and the 601rb? Or is the denim the only difference? 

I've had the S0500xx as a "next on my list" pair for a while as they look like they'd be a good fit for me, but it is looking like they may have discontinued the standard version, at least.  Their website only has one or two sizes left and hasn't restocked them.  It seems most of their standard pairs have received the version II treatment, but I haven't seen the 500's yet. I think the was a special 18oz version, but not the 15oz.

@lee porter

Measurements for my size 34 60's - purchased raw with hot bathtub washes, no dryer.

Raw/post-soak

Waist 35.5/33.5
Thigh 13.75/13.25
Knee 10.25/9.5
Front Rise 11.75/11
Back Rise 15.75/14. 75
Inseam 36.25/33.5
Hem 8.5/8.25

Probably my favorite video on YouTube.  This whole show is amazing, but the trombone and sax solos from this one cannot be any funkier. 

I have this link in my bookmarks, but I don't know if it's also new since the shutdown of Rakuten or not.  I've never ordered from it, so no guarantees from me... 

https://hinoya.shop/

18 hours ago, jewellben said:

Does anyone have any experience with the 505 jeans? I'm torn between a 505 and a 60's for my next pair. i've got the 50's slim and a 40's (non contest) but looking for something inbetween the two styles. The 60's measurements on the TCB site are off and as my size aren't in stock at the moment they can't take measurements for me. I need to feed my denim addiction! TIA

I have the 60's and love them.  I bought them from denimio, and they were able to measure for me.  Just use their chat feature. 

I loved my GTI, but too many check engine lights made me decide to get rid of it. However, my dad loved it too and didn't want to see it go, so he offered to trade me his CRV for it.  The CRV had about a quarter of the miles on it that my GTI did, so it was hard to pass up.  As much as I don't like driving something "sensible", at least the GTI is still in the family. 

He is now driving my mom crazy with all the time he is spending on it.  I took good care of it, but he has been putting in a lot of effort on it.  It's hard to tell that it's 9 years old and has over 100,000 miles on it. 

My wife ordered a mask for me from Railcar.  The fabric is pretty cool and it's well made...plus, it seems like it was sized for my face exactly. 

Finally got around to finishing the Blue Owl puzzle.  Does this qualify me for a discount? 

I feel like you guys are giving me a hard time...but not too hard of a time. 

Agreed.  The 60s are tapered, but not too tapered...slimmer, but not too slim...the rise is lower, but not too low with a fairly roomy top block.  They are one of my favorite fitting pairs. 

Denimio sells them also, so they may have your size. 

I thought about making burnt ends on the smoker last night, but by that time I was wiped out and just didn't have the energy. 

I was thinking of making some breakfast tacos with some of the leftovers.  I thought brisket chili sounded good, but my wife doesn't care for chili. 

Smoked a brisket today.  It was on sale for a really good price, so I couldn't pass it up.  However, it was 15 lbs and there were only four of us...if you guys have suggestions for leftover brisket, let me know.