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TFH/RJB Corlection 2109

Slow faders.

Too much fade for my taste. Thanks for posting.

Measure twice...

Are you hanging anything from your pocket while working?

Ryan was great to back to me so fast. He agreed the jacket gunks up his machines, and that my order got the last of the last of the vintage-repurposed tin cloth.

Thanks for the head’s up. My jacket is still good.

Stay cool everybody. It’s freakin hot!

I hope you’re not working outside Edwin.

4 hours ago, ecsong187 said:

Haven’t worn it much. Don’t want to ruin it wearing it working construction. So I wear my Filson instead. 

Also you may want to touch base on your jacket. Last I talked to him he said he wouldn’t make any more tin jackets. The tin cloth wax completely effed up some of his machines. So he doesn’t want to make them anymore. 

Thanks for the heads up!

I have the Filson also, and was thinking the same, Filson for work, WHR for fun.

It was either March or May the last time I heard from Ryan, he said it was already started.

No evo pics of the tin cloth jacket?

Very nice.

Which jacket is that?

Got any evo pics of the tin cloth jacket? I’m still waiting for mine, July 2, will be 19 months.

I will update with pics when my jacket arrives.

11 hours ago, mpukas said:

I wonder if he delivers on his rush time for an extra fee? If there are people who are willing to pay that extra amount to skip to the front of the line, and he doesn't deliver on that promise, then there might be some people even more upset than "regular" customers who have been waiting 12-18+ months. 

I read he only takes 4 rush orders a month.

As much as I hate the wait, I do love the product. My jeans pictured above, are the best pair that I own.

I imagine I will feel the same way about the jacket. Had I known this was a side gig, I would have paid extra for the 4 week rush.

12 hours ago, ecsong187 said:

Keep in mind that denim is a side gig for Ryan. 

He has a full time job and a family and makes jeans on top of that. 

Not defending the long wait but that does effect how many pairs he can make. 

I did hear he finally capped his order list. 

Usually he takes about 200 orders a year. He will now only take 75. Who knows how long his list is currently though 

Thank you for sharing this. I don’t like finding out this information secondhand.

On the website, there is an opportunity to share this, but it seems intentionally ignored.

From the website faqs:

Where the $#@% are my jeans?!! 

Heritage Collection hand made jeans are meticulously crafted by founder and sixth generation sewer Ryan Martin.  Due to the         tedious nature of the construction and utmost attention to detail, only one pair can be made per working day.  Because several orders can come in a day, among other logistical factors, the lead time is fluid and changing almost by the hour.  Posted lead times were not meant to be taken as Gospel, only a very rough gauge of the current work load.  If waiting patiently ain't your thing, feel free to browse the Ready to Wear Collection for goods available to ship immediately or feel free to pay a few bucks more have have them made guaranteed in 4 weeks or less.  This will be explained in more detail during the initial consultation

21 minutes ago, ecsong187 said:

Current wait is closer to two years. I know many waiting 2-2.5 years now. 

 

2-2.5 years is crazy. Weight can be gained/lost. All sorts of variables. Job/style can change, economies can fail, Denim lots can get ruined, Cone Mills can close factories, etc...

Thank you for sorting that out.

I think I remember reading at Denimbro that it may have been ancient deadstock denim. Not sure.

Leroy thread over there.

TFHxRJBxCorlection2109

You’re killing me, “several”. Beautiful!

@Critical Observer as you can see in the pic, I am comfortable at 35/36 sized waist in Samurai. The S710SJC19oz - AI proved the same.

Marked 35 Waist

Post Soak:(2 hot, 2 hang dry)

Waist 35

FR 11

RR 15.5

Thigh(crotch) 12.5

Thigh(2in down) 12

Knee 9.5

Hem 8.5

Inseam 35

@Niro Critical Observer is  correct. S710SJC19oz-AI.

They are dark indigo. They’ve been hot soaked twice. They are darker than the S5000AI-10SP. They are also less rigid, Samurai cotton maybe? Crazy purchase, but I have a really good feeling about them.

@mpukasS5000VX 15th Anniversary.

25oz - 16oz - 17ozAI - 19ozAI - 20oz

What’s the scoop on the new Samurai Home Grown?

Is there a noticeable difference? I’m considering the 19oz, and wondering what to expect.

TIA to the Samurai experts for any input you can share.

@Foxy2

I’ve always enjoyed reading your posts, until now! This one hurt a little.