dudewuttheheck

On 3/11/2019 at 3:49 PM, mpukas said:

What's up with the threads on the cut edge poking through the seam? Is that intentional and part of his precise, exquisite reproduction of flawed construction? 

I don't think the threads are purposely put there, but I do think they are deliberately not removed if that makes sense. I actually love it.

Great fit on those @Flash !!

Kick ass @itsbenhere !! It's an incredible experience isn't it? The apple pizza seems like it would be awful, but it's delicious. The RJB fades are killer as well.

4 hours ago, JDelage said:

Actually, no, I would want the shrunk measurements...

I'll post those once I soak them

7 minutes ago, JDelage said:

@dudewuttheheck - That black jacket is gorgeous. Could you post the measurements at some point?

Should be the same as my blue one, but it is not shrunk yet. Do you want the raw measurements?

Here are the items I purchased while visiting CSF in Japan. I finally purchased the 1946 first half jeans and on features alone, these are my favorite in my collection. My collection now includes 1922, 1937, WWII SF, 1946 first half, and 1947. I am pretty happy with my collection, but may add the 1946 second half eventually or one of the other WWII models. If anyone is interested in some sort of more in depth comparison between all models, please let me know. I also picked up a 1946 jacket in the limited edition black denim and had an embroidery of a P-40 Warhawk put on it by the in house embroiderer. I know many don't like the limited edition denim colors, but I don't mind them so long as he keeps making the excellent repros. I went with this because I already have a blue denim jacket from him and can wear the black easier with my blue jeans (I do not like to wear double blue denim normally) and I sort of treated this as a souvenir jacket- it's sort of weird and unique and I love it. The embroidery work also really impressed me. I can also add some more shots of the actual visit if anyone wants. It was an amazing time.

They will need some repairs fairly soon, but I am very impressed at the durability of these. 

Finally time to post some updates on my CSF 1937 jeans. I have worn these for about 15-16 months and was able to wear them at work for around 6 months. One soak and two washes in the tub. Yeah, yeah, I don't wash enough and I don't care. I'm very happy with how these have aged. At only 11oz before the initial soak, they are certainly slow faders, but I think the patience has been worth it and they definitely have a lot more life left in them.

I only hear negative things about that Ship John guy. I do think Wesco makes a better boot than Whites, but aren't all those PNW boots similar in design anyway? 

9 hours ago, Geeman said:

I struggle with the IH forum, not sure why. I've met Giles in person and Paula and they're  genuinely very nice people but Giles always comes across a bit snarky on the forum. Perhaps I just don't get his humour?

I had some issues with the IH forum and never been back since.

@itsbenhere IG definitely has a LOT less information than the forums, but I say what I want to say on my blog so I don't post on forums anymore. Doesn't help that denimbro is no fun anymore. Still, i lurk on here and denimbro because IG is not the place to go for information at all.

That's pretty awesome @mlwdp

IG is a game. I don't like everything about it, but I'm playing the game and like it. I've met a lot of people who are now friends from that app and that alone is worth all the downsides. 

13 minutes ago, Geeman said:

I agree, sponsored post are doing my head in. 

While on the subject of IG my main bug bear is the way some people use stories. When they put up a new post then a story which is the same post with the text : new post up now. I know, I follow you!

IG is the only social media I use (other than forums) and it's seriously close to getting deleted. 

Which would obviously devestate my 690 followere 

Yeah that's annoying, especially when guys post it like 7 times in a row tagging each brand in a different story, all with the same picture. So infuriating. I did the story to post thing like twice, felt gross doing it, and haven't done it since. 

7 hours ago, ColonelAngus said:

Nice. I'm assuming your goods were sent Japan Post EMS?

Yes. Even when the full value was declared, I did not have an issue. That said, I'm not sure if everyone has the same experience.

My biggest issue with him is that he has no perspective. He talks about how $500 shoes are expensive which relative to quality shoes is not true. It may be a lot for someone to spend, but truly well made shoes and boots cost a lot of money. Also, yes, he seems like someone who is very superficially into boots. I don't know anyone who is really into boots that likes the guy. He has been derided consistently since he showed up. His worst moment was when he mentioned that his Truman boots were not evenly lasted as if it were a passing thought. How can anyone who cares about boots not realize how horrendous that kind of mistake is? How can you say the quality is good overall when they screw up that badly? That alone completely discredits him.

50 minutes ago, ColonelAngus said:

Any of you US peeps ever make an $800+ purchase from Japan or Europe? Curious how much you got stung for on duties

I have several times from Japan and twice for around $2,000 (leather jackets). Grand total of duties paid: $0

On 1/15/2019 at 1:48 PM, lance said:

^^^^ Cool setting, dudewuttheheck!

Thanks! That area of Kyoto is breathtakingly gorgeous. I love just walking around there aimlessly and taking it all in so I had to take some photos there.

At a shrine:

Tatton Baird hat, Globe Specs glasses, Self Edge scarf

RMC A2, Warehouse sweatshirt, Moto gloves

Conner's Sewing Factory jeans, Moto boots

6 hours ago, Flash said:

Not a fan of the black and white denim if I'm honest or some of the 3face stuff for that matter , I love the standard offerings for the attention to detail and overall accuracy to original 501xx so selfishly I wish he would just stick to that      ( but that's just my opinion and no judgment on anyone else who is into it ) 

 

When you posting the pics of your recent visit Jake ???? Leaving us all hanging over here 

I will be posting some pics soon on here. I just have a lot on the camera and I need to sort through them all.

My White Kloud boots back in the shop they were made with Show Goto and one of his personal pairs of boots

On 1/12/2019 at 7:12 PM, JDelage said:

What can people tell me about that CSF black denim jacket posted on instagram...?

From what I know, the black and white denim fabrics are limited edition fabrics for the new years event. I got a black jacket with embroidery done.

In terms of compliments, no actual denim items ever get complimented. I do get a lot of unsolicited compliments from strangers on my leather jackets and sometimes on my engineer boots as well. My Himel Grizzly gets the most compliments by far due to how much it stands out.

Not getting a pair of the old Flat Head engineers when they were still available. 

That's 3 sizes up?! Look like the right size! Well done.

2.5 year wait? Let's just say that some people will be happy that TCB is entering the Leepro game.

14 minutes ago, Flash said:

My ww2 is too tight , a 31 in those would be best too 

 

Did I happen to mention I'm selling some size 30 ww2 Conners (Only worn about 2 weeks so basicly no fading )   . Pm if your interested 

Wait, so all of yours would be the same size then?