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3 minutes ago, UkeNo said:

I agree with MJF9 here - I think it's really nice. 

It reminded me that 3sixten have done a couple of iterations of the BDU recently, with a modified take on this, but to be honest I think this is my preferance.

The cotton will age really nicely too, I'm very tempted by this as well. 

I just ordered the Buzz chambray from HPA.

White tee, chambray, this bad boy of a jacket with some faded jeans. Seem like a homerun in my eyes.

How does one "recently" pickup 8 IH shirts?? Lol. 

Some nice ones in there. The light blue/black check flannel is still one of my favorites. 

I'm liking this jacket, not as long as an M65 and more shirt like. Question is would I wear it enough to justify the purchase. 

https://global.rakuten.com/en/store/hinoya/item/br12247n/

It's pretty bang on in regards to details for the first production era of the TCJ (even exact care labels) besides having a refined and shortened fit of course.

3 hours ago, ColonelAngus said:

For me it's any moto jacket with a band collar. I'm not a motorcyclist so i'd feel like a poser. However, R&H has a Flat Head leather jacket with a standard collar that I think I could rock, even though it's technically a motorcycle jacket.

I really like the look of the fur collar added to the Real McCoy Buco.

1 hour ago, MasonAlexander said:

Just out curiosity (because I saw a piece today that I really want but am not sure if I am brave enough)

What is your favourite piece that you have seen that you REALLY want/wanted but wont/didnt get because you were not sure that you could pull it off? 

The Flat Head asymmetrical leather jacket, or the Buco asymmetrical jacket.

Both look fantastic, but I fear I am not cool enough.

Wouldn't mind trying Roy but his selling model is absolutely maddening and his website feels like a gymnastics routine to find anything.  

Is it safe to assume nothing will make the online store? I can see people buying them all up in store quick. 

The front tag in the pocket won't be staying if I decide to keep them lol.

The flower looking arcuate is my legit only problem with them. The color and fit is great. The itchiness was crazy, I couldn't stand it. Maybe I'll try wearing longjohns under them tomorrow and give it another whirl. 

My girlfriend said it looks "kind of girly, and sort of like the Steelers logo", but doesn't mind it. I mean I love the Steelers but she is kind of right. 

These Hawaii jeans are itchy as all fuck.

I got the raw version from PSA, got a lot of shrink out of them. I couldn't believe how much indigo came out. 

I don't know about the pocket design. I didn't think it would phase me but I'm thinking of ripping it off (or parting ways with them all together). Decisions decisions. 

Self Edge had a Stars of Hollywood rayon shirt that had seahorses all throughout the print. 

Could've got it even during a summer sale a year ago, but decided against it....Wish I just got it then. 

14 minutes ago, cusswords said:

Where is everyone getting their jeans repaired right now? I asked to be put on the Indigo Proof waitlist all the way back in March and I’m still waiting. I didn’t need repairs then, I just anticipated some of the stitching would eventually split on the back rise, but once that needed them I’m was still months out. My wife happened to be in NYC this month, so I she was kind enough to drop them off at Self Edge for me. I read some negative comments lately about Railcar’s turnaround time and I’m not sure who else I trust with quality repairs. 

 

Maybe I’m underestimating the popularity of denim, or just how many people are still sizing down, but I get the feeing that the good repair services are swamped tapering the jeans for the reddit and Instagram denim scene. 

I'm interested in what other people mention as well. I have been on the waitlist at Indigo Proof since around April or May this year. I can't even use Self Edge since it is so far away.

I haven't looked into Railcar in a long time but it's about the only other option I know off hand. 

On ‎12‎/‎16‎/‎2018 at 3:19 PM, mpukas said:

A question for RW moc-toe experts - but I think I know the answer - is there a shank in the midsole? I assume yes. I'm wondering if its viable to have them resoled with a flat sole and no wedge. I've found that boots with just a low heel lift don't work when resoled to be flat if there's a shank. I know it's possible to have the shank removed but that gets into another level of rebuild work. A local cobbler in my area doesnt have that level of skill and I'd have to send them out. 

The 877 does not have a shank, and neither does the 875. I am not sure if the 1907 does or not, which I still have. 

Anyone have experience with the raw Hawaii? Was wondering if I should expect approximate one wash measurements if I hot wash and even hot dry if need be.

9 minutes ago, julian-wolf said:

No experience with the 1947, but the blended denim does very well in the warmer months. Personally, I prefer the Hawaii fabric over the Okinawa, but I'm sure many would disagree. The Hawaii seems to be a bit wider of a cut through the thigh—good for breathing.

The blue shade on the Hawaii jean looks great and seems like a nice change of pace from the typical dark denim shade.

I'm leaning towards a blended pair the more I look at pictures.

I want to get a pair of Sugar Canes for the warmer months (and quite frankly to have a pair).

How do the 47', Okinawa, or Hawaii do in the warmer months? Which pair would you reach for when it is warmer outside?

1 hour ago, elmcitizen said:

Based on what I had read I thought the 767 would be what I was looking for. I'll just need to find a retailer for the US. Looks like SE doesn't carry that model.

Rhino Store JP.

They don't charge tax either and take it off the listed price. 

Cultizm as well, who will not charge VAT if you are in the United States.

1 hour ago, elmcitizen said:

I'm really looking to get another pair of Stevenson's, but I prefer to stick with the raw unsanforized models. I had a pair of the 714s but the taper was just too much.

I'm a bigger guy, so the thigh width was great, but the leg opening was 7.5" by the time they were done shrinking (on a size 36 pair) and it just didn't work for me. I recently tried the 727 and I think the thighs will be a bit too tight. I checked the measurements of the 737 on Rivet & Hide's site and everything looked doable except I was hoping for a leg opening closer to 8".

Is anyone familiar with their other models to possible recommend something with a decent thigh but some taper below the knee to bring it in closer to 8" on a 35 or 36 sized pair?
Thank in advance.

Have you looked at the 767 Santa Rosa? It should be closer to what you are looking for. 

Rhino Store is a great resource for the models less commonly carried. 

Anyone here have any tips for the denim mechanics cap? 

Was thinking of getting one off the TCB site. 

5 hours ago, mlwdp said:

The XL came and it fits well.  The XXL would've been too big.  My only gripe is the sweatshirt has long arms as I'm short with short limbs.  

To be honest I never measured mine before or after hot wash and drying. It snugged up for sure, may as well give it a shot it can only help. 

47 minutes ago, mlwdp said:

I think I ordered the wrong size sweatshirt.  I went with a XL as in the past I had no luck with XL measurements when I was heavier (Had some bad luck with a XL in Dubbleworks)..  May have to exchange for XXL once it comes in.  Even History Preservation recommeded size Large but there's no way I would fit in that due to my broad shoulders.

I haven't noticed much shrinkage on mine and I've hot wash and dried it a few times. Hopeful it will fit once you have it. They are a great everyday sweatshirt during the winter and aren't too thick to the point of being impractical. 

39 minutes ago, Smallrod said:

That has been some of the feedback but this is my first go with a jubilee and I love it.  Much more comfortable than the oyster bracelet.  

I don't know if I can ever wear anything else again metal wise other than a jubilee after having and wearing mine. I think they look and feel great. 

When you forget you are wearing a watch because it's that comfortable, I consider that a great success. 

Propeller beanie is a fantastic username. I don't know how to tag people on mobile otherwise I would. 

I didn't fully realize how large the back pockets on the 1966 were. I think the post shrink fit will be good and will be a great warm weather/work jean, but the back pockets are big. Just something I'll deal with and get over. 

I'm a Flat Head fan boy and I can see where the inspiration for both the 3005/3009 comes from with this pair, so I'm happy none the less. They are both a very loose interpretation of the 1966 but the comparisons are there.

Now I'm falling for the navy Buzz peacoat myself. I'm afraid it would be too small for me, as I wear a size 44 in Buzz sweatshirts  (granted I hot wash and hot dry them for slight shrinkage).

What a beautiful jacket. 

I quite like the patch on those.

The 1966 have arrived. Indeed they are as the tags claim "Made in the U.S from Cone Denim"

Another part of the tag says "Made with Cone Denim, North Carolina", they are 2017.

Inner tag states made in the U.S with imported materials. Which I am assuming is hardware etc. 

I would try Felsnaptha soap, it gets any stain out I've used it on when used as a spot treatment. Leaves no damage to clothing what so ever, very cheap.

There is a thread on the Iron Heart forum that got popular, a user explains how he washes his denim with it in great detail.