ken1123

On 11/12/2022 at 9:47 PM, MJF9 said:

@ken1123 I'm curious... what's wrong with uneven selvedge?  

Has the uneven selvedge resulted in any draping differences?

If no draping or wear related issues, it sounds like you got lucky with these.  It makes your pair (most likely) unique. Possibly your own dirty little denim secret

No issue at all

Probably getting uneven train tracks with wearing

On 11/9/2022 at 2:10 AM, Talan said:

Tell what they'll answer. 

I have got the reply from Freewheelers as below:

In our opinion, this is not a quality issue. We’re not judging this case as an defect.

Basically our thoughts(wish) for our products is to express the ambience of old times, not only producing old style products.

And so, for us, a difference by hands of craftsman like this case is very enjoyable.

We hope you enjoy our concept from the bottom of our heart.

24 minutes ago, beautiful_FrEaK said:

Wash them again and see what happens. But yeah, as Julian said a hit wash and a tumble dry can do wonders on seam puckering.

 

Re the uneven selvedge, I am a bit surprised this causes such a shock

Maybe I'm just used to subpar brands 

Exactly, I had no issue with the subpar brands I owned.

That's why I expect more from Freewheelers which caused the disappointment 

Just now, Talan said:

 Have you tried contacting the Mirror Ball with a photo?

Yeah, I have just sent an email to them.

I had the jeans hemmed by them too, so I am sure they know it before they ship the jeans.

8 minutes ago, Talan said:

Do not look at both legs selvege simultaneously. Seriously, isn't some irregularities a part of the fun?

3 minutes ago, Maynard Friedman said:

Exactly, wabi-sabi. Besides, you’d pay £500 for that on a pair of CSF so think of it as a bargain.

You know you would get it from CSF, but I just didn't expect it from Freewheelers  

5 minutes ago, Duke Mantee said:

I’m not surprised you’re disappointed - I’d be pretty upset. Where did you get them?

I got them from a Japan retailer Mirror Ball

6 minutes ago, Talan said:

Is the hem width different?

No, they are the same

1 minute ago, Duke Mantee said:

That’s not good

Quite disappointed especially I had good experience with Freewheelers

Purchased a pair of 601XXC, it is the first time that the width of the selvedge are so different between 2 legs 

On 3/30/2018 at 4:02 AM, Flash said:

post some fit pics when you wash them , good to have more posters in the thread 

Did a hot soak and a Rinse-Spin in washing machine.

The waist is fine but they are a bit tight in the hip area, should be able to stretch them out with more wear..

Bad fit pic taken by my cell phone

My old denime XX, bought more than 10 years ago.

I am new to the forum. After reading the whole thread, I have ordered a pair of M46 First Half through instagram.

I thought it could take a few months for the jeans to be made, but I am so lucky that Yoshiaki San started making my jeans right after my order.

The jeans has arrived today, can't wait to start wearing them!