Duke Mantee

Bit late I guess, but (and it’s been a while) SC I’ve always found be reliable and consistent in sizing. I remember way back comparing to FW and as others have said they are very similar … perhaps just a touch smaller than FW, and that could be pattern as much as anything Warehouse on the other hand are nearly always about a half to one size smaller than FW in my experience

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No denim in the upcoming season except what might be included in the permanent collection

I appreciated the thought and the opportunity Neal Describing those purple accents on the setup shouldn’t work in my mind but seeing it proves how good it does look

Both Filson and BdC are overpriced. BdC sell with their ‘artisan’ story to allow you to believe things are handmade, and Filson who are ‘rugged’ I’ve got a small Filson hold-all. Whoever made it had their eyes shut when they did, but the materials are so robust it has lasted despite being crude.

Do you find Filson expensive compared to Bleu de Chauffe because Filson is canvas? I think BdC bags are fairly expensive for machine stitched non-specified leather (albeit I don’t doubt it’ll be decent quality being veg tan)

Thank you very much - I guess leather is leather regardless of the shape or application. Not much difference from a belt to a bag strap to these. And yes, that little hole is there for exactly the reason you’ve stated. Probably not necessary but there’s no reason for a shortcut

A pair of braces / suspenders made of crust cowhide from a long shut tannery (the straps) and crust calfskin (the ‘rabbit ears’ and attachments) and decorated with a couple of antique silver Japanese coins The cowhide is a real old fashioned pit liming and tanning - some of the hide still had hair on. It’s amazing stuff, nothing like it and never will be again.

Freewheelers Brakeman in 13oz cotton/linen denim - amazing details and a fabric that FW never used again

The word industrial is just sales patter - if it’s pressed then it’s steel, that’s the norm. It’ll explain the price if it suits your purpose 👍

Not sure what kind of ‘experience’ you’re meaning but the buckle looks similar in style to those used by The Flat Head, Real McCoys etc. Probably Himeji leather. If it’s a genuine pressed steel buckle then those are more expensive than brass or zamak

Wickett & Craig harness, nickel plated steel spots and jewel rings, vintage glass and a western style buckle set really happy to be able to squeeze enough detail for a name on a 1 inch strap

Do it as a collective - somebody makes the peanut butter, somebody is the apiarist etc then you’ve got a Supertalk Superdenim Supersandwich

Mini Trucker Wallet Black Wax finish Minerva in Biscuit from Badalassi Carlo s.r.l. (anyone who uses the phrase, or similar, “love me some Badalassi” will prompt me to apply for mod status to wield the ban hammer … fucking instagrammar) Khaki thread and solid brass hardware (Hasi Hoto snaps, YKK zip, d-ring, shackle, chain and fish hook

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Awesome - that’s a fantastic tattoo

Here’s a visitor to Hoosier in Kyoto … now you can see the maestro at work

Not a chance - I’m an intolerant cantankerous old cunt … I’d ban everyone just because I could Of course there is a softer side to me (my grandfather was born in Manchester, and I’ve since discovered that even a full blood transfusion isn’t sufficient to get all of the English out) so I’d probably reinstate some of the nice guys … like you mate 😉

Spoken like a true moderator

I second that

Threads are just part of the overall forum

XX was the name of the early overalls made by LS&Co - I think that might be right up to 1900 or so, but there’s quite a few guys on here a lot more knowledgeable so they’ll probably add to that.

… and this was definitely lost in the changeover - albeit they’re shitty pics because I am old and forgot to take ‘proper’ pics before it was shipped to Japan Horween Shell, Walpier Gaeta, Lambskin, YKK Excella Zip and THK snaps

… and Wickett & Craig brown bridle overdyed black, Wickett & Craig oil tan latigo overlays, brass hardware with turquoise, garnet and chalcedony gemstones and vintage coin … and a little one for a little one