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Good thing (almost?) none of us are cowboys and that most people who wore jeans weren't either.

@indigoeagle funny I picked up this same tux a couple of weeks ago. I'll have to post my version soon.

@CSL weren’t they like $300? As of 2-3 months ago you could still get standard model jeans from Japan for like ~200. The jacket wasn’t too much more either from what I recall.

Congrats! That's a slog.

Inis meáin / indigofera I was going strong in the indigoferas for awhile then a series of toddler events meant I had to wash them like 6 times in 2 weeks so now I wash and dry almost whenever and they’re marbled and have fade splotches (the gunpowder dye scrubs off a little easy) and they’re great and I don’t care.

LVC or try Freewheelers or TCB - which have cotton thread, but still last a lot longer.

Am I the only one who just can't get into any Lee or Wrangler designs (past or present)? Can't put my finger on it with Lee. Wrangler goes way too cowboy for my tastes, I know that's the issue there. Not trying to flame anyone doing those repros just sort of curious if I'm the only one. For me it's like Levi's designs or, if not, something totally different.

@MJF9 I’ve only got a woad pair. I went a good while before the first wash - probably 4-5 months of wear - but the thing with the blue garment dye is that it makes any fading appear a lot more gentle, almost dusty imo. I have a hunch the standard denim maybe takes a little longer (I think it’s 25 dips - that’s a lot, and it’s really dark) but it comes alive more dramatically. For me, I love the look of some regular washing after the initial wear period. The fading is a mix of wear lines and marbling. I’m still on the fence about whether or not to pick up a standard or garment dyed version for my next pair. My 129s don’t get as much regular wear atm because I love where they’re at and am in no hurry to fade them more, and bc I tend to wear a lighter denim from April - Oct or so.

I can’t accurately verify offhand but they sure look like it. Great find. For me, my favorite post in this thread. But then my mom is a textile artist and made me quilt of mashed up 80s denim when I was a kid.

@bloom - it's a great jacket, my favorite denim design that's not obviously repro oriented. So much so that I have it in 2 fabrics. FWIW, there are a few left, though neither are the woad version, and sizes are limited. https://www.tenderstores.com/product/type-900-jacket/?variation=28411 Tender is a personal favorite for me - I've got more pieces from William's brand than from any other maker (mostly jackets, a few sweaters and one pair of jeans - for now). The denim used (as discussed recently in another thread) is its own sort of special.

122 eh?

I’ve got the flannel lined FW type 1 (516xx), and the FC 2107 (unworn, maybe selling). The FC denim is a bit lighter and will definitely be softer with wear more quickly. The FW is more cleanly stitched and constructed all around. The FC pocket feels a little oversized. They’re both nice jackets. To my mind the reason to get the FullCount is the denim itself - which is really appealing to a lot of people. I like trying different brands but at this point I’m pretty convinced (like others here) that the FW stuff is just a notch better all around - and even moreso with FCs price hikes. I recently ordered a type 2, which is something I'm missing - and I didn't even think about getting it from someone other than freewheelers at this point. I just don't think there is a better maker out there for repro oriented stuff. Different, yes, but for standard repro denim wares, not better. That's a broad claim but it's my experience. YMMV.

x posting from full count thread. I've got a size 40 type 1 (2107), and 0105 (wide) jeans size 30 (chainstitch hemmed to 30.5") both one wash NWT in my closet. Realizing I may not get to them, if anyone is looking for either of those pieces I may let them go for near JPY retail. I'm not aggressively looking to sell but I don't like having new pieces on ice really, so will ship them out if it's worth it. I can send pics on request, but they've only ever been tried on.

I've got a size 40 type 1 (2107), and 0105 (wide) jeans size 30 (chainstitch hemmed to 30.5") both one wash NWT in my closet. Realizing I may not get to them, if anyone is looking for either of those pieces I may let them go for near JPY retail. I'm not aggressively looking to sell but I don't like having new pieces on ice really, so will ship them out if it's worth it.

Overdyed is a just a different thing altogether. I have a few pieces (not IH) overdyed and the fades will never be anything but more subtle. I really like them but I get that it's not what some are after. The white core the makes the higher contrast of denim fading usually seems like it's dyed pretty well through with a lot of overdye processes.

Just a plus one for Tender denim. My favorite ever fabric as well for reasons mentioned. I've found my (1) pair of jeans pretty easy to repair thus far, but in my experience they've also been more durable in the stitching than my sugar canes, mister freedoms, or warehouse jeans - all while being a relatively slim fit. They're not poly stitching durable but as stated that's not the point. Right now I guess I'm favoring more repro styled jeans, but I picked up a 900 jacket not all that long ago so I could keep wearing that wonderful denim with some consistency. I do see another pair of Tenders down the line for me sometime - until then my 129's have good life still.

Anyone order from Speedway?