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14 hours ago, Double 0 Soul said:

I wasn't being critical, i think jeans still have a future as something for keeping your legs in, but these larger wallets have a pouch for change and a flap for notes, they'll last a lifetime but serve very little purpose the way society is heading regarding cash.

I feel as if these things have been outdated for years for most people - sort of like massive and ultimately pretty uncomfortable work boots - beautiful patina or not. I could never buy one because using it to the point where it would actually look good would just be supremely uncomfortable and inconvenient which...why?

There will always be the few that really need what the specific tool offers. But there's the very real practical fact that these will indeed cause back problems over time if you're sitting on it all the time. I've also gotten similar length of life from my smartphone as I ever did with a leather wallet fwiw. They can be pretty hearty if you're not one to need the newest thing. I was admittedly rough on the wallets last time I used them consistently. I still have a small one - it stays at home often these days and when it comes out is in a jacket. Haven't carried cash for...years now aside from the $50 I found on the ground some months ago. This is in part due to covid, but even before then ... not often. I understand wanting to stay on the DL but sometimes it feels like trying to stand up in the middle of a tsunami. Encryption helps. New tools for digital privacy are getting better.

Denim though...I don't see the utility ending anytime soon. 

5 hours ago, cusswords said:

https://hinoya.shop/en/products/sc11201

 

Is this lot 201 a new Sugar Cane fiber denim? It’s not the Edo, Oki, or Hawaii and it wasn’t included in this year’s  catalog.  

Is this what they made the IG post on referring to as the "Awa Ai"? https://www.instagram.com/p/CNR7YwejFGW/ 

Says Awa is natural indigo - I think these are the same thing. Wondering if they'll make jeans using it. Is this something they did in the past (like the Edo?) and then are circling back around to? I'm not the history buff here that some are... 

20 minutes ago, kbuzz said:

 

Hello in the USA,  looking for recommendations for a black high rise straight or slim straight. NOT a relax taper.  Need a FR of at least 12” for a 35.5-36. 
First thought is the LF NYC Black Maria greaser but they are  out of stock and the thighs on my indigo pair are pretty wide.

The new SC for self edge pair look interesting but they are definitely pricy....

thanks 

TCB also makes a black 50's that look quite nice but the black 1947's might be my second choice. $240 seems reasonable for sold in the us novelty cane's to me. 

On 3/5/2021 at 4:05 PM, persco_ said:

I got very Cottle-curious a few months ago. But the more I delved into the brand the more precious they seemed and thus not worth it (to me personally) for the premium being sought. Then I walked away. This is where I think William at Tender has struck a good balance between what you framed as whimsy mixed with attention to detail that just somehow retains an authenticity (probably misquoting you). 

I'm tempted by quite a few of their offerings. Not surprisingly, Tender is one of my favorites - but the cuts and styles are pretty different over at Cottle and I think would mix quite well actually. The premium for some things isn't really much more than with Tender either - sometimes price are basically comparable. I like the selvedge line also, though I don't hold classic Levi's and the accompanying details as an objective standard either. I think it's funny that a little selvedge line is considered loud against some of the flannels and other design elements often seen - not that those are bad, but a selvedge line on the pocket is hardly loud noticeable to most people. If I get anything I will report back - I do wish the jeans were unsanforized. I am more curious about some of their tops to be honest. 

2 hours ago, lee porter said:

Was just wondering people’s favourite actual denim cloth 

I will second a curiosity about this. I am in the market for a new pair of just normal indigo/white denim in the most classic sense - a 40s/50s ish sort of cut (I tend to just have one pair at a time) and am in no rush, but it's really the thing that would likely impact my choice between SC, Warehouse, TCB, etc etc. I can't try any from where I'm at. 

16 hours ago, rockon99 said:

Hi - glad to read this, I have a techart adaptor (not sure exactly which one, but it's for Sony E-mount) but sadly the autofocus mechanism doesn't seem to mesh correctly. I haven't put forth much effort in anything digital, so this has just sat on a shelf for quite some time now. I'm not sure if there's something special I need to do to make it work or not, but a cursory google didn't help me much. It's not pressing, but would be cool to have the option in the future.

I do, however, find enjoyment in my adapted Minolta Rokkor lenses on my Sony. I'm so accustomed to manual focus anyways that it doesn't bother me to use it on a digital with focus peaking.

If it's the Golden Eagle 3 version (I think)? You need to set it to work with the phase detect AF. This is why it works so much better than natively on a G2. And your camera is set in MF - there's more. It's a little convoluted. I magically found the blog I used to set this up in 2015. https://chadwadsworth.com/2015/08/30/913/comment-page-2/ In my experience the longer lenses (45mm and 90mm) yielded the best results - the 28 and 35 were more subject to drastic fall off. Good luck. 

1 hour ago, specialchild said:

Odd question for everyone. My beloved pair of 50’s got their first wash the other day (gentle cycle, no spin, top load machine, air dry), and the came out with a faint yet dreaded vertical crease. It’s hard to get a good picture of it. I’ve tried ironing it out a few times, but it seems to come back after a day of wear. Any tips on how to squash this crease before it starts to set in deep? Or worse, develop fades?

You can try spraying it (misting) while wearing - when damp the fabric may relax if there's enough pressure to form to you from just wearing it - with really starched fabrics I've had some luck doing that. But really, I would say just roll with it, it's part of the life of the jeans. 

On 3/23/2021 at 11:57 PM, rockon99 said:

Finally brought these APCs back from the dead (massive crotchsplosion). Please excuse my T-rex hand.

Kiriko (not pictured)
LC King
Woolrich
Sightglass Coffee
APC NS
Veja

Ah - I've bought and sold a G2 kit twice. Both times sad to see them go. Wonderful cameras. Repairs though....oof. Less and less tenable by the day. The fuji x pros almost replicate the experience these days though if you can believe it and can get along with a crop sensor. And these g2 lenses work wonders on Sony ff sensors too. Not perfect, some minor optical flaws here and there (which may or may not matter depending on the nature of your work) but the 45mm planar adapted onto on a sony is small and very powerful kit and the AF is even quicker if you can believe it (w the techart adapter at least). 

Hello all - new here after some time lurking. Looking forward challenging my powers of consumer restraint in the face of new temptation. On that note I'm already failing. 

Anyone know if Mil-mil (Milwaukee) ships to the US? Any experience purchasing from them? Just starting to dip my toes into buying from Japan.  

New here, but issuing my congrats @beautiful_FrEaK. Our first one was born last September. What a wild time to become a parent. I'm washing more than I'd prefer, but it's a small price to pay!