The Flat Head

[itsbenhere]

I really really really love flat heads that have clearly just been worn and washed when needed instead of treated in a way that maximizes contrast... such a nice change of pace.

[Max Power]

I got some shrinkage out of my heavy winter flannel as well (hot wash 70 or 80 degrees C).

Regarding the 3005: I encounter my usual problem with many japanese cuts here: (same goes for Samurai S5000 or 510, IH 634 etc). :

If you wear a size 32+, the leg openings get incredibly wide and don't look good on us tall, but slim dudes.

I have a size 32 634, that looks perfect on the lower body, but is too tight in the upper part. If I size like I should (34), the legs look like baggypants. The 3005 has around 9,5" hems in size 34 if I am not mistaken. I would "need" 8,5" to make it look as good as a small japanese guy wearing 28. I guess that's because the bigger sizes in Japan are sold to bigger dudes, but not to lean tall ones.

The Alternative? Most of them (slim cuts) are cut for super skinny dudes and have low rises. Don't fit my thighs and make my asscrack show. That's why I praise slim straight cuts with long rise like the 710 so much.

Edited March 28, 2013 by Max Power

[exaptavist]

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Edited October 10, 2015 by hoggreaser

[Cold Summer]

Sounds like you should try the 3009. It has a narrow leg opening but a normal rise and roomy thigh that's almost the same as on the 3005.

Also, I handled some 1005s today and they had a 37.5" inseam! The 1001 and 1005 are definitely longer than other FH jeans.

Edited March 28, 2013 by Cold Summer

[Chubacca]

Cold Summer,

So out off all the FH shirts (wabash, work, flannel, chambray, etc), you think the native check is the best in terms of quality/feel/comfort?

[hollowsleather]

[Rightyow77]

I just received my FHxRJB 3002. I don't think I could have asked for a better fitting jean. I usually wear a 29 in most Japanese slim cuts, a 28 in straighter/looser patterns and I sized up to a 31 tagged on these. So glad I did! The thigh is perfect at 11.5 on the dot pre soak, knee is an 8, leg tappers to a 7.4ish, waist is a 31 (leaves me about 2" of room) and the rise is a roomy 10.5".

I am so stoked on these it's pathetic. Turned down a free lunch so I could get home from class to inspect them

[garden gnomes in space]

^best feeling in the world

[okisan]

Very nice. Not an article I could pull off but very nice indeed

[Cold Summer]

Chubacca: All of FH's fabrics are high quality, it's really just a matter of personal preference. I probably like the Native Check and classic houndstooth fabric the most. If texture is your thing, the jacquard, dobby, and kasuri fabrics have the most detailed feel. The native check fabrics have a more subtle texture to them.

Rightyow77: Those are some cool jeans, I'm looking forward to seeing how the back pocket design looks as the denim ages.

[demonator]

hey i sent you an dm coldsummer i may need some help doing business

[CityPickin']

Hollowsleather, that vest is GREAT. It's like the perfect union of fancy and badass. Good shits.

[Rightyow77]

@Cold Summer

The rear pockets are my favorite detail on these jeans. The indigo felt is supper soft and flexible, and the R.J.B red stitched Jolly Rodger all adds to the "better-than-sex" attitude I have towards these jeans at the moment. The denim is so rich, a deep, crisp indigo with beautiful contrast stitching,. The button fly on these is also super functional since the rise is of rouged proportions.

Sorry guys, I am just so F'in stoked on these things. Just been running my hand through them, smelling them and just generally fetishizing them since they came in today....but it's ok I don't have a problem I can stop whenever I want, I just ...er don't want to.

presoak pictures, details

dat der cell bitch^

Edited March 29, 2013 by Rightyow77

[spudboyblues]

@Cold Summer

The rear pockets are my favorite detail on these jeans. The indigo felt is supper soft and flexible, and the R.J.B red stitched Jolly Rodger all adds to the "better-than-sex" attitude I have towards these jeans at the moment. The denim is so rich, a deep, crisp indigo with beautiful contrast stitching,. The button fly on these is also super functional since the rise is of rouged proportions.

Sorry guys, I am just so F'in stoked on these things. Just been running my hand through them, smelling them and just generally fetishizing them since they came in today....but it's ok I don't have a problem I can stop whenever I want, I just ...er don't want to.

presoak pictures, details

dat der cell bitch^

These look fantastic. IF you don't mind me asking, where'd you pick them up? Can't seem to find them online, or maybe I haven't looked hard enough yet...

[Rightyow77]

A few places have them, or at least typing it into google popped up a number of results.

Frisbee on Rakuten

http://global.rakute.../item/10005061/

And Tate+Yoko, which is where I purchased mine from.

http://tateandyoko.c...apan-Blue-Slim-

Straight.html

Although both those measuring charts are off by my count. Personally measured mine and I had about +.5" in the thigh and -.5" in waist than what was noted on the page. All other measurements were about spot on for Tate+Yoko just have them double check the thigh before you order. Evan is a great guy gave me the measurements for my pair and here I am a happy lad.

Edited March 29, 2013 by Rightyow77

[Cold Summer]

Looks like a good fit! Definitely keep us posted.

I compared a pair of 3002s to BSPs yesterday, and they definitely are pretty much the same fit. I'd say, get the BSPs if you want minimal detailing, a veg tan leather patch, and long inseam, and get the 3002 if you're shorter and prefer the classic FH details.

[Cold Summer]

Crosspost from the leather thread (where I've given a detailed write-up), my FH long wallet.

Also, my FH sneakers. Amazingly, their size 10 is the same as my 11.5 Vans.

I've picked up a bunch of other stuff too, I might post more pics later.

[Flash]

great pics mate , ive been thinking about picking a pair of those shoes up for quite some time

[ThinFinn]

I got some shrinkage out of my heavy winter flannel as well (hot wash 70 or 80 degrees C).

Regarding the 3005: I encounter my usual problem with many japanese cuts here: (same goes for Samurai S5000 or 510, IH 634 etc). :

If you wear a size 32+, the leg openings get incredibly wide and don't look good on us tall, but slim dudes.

I have a size 32 634, that looks perfect on the lower body, but is too tight in the upper part. If I size like I should (34), the legs look like baggypants. The 3005 has around 9,5" hems in size 34 if I am not mistaken. I would "need" 8,5" to make it look as good as a small japanese guy wearing 28. I guess that's because the bigger sizes in Japan are sold to bigger dudes, but not to lean tall ones.

The Alternative? Most of them (slim cuts) are cut for super skinny dudes and have low rises. Don't fit my thighs and make my asscrack show. That's why I praise slim straight cuts with long rise like the 710 so much.

AMEN!...

the japanese got now love for big dudes that are into slimmer pants from the knee down...too bad!

Edited March 30, 2013 by ThinFinn

[Cold Summer]

I keep telling you dudes, the 3009 has a comfortable thigh, good rise and a smaller hem. The 3011LTD and new 20 oz. 3111 fit like the 3005 in the top block but taper to a slim hem. These are the FH jeans you should try!

[demonator]

yo cold summer can i buy a size 35 3011 from you?

[billionaireboy]

Tons of indigo left after five years of wear on those F380s (a good thing). Billionaire Boy, how often did you wash/soak those jeans and any info on repairs? Amazing jeans.

I didn't wash them for the first 12 months or so, and then i washed whenever i felt like it (roughly every month surprisingly...these were my going out in college jeans aka tons of filth and beer spillage)

I had the crotch reinforced and as you can see, tried to repair the rip in the front right pocket

thanks for the love guys. hope to decide on a new pair soon

[skurlandski]

Hollows, is that a schmidt shirt? Love that vest btw.

[Maddogwellz]

hey cold summer im wearing size 32 F310 right now and i have been looking at the 3009 and 3005. i want something else with a tad higher rise and i kinda thought about eventually just getting a 33 f310. what do you guys think? P.S. i was also looking at real japan blue.

Edited March 31, 2013 by Maddogwellz

[Cold Summer]

Either of those jeans will definitely have a longer rise in the same size.

[shego]

The BSP should be with me this coming week... looking forward to it and will be wearing pretty much 5-7 days a week, with a couple of days here and there in IH-666.

[Maddogwellz]

thanks. i think i will grab a 3009. any updates on yours?

[bod]

Also, my FH sneakers. Amazingly, their size 10 is the same as my 11.5 Vans.

I had a pair of these in white last year, no kidding they're top quality and the first pair of sneaks in a long time that have given me blisters breaking the things in.

[Cold Summer]

My 3009s are at one month of real wear and all settled in now. I think the fit looks a lot better than in the last fit pics, the top thigh doesn't look saggy anymore and the hip flare is gone. They feel really comfortable too and the creases have set in. I got a bike so they're probably going to start evolving a lot faster now, plus I'm wearing them all day 5-7 days a week. I'll take pics soon.

Freezie: Really? Wow. I've found these incredibly comfortable right from the start. They make Chucks feel like wearing bricks in comparison.

Edited March 31, 2013 by Cold Summer

[einstine]

Cold Summer... Why are some peoples FH's have such a grainy texture? Different type denim or weave? I got new 3001's w/ zipper. Hoping they get a nice light blue contrast. Any tips on that?

*Congrats on your new job.