The Flat Head

[Planetarium]

he's not keen on 2200 worth of other stuff at the moment

 

in other relevant news, got the 3012 and the cut is perfect, finally back into some flat heads

[Graytrain]

I recently picked up a Flathead card case. Thought I would throw up some photos of it in all of its smooth, buttery glory. 

 

 

 

 

Gorgeous red. I am looking forward to this darkening. 

 

 

 

and the back:

 

 

construction is clean and tight with its tendon stitching and sharp stamp. All in all VERY happy. 

[itsbenhere]

dope. great to see someone else getting into flat heads enormous catalogue!

[Wörn75]

 

The Flat Head 3001

 

6 months

1 Wash 1 Soak

 

 

 

Now that's a proper pair of jeans IMO. 

 

All the wear and fading is natural. I don't see any pinching or otherwise.

 

Insane roping and those combs are beautiful.

 

Nice work @210895

[walklikeaduck]

Hi all,

 

Just bought my first pair of FH (FH 3002). These are a size 30, I tried on a 31 and they were huge in the waist, the salesperson recommended that I buy the 30s and soak in cold water for minimal shrinkage. I soaked these in cold water 2 days ago and wore them for the first time yesterday, and wore them out tonight as well, so altogether, I've worn them 2x. I'm not really into cuffing; I prefer to stack, but obviously these are pretty long for me. Any advice about hemming? Yes/no? Also, how do these fit? the thigh area is pretty snug, I'm not going to lie, but the waist is comfortable and so is the butt area. I do a lot powerlifting, so it's really difficult for me to find raw denim that fits me, the waist is usually huge and the top block too tight; sizing up so that the thigh and butt area will fit just compounds the waist problem. Anyway, any comments about the fit of these will be helpful.

https://flic.kr/p/vQDDjB

https://flic.kr/p/vMXvvY

https://flic.kr/p/vQDHRT

https://flic.kr/p/vxEebW

https://flic.kr/p/vMXvvY

[mpukas]

I'm really interested in the FH8002 in 18oz denim - I don't own any FH, and I need to get myself a pair. 

 

Can you guys help me out with the fit, as I don't have a clue on FH's cuts. Is the 8002 the same cut as the 3002, just with different denim? Cheers! mpp

[cmboland]

Hi all,

 

Just bought my first pair of FH (FH 3002). These are a size 30, I tried on a 31 and they were huge in the waist, the salesperson recommended that I buy the 30s and soak in cold water for minimal shrinkage. I soaked these in cold water 2 days ago and wore them for the first time yesterday, and wore them out tonight as well, so altogether, I've worn them 2x. I'm not really into cuffing; I prefer to stack, but obviously these are pretty long for me. Any advice about hemming? Yes/no? Also, how do these fit? the thigh area is pretty snug, I'm not going to lie, but the waist is comfortable and so is the butt area. I do a lot powerlifting, so it's really difficult for me to find raw denim that fits me, the waist is usually huge and the top block too tight; sizing up so that the thigh and butt area will fit just compounds the waist problem. Anyway, any comments about the fit of these will be helpful.

https://flic.kr/p/vQDDjB

https://flic.kr/p/vMXvvY

https://flic.kr/p/vQDHRT

https://flic.kr/p/vxEebW

https://flic.kr/p/vMXvvY

 

Personally i would hem because i think they look sloppy in the stacks but also consider if you wash them warm they will shrink.

[itsbenhere]

Bro, with your build you need either the 3005, 3003, or 3009. People with narrow waists and big thighs don't work well with cuts like that because, like you said, the thighs are too tight and the waist is too loose. Sizing up will get annoying in the waist.

Straight jeans have small waists and big thighs, which would work well. Also it'll balance out your large upper half and feel more comfortable.

Those jeans are way too long and need to be hemmed, but you haven't nearly gotten the shrinkage out and when you wash they're going to be more uncomfortable than they are now and shrink more in length than you might anticipate.

Idk why the fuck these people work at these stores if they can't give good advice... I've waisted so much money and time to fade nice jeans since no one told me what I'm telling you know.

[Soks]

^or the 3012

[SuperJackle]

I'm with Ben on this one. Those are gonna shrink more even with cold water. You might wanna check out the 3012 too, its got some pretty big top block/thighs and smaller leg opening, or the 3009 like Ben mentioned.

Edit: you're in a decent position to sell them now too because you haven't hemmed or aggressively washed/shrunk them either.

Edited July 10, 2015 by SuperJackle

[walklikeaduck]

 

Hi all,

 

Just bought my first pair of FH (FH 3002). These are a size 30, I tried on a 31 and they were huge in the waist, the salesperson recommended that I buy the 30s and soak in cold water for minimal shrinkage. I soaked these in cold water 2 days ago and wore them for the first time yesterday, and wore them out tonight as well, so altogether, I've worn them 2x. I'm not really into cuffing; I prefer to stack, but obviously these are pretty long for me. Any advice about hemming? Yes/no? Also, how do these fit? the thigh area is pretty snug, I'm not going to lie, but the waist is comfortable and so is the butt area. I do a lot powerlifting, so it's really difficult for me to find raw denim that fits me, the waist is usually huge and the top block too tight; sizing up so that the thigh and butt area will fit just compounds the waist problem. Anyway, any comments about the fit of these will be helpful.

https://flic.kr/p/vQDDjB

https://flic.kr/p/vMXvvY

https://flic.kr/p/vQDHRT

https://flic.kr/p/vxEebW

https://flic.kr/p/vMXvvY

 

Personally i would hem because i think they look sloppy in the stacks but also consider if you wash them warm they will shrink.

 

Appreciate the advice, I'll have to get them chain stitch hemmed...

[walklikeaduck]

Bro, with your build you need either the 3005, 3003, or 3009. People with narrow waists and big thighs don't work well with cuts like that because, like you said, the thighs are too tight and the waist is too loose. Sizing up will get annoying in the waist.

Straight jeans have small waists and big thighs, which would work well. Also it'll balance out your large upper half and feel more comfortable.

Those jeans are way too long and need to be hemmed, but you haven't nearly gotten the shrinkage out and when you wash they're going to be more uncomfortable than they are now and shrink more in length than you might anticipate.

Idk why the fuck these people work at these stores if they can't give good advice... I've waisted so much money and time to fade nice jeans since no one told me what I'm telling you know.

Dayamn! Hahaha...should I just sell these then? Would anyone even buy these since they've already been pre-soaked and worn 2x?

[walklikeaduck]

I'm with Ben on this one. Those are gonna shrink more even with cold water. You might wanna check out the 3012 too, its got some pretty big top block/thighs and smaller leg opening, or the 3009 like Ben mentioned.

Edit: you're in a decent position to sell them now too because you haven't hemmed or aggressively washed/shrunk them either.

 

Ok, thanks for the advice. I guess I'll just have to sell these then, damn!

[itsbenhere]

Don't worry dude, those are basically brand new. They won't be too hard to sell depending on the price you put them up at and how long you're willing to wait.

And of course don't buy anything you don't like just because I have such a strong opinions... But those opinions are formed over years and a lot of money that could've been spent better!

Here are some rjbs I had that were too tight

And my 3005s that I'm still wearing...the 3005s are much more comfortable and imo look a lot better.

[walklikeaduck]

Don't worry dude, those are basically brand new. They won't be too hard to sell depending on the price you put them up at and how long you're willing to wait.

And of course don't buy anything you don't like just because I have such a strong opinions... But those opinions are formed over years and a lot of money that could've been spent better!

Here are some rjbs I had that were too tight

And my 3005s that I'm still wearing...the 3005s are much more comfortable and imo look a lot better.

Any suggestions on what % of the original price I should ask for (i.e. - 90%, 80%...)?

[Planetarium]

narrow waist and big thighs here, 3012 is great for a contemporary look, 3009 if you want a bit more vintage, 3005 for straight leg + high cuffs

 

definitely don't upszie on a narrow cut, get your correct waist size in one of these

I did that with my first flat heads way back when and ended up giving them to a friend

[cmboland]

^or the 3012

Bingo.

[itsbenhere]

3005, 3009, 3012, 3003 will all be much better in the top block than the jeans you have now. Imo though, for you, I'd go with 3003 or 3005. Probably 3005. Because your upper body is so large you'll be able to rock the wider hem no problem, I don't think carrot fit jeans look good.

You're bigger in the upper body than I am and you'll get a way smaller leg opening than on my size 33s, which I still think look good... That is if you cuff to no break or a very small break.

[stingray1381]

Don't worry dude, those are basically brand new. They won't be too hard to sell depending on the price you put them up at and how long you're willing to wait.

And of course don't buy anything you don't like just because I have such a strong opinions... But those opinions are formed over years and a lot of money that could've been spent better!

Here are some rjbs I had that were too tight

And my 3005s that I'm still wearing...the 3005s are much more comfortable and imo look a lot better.

They both look good in different ways.

[1fookntitefd]

^ what medel rjbs are those?

[SuperJackle]

Micro Houndstooth CO25W. Long sleeve version I just received from 2nd.

My camera doesn't like the tiny pattern, thus the rainbow effect. This is the best it would show up but I'm really loving this thing.

[itsbenhere]

Dope dude. Very summer-y

 

^ what medel rjbs are those?

 

 

These are the sexfhxrjb15s. I just remembered that I still have the damn things tucked away somewhere and need to sell them...urg...

[Broark]

Hey Jackle, what size did you get?

I've been eyeing this shirt for awhile but I worry my gut wouldn't work with it. Love the fabric and buttons.

[Dylan]

I have the short sleeve version, but I've put on weight and now it doesn't fit. My favorite shirt, just hanging in the closet

[SuperJackle]

@broark I take a size 42 in flat head and this fits better than usual. It's pretty trim through the mid section but doesn't flare out at the hem like the westerns I have from FH.

@dylan, yeah I could see if I gained 10 pounds this probably wouldn't fit as it fits so trim right now.

[Suitbydayrawdenimbynight]

I'm really interested in the FH8002 in 18oz denim - I don't own any FH, and I need to get myself a pair. 

 

Can you guys help me out with the fit, as I don't have a clue on FH's cuts. Is the 8002 the same cut as the 3002, just with different denim? Cheers! mpp

 

Bonjour, 

 

Hi own a pair of FH8002, my personal suggestion is to size up one. It's the same cut as the 3002 but in the new 18oz denim. I sold my pair of 3002 sz36 because they shrank too much after a few washes. I'm always either sz35 or sz36 in all brands I own (Samurai, IH, PBJ, Momo) but in this particular cut from FH, sz38. 

 

Good luck, Cheers from Montreal!

[walklikeaduck]

3005, 3009, 3012, 3003 will all be much better in the top block than the jeans you have now. Imo though, for you, I'd go with 3003 or 3005. Probably 3005. Because your upper body is so large you'll be able to rock the wider hem no problem, I don't think carrot fit jeans look good.

You're bigger in the upper body than I am and you'll get a way smaller leg opening than on my size 33s, which I still think look good... That is if you cuff to no break or a very small break.

 

Ok, cool. Thanks for all the advice, I appreciate it.

[itsbenhere]

Of course, no prob. If you have any more questions feel free to pm me...

 

One things for sure though, you're on the right track choosing flat head. 9 months every day wear

 

[jstavrin]

I'm selling some cool Flat Head stuff! 

http://supertalk.superfuture.com/index.php/topic/159311-fs-the-real-mccoys-the-flat-head-jackets-and-shoes/

[walklikeaduck]

Of course, no prob. If you have any more questions feel free to pm me...

 

One things for sure though, you're on the right track choosing flat head. 9 months every day wear

 

sick! liking how these are fading...