The Flat Head

[Maddogwellz]

I think flat heads fade pretty slow. They have about 24 dips.

[ironheartfan123]

i've had 3009 for ~1.5 yrs but only 5-6 months wear...just starting to develop noticeable fade and the fit has broken in nicely.. i didnt like them much at first but now that they've shrunken completely and broken in the fit is awesome...will post some pics soon when i go on an upcoming trip

Edited June 14, 2013 by ironheartfan123

[Kyle@TFH]

To be honest, I don't think that the Pioneer denim fades very fast in comparison to other brands I've worn, like Samurai and Pure Blue Japan.  This is mostly because it's dyed very dark, and the darker a fabric is, the more time it'll take to get good fading. It's no secret that Flat Head makes my favorite denim of any company, and I love how it fades. However, it takes time to get there, especially if you wash infrequently.

 

But a lot of this is dependent on how much you wash, unlike some denim that isn't dyed as nicely, you can wash Flat Head's denim pretty frequently (once every 1-2 months) and still get nice fading - and faster evolution.  If you wait 5-6 months until the creases are really well-defined you'll get great contrast, but it probably won't fully come out until it's been washed a few times. 

 

Ben, the belt looks great!  It's probably the last veg tan saddle leather belt you'll ever need.

[itsbenhere]

Most definitely, but I'm not sure I'm too happy about these nicks... it looks like you can see through the plating

 

[kiya]

I would exchange that, send it back to the store you got it from for another one. Its not only heavily nicked by it looks like its bent a bit too.

[itsbenhere]

I'm glad I'm not crazy for being bothered by that... I'm going to attempt to exchange it.  I'll update here with the outcome

[kiya]

We'll take that back no problem.

 

EDIT: Nevermind, i had thought for some reason it was bought from Self Edge.

Edited June 15, 2013 by kiya

[itsbenhere]

Yep I was about to tell you that I would love to, but didn't buy it from there.  Got a bunch of stuff from Japan a few weeks ago and I couldn't resist the temptation to pick that up too!  Oh well, that's the risk you take when ordering from those shops.  

 

It does always make me smile to see a retailer taking responsibility for things though.

[aho]

@Kyle, you should make a Flat Head instagram if there isn't one already? I enjoy following some of the other brands/owners and would love to see things from FH's POV

Edited June 15, 2013 by aho

[Kyle@TFH]

Ben: Sorry about the issue with the buckle, that's definitely unusual.  I hope that the shop you bought it from will replace it.  Let me know if Japanese communication is an issue. 

 

Aho: Instagram sounds cool, we're interested in using more SNS stuff, but I haven't seen other denim brands' Instagrams before.  Care to share some of the ones you like?

Edited June 15, 2013 by Kyle@TFH

[demonator]

@Kyle, you should make a Flat Head instagram if there isn't one already? I enjoy following some of the other brands/owners and would love to see things from FH's POV

really aho? whats the page on instagram on these?

[tang]

hi guys i need some suggestions here, i wanna get some flat head tee

im about 120lbs and 5'5 , should i go for 36 or 38 size.

thx

[demonator]

THEYRE ON THE SMALL SIZE GO WITH THE BIGGER SIZE

[tang]

i supposed it will be 38 for me

thx mate

[Chubacca]

Crosspost from HWDC2

 

Contest 2 and HC-SF-76 checking in

Flathead 2015, 20 oz

I went on a 3 hour kayaking trip with my friends. Got plenty of blank looks while wearing my jeans while doing so.

 

Aftermath

 

 

 

 

[tonoak]

PROXFH05 for 2 weeks

 

 

[itsbenhere]

Perfect fit.

[rosarkar]

PROXFH05 for 2 weeks

 

 

 

 

you might be wearing those just a bit higher than intended. nice jeans, tho.

Edited June 18, 2013 by rosarkar

[Broark]

I'd love to see another SE X FH collaboration soon! If that was in the pipeline I'd hold off on a pair of 3009s possibly. If there was a pair of SEXFHXRJB15s in a 36 I'd jump on 'em.

Edited June 18, 2013 by Broark

[Kwaker]

you might be wearing those just a bit higher than intended. nice jeans, tho.

 

he's already got some sag at the back

[Maddogwellz]

I'd love to see another SE X FH collaboration soon! If that was in the pipeline I'd hold off on a pair of 3009s possibly. If there was a pair of SEXFHXRJB15s in a 36 I'd jump on 'em.

I believe Kiya said that the new Real Japan blues models are 14 ounce Zimbabwe cotton the same that was used on that model. You could just grab a pair of those. The 3009 is a good choice as well.

[rosarkar]

he's already got some sag at the back

 

and some moose knuckle in the front.

[bradl]

and some moose knuckle in the front.

Got something weird going on in the back. Looks like pants are being sucked in. But quite like them overall, besides those fact.

[Broark]

So I was looking at the 2111 from Tate & Yoko and I was a bit confused.  The description and the pictures don't really match.  Pictures show a button fly and regular arcs while the description says a zip fly and red/white arcs.  What's up with that?

And how's the fit on the 2111?  The measurements on T&Y make them seem reeeeally slim.

[Broark]

So I referenced the Flat Head website and according to sloppy Google Translate the 2111 is based off the 3005 cut?

[Maddogwellz]

^^ You're thinking of the 2015

[Broark]

Here's the page I was talking about that I translated, it mentions a similarity to the 3005.  But that could be due to bad translation as well:  http://tfh.flat-head.com/modules/flat_head/index.php?content_id=542

[Kyle@TFH]

Broark: The 2011 is based on the 3001 and has a zip fly and similar cut. The 2015 is based on the 3005 and has a button fly. The 2111 is based on the 3011/3009 cut and has a button fly.

 

The cut of the 3011, 3009, and 2111 is basically the same; it's supposedly based on the 3005, but with a tapered leg.

[Broark]

Thanks again Kyle, now I might pick up the 2111.
My only concern is the thigh measurements on T&Y. I don't want them to fit like sausage casings! I wonder how accurate the measurements are, considering I found some measurements on Rakuten that show the thigh measurements an inch larger than T&Y.

Edited June 20, 2013 by Broark

[shoreman]

If anyone is looking to part ways with a pair of 3009 size 36 with an unaltered inseam in like new condition, let me know. (I'm looking to pick up two pairs.) 

 

****I'm looking to save money, so I won't be down to fork out $300 +, otherwise I know where I'd go...