The Flat Head

[panthermodern]

is that bleach? how many actual wear days do you think?

[farmer]

just under 4 months

[gonegonegone]

how long should you actually hot soak a new pair? are 2 hours enough to get max shrinkage?

[panthermodern]

Hour is enough, just change the water to make sure its hot. Multiple hot soaks will ensure almost all shrinkage is gone but a hot wash is the most thorough method.

[crosswound]

just received flat head houndstooth shirt. A little bit too small imo, despite the fact i picked 1 size larger than my usual (size 40, I'm 183cm tall and 67kg)

which color houndstooth is that? i think it looks pretty good.

[Hendodo]

Hey pantermodern, how are your BSP's doing anyways??

[panthermodern]

Hey pantermodern, how are your BSP's doing anyways??

They're coming along quite nicely. Today was day 51 for them - the bright blues are really starting to become apparent. I'll probably post some pics around day 75.

How about everyone else? I know there are plenty of people on here who have BSPs, how are they progressing? Pics?

[Guest crazy4kix]

hey if i wear apc ns 28 what size should i get in 301's?

and whats the diff in F310 and 3001 and 1001?

[sidneylo]

hey if i wear apc ns 28 what size should i get in 301's?

and whats the diff in F310 and 3001 and 1001?

READ THE FUCKING THREAD YOU FUCKFACE.

With love,

Superdenim

[rice rocket]

+rep.

10char

[Guest crazy4kix]

READ THE FUCKING THREAD YOU FUCKFACE.

With love,

Superdenim

hm anybody else that can help a newb out?

[sidneylo]

Start here.

[Baeyer-Drewson]

Seriously... How can you be incompetent at using a measuring tape?!

It's not a "pioneering neurosurgical techniques" thread on the AMA forums.

Here we go:

1) Measure your current jeans BiG style

2) Check the measurements of the jeans you want to buy

2.5) Factor in a little shrinking

[Hendodo]

hm anybody else that can help a newb out?

you would probably want to get a size 29...

[crissyw]

^

don't feed the nubzzz.

[khoiphan92]

you would probably want to get a size 29...

it actually depends how he sized on the ns's.

if you sized down 2 on the new standards, you would get a 31 in 3001 or 310. The 310 and the 3001 are the same jeans except different pocket and the sticking is different for the arcs. rule for flat head is size up 1. well maybe, but this is true for the 3001s and 310s. havent had experience with other cuts yet.

if you sized down 1 with the ns's get a 30. if you went true to size with the new standards, get a 29.

[sidneylo]

^

don't feed the nubzzz.

It doesn't count if the advice came from Millbrae.

[crissyw]

^

whats wrong with millbrae

[khoiphan92]

^

don't feed the nubzzz.

oh so now youre calling other people noobs.... i mean nubzzz

[crissyw]

I still read topics before posting questions that generic.

[Leonard Leroy]

Washed me flatheads again. 5 months in, aboutish. I'll take better pictures when the snow melts.

[Quills]

I read most of this topic and did a search and found little to nothing. How the hell does the zipper lock work?

[panthermodern]

Day 52... it was a little too bright outside but oh well.

[sidneylo]

I read most of this topic and did a search and found little to nothing. How the hell does the zipper lock work?

When you've reached the desired destination, fold down the slider until it is facing down. Then, with your thumb or index finger, press it against your crotch to lock the slider mechanism into the current zipper location. If, by chance, it breaks over the course of it's life, you will have to repeat this process when the zipper gripper faults.

Best,

FAT HEAD

[Guest crazy4kix]

it says on selfedge that the F310 has 50/50 cotton/poly stitching, does this make a big difference on fading properties or anything like that? or is it practically the same as the 3001 but just lasts longer?

[panthermodern]

What is it with you? Why would the thread affect the fading of the denim? No, it does not. Polycore is just supposed to be stronger.

[sidneylo]

[panthermodern]

^my thoughts exactly. The fuck is wrong with you crazy4kix? negged

[Baeyer-Drewson]

haha neg repped that garbage too. i'm pretty sure the self edge page for the jeans mentions that 50/50 blend is more durable and that is why it is used.

[Vinneus]

hello everyone, ive read basically every page of this thread and i think im ready to order my first pair of flat heads, tell me what you guys think. ive been an APC guy for years but im ready to move on to higher quality denim. now due to my body type as well as theyre similarity to the new standard model im going with the f310 fit, im pretty firm on that, here is the part on need everyones advice on...

with my last pair of apc new standards i bought a size 31, which measured a 33 brand new, they then stretched to a 34 after wearing them as long as possible, since new, no soaking, after soaking they went back down to like a 33, which was snug but buttonanble....

so my plan is f310 size 32, really 33, hopefully i will wear them for a long while and they can stretch to about 34, then ill soak when finally needed. ide prefer not to soak for sizing, just to eventually clean them and bring out the fadez.

sound good guys?????