Freewheelers, Bootleggers Reunion, Bubo, etc.

[Broark 17,311]

Pattern inspiration for the XXL PowerWear tees.

[MJF9 12,191]

Nailed it!

[vlad_III 115]

2 hours ago, Maynard Friedman said:

It might fit SpongeBob 

You’re right! That’s the only guy it’ll fit. 

[shredwin_206 8,523]

601b in the Spring sunshine this evening. Love the texture and marbling going on 

[mlwdp 4,122]

I see they paid homage to HD’s “put something exciting between your legs” slogan for their recent tees.  
 

 

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Edited April 23 by mlwdp

[l13902733261 346]

The la brea jacket is up for preorder again limited to a select few dealers as compensation for the cancelled order in last year. 

[LazyS 1,413]

I bet the xxl pocket t would look phat layered over the spalding hoodie.

Never saw the original before

 

 

 

[LazyS 1,413]

Just received the deck worker parka, I went a size under what I usually get and it's still quite roomy

Edited April 28 by LazyS

[shredwin_206 8,523]

new FW 1937 thanks to @JMS 
Rise will take a bit of getting used to. They’re 1.25”lower in rise than the s601xx that I’m usually wearing. 

Edited April 29 by shredwin_206

[shredwin_206 8,523]

 the s601xx I use for work vs the new 1937 

[vlad_III 115]

On 4/29/2023 at 8:09 AM, LazyS said:

I bet the xxl pocket t would look phat layered over the spalding hoodie.

Never saw the original before

 

 

 

I politely asked them at Desolation Row about the interesting shape change from XL —> XXL. 
they told me it’s on purpose and supposedly fits the Japanese body type. 
I’ve lived in Japan for 16 years and I can say I’ve never met anyone that would fit in a T-shirt like that. 
It really is bizarre…

[Duke Mantee 15,650]

2 hours ago, vlad_III said:

I politely asked them at Desolation Row about the interesting shape change from XL —> XXL. 
they told me it’s on purpose and supposedly fits the Japanese body type. 
I’ve lived in Japan for 16 years and I can say I’ve never met anyone that would fit in a T-shirt like that. 
It really is bizarre…

 

[vlad_III 115]

1 hour ago, Duke Mantee said:

 

Believe it or not. One of my friends looks like that and it didn’t fit him. The size of the belly takes up much more length than you would think. The XXL Looked like a crop top on him. 

[Duke Mantee 15,650]

2 minutes ago, vlad_III said:

Believe it or not. One of my friends looks like that and it didn’t fit him. The size of the belly takes up much more length than you would think. The XXL Looked like a crop top on him. 

I believe it

Where in Japan are you?

[vlad_III 115]

24 minutes ago, Duke Mantee said:

I believe it

Where in Japan are you?

I live in Shinjuku. 20 min walk to desolation row. But they don’t usually have anything big in stock. Their retailers are better. Not that I need anymore shirts…

 

[Duke Mantee 15,650]

Cool - do you usually just head to local retailers for your clothes? There must be a good choice easily available to you

[vlad_III 115]

not really, because they don’t have my size in stock usually. Jeans are no problem but jackets, flannels and t-shirts are almost impossible to find. But yes, all the stores are here in the same area. Flathead, FW, trophy, RMC etc etc and then the select shops like Hinoya. 
 

[shredwin_206 8,523]

FW Civilian Army Shirt
FW 1937 

[mstax 62]

7 hours ago, shredwin_206 said:

FW Civilian Army Shirt
FW 1937 

The fabric on that shirt looks super nice. Is that moleskin?

[Duke Mantee 15,650]

38 minutes ago, mstax said:

The fabric on that shirt looks super nice. Is that moleskin?

It’s kersey (hard twist)

Edited May 1 by Duke Mantee

[AlientoyWorkmachine 1,822]

Anyone order from Speedway? 

[julian-wolf 8,434]

Have a couple of times, they’re okay

[mlwdp 4,122]

Surprised no one here has mentioned buying from Wolfpack.  I’ve bought from them from time to time ease.

[dada mafiosi 235]

My new Chambray shirt from Freewheelers also know as "Neal Cassady"  indigo work shirt 

The shirt design is inspired by work shirts from the 1920s. The left  pocket has a pen holder, the collar has a chin strap, the hem is finished with an open ring, and a union ticket is sewn on the back of the front hem. The buttons are made of iron, and the more you wear them, the more the paint will peel off and rust, creating a nice atmosphere. The fabric is likely to loose color , creating a nice shade of indigo. Bar tacks stitches in all pressure points  

In size 16, below were the measurements in unwashed:

pit to pit: 55

shoulder: 45

sleeve: 65

length: 77

After 1st wash I noticed:

pit to pit: 55 (no change)

shoulder: 45 (no change) 

sleeve: 64

length: 76

(Monkey Wrench told me that the shirt will shrink in 1st two washes, likely to shrink 1-15.cm in width and 2cm in length)

Shirt pictures in unwashed condition, with belt Tanner Goods Standard belt, Natural, Stainless Steel buckle (size 34), jeans pair OOE Yofukaten OA01XX XX4 in size 36, Nike Pegasus39 size US 7.5:

Edited May 4 by dada mafiosi

[mstax 62]

I am looking to get a type 1 jacket and I am contemplating the FW 506xx 46-47 or the Fullcount 2107 jacket. Since I have never handled both brands, does anyone know how these compare? 

[AlientoyWorkmachine 1,822]

I’ve got the flannel lined FW type 1 (516xx), and the FC 2107 (unworn, maybe selling). The FC denim is a bit lighter and will definitely be softer with wear more quickly. The FW is more cleanly stitched and constructed all around. The FC pocket feels a little oversized. They’re both nice jackets. To my mind the reason to get the FullCount is the denim itself - which is really appealing to a lot of people.
I like trying different brands but at this point I’m pretty convinced (like others here) that the FW stuff is just a notch better all around - and even moreso with FCs price hikes. 

I recently ordered a type 2, which is something I'm missing - and I didn't even think about getting it from someone other than freewheelers at this point. I just don't think there is a better maker out there for repro oriented stuff. Different, yes, but for standard repro denim wares, not better. That's a broad claim but it's my experience. YMMV.

Edited May 7 by AlientoyWorkmachine

[mstax 62]

4 hours ago, AlientoyWorkmachine said:

I’ve got the flannel lined FW type 1 (516xx), and the FC 2107 (unworn, maybe selling). The FC denim is a bit lighter and will definitely be softer with wear more quickly. The FW is more cleanly stitched and constructed all around. The FC pocket feels a little oversized. They’re both nice jackets. To my mind the reason to get the FullCount is the denim itself - which is really appealing to a lot of people.
I like trying different brands but at this point I’m pretty convinced (like others here) that the FW stuff is just a notch better all around - and even moreso with FCs price hikes. 

I recently ordered a type 2, which is something I'm missing - and I didn't even think about getting it from someone other than freewheelers at this point. I just don't think there is a better maker out there for repro oriented stuff. Different, yes, but for standard repro denim wares, not better. That's a broad claim but it's my experience. YMMV.

Thanks, that helps a lot! Was leaning towards the FW, so this justifies that thought. 
 

FW’s denim is all 100% cotton thread stitching right?

[shredwin_206 8,523]

1937 vs s601xx
Choose your fighter! Haha

[Smallrod 606]

On 5/1/2023 at 7:45 AM, shredwin_206 said:

FW Civilian Army Shirt
FW 1937 

Looking good @shredwin_206.  What is the knee measurement on those?  

[shredwin_206 8,523]

1927 jacket @mstax this is the one to grab
1937 jeans @Smallrod knee is 9.25” shrank about 0.5” after I literally boil washed em