Freewheelers, Bootleggers Reunion, Bubo, etc.

[Broark]

@julian-wolf I think the Yahoo listing is just referencing a FW lot number that doesn't exist.
The bag looks authentic and in good shape for how old it is, but they're asking for 50% more than the original price (16,000¥).
I'd like if they reran the Kingfisher at some point as it would make for a good work bag, but not plans currently.

[julian-wolf]

@Broark Thanks for digging around. Yeah, that’s about where I’d landed, too. The price doesn’t seem fair compared to what it cost in 2015, but then again it’s probably about what FW would charge if they were to make another run of them now, so…it’s hard to complain. Still might go for it, especially with how weak the yen is staying 

Edited June 15, 2024 by julian-wolf

[shredwin_206]

retiring these for now since my hand repairs totally blew out. @julian-wolf you interested in possibly working on them? 

[Duke Mantee]

On 6/14/2024 at 6:29 PM, julian-wolf said:

@Broark 2406006

I’ve posted how the catalog numbers work before - but without checking, and without asking if things have changed my only reaction to that number is that it is fake

[julian-wolf]

@shredwin_206 I’d be honored to. I’m down in Georgia right now visiting family, but I’ll shoot you a message later this week when I have a clearer head & we can talk some shop.

[shredwin_206]

@julian-wolf copy that brother! 

[julian-wolf]

@Broark & @Duke Mantee, looking closer I realized that the confusion was on my end. The catalog number given in the listing looked like a plausible FW item number, so I assumed that that’s what it was—but scrolling through some of their other (non-FW) listings it’s clear that it was just the seller’s own inventory number. Probably should have been obvious from the start. No funny business after all, and good to see some closure of sorts. Anyway, I did end up buying the bag.

[Broark]

Good stuff, let us know once you get it in!

[LazyS]

 

[Broark]

Nice to see them side by side! How’s the new denim compare?
I didn’t end up getting these because I haven’t worn my original pair all that much.

[LazyS]

It looks and feels slightly smoother.

I had heard this new version has 2 kinds of warps and the weft is a little thin and twisted harder.

Here's the 42s after 2 initial washes

[julian-wolf]

Didn’t realize the new run of 601RB used a new fabric, looking forward to seeing how they break in. Are they still the ‘51 cut?

[LazyS]

same cut

[ATWM]

I just got mine in too. The '51 cut is so good, for me at least. Just the perfect balance of everything. I think if I could only have one pair it would have to be of that cut. 

[tooth]

@LazyS did the ‘42 shrink at all?

[LazyS]

Yes, I got these raw so they shrank quite a bit to the tag size.

I never knew the back patch starts off de-bossed before

Edited June 18, 2024 by LazyS

[Duke Mantee]

On 6/17/2024 at 8:43 PM, julian-wolf said:

@Broark & @Duke Mantee, looking closer I realized that the confusion was on my end. The catalog number given in the listing looked like a plausible FW item number, so I assumed that that’s what it was—but scrolling through some of their other (non-FW) listings it’s clear that it was just the seller’s own inventory number. Probably should have been obvious from the start. No funny business after all, and good to see some closure of sorts. Anyway, I did end up buying the bag.

It’s a nice bag - I’m glad it was legit

[vlad_III]

Had some repairs done on my 601RB. Love the fabric and cut. Would buy again, but still plenty of life left in these. 

[LazyS]

[LazyS]

[Duke Mantee]

5 hours ago, LazyS said:

Tremendous collection 

[Broark]

Second installment in the interview series from Nest Clothing, this time interviewing Sushi.
Great insight into the history of and inspiration of Freewheelers, their design ideology and what is important to him when creating these clothes.

 

[shredwin_206]

1922s from King @Duke Mantee out for delivery today. First thing will be to chop the suspender hardware off. Haha 

[MJF9]

^ yessss to the 22s... nooooo to the chopping... yessss to get some suspenders mate (apparently there's a talented bloke on this forum that could even make 'em!)

[shredwin_206]

@MJF9 I’m a belt wearer that pushes the suspender hardware into my skin and gives me a weird rash. 
I look too goofy in suspenders to make them work haha 

[MJF9]

WW2

[MJF9]

1937

[shredwin_206]

New journey begins! 
It’s Freewheelers 1922!

[Dr_Heech]

Guess a new journey begins for me as my FW1942 tux landed a couple of days ago, although mine will remain on ice for now.

All l can say about the quality of the workmanship in the products is that they surpass expectations. And the communication, service and extras (including attention to detail) from Hoosier was top notch.

Edited June 22, 2024 by Dr_Heech

[MJF9]

@Dr_Heech boom!

Did you go OW or raw? Looking forward to the fit pics when they come round