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  • 2 months later...
Posted

 

the wardrobe was overflowing with denim I was never going to get back into, so after a cull this is my thinned out list.  The first 6 will be my main summer wears (though the painter pants and lot1221 are a bit tighter than ideal, but OK after a few hours stretch)

 

Full Count 0105 13.7oz (29)

Tender 132 (2)

Tender 125 (2)

TCB Seamen's Pants (32)

Orslow Painter pant (2)

warehouse lot 1221 (30)

 

occasional wears

Warehouse 700C (30)

Warehouse 800 (32)

LVC '47 (33)

LVC '37 (32)

Orslow 105 (1)

 

mainly gardening/DIY wears

Tender 129 (3)

TCB 40s (32) fade contest pair

Edwin Rainbow Selvedge

 

slimmer than I like at the moment/may move on

Resolute 710 (32)

Stevenson Overalls 717 (30)

 

trying not to buy any more this year, but tempted by the FC super smooth 1937s

 

  • 2 weeks later...
Posted (edited)

Yearly update fwiw although l've not bought anything new since my FW'42 tux which is still on ice.

1. Warehouse 1922 (nearly grail already)

2. Csf 1941 s409xxx (garden/yard)

3. Lvc 1963 551ZXX (555) Dark

4. SC47's (with arcs and tab) Darkish

5. Csf 1944 WW2 s409xxx (Almost perfect)

 

Grail rail (perfect pairs)

6. Bootleggers 601xx 1947

7. Lvc 1955 501XX (554)

8. Lvc 1955 501XX (555)

9. Lee 1930 101 cowboy pants (Semi retired)

10. Bartack MiJ 1950s repro 

 

11. Warehouse 1927 (in London now - uncomfortable due to low back rise so hardly wear)

12. Lvc 1880's XX (cosplay only)

13. Lee 1930 101 cowboy pants (too small but too nice to get rid)

 

BNWOT future wearers -

14. FW42's with arcs

15. Lvc 1929 201's (555)

16. Nos OG levis 501 from 1978

 

Given to my Son as too small -

1. FW47's 

2. Lvc 1944's

3. Roy OG's 

4. Lvc 1937 BNWOT (not too small, just a bit shit imo)

 

Edited by Dr_Heech
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  • 3 weeks later...
Posted (edited)

So… my last confession was May 2024 and things have moved on a bit since then... however, from today, the brakes are firmly applied, so no more new jeans intended forever (honest)   

Too few days in the week and not enough legs yadda yadda yadda… but they do make for a pretty decent-looking denim rail when not worn

Active - older than 1 year

  1. Canes M41001 (patch)
  2. Canes M41001 (no patch)
  3. Canes M41101 (Lee 30s model)
  4. Sugar Cane Collectibles 1943
  5. Freewheelers 1945-46
  6. Freewheelers 1937
  7. Freewheelers Golden Spike overalls
  8. Denime Lot 220A
  9. At Last Lot 162
  10. At Last Lot 147
  11. TCB 20s
  12. LVC 33s (early 2000s)
  13. tatsunosuke / Woods Mountain USN denim trousers
  14. Belafonte hi-back jeans
  15. Mister Freedom (indigo chinos)
  16. Ooe Yofukuten x Bandanna Almanac overalls
  17. Tender 132X (extra pocket)

New in the last year

  1. Freewheelers Derrickman (indigo denim)
  2. Freewheelers Derrickman (ecru HBT)
  3. Freewheelers Ironalls Lot 901
  4. Freewheelers 1947s
  5. Word of Mouth 5150 (contest jeans)
  6. Denime 1937s (10th Anniversary version)
  7. Canes 1937s
  8. Sugar Cane 1947s (vintage, with arcs!) *** FOR SALE ***
  9. Sugar Canes Collectibles 1942 – w34
  10. Sugar Canes Collectibles 1942 – w36 incoming (experiment in wearing big and cinching)
  11. Sugar Canes Collectibles 1945
  12. Sugar Cane Hawaii
  13. Samurai S3100VX (WW2 model)

In-Active

  1. Samurai 710 – Don’t wear, will sell
  2. Dry Bones x Self Edge SEXDB19 – Don’t wear, could sell
  3. Roy SF01 – Don’t wear, keep
  4. Ande Whall Caribou - Don’t wear, keep
  5. Denim Demon hair on hide - Don’t wear, keep
  6. Evisu (early 50s, model unknown, I got them around mid 1990s) - Don’t wear, keep

Non-denim trousers (for the record)

  1. Freewheelers Trackwalker (in duck)
  2. At Last military chinos
  3. Belafonte hi-back trousers
  4. Real McCoys N3 trousers
  5. Vintage military chinos (from Brut, Paris)
  6. Freewheelers USAF trousers
Edited by MJF9
Posted

Since there isn’t a dedicated thread about downsizing the collection, I’ll share here.

Over the past year, I sold a few items — among them my very first pair of Japanese jeans, from Samurai, as well as a pair from Iron Heart — both of which I’d long since outgrown.

There have been no new denim purchases, as I’m moving toward optimizing the collection. While years ago I was interested in trying out a variety of brands, I’ve now settled on a focus around just a few — primarily Full Count, Ooe Yofukuten, and Freewheelers.

Posted
4 hours ago, MJF9 said:

So… my last confession was May 2024 and things have moved on a bit since then... however, from today, the brakes are firmly applied, so no more new jeans intended forever (honest)   

Too few days in the week and not enough legs yadda yadda yadda… but they do make for a pretty decent-looking denim rail when not worn

Active - older than 1 year

  1. Canes M41001 (patch)
  2. Canes M41001 (no patch)
  3. Canes M41101 (Lee 30s model)
  4. Sugar Cane Collectibles 1943
  5. Freewheelers 1945-46
  6. Freewheelers 1937
  7. Freewheelers Golden Spike overalls
  8. Denime Lot 220A
  9. At Last Lot 162
  10. At Last Lot 147
  11. TCB 20s
  12. LVC 33s (early 2000s)
  13. tatsunosuke / Woods Mountain USN denim trousers
  14. Belafonte hi-back jeans
  15. Mister Freedom (indigo chinos)
  16. Ooe Yofukuten x Bandanna Almanac overalls
  17. Tender 132X (extra pocket)

New in the last year

  1. Freewheelers Derrickman (indigo denim)
  2. Freewheelers Derrickman (ecru HBT)
  3. Freewheelers Ironalls Lot 901
  4. Freewheelers 1947s
  5. Word of Mouth 5150 (contest jeans)
  6. Denime 1937s (10th Anniversary version)
  7. Canes 1937s
  8. Sugar Cane 1947s (vintage, with arcs!) *** FOR SALE ***
  9. Sugar Canes Collectibles 1942 – w34
  10. Sugar Canes Collectibles 1942 – w36 incoming (experiment in wearing big and cinching)
  11. Sugar Canes Collectibles 1945
  12. Sugar Cane Hawaii
  13. Samurai S3100VX (WW2 model)

In-Active

  1. Samurai 710 – Don’t wear, will sell
  2. Dry Bones x Self Edge SEXDB19 – Don’t wear, could sell
  3. Roy SF01 – Don’t wear, keep
  4. Ande Whall Caribou - Don’t wear, keep
  5. Denim Demon hair on hide - Don’t wear, keep
  6. Evisu (early 50s, model unknown, I got them around mid 1990s) - Don’t wear, keep

Non-denim trousers (for the record)

  1. Freewheelers Trackwalker (in duck)
  2. At Last military chinos
  3. Belafonte hi-back trousers
  4. Real McCoys N3 trousers
  5. Vintage military chinos (from Brut, Paris)
  6. Freewheelers USAF trousers

Forever ever!? Brave words…

Posted

hahaha... there should be enough there to see me through to the other side... but things don't always work out as 'intended' so I have license to act as the situation requires 😉

Posted

And a little update after more than a year.
The total number is roughly the same.
Moved the new Denime jeans (221 and 224), two pairs of Denime Original Line which were too small (66 and 66XX), the FC 0105, one pair of Resolute 711 and swapped the FW 47 against the 51 model.
Mainly added Sugar Cane jeans and Ooe.

 

 

Brand Model
Denime 66 (Orizzonti)
Denime 66 (Original Line)
Denime XX (Orizzonti)
Denime XX (Shins)
Denime XX (Original Line)
Denime XX (Original Line)
Denime 66XX (Orizzonti)
Denime 66XX (Shins)
Denime 66XX (Shins)
Denime 66XX (Original Line)
Denime XX 1951 (Shins)
Denime WW2 (Orizzonti)
Denime 10th Anniversary (Orizzonti)
Denime 10th Anniversary (Orizzonti)
Denime 15th Anniversary (Orizzonti)
Denime 20th Anniversary (Shins)
Denime Tokyo Edtion (Shins)
Denime Lot. 220A (Warehouse)
Denime DNM 101B
   
Resolute 710
Resolute 710
Resolute 710
Resolute 711
Resolute 714
   
Conner's Sewing Factory S409XXX M-47
   
Libra Pondus 40s
   
Sugar Cane 1942 (49005)
Sugar Cane 1943 (49009)
Sugar Cane 1945 (49001)
Sugar Cane 1946 (49007)
Sugar Cane SC40301 "Okinawa"
   
Ooe Yofukuten SOA03XX-0823
Ooe Yofukuten SOA03XX-0823
   
The Vanishing West 601XX 1951
The Vanishing West 601XX 1951 + arcs
   
Word of Mouth S411 1942
   
45rpm Sorahikohime AI
Posted
On 5/26/2025 at 3:57 AM, MJF9 said:

 I think it might be @Broark's turn for an update next 😉

 

Ask and 'ye shall receive. It's been almost a year to the day since I last updated this list.
Changes listed in bold, really need to focus on trying to sell more stuff this year.

Boncoura 34 (SE exclusive wide cut)
Bootleggers 601XX
Bridge Of The Times MT824XX

Freewheelers
601XX 1937
601xx 1942
601xx 1943
S601XX 1944-45
601xx Late 1945
661XXZ
661XX
601B
601RB
Lot 102 Ironalls
Lot 560 1922 Overalls

LB Denim 40s

Ooe Yofukuten
1702XX Contest Jeans
Boss Overalls
DB01
Mechanics Overalls Ecru (Might be open to selling)
Mechanic Overalls Indigo (Might be open to selling)
OA01XXC
OA01XX (Inspiration LA special)
OA02XX
Saddle Pants (Might be open to selling)
OA01-BS
OA-1927BS
SOA03XXD-0823
1890s single back pocket jeans

Rockets 0001XX

Roy
All Duck
Big Bro CB1
Indigo Lovers
Kinda Special" KS1001
Memorial Jeans
R01 Test Lot
RS01SAIL
RS02 Nihon Menpu
RS04
RT1002 (Might be open to selling)
Roy Test Lot 00
XX20
XUVS

Slash Overalls S01XX
Sugar Cane Super Denim Collectibles 1943
Word of Mouth 411S
YM Factory Army Trousers

For Sale
Boncoura XX
Warehouse
1001
Lot 1202 USN trousers
S1001XX 46 25th Anniversary


SOLD
45rpm Sorahiko
At Last & Co Lot 126
At Last & Co Lot 147
Conner's Sewing Factory 46 1st half
Denim Base GBG001
Denime Shins
Fullcount 1101
Fullcount 1101PH
Iron Heart 634s-b
Left Field Greasers
LVC 1976
Mister Freedom Lot 64 Okinawa
Mister Freedom Lot 674 Golden Pique
Momotaro 1705
Old Hands OH15-9
OrSlow 105
Pure Blue Japan XX-009
Pure Blue Japan XX-019-BB
Real Japan Blues 105BSP
Real McCoy's 991
rebuilt.jp 1922 repro
Resolute 711
Rogue Territory Stanton
Samurai 16th Anniversary 710OG
Self Edge X Dry Bones 19
Self Edge x Iron Heart 22 663s
Stevenson Overall Co. 714 Valencia
Stevenson Overall Co. 737
Studio D'Artisan D1538XX-B
Sugar Cane Junky Special 1946
Sugar Cane 1947 Black
TCB 20’s Contest Jeans (returned)
TCB 40’s Contest Jeans
Sugar Cane Kakishibu
Sugar Cane Black 1947
The Flat Head 2111
The Flat Head 3009
The Strike Gold 2105
The Strike Gold 5105
Warehouse 1001 Natural Indigo
Warehouse Lot 1002
Warehouse 1004XX 1936
Warehouse DSB 1001XX
Warehouse 1001 Inazuma
Warehouse Hinoya 1001HXX

  • 5 months later...
Posted (edited)

It's been almost a year since I last posted an update here. Here's where we're at:

Active

  • Flat Head 3003xx, 32 - My main jeans since last December, about six months of wear, and several washes.
  • TCB Late S40s, 33 - These are approaching three months of wear. They'll probably end up mostly as my warm weather jeans.
  • TCB Late S40s BKBK, 33 - A recently-acquired black pair, my first black jeans in a while.
  • TCB Late S40s Type I Jacket, 42 - My main jacket in fall/winter until it's pretty broken in. 
  • Flat Head 6002W denim jacket, 44 - Q3 2023 - Present. This jacket probably has 6~9 months of actual wear time, I wore it daily (part-time) for most of the summer.

Inactive

  • Warehouse 1001xx, 31 - Q3 2021 - Present. ~12 months. These have various points of damage and could use some repairs, but I do anticipate wearing them more in the future.
  • Flat Head 3005, 32 - Q4 2021-Present. 11~12 months. This pair is in solid shape, but I haven't worn them much in the last year since I prefer a longer rise now. I may wear them more in the future with untucked tops.
  • Flat Head 7002W Shirt, 40 - Q2 2015 - Present. 1.5~2 years of wear. Elbows repaired by Indigo Proof in 2017. I wore this shirt often in the summer as a light overshirt.

Retired

  • Samurai S710xx, 31 - Q3 2012-2021. 12+ months.
  • Flat Head 3009, 32  Q4 2012 - Q3 2013. Unknown wears, probably at least 1.5 years. Retired, used for repair scraps.
  • Flat Head 1001, 32  Q3 2013 - Q4 2014. 9~10 months. On display at Rivet & Hide.
  • 3Sixteen ST-120x, 31 - 2015 - 2018. 540 wears. On display at Guilty Party.
  • 3Sixteen RH15, 30 - 2017 - Q2 2018. 366 wears.
  • Full Count 1108, 31 - Q1 2019 - Q3 2021. 13 months. On display at Guilty Party.
  • Flat Head 3005XXX, 32 - Q3 2018-Present. About 2 years of wear. Repaired by Indigo Proof in 2021. On display at Guilty Party.
  • Warehouse 800xx, 31 - Q4 2020 - Present. ~10 months. Repaired by Indigo Proof at 9 months of wear. Wasn't crazy with how these looked after repairs, and the denim has never been my favorite, so they're functionally retired.

Stashed Away

  • Flat Head 3003W, 32 - I may sell these, as they fit a size smaller than my 3003xx and are less comfortable.

Analysis

My 3003xx are my main jeans for the fall/winter, and I'll probably switch to the TCB Late S40s again by summer. My TCB jacket is getting worn roughly every other day, and in summer I'll probably go back to the 6002W. I'm mixing in non-indigo pants more frequently - the TCB black jeans, Buzz Rickson chinos, and Stevenson trousers - so that I'm probably wearing my jeans 3-4 days a week on average. I sold a couple pairs this year, like the Flat Head 1005 and 3005-AI, which are a lower rise than I prefer now. I expect to keep wearing the current jeans for the next year-plus, though there are some pairs I might add if the right chance comes along.

Edited by Cold Summer
Posted (edited)
On 12/7/2024 at 8:58 PM, quaranteneuf said:

Almost a year later...
1. orSlow x Blueowl Double Black 105
2. Warehouse Lot S1003XX (1000XX) - 1942
3. orSlow 105

moved the Ooes on as the fit wasnt really working for me.

And not quite a year later again...

1. orSlow x Blueowl Double Black 105
2. Warehouse Lot S1003XX (1000XX) - 1942
3. orSlow 105
4. Warehouse Lot Lot.S1001XX (1000XX) - 1946
5. orSlow 105xx 1950's



next is obviously another pair of Warehouse.

Edited by quaranteneuf
Posted
11 hours ago, Broark said:

@quaranteneuf I’d like to hear some impressions on those 105xx’s whenever you get the chance!

Of course! Very first thought; I was surprised how soft they felt. That combined with the higher rise and more relaxed leg (compared to the 105 AND both Warehouse models I have) should make for a comfy wear. I'll probably throw them in the washing machine on warm and see what happens. 

Posted

@Broark The OrSlow 105XX are great, IMO. They’ve been my ‘weekend’ pair since receiving since they were released. The denim feels very Full Count to me, soft hand, drape well from the get go, nice subtle texture that I think will become more apparent with washing, but not over the top. The indigo is on the lighter side. The hardware isn’t pre-oxidized like their normal models. Stitching is very consistent. Most stitching done in orange, but lemon yellow used on belt loops and top of coin pocket. The leather patch is on the thicker side, and it looks like the paint is supposed to wear away quickly - at least that’s happening on my pair.

I’d say these are just a very nice, well made pair of jeans and I’m really happy I picked them up.

For color reference - here are the 105XX (on the left) pictured alongside the Freewheelers S601XX 1945 ‘in the second half of 1945 WWII’, which is my current week day pair, and may be a good reference since you’re familiar with them color wise.

IMG_8113.thumb.jpeg.ee1daa9f8a4677bda4334aef632beb79.jpeg

Posted
On 11/19/2025 at 4:35 PM, tooth said:

@Broark The OrSlow 105XX are great, IMO. They’ve been my ‘weekend’ pair since receiving since they were released. The denim feels very Full Count to me, soft hand, drape well from the get go, nice subtle texture that I think will become more apparent with washing, but not over the top. The indigo is on the lighter side. The hardware isn’t pre-oxidized like their normal models. Stitching is very consistent. Most stitching done in orange, but lemon yellow used on belt loops and top of coin pocket. The leather patch is on the thicker side, and it looks like the paint is supposed to wear away quickly - at least that’s happening on my pair.

I’d say these are just a very nice, well made pair of jeans and I’m really happy I picked them up.

For color reference - here are the 105XX (on the left) pictured alongside the Freewheelers S601XX 1945 ‘in the second half of 1945 WWII’, which is my current week day pair, and may be a good reference since you’re familiar with them color wise.

IMG_8113.thumb.jpeg.ee1daa9f8a4677bda4334aef632beb79.jpeg

Yes, I agree.
Even though both the 105 and the 105XX are stated to be made of Orslow's original 13.7oz denim, I also find the 105XX to be much softer. They also feel a bit lighter than the 105. Or perhaps more correct: the 105 feel a bit heavier than 13.7.
Since I have a number of Orslow clothes like the fatigue pants and shirt, the coverall and some chambray shirts, I quite like to have this special anniversary version. It kind of exemplifies the essence of Orslow: very good quality, comfy from the start and without any flashy characteristics.

Posted
1 hour ago, nick682 said:

All of this talk about the 105xx and with them being on sale at canoe club, I might have to get a pair.  Did you get the same size as your other orslow pants? @indigoeagle

I got the others like seven years ago, when I preferred a slimmer fit, in size 3. These I got in size 4.

  • 5 months later...
Posted (edited)
On 5/9/2025 at 12:54 PM, Dr_Heech said:

Yearly update fwiw although l've not bought anything new since my FW'42 tux which is still on ice.

1. Warehouse 1922 (nearly grail already)

2. Csf 1941 s409xxx (garden/yard)

3. Lvc 1963 551ZXX (555) Dark

4. SC47's (with arcs and tab) Darkish

5. Csf 1944 WW2 s409xxx (Almost perfect)

 

Grail rail (perfect pairs)

6. Bootleggers 601xx 1947

7. Lvc 1955 501XX (554)

8. Lvc 1955 501XX (555)

9. Lee 1930 101 cowboy pants (Semi retired)

10. Bartack MiJ 1950s repro 

 

11. Warehouse 1927 (in London now - uncomfortable due to low back rise so hardly wear)

12. Lvc 1880's XX (cosplay only)

13. Lee 1930 101 cowboy pants (too small but too nice to get rid)

 

BNWOT future wearers -

14. FW42's with arcs

15. Lvc 1929 201's (555)

16. Nos OG levis 501 from 1978

 

Given to my Son as too small -

1. FW47's 

2. Lvc 1944's

3. Roy OG's 

4. Lvc 1937 BNWOT (not too small, just a bit shit imo)

 

Yearly update.

Apart from the SC47's I bought from MJF9 there are no new purchases to report other than the vintage lee items posted on the lee thread, neither of which are jeans, but what l have done since last year is to concentrate more on the jeans l love the most. Apart from my lvc 201's, this means cotton thread over poly-cotton thread, temporarily retiring the Lvc 551ZXX along with both pairs of lvc 55's, which are rarely worn anyway, to the denim storage facility.

So the line up is similar to before  but the current 3 wearers are -

1. SC47's 

2. Csf s409xxx 1941

3. Warehouse 1922

 

Plus occasionally ..

4. Csf s409xxx WW2 (a bit big)

5. Lee 101 cowboy 1930's (Semi retired)

And when l want big cuffs -

6. Bootleggers 601xx 1947

7. Bartack 1950s (90's repro)

 

Waiting in the wings (BNWOT) and all with arcs!

8. FW 1942 601xx

9. SC47's 

10. Lvc 201 (555)

^l am pretty much set now for a while, certainly for quite a few years l would say, what with 7 worn pairs and 3 new one's, unless something amazing, affordable and obtainable comes my way.

 

So as already mentioned, in storage as hardly ever worn nowadays - lvc 1955 (554), lvc 1955 (555) semi retired, lvc 1963 551Zxx, plus lvc 1880's and a only-ever-so slightly too-small pair of Lee 101 cowboy 1930s. And let's not forget the Original 1978 deadstock/nos levis 501's which I'll probably end up selling(?)

In London and never worn now, just languishing almost forgotten - Warehouse 1927 + lvc 1944, which even my son snubbed lol.

 

So in answer to the thread titles' question,  l actually have 18 pairs of jeans in total with at least 10 pairs of wearers with no (current) desire to purchase any more 🙂

 

Edited by Dr_Heech
Forgot about the OG 501 and the SC47's from MJF9... doh!
Posted (edited)

Freewheelers 1922
Freewheelers WWII
Freewheelers 1947
Freewheelers 601rb
Freewheelers Chopper Builders

Rockets WWII      

Roy Best Budz

Warehouse LEE Cowboys repro
Warehouse  1008 Wrangler 11MW repro

WH Ranch 1901 broke twill 

Vintage Wrangler 13MWZ

Edited by shredwin_206
  • 1 month later...
Posted

My first confession, not much to confess, it’s all pretty much to defend.

work aan pleasure,

fullcount  0105 

fulcount  0105 ss

workshop,

lvc 1901

carhartt bib overalls.

non jeans,

buzz rickson 1942 chino

the real mc coys 1942 chino

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