What about Jeans Jackets ....

[ang_kangkong]

coleslaw, was it too big and long before? Are the arm honeycombs all in the wrong place now? It looks pretty subtle there, but those things always worry me.

[durdentk]

This is the flathead one:

and this is the samurai one:

which one should i get?

[tyson31]

^

seriously? same design ... .

[durdentk]

yes just different denim. the samurau denim is 15oz and is slubbier and the flathead uis 14.5 and is not as slubby.

[fatchino]

This looks nice; Buzz Rickson.

Guy's selling a pair of Lee's and Sugar Cane's that might be worth checking out too.

Ebay: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/selvage-sugarcane-Buzz-Rickson_W0QQitemZ180170871442QQihZ008QQcategoryZ314QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[durdentk]

are there measurements for the flathead jean jackets anywhere?

[No -]

I have a size 44 in the type II. You want measurements?

[durdentk]

ya dude thanks

[coleslawyum]

coleslaw, was it too big and long before? Are the arm honeycombs all in the wrong place now? It looks pretty subtle there, but those things always worry me.

Funny thing is that the combs are still in the right place, but the cuffs are shorter than before. The width shrank a lot, but thats about it. Feels like a 42 or 40 now.

I think since I've been wearing the jacket so long, that the wrinkles are pretty much set in place. It still folds in the same place as before.

[Panda-san]

This is the flathead one:

and this is the samurai one:

which one should i get?

Is the Flathead raw? I have a Samurai Type II. It's one-wash, and a little short all over. If I were buying one of these two, I'd get the FH for the better color.

EDIT: BTW, where are you looking to buy the FH from? I've been wanting another denim jacket lately...

[habia]

Anyone have advice on trying on raw denim jackets?

I was checking out a couple Samurai and Somet ones at Blue in Green this weekend, but couldn't tell how well they fit since the way they settle on my shoulders now is stiff and boxy, but I know they are going to really soften up over a few months of wear.

Also which companies would make good denim jackets for taller thin guys?

[durdentk]

2nd has the flathead jean jackets. really expensive though

[billiamphan]

Nudie Dry Black Coated Conny

*pics taken from iphone, sorry*

[Cali]

Picked up a vintage Levis Type 3 that I am trying to date. Tag has no visible numbering but the top button has 521 stamped. Any thoughts?

[andewhall]

When did type 3's first come out? Can't put my finger on it but I just don't like type 3's for some reason.

[iamstarwars]

1962 I believe.

[No -]

Size 44 Type II Flathead OW laid flat no pulling:

Top of collar (folded) to bottom: 77cm

Pit to pit: 55cm

Waist: 48cm

Shoulder seam straight across to shoulder seam: 50cm

Top shoulder seam to sleeve end: 73cm

Pit seam to sleeve end: 51.5cm

Sleeve end width: 12.5cm

[durdentk]

are those measurements after a hot wash?

[Cali]

are those measurements after a hot wash?

Measurements appear one wash, I don't think the jackets are sold raw.

[cheep]

Picked up a vintage Levis Type 3 that I am trying to date. Tag has no visible numbering but the top button has 521 stamped. Any thoughts?

mid 80s or later... they used single digits until the mid or late 70s, and then 524 until the end of the redline era. 521 came after that.

[cheep]

this is a vintage wrangler type 3... my stepfathers that he got back in the late 60s. he gave it to me one day when i was telling him about my interest in vintage denim.

[No -]

are those measurements after a hot wash?

Cali's right. The jacket is one wash but I did soak it in warm water and hung it dry to make it stiff.

Edit: Sweet vintage jacket Cheep..

[coleslawyum]

Cheep that jacket looks awesome. Are those white patches on the left sleeve?

[cheep]

yeah... in real life it looks kinda marbled all over from being washed and worn since the late 60s... i think he was still wearing it when i was in high school in the late 90s.

[beatle]

Special gift, Cheep...I like that it looks really small...and I'm glad to see that you're really enjoying the shirt....makes me happy.

[cheep]

yeah... id never buy a jacket like this... but it has special meaning. doesnt look too bad either.

and yeah, love the shirt A... probably my favorite button up right now.

[cheep]

heres a pic of the back... you can see the marbled affect i was talking about.

[Bijan]

Actually, jackets had 3 digit numbers in the Big E era. I have a lined two toned stiched Type 3 that has 3 digit coded buttons. Maybe there were different factories that only produced the jackets??? The early Type 3's had larger tags.

[durdentk]

is the fit on the type 2 jackets fairly loose?

[erbs]

Does anyone have one of the ALD jackets?