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[LQW]

Me too, I was a little disappointed. But I did notice the other day that the my 50s have alternating thread colors on the waistband stitching. Very subtle, but a cool touch. 

[Bobbo]

So, I just picked up a raw 30's jacket in size 40 from http://goteborgmanufaktur.se/sv/. Fit should be spot on, maybe a bit long in the body. 
 

Pics and measurements to come!

[volvo240thebest]

I think it'll be too long and too tight!

[Bobbo]

Don't think so mate. Tried Olofs 42 and it's a bit too roomy.

[volvo240thebest]

Hey I'm just joking mate! 42 it's not too long on me and you're definitely taller. It'll be fine!

[mrman]

12 hours ago, Bobbo said:

So, I just picked up a raw 30's jacket in size 40 from http://goteborgmanufaktur.se/sv/. Fit should be spot on, maybe a bit long in the body. 
 

Pics and measurements to come!

Took a look at the site, no tcb listed? Was your jacket a one off?

[sk8eddie]

^ From what I know they don't update their website very often so that's probably the reason for it not being on there. 

Edited May 12, 2017 by sk8eddie

[Bobbo]

Just like Eddie says they haven't updated the website since they got the 30's jacket and slim 50's from TCB. Throw them an email and I'm sure they'll hook you up though! 
I picked up the only one in size 40 but otherwise they have a full stock of sizes.

Volvo, I'm all long legs mate. Who needs a proper torso anyway?

[volvo240thebest]

50s back from a long session of repairs done by Mr Handy

For got how good they feel. Decided the Denimio coupon will go towards another pair of these, fuck it!

[Mr.Su]

58 minutes ago, volvo240thebest said:

50s back from a long session of repairs done by Mr Handy

For got how good they feel. Decided the Denimio coupon will go towards another pair of these, fuck it!

how can i get my hands on a denimio coupon?

[volvo240thebest]

once in a while they organize some raffle prizes on denimio. give them a follow on denimio IG.

[MasonAlexander]

I know I was supposed to come back with my opinion on the 50s slim, but Ive been holding out. Im going to go back to The Shop Vancouver tomorrow and try them on for a 2nd time.

 

Until then, here is a photo of my 70s bush pants that I wore to work over the last 4 or 5 months compared to a fresh pair courtesy of The Shop

Edited May 13, 2017 by MasonAlexander

[volvo240thebest]

Savage stuff @MasonAlexander

I think the slim 50s suits your style, but they're definitely too tapered to be worn with engineer boots

Curious to hear what you think

Edited May 13, 2017 by volvo240thebest

[mlwdp]

I guess I will have to sell these 50s. I'll probably put them up on eBay since I lose a lot of weight (waist size is 34 now which at times is too big). Never got to wear them and feel bad about getting them hemmed to 27-28 I think.  They've been sitting in the closet, along with some other unwearable denim.

 

[Atcharut]

Hi everybody

Just got a pair of TCB 50s' in 31" which is true to fit for me (actually a bit 0.5 inch over) However, do you guys think that is a bit loose for me? 

I soak them in warm water for 40 mins. 

Just want to hear how they fit me in your opinion. 

Thank you 

[volvo240thebest]

they look good to me. However it'd be a better idea to give them a 40 degree celsius spin in the washing machine with no detergent, then hang dry or if you want to shrink them to the max use a dryer. they will surely shrink a bit more and it's better that you do it now rather than later, as the whiskers and honeycombs would be not sharp if you start to wear them as is now and then machine wash later.

[Atcharut]

22 minutes ago, volvo240thebest said:

they look good to me. However it'd be a better idea to give them a 40 degree celsius spin in the washing machine with no detergent, then hang dry or if you want to shrink them to the max use a dryer. they will surely shrink a bit more and it's better that you do it now rather than later, as the whiskers and honeycombs would be not sharp if you start to wear them as is now and then machine wash later.

Thanks a lot Volvo. I find it difficult to let the relaxed-fit denim fits my shape especially when the size is not down at least 1 inches, it's pretty generous. However, when i go through the TCB blog, it seems like most of their staffs wear the true to fit. So i decided to go for a TTF size. 

Edited May 13, 2017 by Atcharut

[jigsaw]

The 50s one of my fav denim and cut, coming thru a year with approx wear of 90 days

[volvo240thebest]

59 minutes ago, Atcharut said:

Thanks a lot Volvo. I find it difficult to let the relaxed-fit denim fits my shape especially when the size is not down at least 1 inches, it's pretty generous. However, when i go through the TCB blog, it seems like most of their staffs wear the true to fit. So i decided to go for a TTF size. 

I remember it took me awhile to get used to the 50s fit, especially in bigger size it's a pretty wide cut. Also it takes time to the denim to break in and drape naturally.

Your look good on them to me, and Anyhoo once youll have them washed the theyll feel differently

[goodrain]

@Atcharut maybe you can get a hem? Look at how clean jigsaw's pair looks when cuffed

[heavydoom]

just get bespoke denim tailoring and be done with cm sizing disappointment.  i don't think the gold miners back in the days when they bought levi jeans were complaining about sizing issues.  a cm there too loose a mm too tight over here......

[nycsurfer530]

@jigsaw nailed the fit!

[garden gnomes in space]

6 hours ago, Atcharut said:

Hi everybody

Just got a pair of TCB 50s' in 31" which is true to fit for me (actually a bit 0.5 inch over) However, do you guys think that is a bit loose for me? 

I soak them in warm water for 40 mins. 

Just want to hear how they fit me in your opinion. 

Thank you 

 

once the denim wears in a bit it drapes a bit better the fit really comes to life.  When the denim is still rigid and new it fits really boxy, at least that what I recall

[Bobbo]

Threw the 30's jacket in the washer earlier today. It's still damp but a quick try-on indicates the fit is on point, pretty similar to my Sugar Cane type II but tighter in the chest.

[volvo240thebest]

I feel it'll be a triumph

[Bobbo]

Already doing victory lapses in the kitchen

[nycsurfer530]

17 hours ago, garden gnomes in space said:

once the denim wears in a bit it drapes a bit better the fit really comes to life.  When the denim is still rigid and new it fits really boxy, at least that what I recall

When I get my 50s jeans I got washed and tumble dried. They got all the shrink out along with nice puckering and roping and the denim was instantly fluffy soft. 

[volvo240thebest]

50's in all their triumphant glory after the last run of repairs. Today I like the word triumph more than usual.

true colour here

rather splendid crotch repair by Melvin Rakers Mr Handy

cuff repairs again by Melvin

rather poor butcher style repairs by yours truly

 

[NewaMoct]

First time poster, long time lurker...

Just got a pair of 60s in the mail and think I'm gonna exchange them for Slim 50s. Has anyone bought those yet? Any comments or initial impressions? 

And a second question... How does the width of the arms on the Type 3 jacket compare to the width of an original Levi's Big E trucker from say the late 60s/early 70s? I have one of those Levi's jackets, in a pretty deadstock state, and while I love the color and the denim, the width of the arms always feels too baggy and I don't wear it often. 

 

Edited May 16, 2017 by NewaMoct

[tigerstrom]

I had the type 3 a couple of years ago and the arms are pretty slim, a lot slimmer than the original levis type 3 I've tried.