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[Hendsch 2,236]

2 hours ago, chicote said:

Those look so good Blake, it’s good to see you back for a min also!

Thanks Ian! Good to be back, even if just for a min. Are you still in ABQ? I’m up in Santa Fe now. 

47 minutes ago, Hopethisoneisnttaken said:

Wow! The black jeans look incredible! 

Thanks @Hopethisoneisnttaken! The black 50’s are probably my favorite out of the lot, they have been a nice departure from all of the indigo jeans I’ve worn over the years. 

[chicote 5,069]

Ay that’s sick! You’re living in Santa Fe or just visiting? I’m back in olympia now probably til the end of the year, then we’ll see. Hope you’re enjoying it up in Santa Fe, i had some great times there!

[AlientoyWorkmachine 1,676]

That is commitment! 

[Hendsch 2,236]

@chicote living up here now. My partner and I had a kid so we wanted to be closer to family in Albuquerque. 

[chicote 5,069]

Oh that’s awesome! Santa Fe seems like a great place to start a family - so much to do outdoors, so much art and history and places to explore. My friends who have grown up there have said the only thing they wished for was more of an opportunity to meet people outside their community, and that being a teen particularly can be really tough if you are stuck in the little town bubble. But people’s families seem to grow really close and trusting in that environment, and that’s so needed nowadays. I’m really glad for you all and wish you and your family so much beautiful, peaceful and creative time together.

Edited September 22, 2022 by chicote

[conqueror 729,461]

can anyone comment on sizing for the seamens? i have a bit of TCB, but no pants - the closest thing i own are wrecking crew overalls in sz 36. usually wear a 33-36 in most trousers/denim, so was tossing up between 34/36.

Edited September 29, 2022 by conqueror

[unders 5,646]

@conqueror I took the seamens in my normal size - 32 - and they worked for me. Let me know if you want the measurements. 

[jewellben 30,955]

30’s have arrived very happy with the fit and cut on these. Cinch is amazing too. 

[Hopethisoneisnttaken 2,057]

Double post from the waywt thread. 
tcb 20s, I think I have them for about 5 years. My favorite pair of jeans by far. 

[MJF9 11,519]

Quite like this repro Carhartt blanket lined coat in duck

[istewi 1,891]

40s still going.

[NilsLW 363]

Lovely fade and color. Is this a contest pair?

[bartlebyyphonics 9,976]

5 hours ago, MJF9 said:

Quite like this repro Carhartt blanket lined coat in duck

carhartt duck is many ppls first date / encounter w. workwear ... this looks like a nice nice update; given that carhartt us and eu/wip has pretty much abandoned action back pleats and hoods; this has a good feel (plus nice historically accurate heart buttons); I have an old duck lined michigan w.action back; but imagine may get this as a keeper...

[Thanks_M8 3,586]

^ they abandoned the heavy blanket lining...

@bartlebyyphonics they still have a few jacket with the action back on the workwear-site attachable lined hoods also available, but with velcro straps in the front

 

Edited December 12, 2022 by Thanks_M8

[Hopethisoneisnttaken 2,057]

If I was living in a slightly colder climate I would get one of those for sure. I love wool lined chores. 
 

speaking of chore coats - Tabby’s chore in mottled denim and new (to me) black 50s. 
I wish the cut was a bit fuller but it is what it is. 
 

[istewi 1,891]

22 hours ago, NilsLW said:

Lovely fade and color. Is this a contest pair?

Yep! Still wearing my contest pair. They really weren't worth submitting by the end of the contest! I'm a slow fader.

[diggers 3,430]

40s & 20s

 

[Hopethisoneisnttaken 2,057]

As far as “enemies” go, I’d say the fabric and buttons on the tabby chore goes pretty well with this FC pullover. 

[Ciabatta 270]

Are the 50’s wildly undersized in the waist? On TCB’s site it says a tagged 36 has a 32” waist. Is that right?

[Mtvare 256]

I'd say they're pretty true to size in the waist. I'm not sure how the two measurements differ exactly but the "around" measurement for the 50s on the website says 91cm (=35.8").

[Jared_Lee 3,646]

@Ciabatta I would e-mail TCB directly about that measurement. It doesn't accord with my (very old) '50s that are sized 31 and measure about 30.5" after wash and dry. Only TCB can really clarify an odd measurement listing like that for you though.

[scooby 3,760]

Reach out to Ryo on instagram

[xchen 571,685]

I'm having a similar dilemma. I was pretty ready to order a pair of 50s in a 32 and I'm seeing wild variances in measurement charts at various retailers.

Seeing a 32 listed at 29.9" has me thinking I should get a size 33. I have a 32 in SC Okinawas, Eternal 811s and WH 1001XX and those all measured 31.5" on the charts I looked at. The chart on Okayama Denim has the size 33 measuring 31.5". Anyone got any practical advice or a pair to measure in the wild?

[julian-wolf 8,219]

Going one size up from your Cane’s should be a safe bet

[mondo 1,905]

1 hour ago, julian-wolf said:

Going one size up from your Cane’s should be a safe bet

I've only had the TCB contest '40s to evaluate, but I do have many SC pairs – 36" on those TCBs equates to 34" on SC. The high rise on the '40s makes the waistband feel different, but it seems safe to assume TCB end up a size (2") down from tagged size. That was the consensus when selecting size for the contest – the first pair of jeans I'd bought new since 2005, come to think of it.. heh. Since then I've bought a couple more on sale.

[specialchild 69]

2 hours ago, xchen said:

I'm having a similar dilemma. I was pretty ready to order a pair of 50s in a 32 and I'm seeing wild variances in measurement charts at various retailers.

Seeing a 32 listed at 29.9" has me thinking I should get a size 33. I have a 32 in SC Okinawas, Eternal 811s and WH 1001XX and those all measured 31.5" on the charts I looked at. The chart on Okayama Denim has the size 33 measuring 31.5". Anyone got any practical advice or a pair to measure in the wild?

I’d recommend 33 if not 34. I’m wearing a pair of Warehouse 1001xx in size 31 (purchased raw and then cold soaked, if that matters). Perfect fit. I used to have a size 32 TCB 50’s one wash and I ended up having to bring them to a tailor to get the waist expanded ever so slightly.

[Hopethisoneisnttaken 2,057]

I have the 20s, 40s (black)50s, 60s and had working cat heros. The best advice is to reach out to Ryo on IG/email. 

[specialchild 69]

On 1/7/2023 at 9:04 PM, Hopethisoneisnttaken said:

I have the 20s, 40s (black)50s, 60s and had working cat heros. The best advice is to reach out to Ryo on IG/email. 

Btw I’m jealous of your black 50’s!

[Paul T 1,824,006]

Now I'm a weekend wearer I have no idea how much wear is on my contest S40s. But we had a rare, dry windy day in London so they got a machine wash. I always wash my TCB inside out now as I seem to get marbling - there's a little here. Looking forward to more washes down the line so I get a more of those blue mid tones.

[Hopethisoneisnttaken 2,057]

On 1/10/2023 at 10:30 PM, specialchild said:

Btw I’m jealous of your black 50’s!

Thanks! I got them second hand for next to nothing, which was really nice. I would’ve preferred to get the 30s, but when released I already had the 50s. Seemed kind of pointless to own both since it’s the same fabric and I only wear black denim from around November to May.