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[conqueror]

am i correct in thinking that the 60s are slightly tapered, whereas the 50s aren't?

edit: damn, TCB are sold out of 60s in my size.

Edited May 21, 2020 by conqueror

[Paul T]

They have to be more tapered than the 50s, they're overall slimmer. But not that slim - they're less tapered than many 66 cuts including LVC I think (haven't measured).

(Edit, took some stuff out for washing, LVC in a tag 32, essentially the same size, are probably an inch less at the cuffs than TCB).

Edited May 21, 2020 by Paul T

[fresh1]

Agreed.  The 60s are tapered, but not too tapered...slimmer, but not too slim...the rise is lower, but not too low with a fairly roomy top block.  They are one of my favorite fitting pairs. 

Denimio sells them also, so they may have your size. 

[MJF9]

^ … with a fairly roomy top block... surely but not too roomy?

(meant in a good way fresh!)

Edited May 21, 2020 by MJF9

[Duke Mantee]

6 minutes ago, MJF9 said:

^ … with a fairly roomy top block... surely but not too roomy?

And they’ve got legs but not too legs ...

[fresh1]

I feel like you guys are giving me a hard time...but not too hard of a time. 

[volvo240thebest]

I should post more of my 60s jacket.
I think I am the only one around here to own one?

it's a great jacket, my favourite of the 20s/50s/60s trifecta.

[goodrain]

got the shorts in the mail, really nice fabric but definitely runs kind of trim, ordered another one in Medium so this Small is up for grabs if anyone wants  a deal(probably best for 30-31 waist)

 

[Geeman]

Measurements of both the S and M..?

[goodrain]

there are measurements on their website https://tcbjeans.myshopify.com/products/tcb-40s-usmc-shorts-olive-herringbone-10-oz-one-wash

but sorry Geeman I'm not looking to deal with international shipping right now

Looks like both sizes are now sold out on their website but you can still get them on Denimio

[julian-wolf]

@Geeman Happy to take measurements of the Size M later today…any dimensions in particular that you're interested in?

[julian-wolf]

The measurements for the '40s USMC shorts in olive herringbone, size M, after two days of wear are as follows:

Waist: 34"

Front Rise: 14"

Rear rise: 17"

Thigh (from crotch seam): 12.75"

Hem: 11.75"

Inseam: 6.5"

Hips (5" up from crotch seam): 42.25"

[erk]

@Paul T what do you think about the rise?

[Geeman]

Cheers both

[Ciabatta]

Those of you who bought the one-washed 50’s. Did you get anymore shrinkage from the inseam?

[Collin]

19 hours ago, Ciabatta said:

Those of you who bought the one-washed 50’s. Did you get anymore shrinkage from the inseam?

Definitely! I've had -2cm with a hot machine wash and a small trip to the dryer (20mn hot setting)

[Kit Carruthers]

@Ciabatta I agree with @Collin: I had at least another couple centimetres off the inseam of my one wash 50s over the course of a few wash and dries.

[volvo240thebest]

hello peeps

I am now authorized to deliver some GREAT news!
Tcb is now working on a WW2 jeans AND jacket, which will be released for end of august/early september 2020.
Hajime recently got the sample original SXX pair needed to reproduce the jeans, and is in the process of acquiring very soon the jacket too
A custom made, specific denim has been already developed for this project

I am be very excited to give these jeans a go and organize a contest with them so I've started to talk about it with Ryo and Hajime.

The contest will be organized directly by Tcb, Ryo will take care of logistics (and he's amazing and speaks a perfect English), and I will help if needed.
the contest pair will have a few exclusive details from the ordinary 40s pair:

• available in raw and one was versions, and sizing charts will be provided for both versions
• mismatched front pockets (more details to be still agreed upon, but I think flannel)
• it will feature a custom specific patch, which will be designed by the same graphic designer who did the 20s contest patch. I just told her and she's up for it, we will see what she comes up with. She will draw inspiration from a choice of fonts and cat illustrations from the 1940s, same as she did for the 20s patch design here

that's it for now!

more info to follow

 

 

 

Edited May 27, 2020 by volvo240thebest

[bartlebyyphonics]

^ only one word needed to such news:

yesyesyes!

[julian-wolf]

Great news! I don't think it's at all unreasonable having two mid-'40s contests run simultaneously, if that's what it comes down to—desperate times call for desperate measures and all that

Edited May 27, 2020 by julian-wolf

[maharu]

Perfect opportunity to try out tcb!

[discwork]

Huge news. Looking forward to it!

[nycsurfer530]

Excited to see what year his original is from and how those details will translate to his pair!

[volvo240thebest]

1 minute ago, nycsurfer530 said:

Excited to see what year his original is from and how those details will translate to his pair!

I am excited too, but being the overseas fanboy no.1 I am already sold, whatever flavour of SXX it will be!
Ryo will share more details when possible.

 

[nycsurfer530]

Should we include the jacket for the contest? Full wwii tux?

[Kit Carruthers]

That's great news. Re: the jacket, I wonder if we'll see the usual TCB thing of a modified length. I'd be much more into a true repro, but that doesn't seem to be his style when it comes to jackets.

[volvo240thebest]

11 minutes ago, julian-wolf said:

Great news! I don't think it's at all unreasonable having two mid-'40s contests run simultaneously, if that's what it comes down to—desperate times call for desperate measures and all that

it'll be the contest of contests
tcb will win of course

[volvo240thebest]

1 minute ago, Kit Carruthers said:

That's great news. Re: the jacket, I wonder if we'll see the usual TCB thing of a modified length. I'd be much more into a true repro, but that doesn't seem to be his style when it comes to jackets.

noted and forwarded this to tcb. you're not the first to say that and you won't be the last.

[Broark]

Sign me up. 

[Thanks_M8]

Best news of today! Count me in!