TCB

[heavydoom]

Wash inside out. Also, you can wash without spinning and then hang dry or simply set the spin to a lower speed (I use 400 rpm).

cheers!

[tigerstrom]

I really like my Ranchman in denim so I ordered the chambray version too!

[goodrain]

is that a 38? looks less tight than the denim one!

[tigerstrom]

It's size 40. I wanted a looser fit on this one!

[Iron Horse]

Seamen shorts arrived today and they're pretty big in size 34 (I was gunning for 33 but Inoue said 32 or 34). No exchange on a custom job, so I'll take them to a tailor for some frankenwork.

 

Edited March 11, 2016 by Iron Horse

[nycsurfer530]

^ those are aweomse, love that idea as a pair of shorts

[goodrain]

that was fast! are they just seaman trousers hemmed to shorts length, or did he actually make them as shorts? they look great.

[Iron Horse]

They're seamens trousers hemmed to shorts length, hence the quick turnaround. Inoue just asked me what length I want, and waist size and got them done.

Edited March 11, 2016 by Iron Horse

[goodrain]

sweet. fit pics later!

[nycsurfer530]

Apologies for not posting more updates as i've this jacket since october, that being said, I love this jacket and the fabric is phenomenal. I see some 50s Jeans in my future to go with my jacket...

 

 

underneath forearms are getting some heavy wear

 

 

front of jacket to see texture and marbling

 

 

at some point i need to get a full pic of the jacket, maybe after the next wash.

[Iron Horse]

sweet. fit pics later!

Here goes; they're still very cholo-sized right now:

[goodrain]

nice and relaxed for the summer!

[kicks79]

Nice, shorts. I can never find any Im happy with.

Hence Im still wearing denim in summer !

[tigerstrom]

Some tcb action from all over the world!

http://happyjeans.jp/tcb/2016/03/12/11248

[volvo240thebest]

tcb 60's + tcb 50's

 

 

tcb 60's + tcb 50's + tcb 50's jkt

 

 

tcb 50's

 

 

full tcb outfit (50's jkt + ranchman shirt + foreman duck vest + 60's)

 

[Broark]

Great shots, especially those last two!

Man, I hope my 50's jacket turns out like that after a few years.

I've been wearing mine as much as possible, sadly it's already heating up here so my time to wear it is limited but I'm starting to see some combs develop.

[volvo240thebest]

thank you, I rarely do fit pics with a real camera but yesterday I had some time for me and I gave it a go!

I am sure your jacket will end up to be similar to mine sooner or later, from what I remember it fits you close to the body and sleeves so you'll get the defined combs.

I plan to do an update on the jacket after its 7th wash in a couple weeks.

[Maynard Friedman]

Hey tiger, how are those 505s coming along?

[tigerstrom]

Not much to report, they are stubborn. I will try to take some photos of them this week or next!

[UkeNo]

Anyone have an exact fit detail for me...

I'm 6'ft (182cm) 80kg (175lbs) 40"Chest.

What size 50's jacket is for me?

Ideally I'll have Inoue-San shorten whichever size to belt height and possibly the sleeves too - don't want to cuff.

I'm thinking the 40 or 42.

Have had the seamen jumper in a 38 before - too small - fitted like a slim shirt.

Anyone the same size as me have a 50's jacket?

Thanks.

Ps. Sorry for the dull question.

[volvo240thebest]

Hi Ukeno

fwiw...

I am 178 cm, weight around 90 kg and my bare chest is a smidgen over 40 inches (last time I checked I was 40 1/2 inches).

I am a 42 bang on perfect fit. I can fit a normal gauge wool jumper/shirt + vest/ hoodie underneath, but it still looks good even with a tshirt only.

here's my post soak measurements for the 42, these measurements were taken in nov 2013 when I bought the jacket. Since then I've worn the hell out of it and I've machine washed it 6 times, I do not have current measurement but I can try to take them for you later tonight if you wish.

 

Pit to pit 21
Shoulders 19 1/4
Waist 20 1/2
Shoulder to cuff 26
Overall length 28 1/4

 

[edit] my TCB 50's jacket was Inoue's prototype for size 42, the first one he made in this size, maybe he had altered some of the measurements since then, so if there is any significant discrepancy between my measurements and tcb measurement you know why!

Edited March 16, 2016 by volvo240thebest

[goodrain]

a size 40 should fit you perfectly, but you do need to get the length and sleeve length shortened

[UkeNo]

Thanks Volvo and Goograin.
That helps. Think a 40 might be okay as I'm only rally looking to wear with a t-shirt or a thin sweater. More of a layer. Might wear under heavier, longer jackets next autumn and winter.
I'll double check vs TCB website and also a chore coat & USMC shirt-jacket I have.
Appreciate the help.

 

Edit: Leaning towards the 40 with a reduction in length and sleeve of 3or4cm  - 19 1/4" shoulders on a 42 are a bit too wide for the fit id like, I think.

Edited March 16, 2016 by UkeNo

[tigerstrom]

Tcb 505 about 3 months and 1 wash.

[Bobbo]

Looks like you might get a nice streaky fade on these! 

[MileHighEvertonian]

I'm hoping somebody here might speak to how the cuts of TCBs (50s or 60s) compare to SC's 47 cut (Sugar Mountain, perhaps?).

 

I've got a pair of Okis in a size 36, and, while I love them, I could use something a little trimmer in the hips and rear. From my hips down, I'd probably be fine with SCs in a size 34, but my beer gut won't have it. I love the higher rise and the fuller leg, and so I'm kind of thinking that a pair of 60s (in a size 35--is this a real thing) might do the trick. I'd really appreciate your thoughts. Thanks, and congrats to those of you in the contest; it's really been something to watch. Cheers.

[volvo240thebest]

hi,

can't comment on how the TCB cuts compare to SC, however I am not aware of TCB 60's available in a size 35. the TCB 60's has a mid front rise and a fairly slim thigh. on a 36 the front rise is a smidgen over 11 inches and the thigh is 12.5 inches. fairly different from your SC I'd say.

the 60's is a great cut, very versatile.

Edited March 28, 2016 by volvo240thebest

[MileHighEvertonian]

Thanks, volvo. That's some helpful info. Thigh measurements, in particular, seem to be hard to find for TCBs.

[volvo240thebest]

https://tcbjeans.stores.jp/items/54a65f9c552f2f097d0020d8

 

the tcb online shop has good measurements.

they're all in japanese but it's pretty easy to understand

1st measure waist

2nd measure inseam length

3rd measure front rise

4th measure thigh

5th measure hem width

 

it mentions the 60's in a 36 has a 12.75 inches thigh, so I guess either my multiple crotch repairs or an accidental 90 degree C wash overshrank my pair to 12.5.

Edited March 29, 2016 by volvo240thebest

[MileHighEvertonian]

ah, I read the chart incorrectly. Thanks again.