Word of Mouth - Contest Feeler Thread

[aho]

Thank you everyone! Will also likely size up to 39" since it's an option. I can swing 38" as with most of the repro brands, but have a tendency for crotch blowouts at that size, so the extra space will be appreciated

[beautiful_FrEaK]

It seems it will be the RS1950 denim. I will wash my pair in the next days again to show more of it's shrink potential. 

 

And, could everyone who is really interested DM me? Then I will start a list. If you are already sure which cut, I can add this as well.

[Alec Leamas]

4 hours ago, reallypeacedoff said:

I too am planning on trying something different this time around, going to wash once a week and probably dry in the dryer.

I have absolutely no choice in this. If I am to wear these as much as I plan to once this starts, they will undoubtedly need a weekly wash! The kids and the animals will see to that.

[reallypeacedoff]

3 hours ago, Alec Leamas said:

I have absolutely no choice in this. If I am to wear these as much as I plan to once this starts, they will undoubtedly need a weekly wash! The kids and the animals will see to that.

Check out this pair of Boncouras, washed and dried every other day for a year or so.

I should add, I meant different as far as my washing schedule. 🤘🏻

Edited August 31 by reallypeacedoff

[Jared_Lee]

Those Boncouras look awful, imo. But if the wearer is happy with them, I love it! 

 

Anyway, based on Ooe shrink experience and what b_F reported for shrink on his 411, I think I'm eyeing a 36 in the 5150. 😬

[beautiful_FrEaK]

Update tomorrow!

And prepare for some killer roping in the contest!

[Alec Leamas]

On 8/30/2024 at 8:04 PM, beautiful_FrEaK said:

And, could everyone who is really interested DM me? Then I will start a list. If you are already sure which cut, I can add this as well.

Apologies only just seen this now, and have now DM'd!

[aho]

Just thinking out loud here...Since we're going RS1950 I might switch up to a 1947 pair instead of WWII. Decisions, decisions! I'll also likely resume my typical washing routine given the 18 month timeline (3 months no wash, regular washing after that but no dryer this time around) instead of my last few pairs which I've been holding off on washes for, a la APC mid 2000's 😂 Sizing up to W39 and will probably get them hemmed real short like 24" inseam to float nice and high without cuffing 

Edited September 1 by aho

[beautiful_FrEaK]

My first measurements might have been shit or the denim stabilised after stretching. Both washes at 30°C in the machine with a "jeans wash programme". Line dried. 

The denim has a more prominent red cast now, small veins and the puckering is...superb

2nd Wash
Waist: 33.5"
Front rise: 11.5"
Back rise: 15.5"
Thighs: 13"
Knee: 9.5"
Leg opening: 8.75"
Inseam: 30.75"

[reallypeacedoff]

Adding the measurements so we can estimate the shrinkage...

                             Pre-wash         1st wash            2nd wash       ~shrinkage w/ wear                                        

Waist:                  36”                    33”                    33.5"              2.5"
Front rise:           12.5”                  11.5”                  11.5"               1"
Back rise:            17”                     15.5”                 15.5"               1.5"
Thighs:                13.5”                  12.5”                 13"                  0.5"
Knee:                   10.25”                9.25”                9.5"                0.75"
Leg opening:       9.25”                 8.75”                 8.75"              0.5"
Inseam:                34”                    31”                    30.75"            3.25"

Edited September 1 by reallypeacedoff

[efujobu1]

So tempting.  47 cut with short inseam would be my preference like Aho but maybe a little longer. Lol

@beautiful_FrEaK when is the cut off date for a decision to join?

[beautiful_FrEaK]

@efujobu1 No real cut off date as of yet but when the 25 spots are taken, they are taken.

With that said, 18 persons DM'd me so far which means there are still 7 spots open.
Not everybody who shown interest in the thread has DM'd me but also people who didn't voice the interest openly did write me.

 

Edit: 20 people now!

[Alec Leamas]

@beautiful_FrEaK some may have missed the post requesting a DM like me! (though granted most are probably more competent and alert than I am!)

[Alec Leamas]

Do we have a deadline for getting orders in / deciding on a cut?

[beautiful_FrEaK]

Not yet. Simone has a small batch he needs to produce with priority but after that we mainly have to rely on the denim supply.
Once we have a clearer view on delivery dates for the denim we can manage the deadline for ordering/deposit and then we wil lalso decide until when we need the decision on cut and size.

[beautiful_FrEaK]

14 minutes ago, Alec Leamas said:

@beautiful_FrEaK some may have missed the post requesting a DM like me! (though granted most are probably more competent and alert than I am!)

Probably

I think I counted 4 people on this thread that haven't DM'd me so far but they all wrote they will decide based on cut/price/details. So maybe they are not interested anymore.

[beautiful_FrEaK]

!!!UPDATE!!!

We (or rather Simone) got an aswer from Collect about denim availability.

There are 2 rolls available right now of the RS1950-ROW of which Simone needs at least one for us. The R501-UF is not available and the production schedule has been postponed until March '25.
So we are glad the majority of people voted for the RS1950 (and honestly, we are happy that there is still stock...).

This brings us to the following situation:

• We can most likely start this whole thing earlier than "planned" (meaning before Christmas)
• We would need the deposits earlier as well and I talked with Simone and we agreed on September 13th
  (the deposit would be 140 € payed either via PayPal [F&F preferred but not mandatory of course] or bank transfer)
  This is necessary so Simone can order the denim and is not left with fabric that he doesn't need.
  More info about how to pay will follow.
• [email protected] for PayPal 

As for the 25 spots not taken until September 13th, we agreed that the last spots can also be filled later.
 

As for cut and sizing: this is not yet important for the deposit, this decision can made later (I will clarifiy this with Simone again until he needs a final cut and size decision).

[beautiful_FrEaK]

Number Name 1 b_F 2 MJF9 3 JRendon02 4 UkeNo 5 JohnM 6 reallypeacedoff 7 nopal 8 Jared_Lee 9 fabes 10 vIGGiou_riou 11 81611 12 Alec Leamas 13 ashgiovanni 14 aho 15 srudy 16 Lazerr 17 bartlebyyphnics 18 frank 19 theguywhoknewthatguy 20 broark 21 julian_wolf 22   23   24   25

[efujobu1]

7 hours ago, beautiful_FrEaK said:

@efujobu1 No real cut off date as of yet but when the 25 spots are taken, they are taken.

With that said, 18 persons DM'd me so far which means there are still 7 spots open.
Not everybody who shown interest in the thread has DM'd me but also people who didn't voice the interest openly did write me.

 

Edit: 20 people now!

Thank you! I’ll be watching this contest for sure 😊

[reallypeacedoff]

On 8/28/2024 at 10:16 PM, julian-wolf said:

What are the chances they’ll be ready a week and a half ahead of schedule? Running from winter solstice to summer solstice would seem fitting

If by “before Christmas” then Dec 21, 2024 – June 21, 2026?

[bartlebyyphonics]

6 minutes ago, reallypeacedoff said:

If by “before Christmas” then Dec 21, 2024 – June 21, 2026?

june 21 2025?!

[beautiful_FrEaK]

2 minutes ago, bartlebyyphonics said:

june 21 2025?!

Wouldn't that be quite short?

[frank]

51 minutes ago, beautiful_FrEaK said:

Wouldn't that be quite short?

That's what's gonna separate the men from the boys 😂

[bartlebyyphonics]

1 hour ago, beautiful_FrEaK said:

Wouldn't that be quite short?

maths was never my strong point: carry on, whoopsie!!

[Alec Leamas]

A 6-month fade drag race has potential to be quite the spectacle! Though would probably only encourage behaviour the likes of which we have documented and discussed recently on the blunders and general nonsense thread.

[julian-wolf]

8 hours ago, beautiful_FrEaK said:

the deposit would be 140 €

Do we have confirmation on what the final price will be? Sorry if it was already stated and I missed it

[beautiful_FrEaK]

280€ + shipping 

[Jared_Lee]

Ready when you are. Thanks for getting this together so clearly and quickly!

[reallypeacedoff]

Same, PayPal ready!

[beautiful_FrEaK]

[email protected]

 

This is the address