SUPERDENIM SMALL QUESTIONS THREAD (Use instead of making new threads)

[CSL]

I've never done it but I'd think like dyeing, the key to an even finish would be to keep the garment moving in the water for a good amount of time. Otherwise it'll probably come out patchy.

[Thanks_M8]

^this. If you want a splotchy 80s acid dye look the soak is usually fine. If you want it lightened up overall a wash with some bleach is the way to go. Don't forget the residual bleach in the washer afterwards

[Alec Leamas]

On 3/2/2026 at 5:52 PM, smoothsailor said:

I got interested in this type of frames seeing enemy of the state, gene hackman wore tart optical fdr. Couldn’t find those. Next option was moscot Velda I believe. They used to have a pair with “peddle” style legs.

wore those for a few yrs.

@smoothsailor I got stuck on this idea after talking about it earlier in the year. Watched Enemy of the State 3-4 times, really enjoyed it, and started pursuing a pair of the FDR's.

Did a bit of research on the exact pair worn by Hackman and they were made by Regency Eyewear, which was an original Julius Tart brand. That has now been remade by Julius Tart Optical Enterprise in Japan and is the closest estimation to the original. There's Tart Optical too, US based and their frames are made in Italy - look nice ish but they're more expensive than the JP ones, and ever so slightly too modern looking for me.

Anyway images below of Hackman's actual pair, from a movie prop collection, and my new pair in demi-amber.

I picked mine up from FJ for a great price and had them reglazed here, for ~£45.

 

 

[PartTimeBarista]

I had a couple stitches on the inseam pull through, right near the crotch. I’m hoping it’s an easy fix, but I don’t have sewing experience. Either search algorithms have gotten much worse, or I don’t know enough of the proper terminology to yield helpful results, or both. Regardless, I’d trust you all over general search results.  Can I just hand sew over the spot?

[julian-wolf]

^ Yes, be sure to stitch through the “links” of the unbroken chain stitch for a cm or so to either end of the broken section in order to prevent further unraveling and you’re in the clear

[PartTimeBarista]

Thanks @julian-wolf! Should I be stitching through both layers, or just the outside, or just the inside?

[julian-wolf]

All 3 layers, same as the original stitching

[mlwdp]

On 5/24/2026 at 12:22 PM, julian-wolf said:

Like…chambray shirts in general? I don’t know any of the actual history, but I’d be surprised if they weren’t a lot older than the US

Pretty much, their usage by military or farmers.

[smoothsailor]

Nice one @Alec Leamas, part of the fun is doing the internet detective part.

This store  https://allynscura.com/ Had repro’s sometimes. Bought 2 pairs of other ones there, but the quality wasn’t good.

what is FJ  store?

[Double 0 Soul]

I assume he's referring to from Japan, the proxy service.. therefore listed on Mercari or JDirectItems.. et al

[Alec Leamas]

17 minutes ago, Double 0 Soul said:

I assume he's referring to from Japan, the proxy service.. therefore listed on Mercari or JDirectItems.. et al

@smoothsailor this is correct - it was a (perfect condition, clearly never worn) used pair I found on FromJapan, believe it was a Mercari listing.

The pair themselves originally came from Poker Face in Japan and they had the invoice etc in the box.

[redragon]

On 5/24/2026 at 8:31 PM, mlwdp said:

Any historical information on the chambray shirt? I’m guessing they started with the US Navy?

Hope this helps:

[mlwdp]

@redragonThat’s the one!  Thank you for this!

[reallypeacedoff]

That was good read!

[Well27]

 Hey, might be a newbie question,

But I’ve tried a few different denims now, and progressed along what i can image is the fairly typical SuFu path something like: N&F->Oni->SC -> SDA -> FC.

I’ll most likely get an other pair of jeans this year.

The question is, the 13,7 oz from FC I’ve really come to like.

So which brand has the nicest denim which is less than 14 oz?

Fit wise, I actually prefer my SC66 over the slightly wider FC 1101, so what brand has a pair of jeans with the SC66 silhouette and a denim more interesting than the SC66, where i find the denim a bit too regular (it is probably period correct)

[reallypeacedoff]

1 hour ago, Well27 said:

 

 Hey, might be a newbie question,

But I’ve tried a few different denims now, and progressed along what i can image is the fairly typical SuFu path something like: N&F->Oni->SC -> SDA -> FC.

I’ll most likely get an other pair of jeans this year.

The question is, the 13,7 oz from FC I’ve really come to like.

So which brand has the nicest denim which is less than 14 oz?

Fit wise, I actually prefer my SC66 over the slightly wider FC 1101, so what brand has a pair of jeans with the SC66 silhouette and a denim more interesting than the SC66, where i find the denim a bit too regular (it is probably period correct)

I'd imagine Warehouse or Resolute maybe? A lot of us are running Word of Mouth jeans too...Not sure if Simon has any rolls of under 14oz though.

[nopal]

2 hours ago, Well27 said:

So which brand has the nicest denim which is less than 14 oz?

Prob a n00b answer: I have no idea what’s the nicest, but another suggest could be TCB 60’s.

[merzbot]

7 hours ago, Well27 said:

 

 Hey, might be a newbie question,

But I’ve tried a few different denims now, and progressed along what i can image is the fairly typical SuFu path something like: N&F->Oni->SC -> SDA -> FC.

I’ll most likely get an other pair of jeans this year.

The question is, the 13,7 oz from FC I’ve really come to like.

So which brand has the nicest denim which is less than 14 oz?

Fit wise, I actually prefer my SC66 over the slightly wider FC 1101, so what brand has a pair of jeans with the SC66 silhouette and a denim more interesting than the SC66, where i find the denim a bit too regular (it is probably period correct)

You skipped the SuFu chapter on APC new Standards?!

Another shout for TCB 60s. 

Or Superstitch Paris LR01s. There are some fade examples here:

https://superstitchmfg.com/aging/

And @NilsLW shared some photos of his pair in this thread:

https://supertalk.superfuture.com/topic/161565-superstitch-paris/

[Well27]

11 hours ago, reallypeacedoff said:

I'd imagine Warehouse or Resolute maybe? A lot of us are running Word of Mouth jeans too..

Yeah Warehouse I need to look at. I’ve had the feeling this last year that the two swedish shops i often look at, they recieve a lot of Warehouse sweats and tees etc, but not many jeans from WH.

I tried the resolute 711, but found the rise a little too low, but nice denim:)

I should write Simone, the jeans in the contest thread looks great

Edited June 9 by Well27

[beautiful_FrEaK]

11 minutes ago, Well27 said:

Yeah Warehouse I need to look at. I’ve had the feeling this last year that the two swedish shops i often look at, they recieve a lot of Warehouse sweats and tees etc, but not many jeans from WH.

I tried the resolute 711, but found the rise a little too low, but nice denim:)

I should write Simone, the jeans in the contest thread looks great

Logical solution would be the Resolute 714 then  

[Well27]

@nopal, @merzbot I’ll give the TCB 60’s a look. 
I’ve always figured the first pair i should get from tcb should be the 50’s:)

 

[Maynard Friedman]

I’d imagine that as they’re both 60s repros, the TCB denim will not be too different from that of the SC66, which you find somewhat uninteresting. You might consider the LVC 55.

[beautiful_FrEaK]

and to add: the TCB 60s is rather low rise as well.

[PBTony]

The Denime xx with the brown cotton mix (47 and 55) is a good option. 14 oz but the denim felt quite light especially compared to the standard 15.5 oz.

It has a rough feel with specs of brown cotton so definitely a more interesting denim. 

Comfort wise I found Resolute 714 and lvc 55 to be almost as comfortable as fullcount but FC will also be elite in that area. Maybe you could try a slimmer FC fit?

 

[Well27]

2 hours ago, PrettyBoyTony said:

The Denime xx with the brown cotton mix (47 and 55) is a good option. 14 oz but the denim felt quite light especially compared to the standard 15.5 oz.

It has a rough feel with specs of brown cotton so definitely a more interesting denim. 

Comfort wise I found Resolute 714 and lvc 55 to be almost as comfortable as fullcount but FC will also be elite in that area. Maybe you could try a slimmer FC fit?

 

Nice with the xx denim, I’ll try looking for a pair in stock.

I’ve only read about the FC/tcb issue, but I’m trying not to by too much from them:)

[oomslokop]

On 6/1/2026 at 9:40 PM, redragon said:

Hope this helps:

 

what book is this @redragon?

[redragon]

@oomslokop

https://a.co/d/0boiLAbZ

Edited June 11 by redragon

[oomslokop]

thanks man!

[shredwin_206]

So I have an item on Mercari I wanna buy but it says not available for purchase in my country. Probably because it would be international shipping. 
is some type of proxy available for situation like this? 

[julian-wolf]

I use Buyee for Mercari pretty regularly