Fullcount 1108

[ayn]

the 3001's are much slimmer and I think more tapered as well... you can find some pics of them on me here (FC 1108 and FH 3001). Both are nice, the denim on the 3001 is thicker than the FC... the FC is more slubby...

[Tisswat]

the 3001's are much slimmer and I think more tapered as well... you can find some pics of them on me here (FC 1108 and FH 3001). Both are nice, the denim on the 3001 is thicker than the FC... the FC is more slubby...

Thanks ayn. This is going to be a hard decision.

[Roulette]

Both my 1101 and 1108 patches fell off. Im pissed. Both models washed around 10 times and worn each for 3/7 months.

[ayn]

haha, fallen off patches are cool... check the 45rpm thread...

[Chicken]

can't be too hard to sew them back on. bring them into a nearby tailor?

[horriblyjollyjinx]

Both my 1101 and 1108 patches fell off. Im pissed. Both models washed around 10 times and worn each for 3/7 months.

yeah.. they use a weaker thread to make that happen. Don't like it.

[beninparis]

HEY,

i m looking for an "original " pair with arcuates red tab etc..

do you know if earthmarket or bears wil ship to France?

cheers

[xviralx]

i know bears dont ship out of japan.

[seoulfully]

got my 1108s last night.

presoak:

post soak:

[ayn]

they look nice on you, well at least the top 3/4...

[seoulfully]

haha, no full length mirrors in my place. i tried taking one in the hallway of my building, but the light is shit out there.

these are my first really slim denim. before i had RRDS and APC rescues. i have to say, i'm loving them. don't think i'll ever make the transition to a full on tapered leg, but slim straights are nice

[Chicken]

these 66-based cuts are my favorite cuts, and the zimbabwe cotton on the full counts are so nice. your 1108s should keep you happy for a long time. nice purchase.

[seoulfully]

these 66-based cuts are my favorite cuts, and the zimbabwe cotton on the full counts are so nice. your 1108s should keep you happy for a long time. nice purchase.

thanks! in 2 days i doubled my denim. had nudies and apcs. added these FCs and SExIH01BKs. I def have enough denim between the FC and SExIH to keep me busy. i was very uncertain about the 1108s or going with one of FCs fuller cuts. but i'm very glad i made the 1108 choice.

[beninparis]

i got my 1108's today

what a heck of a denim!!! light ,soft and fucking nice indigo colour

really, that s a fantastic pair of jeans (a killer simple slim straight cut) i am more than happy with it

i think i am done for 2007 (at least till winter) now

i need to wear to death my 5000vx and IH634SB

[grand_theft_auto]

just picked up a pair of 1108s in london - probably shouldn't say where cos they had a load of pairs, all with the l*vi's style arcs! i also have some sd-103's in a 32 (fit normal without a belt). 1108's after cold soak and couple days wear come up the same as the 103s in the waist in a size 30, so size down! even though a seemingly higher rise in their raw sate, after soak and wear they feel very similar to the 103's. certainly slimmer in the thigh and leg. the denim is much lighter and tighter leg opening. Nice jeans.

[guiltybyassociation]

i'm thinkin about getting the 15oz version... can anyone help me out with sizing? i wear a 30 in sams and FH. thanks.

[moykky]

i'm thinkin about getting the 15oz version... can anyone help me out with sizing? i wear a 30 in sams and FH. thanks.

Size 30 will fit you well. Bear in mind that they are regular cut.

[ayn]

i love the denim and the fit of my 1108, i only wear it like once a week for like 3 months, and I already found a small hole busted out at the crotch... so not all that impressed with them... my 19cm's had shitty denim and it didn't need work til at 4 months of everyday wear... hmm...

the crotch of the Jomons are also getting thinner, but that's pretty normal after around 6 months of constant wear... so now I've moved onto the Iron Heart 634S-B, giving the FC and Jomon a break...

[ayn]

lol u work on that! i think i see more wear from inside them jeans...

[Chponglasia]

i'm thinkin about getting the 15oz version... can anyone help me out with sizing? i wear a 30 in sams and FH. thanks.

Where are the 15oz 1108 available?

EDIT: Found 'em.

[laughter95]

Very little information on FC on this forum. Thought I'd contribute.

Got this greencast pair one week ago at BIG. Two hot soaks, and a tumble dry w/high heat on second one. First soak was for 2 hours and it basically shrunk it as much as it could. But then I wore it without a belt and the waist stretched too much so I shrunk it again. Waist shrunk but if the length shrunk I didn't notice it.

The crotch is sort of tight-- something I'm not used to having worn Lucky's for the longest time.

Nice, dark indigo with great texture. Slubby but not too slubby so it can be worn with a nice button down without looking mismatched.

Pretty lightweight, but it's good for me as that means it's breathable.

I'm gonna starch these soon.-- People are telling me not to, but I thought starching would let me get better combs/whiskers.

How's the fit? Sorry for quality.

[edmond]

fit is perfect!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[SLAB]

fit looks good dude

[Charlie Delta]

I'm gonna starch these soon.

Please don't!

It is absolutely not neccesary, the denim should be pretty stiff from itself still.

[laughter95]

so is starching somehow bad for the denim? unnecessarily gunking up the fibers with starch or ruining the texture?

i just wanted to restore it back to as close as the way it was when i first bought the pair a week ago. soaking it twice and tumble drying it reduced its stiffness by a lot.

but if someone could educate me on this matter, i would appreciate it.

[mikesduc]

I don't know about other models but the 1108 is very soft and there's not much you can do about it.

[laughter95]

k thx for the input. it's not all that soft anyway-- i guess i'm anxious to see some fading. i need to remind myself that people wear this for a year and not for a week.

perhaps this is standard for the better quality japanese denim but i'm loving the slubby texture and the color of these fullcounts. does zimbabwe cotton really make a difference in the feel of the denim, or is this just some gimmick? is there a difference with texas cotton?

[opethrapture]

so is starching somehow bad for the denim? unnecessarily gunking up the fibers with starch or ruining the texture?

i just wanted to restore it back to as close as the way it was when i first bought the pair a week ago. soaking it twice and tumble drying it reduced its stiffness by a lot.

but if someone could educate me on this matter, i would appreciate it.

In the Denim encyclopedia you will find everyting you need to know about starching

http://www.superfuture.com/supertalk/showthread.php?t=12729

[fre-co]

Round these parts starching is generally frowned upon, as is sanding. Just wear your nice new jeans and the fades will come.

[salaami]

im getting my 1108's tomorrow, so i'm making it my personal responsibility to revive this dead thread. just a reminder...