The Flat Head
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I feel like I could do a cafe racer but not this style. Though I did used to rock a Harley riders jacket in this style in high school.
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A nice pic of my ideal jean. I really love how it looks pretty straight but doesn't swallow smaller footwear. Also, I never thought raw denim could be so comfy. For some reason I imagined the pioneer denim as some crazy beast that was super hot etc but it's pretty damn nice…
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They look really good on you Ben, as does the shirt. SunSurf?
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Thanks man! And yep, sun surf. It's one of my favorite shirts for sure. Not only because the pattern is fantastic, but it's on the shorter side which I really like.
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OT but I like mine a lot too. I'm going on a cruise next week and will be rocking it a lot. Only problem with that shirt is that it sort of looks like a pajama top
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Ben, the 3009s look great, those are the perfect jeans for you.
I've always thought that the FH 14.5 oz denim offers the ideal balance of comfort, texture, and warmth, it's really nice and comfortable for wear during any time of the year.
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Thanks Kyle! I completely agree about the denim. I'm really loving how rich the color is after about two weeks wear. Also, since I hot washed it to get all the shrink out, the denim is surprisingly soft and drapes really really nicely.
I was honestly unsure of the fit because I'm not used to having denim so comfortable due to its relative looseness. It's definitely perfect though; I've realized my favorite fits are those that appear slim but really are just the denim draping in a way that makes it appear so. All in all, these are fantastic. I'm definitely going to be washing them semi-frequently so we should also see a different side of flat heads pioneer denim.
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Really liking these… Measurements look good as well...
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This is why I love flat heads collars.
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Unparalleled collar construction.
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For sure. What sucks though is every other collar feels sub par
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The collar is the only thing about Flat Head shirts that I don't like. Sure, it doesn't stretch out, but it feels like rope.
That said, I'd buy a few more if they'd start making size 44 on a consistent basis.
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I swear I see a bunch of 44s, they're like 2000 yen more though I think. Also, have you worn them on a consistent basis? What I've found is that the collars stretch plenty, to the point where I can easily fit my fist through it, but they don't lose their shape or become wrinkly. I would honestly be pretty surprised it after stretching it still felt uncomfortable.
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Stevenson collars at least on their white pocket tees are far worse than Iron Heart. Serious "bacon collar" even though the packaging boasts of their collar construction.
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A lot of the 44s available on Rakuten are "Wide body", which is basically a size 44 in length and a size 46 in width. Not really what I'm looking for. As for the collar, I haven't noticed any improvement over time. I have an old Self Edge collab that I've worn and washed dozens of times and it still nearly rips my ears off every time I pull it over my head. I had an old Glory Park model with a standard style collar that was much more comfortable, but it was a 42 and I'm just too big to wear that size.
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I have a Glory Park with a looser collar, but still superior to all other makers.
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Yep, flat head definitely nails collars. And putting them on almost rips my ears off too but after that it's smooth sailing.
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42 in the THC series (the ones you usually see) which imo corresponds roughly to a medium. The TM series runs like a size smaller and has a fabric that's feels softer and more stretchy than the THC, but is still substantial. I think the TD series runs generally the same (I'm a 42) but might be a tiny tiny tiny bit smaller. Its fabric is a little lighter imo with a collar that is not as heavy duty as the THC.
If I had to rank materials it'd probably be THC and TM tied, and then TD.
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Update on flat heads after 3 weeks wear…still loving them!
