Posts made by 1981FXe

Thanks yeah I'm tempted to get contacts as the lenses are super nice.

Hey all, bit of a strange question. Is there a market for JMM lenses and where's best to list them?

I've just purchased my first pair of JMM, (Plaza) and will need to get prescription lenses put in so the originals will be up for sale.

Traded my Black Bay for a Ranger. Love it.

I never could dig the ‘rivets’ on the BB bracelet and the rose gold didn’t grow on me like I thought it would. Also coveting a 14060 Sub at some point down the line so I felt ok getting rid of my dive watch.

Really drawn to the 60s look of the Ranger. It’s weightier than the BB and most importantly has the T-Fit clasp!

@T4920

I actually did manage to find a couple of good fits with ONI, most recently the 634 in the Secret Denim. But now (in the UK at least) there seems to be a lack of raws for whatever reason and now commonly 'one-wash' seems to be sold.

I'd had three pairs of the ZR (secret denim) from raw and it's fantastic, still have a Type II that's like wearing a soft, cozy denim blanket, however the one-wash version of the ZR is night/day different to the raw. Different hand, different fit, wears totally different over time.

About 5 years ago I had a stunning 22oz natural indigo pair of ONI with kabuki selvedge. Went to buy another pair and just impossible to get.

I hear you on the other brands. I have two pairs of Nudie in the closet, a 'Gritty Jackson' in their 14-15oz 'Dry Ace' selvedge and the 'Tuff Tony' in 17oz heavy selvedge.

Frustratingly the fits are absolutely perfect, like flawless fit. But as you say, hard to love the denim as much when you've been wearing the likes of Iron Heart.

Thanks for pointing out the product specific threads! @T4920

To be honest for the past couple of years I seem to have been on an endless journey searching for the perfect cut for me. For many years I wore ONI and Full Count and whilst I've got an N1 and some shirts, I'd never tried Iron Heart denim for no other reason than my local shop in didn't stock them.

However, it became tricky to get the ONI cuts I liked so I was drawn to IH not only for the quality of the product and their reputation but because of the 'evergreen' lines. So if I get a pair that I love, I know I'll be able to get another pair down the line, or perhaps the same cut in a different denim.

Basically I'm looking for a regular straight with a vintage style rise. Dare I say a 1955 501 style.

I've tried a 634. It was my first pair of IH so not knowing how the denim shrinks/stretches, I screwed up and got a 34 instead of a 33 (and had the 34 hemmed!). The combination of the rise and the fact they're too big, it's not a good look.

I now have a 666 in 33 which I like, but as above is a touch too low rise and a little slimmer in the leg than I'd prefer.

I've just seen the 1955 and thinking that might fit the bill. I cuff my jeans pretty high so perhaps the taper won't be as significant.

Third time lucky!

Thanks @Alex

Is there a high-rise version of the 666 or any similar cuts with a high rise? Ideally in the 21/23oz denim.

I guess I'm relatively tall at 6'1 and perhaps it's also a tall hip area or something but on the occasions I want to tuck a tee or shirt, either the rise on the 666 looks too low or I get 70's Robert Plant levels of hoof.

Open to any cut really with a high-rise if there is such a thing.

Thanks!

@George-Homme mine's a '22. No idea what changed over the few years it's been out, all I know is I didn't get the heated grips!

Regarding Stetson in Europe, it’s the same in the UK where retailers only seem to carry the flat caps and ball caps.

I wonder if it’s something to do with sales of fur legislations as some hats are made from felted fur. I would imagine these rules differ per country making it simpler to stick to wool/synthetic hats.

@pechelman thanks for the reply! Some great info. My head says get a newer one just to be on the safe side of future proofing. My bank account says otherwise!

@Steve

Incredible shots, really really nice.

Thanks.

Cut my teeth on a Gaggia Classic, Rancilio Silvia and a Bianca before it and the LM is an absolute treat to own and use.

Got pretty heavily into home espresso about 10 years ago with a more modest setup. We left the city and missed the good coffee so I upgraded a little while back. Refurbed an ex-commercial Super Jolly also which feels like it’ll last forever.

Pretty simple workflow, no single-dosing or bean freezing or WDT and we tend to favour med-dark South American roasts.

Thanks both yeah I’ll definitely keep wearing them.

I tend to just wear one pair hard then rotate as they become fairly worn so the 666 will be the focus for a few months.

I’m a fan of high contrast fades and my legs are too skinny really to get anything but vintage style wear on the 634. They’re also more comfortable on the motorcycles with the extra legroom.

Thanks yeah it’s not a bad idea.

I was considering dropping them at Soldier Blue to get them altered but although they’d do a great job it would be pricey. I’m so pleased with the 666 also that I’m gonna leave the 634 as they are.

Didn’t think I’d have a pair of £300 beater jeans but here we are.

I just pinched them together for the pic with my hand.

Having now received a pair of 666 in 33W which fit perfect. I think these 634 are just the wrong size for me. I notice the pockets are about in line with the belt loops on both the 666 and 634 and there’s no ballooning at all on the 666. I should’ve got the 33W. They were out at the time and it was my first pair of IH.

No big deal as the 666 are absolutely brilliant but at least I’ve got a 34W if the beer/exercise ratio drops significantly.

Thanks guys!

Update on this. I think it is the pockets. I washed them again and they fit better but as you can see, if I pull the pockets in they look infinitely better.

I’m sure there’s no problem but if anyone has a 34w and can measure the distance between back pockets.

I guess there’s not much I can do but at least we figured it out.

Also the white marks are from the wash, I wrinkled them pulling them right-side out when wet and it dried white, I’m not too stressed about it as they’re not as visible under normal light.

Bulang & Sons.

I've had a NATO strap and leather one from them and they're amazing. Super quick shipping to the UK (like 2 days…) and really great customer service.

https://bulangandsons.com

Thanks, some good tips.

I might hold on to the 634, if we have another lockdown I’ll end up needing a pair with a bit more room if the last lockdown was anything to go by…

Yeah it’s a shame as I’ve had some incredible pairs from ONI but the rinsing of later models is one the reasons I moved to IH.

I’d been wearing ONI since about 2015 and have had six or seven pairs, three of them secret denim but only the most recent pair was rinsed as new.

The rinsing process totally changes the characteristics of the fabric and how they break-in. I picked up a Type-II at the same time as that pair in the bottom pic and it’s not rinsed, even after a wash it feels and looks so much nicer than the rinsed pair ever have.

It’s hard to tell if it’s just an option and raw is still being produced as I’m not sure what stock is new and what is leftover.