The Flat Head

[davito]

@Sugar:

I've tried on the 3009 and the rise is fine. It's a good cut and I kinda regret choosing the 3001 instead (which shrunk to the point I cannot wear them anymore).

@elclintor:

I have a store credit with Self Edge and am Debating on getting the 3009's. I've heard that sizing is a bit off on these. Is that the case? Or can I count on Self Edge's measurements?

i have the 3009 its a great jeans. The cut is actually based on the same model as the IH 634 signature. I stayed in the 3009 with my usual 30 and have no probs so far but thats me. I did the same re sizing with my 3005 in a 30 and after several washes i am still able to fit into em, but again each body is different.

Good luck

[elclintor]

@Shoreman:

El, I think you'd like a size 34. (If you don't plan on regular washes.)

Is that what size you had? Do you remember what size the waist ended up being after soaking?

[Guest]

I don't know the actual figure, but if I had to guess based on how I recall them fitting, I would say between 15.75-16" right after a soak.

Also, I'm not sure how tall you are, but be careful not to hem. Unless SE has their FH jeans lengthened specifically for them, the actual length is closer to 36" with at least 2.5" of shrink with successive washes/soaks.

[davito]

El, some quick fit pics of the 3009, mine are soaked and hemmed to approx 32.5 after first soak

[grandmasterben]

Damn. Those look perfect David!

[davito]

thx much Ben, they are indeed. found them today in the cupboard in my office and thought hei give em another chance and schwupps changed from rising sun to flat head and now got the 634WH in the washer already planning on changing again at weekend…well....;)

[Snowy]

@grandmasterben:

Damn. Those look perfect David!

Agree! How you manage to get the jeans to pop from your thighs but then run straight just amazes me. Perfect!

[davito]

Thx a lot Snowy, those 60's based cuts are really nice. I believe the secret of popping from the thighs are my really slim legs thanks man

[Guest]

@Snowy:

@grandmasterben:

Damn. Those look perfect David!

Agree! How you manage to get the jeans to pop from your thighs but then run straight just amazes me. Perfect!

It's the 3009 cut. There's quite an intense taper down to the hem and I highly recommend soaking twice, as it really slims up hip through to the thigh.

[Sugar Mountain]

Soak with agitation to ensure the get the shrinkage out. Flat Head denim is super dark so you won't lose colour by doing this.

[davito]

I wont soak them again for a while as I change trousers almost everyday and have too much denim lying around to give some love too. I am aware how flathead denim behaves. thx a lot guys

[Guest]

That was more for Clint's benefit than yours, David.

[davito]

Oops since you quoted feedbacks to my fit i thought you adressed it to me as well. Easy man thx senhor and sorry Clint

[SpaceGnome]

great fit.

[Snowy]

Thanks for the cut tips davito / Shoreman. I've had a pair of flatheads on my to pick up list for a few years. Will pay more attention to the 3009 cut to try for a similar sillouette on my next purchase, whichever the brand may be.

@davito, I've been in love with the '47 cut for a LONG time, maybe it's time to come forwards to the '60s

[davito]

Nice Snowy mate you do already have a 60's cut with your 634 which is pretty much similar to the 3009.

[Snowy]

Cheers davito, appreciate the info, which makes me even more envious of how your new 3009's fit

[MikeC]

Love the 60's fit.

[natehate]

some of the new flathead spring 2013 line that keeps popping up on my face book feed is driving me insane that they dont love us big guys

[grandmasterben]

Nate what'd you like on fb?