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Got the Portland. Love it except for one thing: the neck is too small should I ever want to button up all the way. I am not really a fan of that look anyway but I love the dimensions otherwise and thus wouldn't want to exchange for an upsize.
Fabric feels like a soft Oxford, looks really cool in person. Like how it drapes as well.
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Thanks. Damn well better, for the cheddar
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Thanks BG–that's how I talked myself into it. I doubt I'll get another one unless he does some kind of crazy Western, but I love this one and will cherish it until some asshole ashes a cigarette on it
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Even though I never do that top button deal, it's a little bit of a turnoff, for a shirt so otherwise immaculate. It buttons, but it feels like I'm being lightly choked. He needs to use a block that has a non-turkeyneck on it. I am by no means bull necked and don't have to order bespoke shirts to fit my neck through them.
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Ha thanks. I do work out but it's hard to tell unfortunately
I emailed Roy and told him his block is too small on the neck for some people and he was very gracious. I was not complaining, just providing data points.
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Yeah I didn't notice in that second picture that the selvage is the under layer of a double placket; had to see it in person to grok that. Lots of little details. Inner cuff stitch is in a different color yarn; as you mention the buttons are cool. And despite its apparent fragility, the fabric is cool. Perfect for summer.
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I found out about this drop too late but congrats to you guys that scored one. Beautiful fabric and those buttons are just amazing. Could either of u show off the cyanide pill hidey hole?
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seano - I assume these will eventually soften up haha - I did air dry them in the dryer with some old sneakers for about 20 mins and it helped, then I wore them all day today - but they are still so stiff the fabric makes faint popping sounds when I move!
Compared to my RS04s, I think I will ultimately like these better (other than the puny leather patch on these vs. the RS04s - WTF?!?!). The SF01s are cut just a bit fuller from top to bottom, with a slightly higher rise. Seems like the overall fit is just better, esp. the waist. My RS04s have a peculiar issue that the top button doesn't quite align with the ones below it, it's like 1/4-1/2" tighter - it feels and looks a little odd, so I usually leave the top button undone and wear a belt. I don't recall the RS04 denim being quite this stiff post-soak even though they are both ~14oz cone mills. And the RS04s have a bit more leg twist (so far) Seems like Roy is essentially tweaking and refining his basic straight cut.
Compared to IH, I will take a shot… the best way I'd compare the SF01s fit-wise to IH is it's kind of like a 634 with a higher rise like a Beatle Buster. And of course done in a much lighter denim. This denim, as I said, is very stiff but thin, kind of has a crackly quality, almost like heavy paper, like wearing pants made out of grocery bags! It will be interesting to see what these turn into over time.
