IHXB01 - Beatle Buster 21oz Japanese Selvage Denim Indigo

[faintharmonics]

Just working out some measurements so I can pick up a pair of these. My Levi 47's measure exactly 17 inches across and are on the loose side.

If I pick up a pair of BB 33's they should fit nicely after a stretch?

(Unhelpful reference but my IH - 666od's are a 33 and they fit like a glove after so many washes)

[Snowy]

Check the thigh measurement on both, if that's all good, Green Light. The 21oz denim has a bit of stretch in it, yes.

[faintharmonics]

Looks good to go, actually wondering if I should go for a 32 instead. Might be a squeeze though!

[irishexpat]

My wife paid no real attention when I spent $120 on a pair of N&F a few months ago…when I told her I wanted these, we had a bit of a fight about it. When they arrived today and I put them on, she was quick to say that the denim looked amazing and the construction was awesome. She looked at me and said "was it worth the fight?" and I replied "yup. and it will be next time too." Dagger stare.

Anyways....I think these are great. Tight in the waist, but not painful. I wasn't sold on the hem size at first....its only 3/4 more than my N&F measured, but it's noticeable. However, the more I tried them out with different shoes, the more the hem size grew on me. Plus, I'm edging up towards 30 now...maybe its time to get a bit further away from the skinny jean.

[Seul]

Dude that's a brilliant fit!..

[irishexpat]

thank you sir! I've been wearing them all evening, and the waist is already edging into comfortable territory.

So out of curiosity, should I hit this patch with some obenuafs oil? not the LP…the lightweight stuff. I'm also considering soak/no soak, but thats an internal battle I'll have to wage, I know opinion on that is fairly well divided on that for the sanforized stuff.

[grandmasterben]

There's literally no point whatsoever to soak. I would also just leave the patch as is, get dat natural wabi sabi

[wellitis]

I got mine in today. I will post pics once in can barrow my sisters SLR. My phone camera does not do a very good job. They fit great. I love the denim I don't want to take them off.

[xtcclassic]

I always treat the patch with Obenauf's LP when the jeans are new, and after every wash. Personal preference, but I like to keep the patch looking nice.

[Bums_Fan]

^ I do the same thing for the same reason.

[irishexpat]

i think im gonna hit it with the oil…I did a few coats on my natural veg tan belt and I love the shade of brown it ended up being.

Still not sure on the soak though...leaning towards no.

[Arabit]

Nice fit

[Giles]

@irishexpat:

Still not sure on the soak though…leaning towards no.

Soaking is a complete waste of time and water, we have already done that for you.

[daynym]

Crappy pic alert!

But you should get an idea about the fit. It is a 34.

Edit: I like the fit. Slim in the thighs. No ass flare and not too tapered from the knee down.
The 21 oz denim feels great as usual.

[derivative666]

That's a proper fit. Looking great.

[Finn666]

^nothing more to add!

[Dentman]

irishexpat and daynym - Fit looks great on both, the only thing that's holding me back from ordering is the talk about the tight top block.  Just how tight are they and can you get your hands in the pockets ok?

[irishexpat]

the top block is snug, but I can get my hands into all the pockets.

[faintharmonics]

Got my Busters through in 33 after not being able to fit into 32's at all. This denim feels incredibly heavy, seriously built to last.

Got a couple of crappy fit pics from my girlfriends place (Which is turning into Christmas central at the moment ha):

[daynym]

Pull em up an let em stack.