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    Wabi Sabi: other things that evo

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    • BoyoB
      Boyo
      The Unwoven
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      I’ve been carrying this pen most days for the past 9 years… (Monday thru Friday at least)

      Tender Natural Belt after about 6 years:

      Lively Up Yourself

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      • mclaincauseyM
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        Technically this is IH and probably belongs in that thread, but the indigo crocking on my hoodie's label caught my eye yesterday.

        Additionally, my favorite hat doesn't get washed–or won't until it stinks.

        Think it, be it.

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        • JDelageJ
          JDelage
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          That hat is disgusting to me… I'm sure it has nice evo, but it's impossible to see under all that filth. Evo <> grime

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          • mclaincauseyM
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            That's a specious definition of evolution, which is just something changing over time and reflecting the passage of time and use. Fading, wear and tear, stains, crocking, tarnish, and yes even dirt can fall under that category.

            Think it, be it.

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            • tvenutoT
              tvenuto
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              I’ve used this pan several times a week for like 15 years. It came out of a toaster oven, which is long gone. It’s great for the oven when you don’t need a whole sheet pan. It’s the exact length of a slice of bacon.

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              • gaseousclayG
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                You’re a brave man cooking bacon in the oven. Last time I tried that smoke came billowing out because of the grease. But dang, those were some awesome bacon wrapped jalapeños stuffed with cream cheese [emoji1641]

                Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

                WTB:
                IHSH-129 size L (blue)
                IHSH-19

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                • tvenutoT
                  tvenuto
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                  325-350 works just fine. I’m probably braver for eating this much bacon…

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                  • mclaincauseyM
                    mclaincausey
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                    This old Case xx sheath c/o @derivative666 . I wish the suppleness of the aged leather were electronically transmissible. This lockback blade has gotten much carry of late, and the Case's case has something to do with that. It is attached to a beautiful belt from @seawolf ZeeBee Leather. Look at that grain and the immaculate saddle stitching!

                    The ravages of time have done a number on my Sambas but they're going strong.

                    Think it, be it.

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                    • Sheepdog149S
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                      [emoji4]

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                      • Stuart.TS
                        Stuart.T
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                        @Sheepdog149 those are both ridiculously good. What boots are they? I can only hope that my Chromexel viberg engineers look that good one day.

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                        • Sheepdog149S
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                          @Stuart.T:

                          @Sheepdog149 those are both ridiculously good. What boots are they? I can only hope that my Chromexel viberg engineers look that good one day.

                          Thanks boss! They're horsehide Phigvels from Japan. They were resoled by Role Club. The steerhide wallet  is from Japan too. It's darkened quite a bit with use, suntanning and hand rubbed coconut oil[emoji16]

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                          • canoeclubC
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                            would tattoos fall under this category? I've got a couple that I think look cooler as they've settled into my skin, little knicks from falling skating or climbing trees that have left permanent imprints in the tattoos as it's on an organic surface (skin), etc.

                            Menswear of Appreciation
                            www.shopcanoeclub.com

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                            • mclaincauseyM
                              mclaincausey
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                              Heck yeah! That's a great example.

                              Think it, be it.

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                              • veloaudioV
                                veloaudio
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                                Hard to capture the differences but here is my Bexar Hudson briefcase brand new (2014) and today.  The leather has softened and broken in beautifully. The bag width was just under 4" new and is now a touch over 5" (gussett break in). The brass hardware has a nice patina to it as well.

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                                • mclaincauseyM
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                                  Flat Head calf sneakers. I think @Madame Buttonfly had a pair too.

                                  Think it, be it.

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                                  • UnTuckedU
                                    UnTucked
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                                    Repaired…

                                    3 years on the Trooper boots, and 11 years on the Clark's...

                                    Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk

                                    In search of:
                                    IHV-04, med.
                                    IHSH-185, large
                                    IHSH-186, large (khaki, and green)

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                                    • Madame ButtonflyM
                                      Madame Buttonfly
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                                      @mclaincausey:

                                      Flat Head calf sneakers. I think @Madame Buttonfly had a pair too.

                                      Indeed I do, well remembered!  My first pair were navy, and looking pretty worn - my black pair look incredibly good considering length of time I've had them (5 years, maybe longer?) and the amount of wear they get.  Incredibly comfy too.

                                      😉 (apologies for photo quality)

                                      AKA Mrs G

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                                      • mclaincauseyM
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                                        They are great sneakers, and yes, yours look fantastic @Madame Buttonfly .

                                        I was worried about buying such a nice sneaker with vulcanized construction but they have lasted well. I would love to be able to resole one day, the uppers only get better with time.

                                        Think it, be it.

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                                        • Max PowerM
                                          Max Power
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                                          I've worn these carhartt shorts for 9 years and they started out black. As i wear to the gym about 4 times a week they had a lot of wear and washes

                                          @elclintor:

                                          > I don't care what people say.. The Max Power way is the right way…

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                                          • mclaincauseyM
                                            mclaincausey
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                                            101J

                                            Think it, be it.

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