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    What are the essentials

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    • pechelmanP
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      Nothing is really essential, but their most recognizable motif is probably the rosette. So really anything with that I guess? The model 10, frida ring, or club rings are pretty popular that have this.

      Though on the flip side the model 22 size A, pequeno chains, belt loop buddy, clips, nixon rings, etc are all great. Ultimately, just get whatever you like and don't worry about anything else.

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      • MattM
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        Belt loop buddy.

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        • OaktaviaO
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          @Matt said in What are the essentials:

          Belt loop buddy.

          This one is a great starter for sure.

          IG: electricindigowizard

          "Possibly splitting hairs, but I consider @Oaktavia to be the beardy, dank High Magus of this denim game…" @neph93

          WTB: IH-526V-XHS - XL/XXL
          IHJ-32 - XL/XXL

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          • J-IVJ
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            I’d say Ballchain. Opens you up to buying pendants and such. Plus it’s customizable (you can cut the length to your preference)

            I'm as ugly as you

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            • SKTS
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              I refuse to buy a belt loop buddy (even though I want one) because this is a path I cannot go down

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              • jdwaidJ
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                +1 for the ball chain necklace. Get one long enough (21 to 24") to add a pendant.

                IG: selvedgelooks

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                • OaktaviaO
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                  @SKT said in What are the essentials:

                  I refuse to buy a belt loop buddy (even though I want one) because this is a path I cannot go down

                  They used to be <$100 when I bought mine.

                  IG: electricindigowizard

                  "Possibly splitting hairs, but I consider @Oaktavia to be the beardy, dank High Magus of this denim game…" @neph93

                  WTB: IH-526V-XHS - XL/XXL
                  IHJ-32 - XL/XXL

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                  • S
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                    Belt loop buddy’s are impossible for me to use. Everyone says they’re so easy. NOPE.

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                    • goosehdG
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                      Pick what you like and you’re golden. Follow the masses and you’ll never be happy…just my $.02

                      "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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                      • SourPowerS
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                        I love that Good Art makes so many unique products that fit different use cases for our individual lives. With this being said, essential can be a bit subjective…

                        To me the Model 10 is the pinnacle, as well as the essential piece to own. I wear it every day, and it just nails the perfect blend of form and function. Once I added the Model 10 to my collection I finally felt satisfied.

                        Excess In Moderation

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                        • AnesthetistA
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                          My first piece was the Bottle Bracelet and it was great but I wasnt satisfied until I got something w the rosette.

                          Anything you buy is gonna be great. Go slow and enjoy what you get.

                          IG: bluehandsslim

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                          • Mister_BrueM
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                            I agree that a BLB (or EZ Slider) is a great place to start, especially without having to delve into sizing.

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                            • trubyT
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                              @SourPower is that the bracelet?

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                              • SourPowerS
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                                @truby correct

                                Excess In Moderation

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                                • trubyT
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                                  Ok dudes after reading your thoughts here’s what I got.

                                  1. Pop lock necklace 24 (no pendant yet saving some money for now.)
                                  2. pop lock bracelet
                                  3. belt loop buddy silver
                                  4. Pinky ring with rosette small.

                                  Total cost was somewhere around 1600….

                                  You can buy one single thing and spend 2k or more than that so I feel like I got off kinda easy….
                                  https://www.goodart.com/products/model-10-bracelet-2a-goosebumps-a

                                  Here’s the ring I got https://www.goodart.com/products/club-ring-small-sterling

                                  Got the belt buddy in silver (good call or brass better?)

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                                  • pechelmanP
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                                    personally i like the BLB in brass. Also if you can find an older one i think they had nicer/beefier spring rings.

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                                    • injunjackI
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                                      well, I'd buy C4 'Vette with money you can waste on those overpriced silver thingys, but that's just me.
                                      Maybe this belongs to unpopolar opinions.

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                                      • trubyT
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                                        @injunjack lol that was my opinion too.

                                        I no longer eat seed oils and now the whole world is changeing. 😉

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                                        • trubyT
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                                          returned the bracelet and exchanged for something else super dope. I’ll show you when it comes in.

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                                          • WhiskeySandwichW
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                                            @SKT my thoughts exactly. i'm more of a "DIY jewelry" kinda guy.

                                            Oh and for me, an 'essential' is a good pair of boots to go with my jeans, and a chain/tether for my wallet.

                                            ...AND a good pair of shades.

                                            "The greatest obstacle to living is expectancy, which hangs upon tomorrow and loses today...The whole future lies in uncertainty: Live immediately."
                                            -Seneca

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