The Flat Head

[Bridger]

Good points @T4920. I certainly have appreciated the long break in period with IH kit.

I also agree that Haraki-san is not at all trying to position IH with those other brands. You only need to visit the Osaka store location compared to the Minamihorie / Kitahorie neighborhood to really appreciate this.

[T4920]

@Bridger interested to see the fit of your 3005s though, and close ups of the denim.

What is it about them that feels so special to you?

I have a Flat Head shirt that I love the denim of, but it doesn't fit anywhere near as nicely as my IH shirts so I don't reach for it too often...

[will6er]

@Bridger Interesting - what are the points of difference you see? FWIW I don't think it matters which of IH / TFH / TRM / Samurai / ... is the best. We can select the best bits of each brand.

[Bridger]

@T4920, I was 634 guy (just about to sell 8 or so pair) but got fat and my thighs don't fit.

I then found the Oni 200, which I love. You talk about feel. Oni feel like you are cheating. They feel like tracky dacks and I love the profile.

Like the Oni 200, I dig the TFH 3005 profile which is very similar, but the denim is not as comfy. However, it's the aesthetic of the jeans that blow my mind. They are like a piece of art. They just exude quality and precision. They are literally hanging on my hotel room wall as I type and I can't stop looking at them [what is wrong with me]

[Bridger]

@will6er said in The Flat Head:

We can select the best bits of each brand.

That's a good shout @will6er - thanks to Japan, and a little bit of California, we are spoilt for choice.

[Kasi]

@Bridger Flat Head is my favourite to.
As for jeans wise. Everyone has their own personal preference wearing what they like.

I have worn many flat head jeans, for me they rip easily even Samurai.

Have you tried the new Iron Heart 684, might be your answer

[Bridger]

That's good to know @Kasi as I am yet to break them in.

The 684 could well be the answer. Fingers crossed there will be an OD black in the near future

[Tago Mago]

@Bridger 14oz b/b in 684 has been announced:
https://ironheart.co.uk/products/ih-684s-142bb

If OD isn’t a must for you

[Bridger]

Very cool @Tago-Mago, thanks for the heads up - I missed that good news!

[Kingmob31]

@Kasi what do you mean by rip easily? Like they don't last as long as IHs?

[Kasi]

@Kingmob31
Yes for me. Depends on individual how they wear them.