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    • madmondayM
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      how much is too much?

      maybe this should be a rant?

      this is what happens when i drink good wine & hang around my in-laws  😞

      head high, middle finger higher

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      • derivative666D
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        ^^^^^Seul so good

        "honorable mention to the bearded giant aka derivative666 for being a stand up dude & not changing with the seasons since i've been around these parts" Monday

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        • SeulS
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          @Jii:

          To be honest, I wouldn't do anything to those but if you have to I don't think obenaufs will make them shine any more than they do now. I don't use water repellent spray anymore on better shoes because it takes away from the breathing capabilities of the leather.

          Thanks. Yeah I was more worrying about applying the water repellent spray… Probs skipping that and just using Obenauf's on them...

          derivative666: thanks  🙂

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          • michaeljcrM
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            @Seul:

            @Jii:

            To be honest, I wouldn't do anything to those but if you have to I don't think obenaufs will make them shine any more than they do now. I don't use water repellent spray anymore on better shoes because it takes away from the breathing capabilities of the leather.

            Thanks. Yeah I was more worrying about applying the water repellent spray… Probs skipping that and just using Obenauf's on them...

            derivative666: thanks  🙂

            Hi Seul

            I've used obenaufs LP on brown waxed boots (LL Bean/Chippewa) and shiny-ish Blundstone 550s. Neither of them went shiny, the waxed boots went darker and the Blunnies actually went quite matte. You can buff Obenauf treated boots to a bit of a shine, but I'd say that's only really on shiny non-waxed boots.

            I wouldn't spray them as well unless you really want to - the obenaufs should pretty much keep everything out, especially if you make sure to do the seams and stitching. When I put a very thick coat on my Blunnies, I did melt it in with a hair dryer, but again that might not be as good an idea with your waxed boots.

            M.

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            • SeulS
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              Thanks a lot, Michael!.. You're quickly becoming one of my most useful sources on here  😉 😘

              So I should just let the Obenauf polish soak in naturally?.. Guess 48 hours should do… If they become even darker: brilliant!.. They already match perfectly with my superblack gear but hey!..  😃

              So yeah: a spray will definitely not be used, and buffing them was out of the question anyhow!..

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              • michaeljcrM
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                @Seul:

                Thanks a lot, Michael!.. You're quickly becoming one of my most useful sources on here  😉 😘

                So I should just let the Obenauf polish soak in naturally?.. Guess 48 hours should do… If they become even darker: brilliant!.. They already match perfectly with my superblack gear but hey!..  😃

                So yeah: a spray will definitely not be used, and buffing them was out of the question anyhow!..

                My pleasure mate. I'm guessing you're using the LP, not the Leather Oil? You can use either, but the Leather oil goes on very thick and wet (then evaporates, so it does looks ok) and I usually just use it on shiny finish leather after a coat of LP has had time to bed in. I'd start with a very light coating of LP, to see if you like it, and I always use my fingers to rub in the wax as the heat from your fingers will help it soak in. Try it on a less visible bit first (the heel or lower tongue) to see if you like the effect. When you're done, leave them overnight to let it soak in, then wipe off any excess. If you like the result, you can always slap a load more on!

                M

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                • Megatron1505M
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                  Apart from IH, who else makes decent quality flannels? After this years spending my budget wont quite stretch to more IH shirts (unless anyone want an IHW-02 for trade).

                  Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

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                  • urbanwoodsmanU
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                    @Megatron1505:

                    Apart from IH, who else makes decent quality flannels? After this years spending my budget wont quite stretch to more IH shirts (unless anyone want an IHW-02 for trade).

                    I like the Filson flannels. $85 cheap and basic colors.
                    http://www.filson.com/products/alaskan-guide-shirt.12006.html?fromCat=true&fvalsProduct=mens/shirts&fmetaProduct=1011

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                    • Megatron1505M
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                      They look quite nice, whats the cut like?

                      Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

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                      • ChrisC
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                        @jacoavlu:

                        plain long sleeve shitimachi tees gonna happen?

                        @Giles:

                        Probably, but slowly, slowly catchy monkey….....

                        Will these have rib knit cuffs, or is there a chance I can get them with hemmed sleeves?

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                        • ChrisC
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                          And while I'm on the subject of tees, I don't think I've ever seen a red Iron Heart tee.  Does Haraki just not like red tees?

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                          • GilesG
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                            Dunno and dunno…....

                            "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                            • jimmyJ
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                              Interesting observation Chris. Red tees are my fav

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                              • madmondayM
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                                why couldn't they do this shirt without the western yoke on the front & back?

                                shame as i love the fabric choice & buttons, but the western yoke throws her off for me  😠

                                head high, middle finger higher

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                                • elclintorE
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                                  those pockets are mehh IMO…

                                  Geo

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                                    weird pocket flap ruins it for me

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                                    • madmondayM
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                                      hear me out.

                                      i like the flap cause i can put things i don't want to fall out in there.  see my bookies like to hang me upside downn while shaking me down  >:(. it's also good while i'm just chasing any of the days of the week around the house.

                                      it's the western flap for me, kills the shirt

                                      head high, middle finger higher

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                                      • elclintorE
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                                        western yokes need western pockets…

                                        not workshirt pockets.

                                        Geo

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                                        • SeulS
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                                          Darn tootin!..

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                                            A combination of everything.  Western shirt with workshirt pocket.  The other flap pocket, you can keep a pen and everything else secured.  Interesting combination of buttons as well, quasi cats-eye and MOP.

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