Traded my Black Bay for a Ranger. Love it.
I never could dig the ‘rivets’ on the BB bracelet and the rose gold didn’t grow on me like I thought it would. Also coveting a 14060 Sub at some point down the line so I felt ok getting rid of my dive watch.
Really drawn to the 60s look of the Ranger. It’s weightier than the BB and most importantly has the T-Fit clasp!
During lockdown I got into leatherworking a bit. I'd always wanted a wallet I could stick a Field Notes in and just a couple of card slots, since that is all I tend to carry in my pockets.
Took a fair bit of trial and error and a lot of time on YouTube but pretty pleased with the results. The leather is a Badalassi from Italy and the thread is from Maine.
I planned to commercialise it, as a designer I did a brand and everything but it took me wayyyyyy too long for it to be remotely worthwhile so kept it as a fun pastime.
Also made a card holder with the surplus.
@George-Homme mine's a '22. No idea what changed over the few years it's been out, all I know is I didn't get the heated grips!
Thanks yeah I'm tempted to get contacts as the lenses are super nice.
Hey all, bit of a strange question. Is there a market for JMM lenses and where's best to list them?
I've just purchased my first pair of JMM, (Plaza) and will need to get prescription lenses put in so the originals will be up for sale.
Traded my Black Bay for a Ranger. Love it.
I never could dig the ‘rivets’ on the BB bracelet and the rose gold didn’t grow on me like I thought it would. Also coveting a 14060 Sub at some point down the line so I felt ok getting rid of my dive watch.
Really drawn to the 60s look of the Ranger. It’s weightier than the BB and most importantly has the T-Fit clasp!
I actually did manage to find a couple of good fits with ONI, most recently the 634 in the Secret Denim. But now (in the UK at least) there seems to be a lack of raws for whatever reason and now commonly 'one-wash' seems to be sold.
I'd had three pairs of the ZR (secret denim) from raw and it's fantastic, still have a Type II that's like wearing a soft, cozy denim blanket, however the one-wash version of the ZR is night/day different to the raw. Different hand, different fit, wears totally different over time.
About 5 years ago I had a stunning 22oz natural indigo pair of ONI with kabuki selvedge. Went to buy another pair and just impossible to get.
I hear you on the other brands. I have two pairs of Nudie in the closet, a 'Gritty Jackson' in their 14-15oz 'Dry Ace' selvedge and the 'Tuff Tony' in 17oz heavy selvedge.
Frustratingly the fits are absolutely perfect, like flawless fit. But as you say, hard to love the denim as much when you've been wearing the likes of Iron Heart.
Thanks for pointing out the product specific threads! @T4920
To be honest for the past couple of years I seem to have been on an endless journey searching for the perfect cut for me. For many years I wore ONI and Full Count and whilst I've got an N1 and some shirts, I'd never tried Iron Heart denim for no other reason than my local shop in didn't stock them.
However, it became tricky to get the ONI cuts I liked so I was drawn to IH not only for the quality of the product and their reputation but because of the 'evergreen' lines. So if I get a pair that I love, I know I'll be able to get another pair down the line, or perhaps the same cut in a different denim.
Basically I'm looking for a regular straight with a vintage style rise. Dare I say a 1955 501 style.
I've tried a 634. It was my first pair of IH so not knowing how the denim shrinks/stretches, I screwed up and got a 34 instead of a 33 (and had the 34 hemmed!). The combination of the rise and the fact they're too big, it's not a good look.
I now have a 666 in 33 which I like, but as above is a touch too low rise and a little slimmer in the leg than I'd prefer.
I've just seen the 1955 and thinking that might fit the bill. I cuff my jeans pretty high so perhaps the taper won't be as significant.
Third time lucky!
Is there a high-rise version of the 666 or any similar cuts with a high rise? Ideally in the 21/23oz denim.
I guess I'm relatively tall at 6'1 and perhaps it's also a tall hip area or something but on the occasions I want to tuck a tee or shirt, either the rise on the 666 looks too low or I get 70's Robert Plant levels of hoof.
Open to any cut really with a high-rise if there is such a thing.
Thanks!
@George-Homme mine's a '22. No idea what changed over the few years it's been out, all I know is I didn't get the heated grips!
Regarding Stetson in Europe, it’s the same in the UK where retailers only seem to carry the flat caps and ball caps.
I wonder if it’s something to do with sales of fur legislations as some hats are made from felted fur. I would imagine these rules differ per country making it simpler to stick to wool/synthetic hats.
@pechelman thanks for the reply! Some great info. My head says get a newer one just to be on the safe side of future proofing. My bank account says otherwise!
Incredible shots, really really nice.
