Posts made by jfk1117

@CosmoSix5 missed you today, was at CP today as well. Had the 417 double gauze on. Didn’t make it much past kiddy land with the 1.5 year old in tow.

@kbpisme there was never a previous natural big buck run. Just saying. Congrats on the black though!

@Gavin666 mine went from 27.9 inches to 26.6 inches in sleeve length. I am not expecting anything further.

@Gavin666 - see my post above. Mine came up substantially over time with wear. It is close to completely inline now and I was originally “swimming”. Will measure exact when I get home for you.

@jdwaid limited from my experience. I find it simply morphs to the skin. I never layered under it. I could see a world where layering could stretch it but I wouldn’t bank on it fully.

Same thing with my deer skin gloves. I found them to shrink and morph more to my hands over time. They become more like second skin.

Two more weeks of wear. Cuffs really starting to go.

Was lucky enough to have the second sample come my way. It saw at least 75 wears this winter and spring before it heated up too much in Atlanta. Who knows maybe was 100. Was all the rage in my office, since I was wearing it almost daily. For those new to big bucks. Sleeve length comes up quite a bit after wear. Even a small rain will “tighten” it up. Got caught a little on one day and felt more like a second skin layer. Def picks up dirt. Didnt find it picking up a ton of indigo unlike other things I own. I have zero plans on washing mine but will likely condition it at some point this fall before I pick wearing it back up. Beautiful piece, enough has been said about the big bucks. Look forward to seeing how others will evolve. I’m not the best at taking pictures but best I got for everyone.

They will post the measurements when they have everything in hand and before they go on sale @GeneBord

Washed mine for the first time on cold and low spin. No dryer, all air. Def tightened up but not a ton. Sleeves after wash plus all the wears have brought them to a very appropriate length. Feels like I’m noticing more white specs on the shirt likely from the indigo wearing off a bit. This shirt is likely to fade fast.

Will try to get a better photo of when I’m not wearing it but I’m currently sitting at 20 wears. The creasing in the arms likely from the linen is getting very interesting. Fading should take a unique pattern. Also notice while not perfect the extra creasing has brought up the sleeves to a closer expected range.

@Denimhead-0 didn’t know I needed this one. Thanks…………….

@northsouthdenimguy that’s mine too. Xxl is great in top block but arms a little too long. Let me know how yours changes please. I’ve worn everyday to work last two weeks. The creases brought the sleeves up some but not enough.

@Mizmazzle with your white bed sheets left with an indigo coating as well. I’ve always wanted indigo sheets

Finally got to wear mine last night. Went without a shirt underneath, felt like linen more than cotton on the skin with the initial crisp/stiffness of linen. Wife said it looked like all the other shirts I owned, only to agree I didn’t have anything like it when she went through the closet. Was comfortable in the 80 degree heat of Atlanta in it

Anyone know how rolling sleeves will impact fading etc?

Not a two pack, except no man walks alone sells a 3 pack but + 1 for merz. I own about 10 of their 1950s tees in white. I buy one size up cause I found they did shrink over time. They are all in various shapes. Yard work tees, undershirts and used as only shirts. I’m in one almost every day. 1950s are lightweight from my view. Great for underneath and the summer heat

@IrishHeart I’m talking about the western culture version. Giles and crew will do variations because the demand from western culture is different than the eastern culture. I am talking about the work shirt not the western cut.

Can we confirm it is indeed 55% cotton and 45% linen as described. See in Japan it’s 65% cotton and 35% linen

I know sometimes there are differences in the western driven version but making sure. Hoping it’s accurate and western version is more linen.

Crispy post wash snaps.

@indigo_fades the one shashiko shirt I have from SDA I have only washed in cold water and low spin. I’d be weary to toss it in the dryer or put high spin on. Mine even with wear has shown fraying at some of the stabs. I’d imagine those actions would fray it more. However possible since it’s newer that it could hold up a little better. Not sure that helps or not.

@jordanscollected yes have a few. I find I can go one of two routes. A 42 which fits more standard in areas off the rack but be more “cropped” in length, which I don’t mind with some heavier fabrics or the 44 which is roomier but more length appropriate etc. I have also found with the 44 that if I wash and do a brief dryer finish when mostly dry from air, I can get the shrink I need. Then it’ll never see the dryer again.