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Post by bugula on May 29, 2015 13:56:22 GMT -6
hahahah - well, there is a pretty substantial price difference between the TS shirt and the RgT one but i'd say you're making a better choice if you do it because J Crew Factory has similar looking shirts from time to time.
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Post by bentin on May 29, 2015 14:05:47 GMT -6
Yeah, the price is different but so is the shirt cut and it's an actual weave instead of a printed pattern. I could stand to have both.
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Post by bugula on May 29, 2015 14:09:44 GMT -6
Yep - it's well worth the upgrade price. Great fit and super quality fabric. I wasn't sure how I'd like the western style - was kind of hoping that the brown would go western and the blue workshirt but I was pleasantly surprised.
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Post by bugula on Jun 3, 2015 20:40:44 GMT -6
colder days have allowed me to wear my western sashiko and isc the past two days (might break out the sashiko workshirt tomorrow).
the isc is one of the best crafted shirts i've had the luck of owning. such sturdy material/construction that provides a big comfort payoff after a grueling break-in.
also put some time in the striders today - undecided if i like the fit more than the stantons. higher rise and the hemp give it a totally different feel. i read that karl won't be offering the same denim selections for that fit so it's going to be hard to do a 1:1 comparison if nothing's released that resembles the stanton denims.
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Post by DigDug on Jun 3, 2015 20:48:54 GMT -6
bugula could you describe/comment a bit more on how the sashiko is breaking in. Whats it wearing like? A denim, canvas, or a wicker basket  How do you think it'll hold up? And wear in?
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Post by bugula on Jun 3, 2015 21:05:29 GMT -6
DigDug - was referring to breaking in the ISC - it's the canvas workshirt i mentioned in your thread asking for a denim workshirt. the sashiko's a fairly substantial fabric though too and is somewhat stiff (but soft) with lots of indigo bleed on my arms. it's softening up a bit after a few wears but the summer's going to keep it in the closet next to the isc for a while. it should be a piece i have for quite a few years - the RgT stuff's built to last.
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Post by Vincent on Jun 4, 2015 13:45:03 GMT -6
DigDug - was referring to breaking in the ISC - it's the canvas workshirt i mentioned in your thread asking for a denim workshirt. the sashiko's a fairly substantial fabric though too and is somewhat stiff (but soft) with lots of indigo bleed on my arms. it's softening up a bit after a few wears but the summer's going to keep it in the closet next to the isc for a while. it should be a piece i have for quite a few years - the RgT stuff's built to last. Agreed. The ISC is serious business. Very stiff shirt, the break in is brutal, it took me exactly 21 days to start feeling somewhat comfortable wearing it. And it's an absolutely gorgeous shirt, the best I've own. The price is steep but it's worth every penny, in my opinion.  |
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Post by bentin on Jun 5, 2015 14:19:18 GMT -6
Tried on the 11oz Stantons. Really nice fit and lighter feel than I expected. Almost felt like a chambray. It's between these and the 12.25oz Railcars, the lighter weight of the RT may swing them to the win. Field jacket was nice too.
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Post by bugula on Jun 5, 2015 15:12:43 GMT -6
wore the 11oz stantons all last week - super comfy!
field jacket's on sale right now (as well as many supply jackets) at stag provisions.
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Post by gaseousclay on Jun 8, 2015 5:26:17 GMT -6
somebody's got a size L Western Sashiko shirt up on Grailed for $180 for those of you that are interested
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Post by bugula on Jun 8, 2015 7:37:23 GMT -6
heartily recommend someone pick that sucker up. it's hands down my most favorite material of any shirt i own. if it was a workshirt style it'd probably be my favorite shirt.
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Post by Vincent on Jun 12, 2015 13:55:47 GMT -6
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Post by bugula on Jun 12, 2015 14:17:55 GMT -6
excited for the waxed indigo but not sure how i feel about it. was refreshing the site at 3 today expecting to buy it but i haven't yet.
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Post by gsg on Jun 12, 2015 20:47:00 GMT -6
DigDug - was referring to breaking in the ISC - it's the canvas workshirt i mentioned in your thread asking for a denim workshirt. the sashiko's a fairly substantial fabric though too and is somewhat stiff (but soft) with lots of indigo bleed on my arms. it's softening up a bit after a few wears but the summer's going to keep it in the closet next to the isc for a while. it should be a piece i have for quite a few years - the RgT stuff's built to last. Agreed. The ISC is serious business. Very stiff shirt, the break in is brutal, it took me exactly 21 days to start feeling somewhat comfortable wearing it. And it's an absolutely gorgeous shirt, the best I've own. The price is steep but it's worth every penny, in my opinion. Vincent, how does yours fit in the armholes? I bought my ISC earlier this year, size M. Looks great all over but the armholes are giving me hell, they are too high and small, the triple stitched seams dig into my pits every time I stretch my arms. Whenever I wear it I always think perhaps I should have bought one size bigger...
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Post by Vincent on Jun 13, 2015 0:55:10 GMT -6
gsg : The armholes are not a problem for me but I guess it's just my body type because some people are having the same issue with the Gustin chore coat while it fits me well. You're definitely not alone, someone even did this to his ISC : http://instagram.com/p/2WXaxwHq4q I thought about sizing up but that was because the ISC is so stiff and I heard it will shrink after a wash, but now that it's broken in and I've been given tips about stretching it back I think I have the right size.
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Post by bugula on Jun 13, 2015 4:52:52 GMT -6
there was some discussion with Karl on IG about the workshirt fit and its slimmer nature. the community unanimously asked for a looser fit and Karl agreed so i'm hoping we'll see a less tailored look in future workshirts.
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Post by Vincent on Jun 13, 2015 5:21:21 GMT -6
there was some discussion with Karl on IG about the workshirt fit and its slimmer nature. the community unanimously asked for a looser fit and Karl agreed so i'm hoping we'll see a less tailored look in future workshirts. I remember this discussion, I asked for less taper on the work shirt among others and Karl said he was already working on it so that's good news. But nothing about the tight armholes. EDIT : Added link to discussion. Click on commentary to read it all. http://instagr.am/p/3jX7KRr96O |
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Post by bugula on Jun 13, 2015 8:10:42 GMT -6
there was some discussion with Karl on IG about the workshirt fit and its slimmer nature. the community unanimously asked for a looser fit and Karl agreed so i'm hoping we'll see a less tailored look in future workshirts. I remember this discussion, I asked for less taper on the work shirt among others and Karl said he was already working on it so that's good news. But nothing about the tight armholes. i think the tight armholes might have been an ISC thing. i haven't noticed them with my ISC or the sashiko WS honestly but i have noticed the taper. |
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Post by gsg on Jun 13, 2015 11:08:40 GMT -6
gsg : The armholes are not a problem for me but I guess it's just my body type because some people are having the same issue with the Gustin chore coat while it fits me well. You're definitely not alone, someone even did this to his ISC : I thought about sizing up but that was because the ISC is so stiff and I heard it will shrink after a wash, but now that it's broken in and I've been given tips about stretching it back I think I have the right size. Wow, I was questioning myself if a solution like this would be possible, and now I see it in pictures! thanks very much, I will definitely need to consider this down the road. For now, I am going to fight it for a bit a see if it gets any better with use. You now got me worried with further shrinkage down the road upon washing, though.
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Post by Vincent on Jun 13, 2015 13:20:33 GMT -6
You now got me worried with further shrinkage down the road upon washing, though.
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Post by bentin on Jun 17, 2015 13:05:05 GMT -6
Grabbed a pair of the 11oz Stanton's today (25% off at Stag Provisions). A little surprised to see that they're not flat felled, but suppose the lock seam makes getting them tapered a little easier, since I'm already getting them hemmed. SK's fit well, but I'm not sold on that tight and prefer a touch more rise, so stayed with Stantons and may just taper the lowers about half way between the two fits.
11oz material is pretty cool and should get some more wear in our stupid summers than my Gustin Oki or 12.5oz Cones.
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Post by bugula on Jun 17, 2015 14:13:11 GMT -6
good move. been wearing mine religiously when the temps have gone above 90. very comfy but gonna be slow faders.
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Post by gaseousclay on Jun 30, 2015 18:02:11 GMT -6
Any of you know if RT or any of their stockists do 4th of July sales? I currently don't own any RT stuff so would like to give them a try
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Post by bentin on Jun 30, 2015 18:58:40 GMT -6
Any of you know if RT or any of their stockists do 4th of July sales? I currently don't own any RT stuff so would like to give them a try Here's 15% off (Railcar and others too): www.rawrdenim.com/2015/06/rawr-denim-podcast-4-karl-thoennessen-rogue-territory/You might check and see if Stag Provisions has some RgT on sale still. Really digging my 11oz, wearing them now in 97 degree heat and moving some pavers around. I actually really have grown to like the lock stitched inseam more than flat felled. It looks a little sloppy, but it actually seems to be more comfortable. Stanton fit is great too, and simce they're lock stitched, it's easy to taper them if you want. |
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Post by gaseousclay on Jun 30, 2015 19:33:32 GMT -6
The 15% off is from a shop in Canada, so postage to the U.S. Would effectively kill the discount. I'll just keep my eyes posted for some sales. I'm hoping to score the waxed Ridgeline jacket for at least 25-30% off
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