|
|
Post by alphatectz on Nov 28, 2016 11:47:28 GMT -6
I know not to get anything that has stretch or shrink to fit in anywhere on the tags.
|
|
|
|
Post by matt on Nov 28, 2016 12:28:11 GMT -6
I know not to get anything that has stretch or shrink to fit in anywhere on the tags. I think its subject to how patient you wish to be during the break-in process. It's about finding a fit and weight that you like. Since most of Brave Star is Cone denim (most, but they do have some nice Japanese options), I'd suggest the 14 oz is probably a good starting point. Depending on where you live, it's got year-round wear potential. Their fit guide is relatively true to what you read on their site. |
|
|
|
Post by alphatectz on Nov 28, 2016 12:43:15 GMT -6
I know not to get anything that has stretch or shrink to fit in anywhere on the tags. I think its subject to how patient you wish to be during the break-in process. It's about finding a fit and weight that you like. Since most of Brave Star is Cone denim (most, but they do have some nice Japanese options), I'd suggest the 14 oz is probably a good starting point. Depending on where you live, it's got year-round wear potential. Their fit guide is relatively true to what you read on their site. I'm very patient, I looked at there site and the slim starlight it basically the same as the Levi's 511s that I wear. I did noticed that they only have 36 length. So I might have the get them hemmed to a 33 or 34. |
|
|
|
Post by northcoast on Nov 28, 2016 12:55:17 GMT -6
I'm still jonesing for the cramertons in the black and olive Mic said he would be releasing.
I *almost* backed a second pair of Cramertons at 20% off but held off. I think I need to go on a no spend, now I'm thinking about buying backups!
|
|
|
|
Post by matt on Nov 28, 2016 13:55:38 GMT -6
I'm still jonesing for the cramertons in the black and olive Mic said he would be releasing. I *almost* backed a second pair of Cramertons at 20% off but held off. I think I need to go on a no spend, now I'm thinking about buying backups! I'd get in on these too if he does drop them. I had asked him in the spring about a black Ironside jacket. It finally dropped about 4-6 mos. later. So maybe that's the window we should work with and hope it's sooner. |
|
|
|
Post by Neal on Dec 1, 2016 17:46:29 GMT -6
Hey everyone,
I ordered a pair of slim straights from Brave Star. They were tighter than I wanted, so I returned them and planned on getting the same ones in true straight. Problem is by the time I got the gift card (that is how they handle exchanges) they were sold out of true straights in my size.
Now I have an $89 gift card. Anyone want to buy it for $75? I have emails to prove it is legit.
Email me at nealmusic@yahoo.com. thanks!
|
|
|
|
Post by alphatectz on Dec 1, 2016 19:44:30 GMT -6
Hey everyone, I ordered a pair of slim straights from Brave Star. They were tighter than I wanted, so I returned them and planned on getting the same ones in true straight. Problem is by the time I got the gift card (that is how they handle exchanges) they were sold out of true straights in my size. Now I have an $89 gift card. Anyone want to buy it for $75? I have emails to prove it is legit. Email me at nealmusic@yahoo.com. thanks! Email me: alphatectz@gmail.com |
|
|
|
Post by wavesbeneath on Dec 2, 2016 9:45:33 GMT -6
How's everyone sizing on Brave Star denim?
I wear a 33 slim in Gustin and a 30/31 in Rogue Territory Stanton. The knee measurements look really tight on Brave Star's Slim Straight pair in size 31 (7.75").
|
|
|
|
Post by northcoast on Dec 2, 2016 13:58:31 GMT -6
Well this shipped today.
Cant wait to try it out.
The Slim Taper 2.0 13.5oz Brown x Indigo Selvage
|
|
|
|
Post by toolonginexile on Dec 2, 2016 19:06:01 GMT -6
Well this shipped today. Cant wait to try it out. The Slim Taper 2.0 13.5oz Brown x Indigo Selvage Let's us know I'm curious how they look in real life. Aged or dirty |
|
|
|
Post by northcoast on Dec 3, 2016 0:29:36 GMT -6
Well this shipped today. Cant wait to try it out. The Slim Taper 2.0 13.5oz Brown x Indigo Selvage Let's us know I'm curious how they look in real life. Aged or dirty Why not both?  |
|
|
|
Post by toolonginexile on Dec 3, 2016 12:23:43 GMT -6
Let's us know I'm curious how they look in real life. Aged or dirty Why not both? Lol. Just not a fan of the dirty style of,things |
|
|
|
Post by northcoast on Dec 3, 2016 13:40:10 GMT -6
Why not both? Lol. Just not a fan of the dirty style of,things Yeah, I'm not either, but from the pictures the dye effect looks to just be that of a really good patina. Sortof reminds me of the sample of the Texas denim CF sent me, I'm eager to compare the two. |
|
|
|
Post by ebolacola on Dec 3, 2016 17:25:52 GMT -6
Since I'm still new to raw and selvedge what size Oz would be great to start with? I'm pretty new to wearing selvedge jeans myself, but I'm glad that the first pair I went with was the Gustin Japan17oz. Since, if you've been reading about it for a bit, it is fun to go with a pair with a lot of the characteristics people go for and the breaking in process itself is quite novel. I did have a problem with the starchiness of that pair at first because I went with the skinny fit that is right for me all over except for my, apparently, large knees so it was almost painful to bend my legs to the extent I needed to ride my little scoot. But after a soak they were alright and It's been fun to watch them evolve into a very comfortable pair of jeans over three seasons. Only hanging them up now coming into the Southern Hemisphere summer (though still alright to wear, just not so great in my unventilated warehouse workplace over the last couple of weeks). That said, I recon the Cone 16.5oz wouldn't be a bad place to start. A nice looking denim with many of those classic characteristics and still reasonably comfortable out of the gate (based on my ironside jacket in that fabric). |
|
|
|
Post by alphatectz on Dec 3, 2016 17:47:23 GMT -6
Since I'm still new to raw and selvedge what size Oz would be great to start with? I'm pretty new to wearing selvedge jeans myself, but I'm glad that the first pair I went with was the Gustin Japan17oz. Since, if you've been reading about it for a bit, it is fun to go with a pair with a lot of the characteristics people go for and the breaking in process itself is quite novel. I did have a problem with the starchiness of that pair at first because I went with the skinny fit that is right for me all over except for my, apparently, large knees so it was almost painful to bend my legs to the extent I needed to ride my little scoot. But after a soak they were alright and It's been fun to watch them evolve into a very comfortable pair of jeans over three seasons. Only hanging them up now coming into the Southern Hemisphere summer (though still alright to wear, just not so great in my unventilated warehouse workplace over the last couple of weeks). That said, I recon the Cone 16.5oz wouldn't be a bad place to start. A nice looking denim with many of those classic characteristics and still reasonably comfortable out of the gate (based on my ironside jacket in that fabric). Cool, I've actually been looking at brave star denim and was thinking about getting some nudies and famous and naked, but decided to pass on those. I already have 4 pairs of Levi's 511 selvedge. Might get 2 pairs of APC and wait until brace star restocks the pairs I want. |
|
|
|
Post by ebolacola on Dec 3, 2016 19:34:52 GMT -6
Speaking of knees though, I find the Braveheart cuts a bit weird. Going for a 30-31" waist I'd be after a 7.5(15") knee but all of the options are 7" then a big jump up to 8 1/4" with the much too loose true straight...
|
|
|
|
Post by ebolacola on Dec 3, 2016 19:37:24 GMT -6
How's everyone sizing on Brave Star denim? I wear a 33 slim in Gustin and a 30/31 in Rogue Territory Stanton. The knee measurements look really tight on Brave Star's Slim Straight pair in size 31 (7.75"). ^^ like Wavesbeneath said. |
|
|
|
Post by alphatectz on Dec 3, 2016 20:48:53 GMT -6
Speaking of knees though, I find the Braveheart cuts a bit weird. Going for a 30-31" waist I'd be after a 7.5(15") knee but all of the options are 7" then a big jump up to 8 1/4" with the much too loose true straight... I'm going to order the slim straight, but debating if I should get my true size 36 or go down to a 34. Plus I'm planning on getting the 14oz selvedge Spector |
|
|
|
Post by benjaminpersitz on Dec 5, 2016 12:41:31 GMT -6
How does sizing compare to G in the hip and thigh for the slim straight cut?
|
|
|
|
Post by northcoast on Dec 5, 2016 20:06:45 GMT -6
Why not both? Lol. Just not a fan of the dirty style of,things Slightly aged, not even close to dirty. More like muted. |
|
|
|
Post by northcoast on Dec 5, 2016 20:15:03 GMT -6
I got these in today.
The Slim Taper 2.0 13.5oz Brown x Indigo Selvage
Am wearing them now and some initial impressions:
They fit very much like G slim Taper Except in the top block my ass cheeks are being squeezed together.
I was thinking 13.5 would feel a little thicker.
The wash of the weft is not as dark as it seems.
The effect of the weft is pleasantly muted.
Construction seems top notch.
For my tastes, I want to soak and probably rinse the starch out before wearing.
Just like the Chinos, no need for me to hem these. They stack well uncuffed and 1 cuff is enough.
So I'm going to wear them around the house a bit and see how the ass loosens up. Thats really the only thing I don't like about them and almost has me wanting to try the slim straight of theirs but I've mostly moved away from straights because I don't like the boxy look but Bravestar straight might be not too wide.
|
|
|
|
Post by alphatectz on Dec 6, 2016 16:53:02 GMT -6
I got these in today. The Slim Taper 2.0 13.5oz Brown x Indigo Selvage
Am wearing them now and some initial impressions:
They fit very much like G slim Taper Except in the top block my ass cheeks are being squeezed together.
I was thinking 13.5 would feel a little thicker.
The wash of the weft is not as dark as it seems.
The effect of the weft is pleasantly muted.
Construction seems top notch.
For my tastes, I want to soak and probably rinse the starch out before wearing.
Just like the Chinos, no need for me to hem these. They stack well uncuffed and 1 cuff is enough.
So I'm going to wear them around the house a bit and see how the ass loosens up. Thats really the only thing I don't like about them and almost has me wanting to try the slim straight of theirs but I've mostly moved away from straights because I don't like the boxy look but Bravestar straight might be not too wide.
Hopefully they will stretch out. I place an order for 2 of the slim straights 14oz this past weekend. The finally shipped them out. I'm also hoping that they fit like the 511 slims that I usually wear. I dislike straight fit for the same reason why you dislike them. |
|
|
|
Post by northcoast on Dec 6, 2016 17:47:08 GMT -6
I got these in today. The Slim Taper 2.0 13.5oz Brown x Indigo Selvage
Am wearing them now and some initial impressions:
They fit very much like G slim Taper Except in the top block my ass cheeks are being squeezed together.
I was thinking 13.5 would feel a little thicker.
The wash of the weft is not as dark as it seems.
The effect of the weft is pleasantly muted.
Construction seems top notch.
For my tastes, I want to soak and probably rinse the starch out before wearing.
Just like the Chinos, no need for me to hem these. They stack well uncuffed and 1 cuff is enough.
So I'm going to wear them around the house a bit and see how the ass loosens up. Thats really the only thing I don't like about them and almost has me wanting to try the slim straight of theirs but I've mostly moved away from straights because I don't like the boxy look but Bravestar straight might be not too wide.
Hopefully they will stretch out. I place an order for 2 of the slim straights 14oz this past weekend. The finally shipped them out. I'm also hoping that they fit like the 511 slims that I usually wear. I dislike straight fit for the same reason why you dislike them. I'm intiating an exchange for the slim straights and see how those go. The ass is too tight on these and just a bit trim the whole way around. I'm not sure if they are off spec, but based on the online measurements they should fit like my G Slim Tapers..........but they dont. No swampass for me tyvm! |
|
|
|
Post by alphatectz on Dec 7, 2016 19:34:14 GMT -6
Hopefully they will stretch out. I place an order for 2 of the slim straights 14oz this past weekend. The finally shipped them out. I'm also hoping that they fit like the 511 slims that I usually wear. I dislike straight fit for the same reason why you dislike them. I'm intiating an exchange for the slim straights and see how those go. The ass is too tight on these and just a bit trim the whole way around. I'm not sure if they are off spec, but based on the online measurements they should fit like my G Slim Tapers..........but they dont. No swampass for me tyvm! My 14 Oz slim straight should be in by Friday. I'll see how they fit and will follow up with you. |
|
|
|
Post by benjaminpersitz on Dec 8, 2016 12:30:48 GMT -6
So can anyone help me with a comparison between the slim straights and G's slim? It seems the top block is roomier based on their description, and the rise is higher, but the measurements seem weird.
Also, how is the top block in the Cramerton chinos?
|
|
