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Post by phait on Dec 15, 2014 20:30:32 GMT -6
Finally got my Rustic Blue Twill. Much to my surprise, the placket is dead-straight. Could be a fluke, or it could be that Gustin has finally set the sew shop straight (ahaha unintended pun). Other details are great, I sized up from my previous shirts to get a better fit after being washed a number of times but it by no means is large (actually it literally is ahahahaaha damn I'm on a roll). I can't afford to buy any more clothes for a while so I'm glad this turned out well.
As for the overall aesthetic and feel, it's great. Heavier than my Charcoal Twill thankfully and the pattern is just what I wanted.
Maybe I'll trust Gustin again for shirt purchases.
Edit: Also forgot to mention the nearly flawless integration of the pocket. I didn't even notice it at first. Horizontally it's perfect but vertically it's off by a millimetre.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 16, 2014 17:11:57 GMT -6
Cody cancelled my Army Duck Canvas Chinos order no questions asked, and gave me a refund, which was awesome. I guess refunds are now being offered because any unsold items go straight to the Stock store, and get sold pretty quickly.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 18, 2014 19:29:32 GMT -6
Anyone else receive a Happy Holidays email from Gustin?
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Post by Deleted on Dec 18, 2014 19:55:17 GMT -6
Anyone else receive a Happy Holidays email from Gustin? I did not receive one. Anything interesting? |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 18, 2014 20:37:24 GMT -6
Anyone else receive a Happy Holidays email from Gustin? I did not receive one. Anything interesting? It was a personal email (personal because my name was used) that said thanks for sticking with us through the bad times, delays, and inability to fulfill orders, and the good times. I'll let you know if it's anything interesting in a few days. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 18, 2014 21:32:58 GMT -6
I did not receive one. Anything interesting? It was a personal email (personal because my name was used) that said thanks for sticking with us through the bad times, delays, and inability to fulfill orders, and the good times. I'll let you know if it's anything interesting in a few days. Nice. Wonder if everyone with an outstanding order will get one. |
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Post by jbcoulier on Dec 19, 2014 6:49:23 GMT -6
RE: Redditt-gate. I hate to do this, but it's important that we clear this up. As you can see below, both the poster elementality22 and Gustin were incorrect in their use of 'affect', which, used as a noun in this context, makes no sense.
"[–]elementality22Gustin #19, IH-533, SG 2109 2 points 3 days ago
I was going to say that these don't look like the same denim as Gustin's loomstates, and from what they said to you I think that's confirmation that it's not. So I don't think it will really have an affect on their business.
[–]weargustin -3 points 3 days ago
What affect could it have?"
The correct word that should have started off the whole incident is of course 'effect'. Although maybe G was using elementality22's word super-ironically, and even without scare-quotes ('What "affect" could it have?') ... which makes G's response actually more snarky or verging on badass, depending on your proclivity. I choose 'badass'. But then I like G. Regardless, I thought that this needed to be cleared up the only way it's gonna be cleared up: with correct grammar. You're welcome.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 19, 2014 21:36:00 GMT -6
It was a personal email (personal because my name was used) that said thanks for sticking with us through the bad times, delays, and inability to fulfill orders, and the good times. I'll let you know if it's anything interesting in a few days. Nice. Wonder if everyone with an outstanding order will get one. Didn't get a shipment update, but a wild package appeared! Just got these in. Ren said to look out for a little gift in the mail, and this is what it was.   To my untrained eyes, but the fact that I'm wearing them right now and they look and feel the same, I'd have to say this is a Grey Silk apron. Beautiful. |
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Post by Old26 on Dec 19, 2014 22:06:54 GMT -6
I dig that apron. Nice color combos. Good score.
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Post by jbcoulier on Dec 20, 2014 5:32:57 GMT -6
Devastatis damn you scored big time. that is one sick apron. sadly, no email for the JBC, but it's all good. I still love G!
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Post by Griffin on Dec 20, 2014 5:56:59 GMT -6
Fabric looks like it could be greysilk but the id lools like the slate.
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Post by doctorcowboy on Dec 21, 2014 11:27:29 GMT -6
Just to beat the dead horse of sizing issues - I received my Heavy Americans yesterday. Size 34 Straight. Compared to my 34 Straight 1960s, they feel like they're a full size smaller. I haven't measured, but they feel as tight, if not tighter, as my 33 Straight Jades. I can wear them and they'll stretch, but I don't think they'll ever be as comfortable as my 1960s.
Now, well after ordering the HAs, I read that the heavier denim sews up smaller than normal. Of course, that was after the point where I could change sizes.
This seems to be common with the heavier denims, but it doesn't seem to be common knowledge unless you're well dug into forums like this. I'd figure that Gustin knows this already from experience. If they would add one line to their flowery marketing descriptions: "Since this is a heavy denim, it will sew up about a size smaller than normal, so please order a size larger than your normal Gustin size."
As it is, I'm betting that we're going to see a batch of HAs showing up on the stock store in a month as customers return them for being smaller than advertised.
I like the denim and can live with the jeans (if I can lose 15 pounds, they'll probably be spot on for me), but they won't be my best fitting jeans. And, that's frustrating for my first pair of semi-heavy weight denim.
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Post by Old26 on Dec 21, 2014 11:29:51 GMT -6
Those aren't heavy enough to follow the "heavy sews up smaller" findings. I have 12, 14, 16, 18, and 26oz Gustin, and the only ones that sewed up small were the 26oz Beasts.
The others are sewed up on target with the fit guide. That's my experience anyway.
Your HA's should not have sewn up small IMHO.
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Post by doctorcowboy on Dec 21, 2014 11:39:30 GMT -6
Those aren't heavy enough to follow the "heavy sews up smaller" findings. I have 12, 14, 16, 18, and 26oz Gustin, and the only ones that sewed up small were the 26oz Beasts. The others are sewed up on target with the fit guide. That's my experience anyway. Your HA's should not have sewn up small IMHO. Well, that's disheartening.  I haven't measured them yet, but in comparison to my relatively new, identically sized 1960s, they feel much smaller. |
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Post by Old26 on Dec 21, 2014 11:46:43 GMT -6
Good news is that the HA should expand an inch or so. Mine did, so I think that if you can button them and wear them, you might be OK.
However, Gustin needs to get a grip on this...
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Post by Marc on Dec 21, 2014 13:52:21 GMT -6
Just to beat the dead horse of sizing issues - I received my Heavy Americans yesterday. Size 34 Straight. Compared to my 34 Straight 1960s, they feel like they're a full size smaller. I haven't measured, but they feel as tight, if not tighter, as my 33 Straight Jades. I can wear them and they'll stretch, but I don't think they'll ever be as comfortable as my 1960s. Now, well after ordering the HAs, I read that the heavier denim sews up smaller than normal. Of course, that was after the point where I could change sizes. This seems to be common with the heavier denims, but it doesn't seem to be common knowledge unless you're well dug into forums like this. I'd figure that Gustin knows this already from experience. If they would add one line to their flowery marketing descriptions: "Since this is a heavy denim, it will sew up about a size smaller than normal, so please order a size larger than your normal Gustin size." As it is, I'm betting that we're going to see a batch of HAs showing up on the stock store in a month as customers return them for being smaller than advertised. I like the denim and can live with the jeans (if I can lose 15 pounds, they'll probably be spot on for me), but they won't be my best fitting jeans. And, that's frustrating for my first pair of semi-heavy weight denim. I don't have any hard evidence, but I'm skeptical that the weight (within reason) of denim is the *primary* factor that defines how a garment comes together. My lightest-weight Gustins (natural indigo x persimmon) came in the smallest of any of them. My Zims came in a touch small while some others here on the forum reported that they came in a bit large. Not saying that the denim has no influence, only that in my experience the vagaries of the construction process probably have more to do with how closely a given garment matches the spec. |
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Post by wisdom on Dec 21, 2014 17:33:53 GMT -6
I don't have any hard evidence, but I'm skeptical that the weight (within reason) of denim is the *primary* factor that defines how a garment comes together. My lightest-weight Gustins (natural indigo x persimmon) came in the smallest of any of them. My Zims came in a touch small while some others here on the forum reported that they came in a bit large. Not saying that the denim has no influence, only that in my experience the vagaries of the construction process probably have more to do with how closely a given garment matches the spec. Likewise.. NIxP's sewed up smallest of all my G's.. Beasts were ordered using my regular waist size and came in within spec. I think it's lot variation and dependent upon the cutter's skill as much as fabric. |
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Post by DigDug on Dec 21, 2014 17:55:15 GMT -6
Got my KingZims. Nice stiff heavy but manageable pair of blue jeans. Just what I wanted in a daily beater pair!
I ordered a 38 slim with the advice and hopes that I'd get a 37.5 - 38" . Mine came in at 39" and will need to go back.
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Post by repiv on Dec 21, 2014 21:04:34 GMT -6
Got my KingZims. Nice stiff heavy but manageable pair of blue jeans. Just what I wanted in a daily beater pair! I ordered a 38 slim with the advice and hopes that I'd get a 37.5 - 38" . Mine came in at 39" and will need to go back. Looks like I might be alright going TTS. Real shame that they made that recommendation without a sample made... |
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Post by edol on Dec 27, 2014 8:42:27 GMT -6
Do you guys thing that the Heavyweight is a pair of jeans that is worth it? I have the heavy american but i am really considering the heavyweight, but im truly not sure if i should pull the trigger...
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Post by brentkuz on Dec 27, 2014 12:39:55 GMT -6
Anyone else receive a Happy Holidays email from Gustin? I received an email like that. They also shipped me a grey silk apron. Pretty sick. Regained faith I will say that they are still trying their best and care about customers. |
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Post by brentkuz on Dec 27, 2014 12:40:48 GMT -6
Do you guys thing that the Heavyweight is a pair of jeans that is worth it? I have the heavy american but i am really considering the heavyweight, but im truly not sure if i should pull the trigger... Super heavy 18oz is perfect. Soft, low startch really cool open weave visually it just looks awesome. |
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Post by ickes on Dec 27, 2014 17:16:08 GMT -6
Do you guys thing that the Heavyweight is a pair of jeans that is worth it? I have the heavy american but i am really considering the heavyweight, but im truly not sure if i should pull the trigger... Absolutely they are worth it. Where did you find a pair for sale? |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 27, 2014 18:51:42 GMT -6
Do you guys thing that the Heavyweight is a pair of jeans that is worth it? I have the heavy american but i am really considering the heavyweight, but im truly not sure if i should pull the trigger... Absolutely they are worth it. Where did you find a pair for sale? Hopefully not the pairs listed at $250 on ebay |
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Post by edol on Dec 28, 2014 9:25:14 GMT -6
Hey David, Those that are on ebay are the same that are being sold at the Gustin Forum, i read your post there also, it was spot on  In fact i was considering those but not at that price fot the reasons you mentioned. I just wanted to know if they are truly worth it. I'm a 32 slim in gustin but i don't know if those would fit. I'm just curious! |
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In fact i was considering those but not at that price fot the reasons you mentioned. I just wanted to know if they are truly worth it. I'm a 32 slim in gustin but i don't know if those would fit. I'm just curious!