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Post by ickes on Jan 13, 2015 11:22:55 GMT -6
I see G have black 2.1s at only $86, on I think a 2 day run for some reason. How do these compare to the black 2s, which I gather are considered the best of the blacks. well I don't own the black 2.1s but I do own the Black 2s. Judging by the pics and the description on the campaign page of the Black 2.1s it look to me that the only real noticeable difference is the weight. I believe the Black 2s are 1.5 oz heavier. The Black 2.1s look really nice. |
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Post by Old26 on Jan 13, 2015 11:37:01 GMT -6
I see G have black 2.1s at only $86, on I think a 2 day run for some reason. How do these compare to the black 2s, which I gather are considered the best of the blacks. well I don't own the black 2.1s but I do own the Black 2s. Judging by the pics and the description on the campaign page of the Black 2.1s it look to me that the only real noticeable difference is the weight. I believe the Black 2s are 1.5 oz heavier. The Black 2.1s look really nice. I thought there was a tiny diff on the ID too - nothing crazy. Black2 are great, and I would risk the statement that the 2.1 is likewise. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 13, 2015 11:42:19 GMT -6
well I don't own the black 2.1s but I do own the Black 2s. Judging by the pics and the description on the campaign page of the Black 2.1s it look to me that the only real noticeable difference is the weight. I believe the Black 2s are 1.5 oz heavier. The Black 2.1s look really nice. I thought there was a tiny diff on the ID too - nothing crazy. Black2 are great, and I would risk the statement that the 2.1 is likewise. the ids are reversed. 2.1 is white/red/white. black2 is red/white/red (it is how you can tell which one is poisonous) |
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Post by bclark on Jan 24, 2015 21:07:47 GMT -6
Japan Double Black. Had them tapered at Railcar and they are easily one of my favorite pairs now.  |
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Post by marauder on Jan 24, 2015 21:20:15 GMT -6
My BlackXRed should be here soon. Looking forward to unboxing and wearing.
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Post by univibe88 on Jan 24, 2015 21:43:06 GMT -6
My BlackXRed should be here soon. Looking forward to unboxing and wearing. Can't wait to see those! |
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Post by Hobbs on Jan 25, 2015 0:41:17 GMT -6
My BlackXRed should be here soon. Looking forward to unboxing and wearing. Can't wait to see those! Ditto that, I regret not picking these up. |
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Post by felizuno on Feb 2, 2015 16:02:24 GMT -6
Got my Italy Black x Black today even though the campaign said March - thanks team Gustin! Just hot soaked, added a purple layer to join the green (Okys) and indigo (Z18s, Loomies) rings already in my tub :-)
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Post by brentkuz on Feb 2, 2015 18:08:52 GMT -6
Got my Italy Black x Black today even though the campaign said March - thanks team Gustin! Just hot soaked, added a purple layer to join the green (Okys) and indigo (Z18s, Loomies) rings already in my tub :-) Man I've tried to figure out the pattern of Gustins production but I can't do it. Fabric taking forever to ship? Trouble in production? I donno. Awesome with the earlier than expected deliver! |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 2, 2015 20:38:24 GMT -6
Got my Italy Black x Black today even though the campaign said March - thanks team Gustin! Just hot soaked, added a purple layer to join the green (Okys) and indigo (Z18s, Loomies) rings already in my tub :-) WHAT?! I have two separate friends that haven't gotten their italy blackxblacks that were due in december! what the hell! |
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Post by brentkuz on Feb 2, 2015 20:52:20 GMT -6
Got my Italy Black x Black today even though the campaign said March - thanks team Gustin! Just hot soaked, added a purple layer to join the green (Okys) and indigo (Z18s, Loomies) rings already in my tub :-) WHAT?! I have two separate friends that haven't gotten their italy blackxblacks that were due in december! what the hell! Lord Gustin works in very mysterious ways. |
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Post by elefantown on Feb 15, 2015 16:15:23 GMT -6
Any of you guys have pics of the #167 ITALY BLACKXBLACK's?
I've been wanting a blackXblack pair of denim, but the "has a much more crispy feel when raw" description puts me off of these... do they soften after a soak? After some wear?
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Post by ickes on Feb 15, 2015 16:58:20 GMT -6
Any of you guys have pics of the #167 ITALY BLACKXBLACK's? I've been wanting a blackXblack pair of denim, but the "has a much more crispy feel when raw" description puts me off of these... do they soften after a soak? After some wear? yes, all denim will soften over time after soaks, washes, and wear. |
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Post by bentin on Feb 15, 2015 17:16:40 GMT -6
Hmm, my BxB are some of the softer jeans I have. Certainly not starchy, at least after the first wash. They don't feel nearly as heavy as my Oki's though, even though both are listed as 14oz.
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Post by marauder on Feb 15, 2015 18:12:14 GMT -6
Yeah, Okis are super starchy. After a warm soak they lost a ton of starch (the entire bathtub turned yellow) and when they dried up they could still stand on their own and this is 14oz we are talking about.
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Post by variable on Feb 15, 2015 20:05:48 GMT -6
My Italy BlackxBlacks haven't shipped yet, so here's hoping they show up this week. Weather permitting, of course.
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Post by elefantown on Feb 15, 2015 20:42:36 GMT -6
ickes - I know, but I'm talking about how quickly these soften in particular... I have the Downtown Browns and they're still a bit stiff compared to my Slates, for example... both worn for a couple of months about evenly. While my Light Left Hand's have been super soft from the beginning, but could be due to the lightweight (9-10oz I think). bentin - the Italy BB, not the Japan BB, right?
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Post by ickes on Feb 15, 2015 21:22:52 GMT -6
ickes - I know, but I'm talking about how quickly these soften in particular... I have the Downtown Browns and they're still a bit stiff compared to my Slates, for example... both worn for a couple of months about evenly. While my Light Left Hand's have been super soft from the beginning, but could be due to the lightweight (9-10oz I think). bentin - the Italy BB, not the Japan BB, right? I think it just has to do with the amount of starch in the fabric. |
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Post by bentin on Feb 15, 2015 22:01:12 GMT -6
Yep, Italy BxB. I agree with Ickes, I think it was just the starch. I tried them on before washing them and they were pretty stiff, but after a wash they're really soft. Wearing them now.
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Post by samlowry on Feb 27, 2015 17:09:38 GMT -6
"HOW TO WASH BxB??" I just got my 167 Italy BlackXBlacks last night, from the campaign 2 or 3 months ago: www.weargustin.com/campaigns/1286So.... I am 6 ft, but these easily run 4 or 5 inches too long for the inseam.... Basically too long to reasonably cuff. I think I should wash before paying for the hem, to get some shrinkage out of the way - but how to wash flat black denim? Cold wash in a washer on gentle? The whole Woolite-in-bathtub hassle? I'm thinking since it is black weft and weave one can be less delicate fretting about fades and whiskers, etc. For the record I have one other pair of Gustins -#64 Japan Classic from Sept 2013. I've frozen them twice and never washed. This pair at 33" waist have never quite stretched out enough; the new blacks are 34" waist and fit perfect. Both are straight, not skinny bc I am way over 40 lolz Thanks for any input - Sam |
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Post by samlowry on Feb 27, 2015 17:11:49 GMT -6
Oh - if you go to yr weargustin.com account and check orders, the tracking number will link to US Post Office site, and you can see how close they are to arriving. They should have all been mailed out Wednesday. Pray you are at least 6'6" tall.
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Post by wdw on Feb 27, 2015 17:45:35 GMT -6
Weird. I just got my shipping notice for the BlackxBlacks which were meant to ship in March, so in theory 2 months behind yours, samlowry. I hope the legs are max 36" long for cuffing, but with G you can never be sure.
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Post by samlowry on Feb 27, 2015 18:08:48 GMT -6
wdw - they've re-campaigned the black #167s 2 or 3 times in the last 6 months; maybe you did not pledge as long ago as thought? I don't feel like I waited long for mine.
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Post by bentin on Feb 27, 2015 18:10:47 GMT -6
"HOW TO WASH BxB??" I just got my 167 Italy BlackXBlacks last night, from the campaign 2 or 3 months ago: www.weargustin.com/campaigns/1286So.... I am 6 ft, but these easily run 4 or 5 inches too long for the inseam.... Basically too long to reasonably cuff. I think I should wash before paying for the hem, to get some shrinkage out of the way - but how to wash flat black denim? Cold wash in a washer on gentle? The whole Woolite-in-bathtub hassle? I'm thinking since it is black weft and weave one can be less delicate fretting about fades and whiskers, etc. For the record I have one other pair of Gustins -#64 Japan Classic from Sept 2013. I've frozen them twice and never washed. This pair at 33" waist have never quite stretched out enough; the new blacks are 34" waist and fit perfect. Both are straight, not skinny bc I am way over 40 lolz Thanks for any input - Sam I machine wash mine. Dry them too. The horror. I did my BxB in slim and the fit works for me, but my Oki's are straight and felt s little too baggy all around so I machine washed them on warm and dried them on low. They lost a little over 2 inches of inseam and nearly half an inch at the ankle. The waist shrank to be a little too tight for a few days but stretched back out. Now that the Oki's fit well, I'll probably cold wash them in the tub, but the BxB aren't going to be faders so they'll continue to get the washing machine. |
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Post by wdw on Feb 27, 2015 18:15:25 GMT -6
wdw - they've re-campaigned the black #167s 2 or 3 times in the last 6 months; maybe you did not pledge as long ago as thought? I don't feel like I waited long for mine. Hi Sam. I actually meant that I ordered two months after you, so mine are coming super-quick. I already have the Japan blackxblacks, but hemmed them for work, so need a pair I can cuff. |
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