Archive for May, 2007
Some new wallpapers
Some wallpaper size (1280×1024) pictures from the Rampuya/Momotaro store in Kojima. Hand Loom Healds to control the warp threads. Craft collection
45rpm Raw Leather Belt
Fish shaped holes; Belt loop retainer; Uneven metal buckle;
Buzz A-2 Fit
I had a few requests to see the fit of my A-2. Here are some decapitated shots. I’m also wearing the Kapital jeans in these pics. No, that isn’t my backyard. In the pics, the sleeves may appear slightly long. I do feel that the jacket is the correct size, and I have read that [...]
Samurai S0500XX
This is a pair of the Samurai S0500XX. These are for my friend Jobsey, so don’t expect to see updated pictures. They are 15oz, which is light on for Samurai. They have been made with Texas cotton, which is a scruffy cotton because it has many short fibres.
Kapital Zipang Natural Indigo TP-2
So, in a pilgrimage day excursion we took the bullet train from Osaka to Okayama, and then down to Kojima. I had read about Kojima being the Holy Land of Jeans on the KrashJapan web site, so I was keen to visit. Overall, the trip was a bit of a let down. The Rampuya Indigo [...]
Samurai Denim Bag DB0001
This is a simple denim tote from Samurai. It is quite large and will easily hold a pair of 3 fold jeans (I used it to carry four pairs of jeans). The denim is quite thick – I think it might be 16oz. There are no signs of selvedge, but the denim is nice.
Buzz Ricksons Roughwear A-2 (BR80090)
Back from holiday. I got this A-2 from Hinoya Osaka. The staff provided excellent service, and had the jacket shipped from Ueno whilst they kept another jacket on hold so that I could compare the two. They also had the shoulder stencil added before I had decided, and they gave it to me at a [...]