tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66792056886760032122024-02-08T09:41:30.274-08:00Skull 5010XX 6x6 "SJC" Contestant #23 "ENOJY"eric two deluxehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13616867528049143229noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6679205688676003212.post-62361413980112572732008-10-18T14:11:00.000-07:002008-10-18T14:14:35.938-07:00Sixth WashHere is the fit and look after their sixth wash a few days ago. Can't tell much difference at all except the fact that they don't smell anymore, woo!<br /><br /><a href="http://img406.imageshack.us/img406/3714/fit2hz9.jpg"><img src="http://img406.imageshack.us/img406/3714/fit2hz9.jpg" border="0" height="421" width="400" /></a><br /><br />Cancel that S5000XX x 2nd blog -- I switched my order to a pair of 710s at the last minute because I'm a huge pansy and can't hang with full cuts. So... make that a Samurai 710XX blog.eric two deluxehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13616867528049143229noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6679205688676003212.post-13961836716868061842008-10-15T13:52:00.000-07:002008-10-15T14:11:03.133-07:00Recent fit pictures...Mein Skulls just went through their sixth wash earlier today. Before that, I took some recent fit pictures. Coming soon are the 13.5-month periodic shots.<br /><br /><a href="http://img362.imageshack.us/img362/8000/fitxd1.jpg"><img src="http://img362.imageshack.us/img362/8000/fitxd1.jpg" border="0" height="520" width="400" /></a><br /><br />Coming soon (under consideration that they fit properly,) the Samurai X 2nd S5000XX blog!eric two deluxehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13616867528049143229noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6679205688676003212.post-12916528558421327582008-08-25T11:29:00.000-07:002008-08-25T11:35:49.606-07:00August 25 2008 -- one year<a href="http://img392.imageshack.us/img392/5018/patchpt7.jpg"><img src="http://img392.imageshack.us/img392/5018/patchpt7.jpg" border="0" height="300" width="400" /></a><br /><br />Pictures taken August 25th, at around 12 months/one year.<br /><br /><a href="http://img383.imageshack.us/img383/1616/frontgo9.jpg"><img src="http://img383.imageshack.us/img383/1616/frontgo9.jpg" border="0" height="300" width="400" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://img53.imageshack.us/img53/5548/frontcar8.jpg"><img src="http://img53.imageshack.us/img53/5548/frontcar8.jpg" border="0" height="300" width="400" /></a><br /><br />That does it for this contest. These are likely not the final pictures to be posted here, but one year has elapsed, and that is all the contest was scheduled to run. These pictures are all high resolution for your viewing pleasure.<br /><br /><a href="http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/547/backmx2.jpg"><img src="http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/547/backmx2.jpg" border="0" height="300" width="400" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://img177.imageshack.us/img177/4481/backciu2.jpg"><img src="http://img177.imageshack.us/img177/4481/backciu2.jpg" border="0" height="300" width="400" /></a><br /><br />The fifth wash took place about a week ago. Definitely one of the biggest changes between washes that I've noticed -- areas of contrast became much more prevalent due to them being worn harder than usual, but also less often. Lots of sweat, a little bit of blood. "Big Bear" constellation of paint is never going away. I guess that's good paint.<br /><br />I'm pleased to say they're still in excellent condition and should last me at least another couple of years before any major foreseeable damage is done. <br /><br /><a href="http://img60.imageshack.us/img60/9026/detailid5.jpg"><img src="http://img60.imageshack.us/img60/9026/detailid5.jpg" border="0" height="300" width="400" /></a><br /><br />This project of mine is dedicated to Philip Henri Bousquet. We miss you so very much; take care of Roo.eric two deluxehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13616867528049143229noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6679205688676003212.post-56216248015308530332008-08-01T11:49:00.000-07:002008-08-01T11:53:04.193-07:00August 1 2008 -- 11 months<a href="http://img377.imageshack.us/img377/2423/patchxi9.jpg"><img src="http://img377.imageshack.us/img377/2423/patchxi9.jpg" border="0" height="300" width="400" /></a><br /><br />Pictures taken August 1st, at 11 months.<br /><br /><a href="http://img381.imageshack.us/img381/1298/fronttr7.jpg"><img src="http://img381.imageshack.us/img381/1298/fronttr7.jpg" border="0" height="300" width="400" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://img126.imageshack.us/img126/9128/frontckq7.jpg"><img src="http://img126.imageshack.us/img126/9128/frontckq7.jpg" border="0" height="300" width="400" /></a><br /><br />Only one month left. I've been wearing these on weekends only, or as work permits, for the past three months.<br /><br /><a href="http://img126.imageshack.us/img126/842/backgp9.jpg"><img src="http://img126.imageshack.us/img126/842/backgp9.jpg" border="0" height="300" width="400" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://img126.imageshack.us/img126/1495/backcjc3.jpg"><img src="http://img126.imageshack.us/img126/1495/backcjc3.jpg" border="0" height="300" width="400" /></a><br /><br />These are due for their fifth wash. I think I'll put it off until the end of the contest and wash them then, for the final pictures. I'll still be wearing these for (likely) another year or so; they have plenty of life left in them, and the real wear has just begun.eric two deluxehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13616867528049143229noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6679205688676003212.post-23021576249176965872008-07-06T12:52:00.000-07:002008-07-06T12:59:02.940-07:00July 6, 2008 -- 10 months -- MAX300<a href="http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/2771/patchvr9.jpg"><img src="http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/2771/patchvr9.jpg" border="0" height="300" width="400" /></a><br /><br />Pictures taken July 6th, at 10 months.<br /><br /><a href="http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/2039/frontsy4.jpg"><img src="http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/2039/frontsy4.jpg" border="0" height="300" width="400" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://img394.imageshack.us/img394/4404/frontcvl1.jpg"><img src="http://img394.imageshack.us/img394/4404/frontcvl1.jpg" border="0" height="300" width="400" /></a><br /><br />I'm playing Super Stardust HD backed by a Scatman soundtrack, it's the funniest shit ever. I started a new job a couple of months ago that does not allow me to wear jeans! These haven't been getting a lot of attention lately, unfortunately.<br /><br /><a href="http://img395.imageshack.us/img395/1252/backoc3.jpg"><img src="http://img395.imageshack.us/img395/1252/backoc3.jpg" border="0" height="300" width="400" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://img399.imageshack.us/img399/7290/backcgn1.jpg"><img src="http://img399.imageshack.us/img399/7290/backcgn1.jpg" border="0" height="300" width="400" /></a><br /><br />The hems' chainstitch is about ready to call it quits. You aren't done just yet little guys; hang in there.<br /><br /><a href="http://img353.imageshack.us/img353/8761/hemvm0.jpg"><img src="http://img353.imageshack.us/img353/8761/hemvm0.jpg" border="0" height="300" width="400" /></a>eric two deluxehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13616867528049143229noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6679205688676003212.post-34382162916701275692008-06-20T00:44:00.000-07:002008-06-20T00:59:11.735-07:00June 20 2008I just can't take anymore Metal Gear Solid right now, so I took a handful of pictures just to catalog some of the smaller details.<br /><br /><a href="http://img528.imageshack.us/img528/9352/tanningzx2.jpg"><img src="http://img528.imageshack.us/img528/9352/tanningzx2.jpg" border="0" height="300" width="400" /></a><br /><br />Wallet got a few hours of sun. I brought it inside soon after this picture was taken. Might give it a few more hours soon.<br /><br /><a href="http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/3038/patchindoorstt2.jpg"><img src="http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/3038/patchindoorstt2.jpg" border="0" height="300" width="400" /></a><br /><br />Leather patch taken indoors with flash. Started treating with Obenauf's Heavy Duty Leather Preservative; some beeswax goop I picked up with the wallet. Smells like piss. Sorry, TMI.<br /><br /><a href="http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/5691/sudekisu7.jpg"><img src="http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/5691/sudekisu7.jpg" border="0" height="300" width="400" /></a><br /><br />ใใงใใ I intended to write in the date of each consecutive wash with a marker, but I noticed it washed out easily and/or stopped keeping track. 23 is still there. Note to self: track down a pair of SLB23s.<br /><br />I'll end this post with what was supposed to be a depiction of the intense vertical fading down both legs. It really didn't come out at all. Maybe a bit.<br /><br /><a href="http://img79.imageshack.us/img79/1353/leftlegnb5.jpg"><img src="http://img79.imageshack.us/img79/1353/leftlegnb5.jpg" border="0" height="300" width="400" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/2060/rightlegip4.jpg"><img src="http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/2060/rightlegip4.jpg" border="0" height="300" width="400" /></a><br /><br />Alright! Back to Snake Eater. Tatyana is a doublecrossing bitch! SPOILERS!!!eric two deluxehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13616867528049143229noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6679205688676003212.post-73036247489109108392008-06-16T11:19:00.000-07:002008-06-16T13:52:10.785-07:00June 16 2008 -- 9.5 months -- 290 days<a href="http://img360.imageshack.us/img360/278/fourthwashct2.jpg"><img src="http://img360.imageshack.us/img360/278/fourthwashct2.jpg" border="0" height="300" width="400" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://img374.imageshack.us/img374/982/patchzt5.jpg"><img src="http://img374.imageshack.us/img374/982/patchzt5.jpg" border="0" height="300" width="400" /></a><br /><br />Pictures taken June 16th, at 9.5 months.<br /><br /><a href="http://img180.imageshack.us/img180/317/frontczs7.jpg"><img src="http://img180.imageshack.us/img180/317/frontczs7.jpg" border="0" height="300" width="400" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://img164.imageshack.us/img164/9950/frontuz2.jpg"><img src="http://img164.imageshack.us/img164/9950/frontuz2.jpg" border="0" height="300" width="400" /></a><br /><br />These are fresh out of the washing machine for the fourth time; still damp. Doesn't seem like much of a difference compared to last month! Regardless, the fit needed to be reset, and an incident involving caramel prompted another trip to the laundry closet.<br /><br /><a href="http://img164.imageshack.us/img164/4089/backceg7.jpg"><img src="http://img164.imageshack.us/img164/4089/backceg7.jpg" border="0" height="300" width="400" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://img383.imageshack.us/img383/9695/backpw1.jpg"><img src="http://img383.imageshack.us/img383/9695/backpw1.jpg" border="0" height="300" width="400" /></a><br /><br />Flat combs. I lightly starched the jeans out of the dryer this time around because they've become as soft as a fabric softener sheet.<br /><br /><a href="http://img393.imageshack.us/img393/3527/lkneeuo5.jpg"><img src="http://img393.imageshack.us/img393/3527/lkneeuo5.jpg" border="0" height="300" width="400" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://img359.imageshack.us/img359/3637/rkneeld4.jpg"><img src="http://img359.imageshack.us/img359/3637/rkneeld4.jpg" border="0" height="300" width="400" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://img372.imageshack.us/img372/9966/kneeqm5.jpg"><img src="http://img372.imageshack.us/img372/9966/kneeqm5.jpg" border="0" height="300" width="400" /></a><br /><br />A new challenger appears...<br /><br /><a href="http://img92.imageshack.us/img92/154/walletoi2.jpg"><img src="http://img92.imageshack.us/img92/154/walletoi2.jpg" border="0" height="300" width="400" /></a><br /><br />Skull Jeans by An Alchemist mid-length medallion wallet. Still needs to be rubbed with goop and tanned.eric two deluxehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13616867528049143229noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6679205688676003212.post-48023287734543421322008-05-20T10:39:00.000-07:002008-05-20T10:46:27.643-07:00May 20 2008 -- 8.5 months -- 260 days<a href="http://mynudies.com/gallery/files/3/0/1/2/patch_501919.jpg"><img src="http://mynudies.com/gallery/files/3/0/1/2/patch_501919.jpg" border="0" height="300" width="400" /></a><br /><br />Pictures taken May 20th, at 8.5 months.<br /><br /><a href="http://mynudies.com/gallery/files/3/0/1/2/frontc_300014.jpg"><img src="http://mynudies.com/gallery/files/3/0/1/2/frontc_300014.jpg" border="0" height="300" width="400" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://mynudies.com/gallery/files/3/0/1/2/front_439614.jpg"><img src="http://mynudies.com/gallery/files/3/0/1/2/front_439614.jpg" border="0" height="300" width="400" /></a><br /><br />The jeans were rinsed in the ocean exactly one month ago, and also received their third machine wash the same day. Obviously. Ocean water dried into denim makes you smell like a toilet.<br /><br /><a href="http://mynudies.com/gallery/files/3/0/1/2/backc_121014.jpg"><img src="http://mynudies.com/gallery/files/3/0/1/2/backc_121014.jpg" border="0" height="300" width="400" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://mynudies.com/gallery/files/3/0/1/2/back_979393.jpg"><img src="http://mynudies.com/gallery/files/3/0/1/2/back_979393.jpg" border="0" height="300" width="400" /></a><br /><br />Honeycombs are fucking up bigtime. Nowhere near being the same combs as in the beginning months. Finally starting to lose some color.<br /><br /><a href="http://mynudies.com/gallery/files/3/0/1/2/legl.jpg"><img src="http://mynudies.com/gallery/files/3/0/1/2/legl.jpg" border="0" height="300" width="400" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://mynudies.com/gallery/files/3/0/1/2/legr.jpg"><img src="http://mynudies.com/gallery/files/3/0/1/2/legr.jpg" border="0" height="300" width="400" /></a>eric two deluxehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13616867528049143229noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6679205688676003212.post-17608301293775329092008-04-01T21:28:00.000-07:002008-04-28T21:36:16.716-07:00April 1 2008 -- 7 Months -- 210 Days<a href="http://img260.imageshack.us/img260/9746/patchre2.jpg"><img src="http://img260.imageshack.us/img260/9746/patchre2.jpg" width=400 height=300 border=0></a><br /><br />Sorry for making absolutely no effort to take pictures at the elusive 6 month mark; the semester had begun, and I became lazy about this whole thing. My attention span can only take so much. It's kind of sad.<br /><br /><a href="http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/9783/frontgq8.jpg"><img src="http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/9783/frontgq8.jpg" width=400 height=300 border=0></a><br /><br /><a href="http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/5572/frontcyo5.jpg"><img src="http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/5572/frontcyo5.jpg" width=400 height=300 border=0></a><br /><br />The jeans underwent their second machine wash just a few days prior to these pictures being taken. I've been using <a href="http://www.drbronner.com/">Dr. Bronner's Organic Soap</a> exclusively when washing these jeans; it's a pH neutral Castile/hemp soap with no additives, so the jeans are getting a healthy, natural wash each time without any chemicals to alter the color and integrity of the denim.<br /><br /><a href="http://img501.imageshack.us/img501/1889/backcbr7.jpg"><img src="http://img501.imageshack.us/img501/1889/backcbr7.jpg" width=400 height=300 border=0></a><br /><br /><a href="http://img337.imageshack.us/img337/3186/whiskermy7.jpg"><img src="http://img337.imageshack.us/img337/3186/whiskermy7.jpg" width=400 height=300 border=0></a><br /><br />Each wash turns these a different beautiful shade of blue. They hold their dye pretty well, but not the best of the best.<br /><br /><a href="http://img337.imageshack.us/img337/1220/zippobh8.jpg"><img src="http://img337.imageshack.us/img337/1220/zippobh8.jpg" width=400 height=300 border=0></a>eric two deluxehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13616867528049143229noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6679205688676003212.post-92158914827616668822008-02-25T21:18:00.000-08:002008-04-28T21:20:11.559-07:00February 25 2008Despite my daily intake of truly shitty foods such as pancakes and espresso drinks, I can still fit these bad boys over my legs.<br /><br /><a href="http://img296.imageshack.us/img296/5859/backhe1.jpg"><img src="http://img296.imageshack.us/img296/5859/backhe1.jpg" width=400 height=533 border=0></a>eric two deluxehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13616867528049143229noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6679205688676003212.post-28553918593628635892008-02-01T21:04:00.000-08:002008-04-28T21:16:35.778-07:00February 1 2008 -- 5 Months -- 150 DaysPictures taken for the 5 month mark.<br /><br /><a href="http://img166.imageshack.us/img166/2946/patchyr0.jpg"><img src="http://img166.imageshack.us/img166/2946/patchyr0.jpg" width=400 height=300 border=0></a><br /><br />The first couple of weeks following a wash of raw denim is an interesting time period. The denim takes on a different shape and feel; wrapping the body differently and behaving in an almost entirely new way until they learn how to fall on you again.<br /><br /><a href="http://img241.imageshack.us/img241/7905/frontqk5.jpg"><img src="http://img241.imageshack.us/img241/7905/frontqk5.jpg" width=400 height=300 border=0></a><br /><br /><a href="http://img247.imageshack.us/img247/5600/frontczp6.jpg"><img src="http://img247.imageshack.us/img247/5600/frontczp6.jpg" width=400 height=300 border=0></a><br /><br />Whiskers finally starting to take full shape. I'm a slowpoke. Very slight early indication of vertical fading.<br /><br /><a href="http://img297.imageshack.us/img297/1872/backjy1.jpg"><img src="http://img297.imageshack.us/img297/1872/backjy1.jpg" width=400 height=300 border=0></a><br /><br /><a href="http://img241.imageshack.us/img241/1673/backcut1.jpg"><img src="http://img241.imageshack.us/img241/1673/backcut1.jpg" width=400 height=300 border=0></a><br /><br />These become an entirely new monster after that first wash.<br /><br /><a href="http://img241.imageshack.us/img241/4256/macrotk4.jpg"><img src="http://img241.imageshack.us/img241/4256/macrotk4.jpg" width=400 height=300 border=0></a>eric two deluxehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13616867528049143229noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6679205688676003212.post-24225214891321487702008-01-15T20:48:00.000-08:002008-04-28T21:00:25.237-07:00January 15 2008 -- 4.5 Months -- 135 DaysPictures taken for the 4.5 month mark with flash (accident.)<br /><br /><a href="http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/1184/patchxj0.jpg"><img src="http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/1184/patchxj0.jpg" width=400 height=300 border=0></a><br /><br />In addition to this denim contest, I was also taking part in the "How Many Times Can You Leave A Digital Camera In The Rain?" contest. I ended up losing, with only one overnight session of rainfall. The camera used to take pictures up to this point was involved in a double whammy; locked in the car overnight with a window unintentionally cracked, and lots of rain. The new camera is the budget photographer's special; quality could be better, but satisfies my needs. Digital cameras are cheap these days, but not that cheap.<br /><br /><a href="http://img136.imageshack.us/img136/1379/frontxk1.jpg"><img src="http://img136.imageshack.us/img136/1379/frontxk1.jpg" width=400 height=300 border=0></a><br /><br /><a href="http://img72.imageshack.us/img72/1165/frontcdl0.jpg"><img src="http://img72.imageshack.us/img72/1165/frontcdl0.jpg" width=400 height=300 border=0></a><br /><br />The tally so far: one soak, one wash, air dry.<br /><br /><a href="http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/1245/backux6.jpg"><img src="http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/1245/backux6.jpg" width=400 height=300 border=0></a><br /><br /><a href="http://img182.imageshack.us/img182/2995/backclw5.jpg"><img src="http://img182.imageshack.us/img182/2995/backclw5.jpg" width=400 height=300 border=0></a><br /><br />The deep light blue color which was apparent in the first couple of months began to give way to a whiter, more faded color in the weft, yet still very blue. As a result of the washing process, the entirety of the denim took on a deeper blue color as opposed to the dark navy blue of old.<br /><br /><a href="http://img182.imageshack.us/img182/4016/zippovw0.jpg"><img src="http://img182.imageshack.us/img182/4016/zippovw0.jpg" width=400 height=300 border=0></a>eric two deluxehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13616867528049143229noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6679205688676003212.post-544228164130720832008-01-01T20:37:00.000-08:002008-04-28T20:40:55.330-07:00January 1 2008At the turn of the new year, I decided to wash these jeans for the first time. They had been worn for four months.<br /><br /><a href="http://img296.imageshack.us/img296/2391/backbb2.jpg"><img src="http://img296.imageshack.us/img296/2391/backbb2.jpg" width=400 height=300 border=0></a><br /><br />How things were looking up to this point. These pictures taken before the wash.<br /><br /><a href="http://img296.imageshack.us/img296/8981/leg1jq1.jpg"><img src="http://img296.imageshack.us/img296/8981/leg1jq1.jpg" width=400 height=533 border=0></a>eric two deluxehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13616867528049143229noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6679205688676003212.post-15913923487355611512007-12-13T20:33:00.000-08:002008-04-28T20:34:59.064-07:00December 13 2007"What Are You Wearing Today?" For December 13 2007.<br /><br /><a href="http://img259.imageshack.us/img259/6763/waywt1wf2.jpg"><img src="http://img259.imageshack.us/img259/6763/waywt1wf2.jpg" width=400 height=300 border=0></a><br /><br /><a href="http://img247.imageshack.us/img247/6148/waywt2ny7.jpg"><img src="http://img247.imageshack.us/img247/6148/waywt2ny7.jpg" width=400 height=300 border=0></a>eric two deluxehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13616867528049143229noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6679205688676003212.post-83149499045931250522007-12-01T20:24:00.000-08:002008-04-28T20:31:33.608-07:00December 1 2007 -- 3 Months -- 90 DaysPictures taken at the end of month 3.<br /><br /><a href="http://img182.imageshack.us/img182/7233/combsty5.jpg"><img src="http://img182.imageshack.us/img182/7233/combsty5.jpg" width=400 height=300 border=0></a><br /><br /><a href="http://img182.imageshack.us/img182/4048/frontrx3.jpg"><img src="http://img182.imageshack.us/img182/4048/frontrx3.jpg" width=400 height=300 border=0></a><br /><br /><a href="http://img182.imageshack.us/img182/459/frontctc8.jpg"><img src="http://img182.imageshack.us/img182/459/frontctc8.jpg" width=400 height=300 border=0></a><br /><br />It was around this time that the jeans came in their first contact with water. They were soaked in the bathtub in lukewarm water, just to temporarily loosen up the fibers of the denim and freshen things up. As a result, the denim "gained weight" and began to fall a bit better. First indications of long-term color can be seen in the thighs and the seat. The shapely fades are a result of objects kept in pockets -- wallet, phone, Zippo, etc.<br /><br /><a href="http://img176.imageshack.us/img176/5039/backuq8.jpg"><img src="http://img176.imageshack.us/img176/5039/backuq8.jpg" width=400 height=300 border=0></a><br /><br /><a href="http://img176.imageshack.us/img176/681/backcyr5.jpg"><img src="http://img176.imageshack.us/img176/681/backcyr5.jpg" width=400 height=300 border=0></a>eric two deluxehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13616867528049143229noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6679205688676003212.post-46741732511209247442007-11-13T20:20:00.000-08:002008-04-28T20:22:44.958-07:00November 13 2007How the jeans fit after two and a half months.<br /><br /><a href="http://img219.imageshack.us/img219/5697/frfy1.jpg"><img src="http://img219.imageshack.us/img219/5697/frfy1.jpg" width=400 height=461 border=0></a><br /><br /><a href="http://img329.imageshack.us/img329/7246/baud0.jpg"><img src="http://img329.imageshack.us/img329/7246/baud0.jpg" width=400 height=461 border=0></a>eric two deluxehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13616867528049143229noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6679205688676003212.post-37908557556062030062007-11-01T20:11:00.000-07:002008-04-28T20:17:21.543-07:00November 1 2007 -- 2 MonthsPictures taken at the two month mark.<br /><br /><a href="http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/1301/patchjg5.jpg"><img src="http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/1301/patchjg5.jpg" width=400 height=300 border=0></a><br /><br /><a href="http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/5555/frontdu0.jpg"><img src="http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/5555/frontdu0.jpg" width=400 height=300 border=0></a><br /><br /><a href="http://img259.imageshack.us/img259/2002/frontcloseim5.jpg"><img src="http://img259.imageshack.us/img259/2002/frontcloseim5.jpg" width=400 height=300 border=0></a><br /><br />Even after approximately 60 days worth of wear, the jeans still maintain a rugged, boxy stature due to the factory starch of the denim, and haven't completely taken shape at this point.<br /><br /><a href="http://img259.imageshack.us/img259/1125/backwk6.jpg"><img src="http://img259.imageshack.us/img259/1125/backwk6.jpg" width=400 height=300 border=0></a><br /><br /><a href="http://img153.imageshack.us/img153/9605/backclosesz8.jpg"><img src="http://img153.imageshack.us/img153/9605/backclosesz8.jpg" width=400 height=300 border=0></a>eric two deluxehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13616867528049143229noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6679205688676003212.post-58991421851220180582007-10-12T20:06:00.000-07:002008-04-28T20:08:35.966-07:00October 12 2007A detailed shot was taken to catalog the wear up to this point. Being an occasional biker, the seat of the jeans is a heavy traffic area.<br /><br /><a href="http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/5415/backdx6.jpg"><img src="http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/5415/backdx6.jpg" width=400 height=300 border=0></a>eric two deluxehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13616867528049143229noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6679205688676003212.post-25180177533715391312007-10-01T19:54:00.000-07:002008-04-28T20:08:25.911-07:00October 1 2007October 1st concludes the first month of the contest, and I took my first set of monthly evolution pictures. Further down the line, these monthly shots are taken outdoors in natural sunlight to provide a more accurate depiction of color and wear.<br /><br /><a href="http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/4016/patchvc1.jpg"><img src="http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/4016/patchvc1.jpg" width=400 height=300 border=0></a><br /><br />A commonality with this particular Texas-made denim -- the "raw" dark navy blue color quickly gives way to a slightly lighter, much more vibrant blue hiding just beneath the surface. This can be seen at points of stress or constant abrasion, such as the lap whiskers, knee honeycombs, and creasing stacks at the bottom of the hem.<br /><br /><a href="http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/7600/backsp3.jpg"><img src="http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/7600/backsp3.jpg" width=400 height=300 border=0></a><br /><br /><a href="http://img219.imageshack.us/img219/4557/frontmj4.jpg"><img src="http://img219.imageshack.us/img219/4557/frontmj4.jpg" width=400 height=300 border=0></a><br /><br />This contrast in color can be seen better at an angle. It is subtle.<br /><br /><a href="http://img120.imageshack.us/img120/5848/flyrk5.jpg"><img src="http://img120.imageshack.us/img120/5848/flyrk5.jpg" width=400 height=300 border=0></a><br /><br /><a href="http://img120.imageshack.us/img120/1459/kneekr7.jpg"><img src="http://img120.imageshack.us/img120/1459/kneekr7.jpg" width=400 height=300 border=0></a>eric two deluxehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13616867528049143229noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6679205688676003212.post-68311368277996809512007-09-24T19:47:00.000-07:002008-04-28T19:51:51.607-07:00September 24 2007At the three week mark, the jeans wrapped me in a way more suitable for high-distance travel (meaning more than 10 feet before wincing in pain.) To celebrate, I went for a hike followed by a bonfire.<br /><br /><a href="http://img241.imageshack.us/img241/2662/dsc01774bd0.jpg"><img src="http://img241.imageshack.us/img241/2662/dsc01774bd0.jpg" width=400 height=300 border=0></a><br /><br /><a href="http://img241.imageshack.us/img241/130/dsc01768df1.jpg"><img src="http://img241.imageshack.us/img241/130/dsc01768df1.jpg" width=400 height=300 border=0></a>eric two deluxehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13616867528049143229noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6679205688676003212.post-33565885006953864072007-09-06T19:34:00.000-07:002008-04-28T19:44:26.271-07:00September 6 2007Nearing the end of the first week, I took some obligatory "shitty mirror pictures" to depict how the jeans are shaping up. It is at this time that the jeans begin to take shape. There is absolutely no physical wear to speak of during this time. The "whiskers" (natural creasing along the lap/upper thighs) have just begun to set in, whereas the "honeycombs" (natural creasing behind the knees) took shape almost immediately (due to the slim leg.) "Scuse the chub."<br /><br /><a href="http://img176.imageshack.us/img176/5919/fronttef1.jpg"><img src="http://img176.imageshack.us/img176/5919/fronttef1.jpg" width=400 height=533 border=0></a><br /><br /><a href="http://img176.imageshack.us/img176/522/sideft4.jpg"><img src="http://img176.imageshack.us/img176/522/sideft4.jpg" width=400 height=533 border=0></a><br /><br />This is the slimmest raw jean that I've ever owned. Actually, it is the slimmest jean I've ever owned period. I was treading dangerous waters with a size 30; as my true waist measures 31 inches. Thankfully, the jeans were "vanity sized" to a degree and fit without hassle.eric two deluxehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13616867528049143229noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6679205688676003212.post-22351182742829387632007-09-01T18:59:00.000-07:002008-06-20T00:25:14.408-07:00Skull Jeans by An Alchemist 5010XX 6x6 "SJC"September 1 2007 was the official start date for the Skull Jeans 5010XX 6x6 contest, or "SJC." <br /><br />For those unfamiliar with the concept of a jeans contest, it is a friendly competition amongst a worldwide cast of participants to see who can achieve the most visually-pleasing wear in a single pair of jeans over a set amount of time (usually between six to twelve months.) Skull is a brand that hails from Japan, who specialize in western-themed clothing and reproduction denim (citing the Levi's 501 cut from 1955 for this particular jean.) This contest in particular lasts one year, and is endorsed by Skull Jeans being hand-made and hand-numbered. "S.J.C." is also written on the leather patch with white paint.<br /><br />The jeans for this contest were sold in a "raw" state, meaning they were dyed, cut, sewn, and shipped. Out of the packaging the jeans are very stiff and harsh to the touch, and are characterized by a deep navy blue color and slight sheen of factory starch to keep them stiff. The 5010XX 6x6 cut from Skull is notoriously rigid from the start when compared to most other raw denim jeans. The break-in process is somewhat painful and the jeans do not begin to contour to the body until approximately two weeks have passed. If you were to wrap your legs entirely with Brillo pads covered with a duct tape shell, that would give you a good idea of how these jeans felt in the first 48 hours.<br /><br /><a href="http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/9954/patchjz3.jpg"><img src="http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/9954/patchjz3.jpg" width=400 height=300 border=0></a><br /><br />SJC was born on the message boards of <a href="http://www.mynudies.com">MyNudies</a>, a Nudie Jeans fan-made website. Shinichi Dozono is our bilingual best friend from the flagship Fab Four/Skull Jeans store in Harajuku, and is responsible for getting this contest up and off the ground. He also maintains a photo log of all participants; much like this blog, but with less blabber and more pictures. That can be found here: <a href="http://www.fabfour.co.jp/sjc/gallery/">Skull Jeans Contest Gallery</a><br /><br /><a href="http://img176.imageshack.us/img176/782/surekihw9.jpg"><img src="http://img176.imageshack.us/img176/782/surekihw9.jpg" width=400 height=300 border=0></a><br /><br /><font size="small">"enojy" is my nickname on various message boards including MyNudies, so I opted to have them personalized as such for the sake of the contest. Pair #23 of #39 belongs to me.</font size>eric two deluxehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13616867528049143229noreply@blogger.com0