carl_c
Familiar Face
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This is not the Einstein version, I prefer the hand warmer.
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Mister Freedom: Campus in the Raw
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Powerband
Practically Family
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[Jacket received new 6/26/20]
Third day after sun tanning:
Day 4 after sun tanning and a gentle wipe-down with a damp microfiber cloth:
The Campus accumulated about 16 to 18 hours of sunbathing before the water treatment with a damp cloth. The hide was barely damp but consistent in coverage. While drying, I wore it to form the arm creases and to bring out the incredible grains. Just barely starting the break-in.
I’ll continue to post evolution pics here.
Third day after sun tanning:
Day 4 after sun tanning and a gentle wipe-down with a damp microfiber cloth:
The Campus accumulated about 16 to 18 hours of sunbathing before the water treatment with a damp cloth. The hide was barely damp but consistent in coverage. While drying, I wore it to form the arm creases and to bring out the incredible grains. Just barely starting the break-in.
I’ll continue to post evolution pics here.
Powerband
Practically Family
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[Jacket received 6/26/20]
A few more hours in the sun. A couple of hours worn. The shade is becoming richer. I’ve never seen arm creases forming so rapidly.
A few more hours in the sun. A couple of hours worn. The shade is becoming richer. I’ve never seen arm creases forming so rapidly.
Mrfrown
One Too Many
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@Powerband do you still wear this one? If so, how's it doing now?
Powerband
Practically Family
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Sorry for the delayed response—I just woke up from my nap. It’s just getting cooler in the California evenings so I took this out for fun and games at dinner time. It’s aging steadily but moving forward it will age faster as it’ll be out in the sun more often. Loving this one to death.
Mrfrown
One Too Many
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Lookin good! Here it almost appears to have a cafe au lait tone...very nice.
I find these really compelling, my only concern is the idea of having to work it too much. The more I see, it seems like once you get past the starting pale / pinkish tones it looks nice all the way.
Mrfrown
One Too Many
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I don’t have a huge collection but I do spread my wears out…feels like I’d never put enough use in to get that look unless I gave up the others.
Perhaps my kids could though…
Mrfrown
One Too Many
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This from the Vintage Engineer Boots guy?
Also I wonder if there’s ever a point at which you’d try to use wax or preservative? not sure what, to stop the process.
Powerband
Practically Family
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9-year lifespan. Beyond that you put the heifer in the meat grinder for the dinner table. Joking aside, maybe a coat of wax may be good to slow the aging process? That and taking care not to drag it in the dirt and avoid wearing it while digging ditches.
Powerband
Practically Family
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in life, you got to be the driver but sometimes you gotta be a passenger.
Ugly Genius
New in Town
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Keep us updated on this jacket. I love watching the progress.
Powerband
Practically Family
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Ok. I have to nap less.
Ultimately, it was pictures of this jacket that made me want a jacket in Natural HH. Lol
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