Mister Freedom: Campus in the Raw

[carl_c]

There's one in your size on Ebay now, new and at a very reasonable price:

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Levi-s-...309309?hash=item3665739bbd:g:kLsAAOSwbq5e9UMU

This is not the Einstein version, I prefer the hand warmer.

 

[Powerband]

[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.

 

[Powerband]

[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.

 

[navetsea]

just realize, you hang a stuffed totebag over your hanger to simulate a body, nice solution

 

[Mrfrown]

@Powerband do you still wear this one? If so, how's it doing now?

 

[Powerband]

@Powerband do you still wear this one? If so, how's it doing now?

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]

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.

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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.

 

[handymike]

Until one day...

 

[Mrfrown]

Until one day...
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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…

 

[handymike]

I think the pictured one is only about 7 years old...many coats of Pecards and days in the sun created the look. Definitely a great result.

 

[Mrfrown]

I think the pictured one is only about 5 years old...many coats of Pecards and days in the sun created the look. Definitely a great result.

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.

 

[handymike]

Yep, that’s the guy...I corrected the age- 7years.
Not sure how to stop it though.

 

[Powerband]

I think the pictured one is only about 7 years old...many coats of Pecards and days in the sun created the look. Definitely a great result.
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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.

 

[handymike]

I’m afraid that If I wore this type of jacket that the Left arm would look beautiful, while the rest would be a mish-mash of tones tanning only indirectly through the windshield and passenger window.

 

[Powerband]

I’m afraid that If I wore this type of jacket that the Left arm would look beautiful, while the rest would be a mish-mash of tones tanning only indirectly through the windshield and passenger window.

in life, you got to be the driver but sometimes you gotta be a passenger.

 

[handymike]

You’re right, it’s all about a balance...and patience...that so doesn’t work for me.

 

[Ugly Genius]

Keep us updated on this jacket. I love watching the progress.

 

[Powerband]

Keep us updated on this jacket. I love watching the progress.

Ok. I have to nap less.

 

[navetsea]

you nap with jacket on, or you nap over the jacket... that's common sense for longtime tfl members geez...

 

[MrProper]

I think the pictured one is only about 7 years old...many coats of Pecards and days in the sun created the look. Definitely a great result.
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Ultimately, it was pictures of this jacket that made me want a jacket in Natural HH. Lol