The Nord VPN bit was funny... It was the first thing that came to my mind when you said ali express... I have been watching your videos for the past week or so and finally subbed today... I am in a similar phase of life where I want to buy fewer but good quality items...I have filson's tin line short cruiser in my cart for a few days now... yet to pull the trigger on that
@@GradientJourney yeah... I get it.... I am on the opposite end where some of the Japanese band clothing don't fit me... Btw... Would you recommend a good selvedge denim around 200-250? I have few non selvedge ones from nudie jeans and couple of cheap selvedge ones from Uniqlo... I don't wanna spend 3-400 for now... but would like something better than Uniqlos
If you ever visit Japan, everything is cheaper there and will be within that price range but if not, I recommend checking out Gustin, 3sixteen, sugarcane, red tornado (another AliExpress store), and railcar. If you have a local raw selvedge stockist, I always recommend you to go try it on first before buying.
Bradly Mountian’s Cabin Jacket was my first, and currently only, waxed jacket. I haven’t felt the need to purchase another. But I will say, that Freenote one looks real nice
First, I really liked your vide, it was funny and informative, and I do share your concerns about the kind of "homage" payied by Chinese brands. However, I don't see why it's fine to buy the Model III but it isn't fine to buy the Short Cruiser jacket. It's a design over a 100 years old and they (Red Tornado) do tell from whom they're drowing the design. That said, hows the jacket holding up till now? Do you still like it? Have you chanded your opinion about anything on the jacket?
I have the same jacket from Ali for 36 Euros. To get rid of the heavy folds from shipping, I ironed it. It became totally smooth and the whitish creases disappeared. Of course these will be back when wearing but it least they're your own creases.
I want to say that it's fairly thin. Not papery - thicker than a t-shirt but thinner than a sweat shirt. It's fairly light weight and roomy so it feels fine.
I'll be doing a full review once I have received it. The Iron Snail is still in the process of making it and it sounds like it'll be shipped out in a few weeks. Thanks for watching!
Great video. I was looking at red tornado few times and i felt uncomfortable with some of the homages that go to close. There is one model that looks extremely interesting and creative that i newer saw before called fbc-0001 unfortunately only available in one fabric 14oz. I would love to know did they knock someone off or was it actually the original design. If it was it seems to be excellent mix of histric and modern elements on Bronson level of creative but standard but from completely different angle
When it comes to Red Tornado's denim, the rear belt or cinch is unique to them (I don't think I've seen it in any other brands before). I'm interested in the DN-0004. Might get that one soon...
The Nord VPN bit was funny... It was the first thing that came to my mind when you said ali express... I have been watching your videos for the past week or so and finally subbed today... I am in a similar phase of life where I want to buy fewer but good quality items...I have filson's tin line short cruiser in my cart for a few days now... yet to pull the trigger on that
It's an excellent jacket. It's just too bad Filson's jacket is a bit too large for me even in a XS
@@GradientJourney yeah... I get it.... I am on the opposite end where some of the Japanese band clothing don't fit me... Btw... Would you recommend a good selvedge denim around 200-250? I have few non selvedge ones from nudie jeans and couple of cheap selvedge ones from Uniqlo... I don't wanna spend 3-400 for now... but would like something better than Uniqlos
If you ever visit Japan, everything is cheaper there and will be within that price range but if not, I recommend checking out Gustin, 3sixteen, sugarcane, red tornado (another AliExpress store), and railcar. If you have a local raw selvedge stockist, I always recommend you to go try it on first before buying.
Bradly Mountian’s Cabin Jacket was my first, and currently only, waxed jacket. I haven’t felt the need to purchase another.
But I will say, that Freenote one looks real nice
I just had a look. It's very nice!
Hey can you do a video on your Freenote and the sizing and fit and your body dimensions? Great channel!
Sure! Stay tuned
First, I really liked your vide, it was funny and informative, and I do share your concerns about the kind of "homage" payied by Chinese brands. However, I don't see why it's fine to buy the Model III but it isn't fine to buy the Short Cruiser jacket. It's a design over a 100 years old and they (Red Tornado) do tell from whom they're drowing the design.
That said, hows the jacket holding up till now? Do you still like it? Have you chanded your opinion about anything on the jacket?
I have the same jacket from Ali for 36 Euros. To get rid of the heavy folds from shipping, I ironed it. It became totally smooth and the whitish creases disappeared. Of course these will be back when wearing but it least they're your own creases.
red tornado和bob dong的用料和做工要比maden好不少
Interesting. I'll have to try Red Tornado.
Bob Dong eh?
It looks good at a glance...but if I take a longer look, it looks kinda papery. How do you feel wearing it?
I want to say that it's fairly thin. Not papery - thicker than a t-shirt but thinner than a sweat shirt. It's fairly light weight and roomy so it feels fine.
Cool vid, when is the iron snail jacket coming?
I'll be doing a full review once I have received it. The Iron Snail is still in the process of making it and it sounds like it'll be shipped out in a few weeks. Thanks for watching!
@@GradientJourney are you going to get the upgraded version?
Nah, just the standard for now.
Great review! Will you ever try anything from red tornado?
Yeah! I'm going to give it a shot. Deciding if I want to get a pair of denim or a jacket.
@@GradientJourney their 18oz type II jacket looks quite cool
Great video. I was looking at red tornado few times and i felt uncomfortable with some of the homages that go to close. There is one model that looks extremely interesting and creative that i newer saw before called fbc-0001 unfortunately only available in one fabric 14oz. I would love to know did they knock someone off or was it actually the original design. If it was it seems to be excellent mix of histric and modern elements on Bronson level of creative but standard but from completely different angle
When it comes to Red Tornado's denim, the rear belt or cinch is unique to them (I don't think I've seen it in any other brands before). I'm interested in the DN-0004. Might get that one soon...
@@GradientJourney oh they look great. Really unique
So you bought a medium? Would you mind letting me know your height and weight?
5'5" 132-135lbs
Thanks!!
Your score seemed a bit high. I’m guessing that’s relying heavily on the low price. Interesting video though.