You are quickly becoming one of my favorite creators on this platform. Like your care for the quality put into clothing, I care about the quality and consideration put into your media! Keep up the great work!
Thanks a lot for this wide-ranging overview! Great! Very helpful to see the various T-Shirts on a „live“ person. Personally I like the Whitesville a lot.
Thank you for taking the time and going through so many and with exacting detail. So helpful. And you make clear your tastes and preferences and then suggest how others might prefer otherwise---a fine liberality of opinion. I often prefer a heavier tee: Iron Heart (loop wheeled) and, yes, the new Wonder Looper (really weighty). Why? We get less than four months of warm weather---it's not about the rugged thing, it's about staying comfortably warm. Excellent drape too. These are both heavier than TFH, which I also really like. I love the loop wheel texture on The Real McCoy's and they wear well over time (as we would expect). An outlier from this style but worthy of mention is...Sunspel, the classic tee. The Sunspel has seams but the fabric on the classic model is thin, summer perfect, and elegant enough to dress up. Thanks again, your natural, unscripted presentation is much appreciated.
Thanks so much for the kind words! Ah yes, you do live in quite a cool area so I can certainly understand wanting thicker t shirts. I'd like to try Wonder Looper just to experience how they feel and drape. I'm glad you appreciated how I laid out my biases. I definitely learned more about why people like heavier t shirts just by doing this video.
REALLY enjoyed that, massive thanks to you! The things I look for in tees are different to yours, and I do love heavier shirts, but then I live in Scotland. For me, the Strike Gold is the sweet spot, it's perfect. I've bodyswerved the Stanley and Skivvy because they're made by Mister Freedom and I can actually afford them, so I assumed they were crap - I guess I was wrong. Dubbleworks' heavyweight OD pocket tee would definitely make my list, and Samurai's ripened cotton is one I want to try based on how much I love the Samurai tees I already have. Merz B and Sunray Sportswear are favourites both for their quality and environmental credentials, one thing that I thought was missing from the vid. Otherwise, brilliant!
Thanks for this! I am going to Japan for the first time in September, spending three weeks between Tokyo and Osaka. I am extremely excited to check out some of these, especially the tezomeya. I wear my shirts tucked, but mostly because many of them fit long, as a fellow 5'7" guy, I rarely find an untucked shirt short enough for my liking, but when I do I love it. And of course I'll be looking into bringing back a pair or two of engineers (looking at Moto and Lofgrens or Clinch if I can find some that fit me) a leather jacket (looked a few times at your best leather jackets videos) and some shirts and jeans. Your videos have really helped me!
Saw the entire video ! In my humble opinion the vintage t looks great on you Jake. Thanks for the info and effort. ( You have answered questions I had in the past so I really appreciate your time ).
@almostvintagestyle I'll try recommending you to my friends. It's a bit tough finding anyone in my friend groups who are fashion conscious. Most of the time they prefer wearing shorts and t-shirts, unless going to the office.
Yeah, further comparison of t-shirts, especially the „cheaper“ ones like Bronson would be nice. I have not so much experience with so many brands (they are a little hard to get were I come from and I’m not a big fan of online ordering if I‘m not 100% sure the stuff fit me) and you make good comparisons😄
Wow! Comprehensive review indeed. I'm in total agreement with you about t-shirt design. I don't like the billowy and boxy designs of most shirts. Worn by itself, t shirts should be able to be worn tucked or untucked without all of the extra fabric. And, if worn as an undershirt, it should also not extra bulk. I have to say that the Kirkland brand white t shirts are a real value. Just the right amount of thickness and very durable. I bought a 4 pack about 10 years ago and still going strong!
Great video mate, very informative. For someone like me who lives in the UK and ideally prefer heavy weight t shirts I would ideally go with Samurai and loop & weft t shirts. 100% agree regards to the warehouse, also, pure blue Japan tshirts are incredible IMO. An aspect I was missing to hear is durability, how they survive washes etc. but as said, overall a great informative one.
The UES Ramayana Pocket T is my go to for most situations. I absolutely love the fit and feel of it. I recently grabbed a Merz merino wool 2W15.02 and it is a game changer for warmer weather. Highly recommend checking that one out as well.
I'm sitting here watching this video... and am wearing the exact same burgundy Warehouse tee lol! They're the best, and their seasonal colours are excellent. I'd recommend the McCoy's and Samurai 2 pack tees as well.
I thought about getting the Merz b. Schwanen heavyweight but what you said about layering really gave me clarity: I would never wear a heavy t-shirt in cold weather as I would choose a sweater over it, and I would rather wear a light t-shirt in warmer weather. I know the heavier shirts are supposed to be durable and last a while, but considering your experience, is your lightweight Merz b. Schwanen shirt durable to the point where the difference is negligible? Durability/longevity is pretty much a big factor for me when purchasing.
As long as you are taking care of your t shirts, I would say the difference wouldn't be too major. Obviously, a snag on a then would ruin a thinner t shirt easier, but that'd not a normal situation.
Haha I’m 6’3 and the strike gold burgandy T-shirt is perfect. I would have it behind sda USA cotton tshirts and flat head ana a wide margin behind boncoura
Nice overview! I like the Merz classic T shirts and recently tried the samurai cotton project ones which are excellent (but maybe on the long side). Don’t mean to be offensive or anything but the Eastman just looks off - kinda feminine looking to me but that’s maybe just my perception
Great video!!! Just wanted to give you honest feedback. Don’t care for how any of the color t shirts look. I guess that’s that’s why white T is so popular! Haha . I would highly recommend you try my go to everyday white T. Merz 1970’s U neck. I think you’ll love it and would almost be willing to bet could become your fav based on what you said you liked about the white T’s you own. I own 11 of them and that’s the only one I currently own and wear daily
Do you recall if any stood as having really wide shoulders? I have 17 shoulders, 33 waist and 38-39 chest but with wide lats and slightly broad shoulders(powerlifter) , M usually is just a hair snug on the shoulder and lats under armpit, enough to cause discomfort on my traps, yet i look like im drowning in an L. A 40 chest M tee looks roomy on me but the top shoulder/traps/lat area will start to hurt within 10min of wear.
I have a similar issue, and unfortunately most don't stand up there. The Mister Freedom Stanley is pretty good though. Size small is an 18" chest and 16.5" Shoulder plus it's a very stretchy fabric.
Love Whitesville but they run too short .. my go-to’s are the UES Nep and, number one for me, 3Sixteen heavyweight .. great fit, construction and fabric … …
I have that sda suvin gold in sweatshirt form. It really is insane fabric softness yet dense I like lady white tees, merz b 1950s and Asket as i enjoy light to medium weight untucked Warehouse 4601 really nice fabric and length but i find the neck a bit too high for me
I'm really into that Merz 1920's style t-shirt. Their site mentions US customers might want to go 1 to 2 sizes up from normal. Curious to know your usual size and which size you got in that tee. Thanks!
The MF Stanley is my go to, so comfortable, thick enough to be worn alone yet light and stretchy enough to work as an undershirt. Perhaps consider pinning a comment with a list of the shirt brands and models. 18 is a lot for me to keep track of ;)
have you tried or felt the Glad Hand tees/henleys? They are supposedly known for their 2-pack tees but i find it hard have faith in the quality of a brand that otherwise produces very gimmicky designs
@almostvintagestyle not just chambray shirts, but general short sleeve, flannel, or anything really that captures that captures that mid century or older look. Basically workwear though casual style clothing would work too.
Do you prefer the 114 Merz or the Eastman US navy? Neck looks wider on the 114 -- would you say that's correct? I think we have the same taste in t-shirts -- love the look of the 114 Merz. I own a couple 215s and have been nervous about how wide the neck of the 114 is, without seeing them in person, even as someone who admires and prefers a wider neck. Certainly a fine line to walk. Also -- thanks! Even 6mos ago it was impossible to find a video of people trying these shirts on. I subscribed!
Hi! Greetings from México 🙌 One question, do you know what is the difference between the eastman army and navy plain tee? They look kinda similar but maybe you can tell me more about it. I thinking in buy one of them 😱
Bronson MFG makes the best white tee.. the original ringspun and the Henley are top notch at like sub $35... even if they were $60+ they'd still take the cake, but making them so cheap makes them the best
In my opinion, price should not be taken into account when considering what is objectively the best, but I understand what you're saying. I'm trying some Bronson stuff out right now actually
@almostvintagestyle I've tried finding a superior Henley to their 1890 ecru Henley, it doesn't exist... Also, their Wabash work shirt is by far the best work shirt I own and I own some from RRL, IH, the rite stuff, etc. There pants are nice, but too wide. When it comes to bronson: the Henleys, Wabash shirt, and ringspun ecru tee are just top notch 👌 👍
This was way way to long and I listened to all of it :). By the end of the video I have already forgotten most of the stuff you said. For this to be helpful I would have to take notes while watching Xd. For future videos please group the products together. Something like "best colors". "best fabric/Drape", "best bang for buck (of the ones you have ofc)" and then "My personal favourite" would have been perfect. I'll rewatch this a couple of more times to know what I should order now :d.
I would love to see your tqke to Bronson t shirt. I do own theyre tubular and loopeweeld heavyweight and i was really impressed by the character. They didn't feel like copy at all. I had experience with mearzbi and currently ownt henley from them in medium weight. Im not sure someone like you that is deep in it would have same feeling but i am curious
What do you think - how far you can size down from your Chest-Measurements. ive got the "problem" that my chest is 46in and my waist. If i buy fitting for my chest - there is way to much material at my waist. Do you think i can go for a shirt with a 42chest ?? Greetings from germany. Peter.
Not trying to be rude but none of these are even close to the most comfortable and best white t shirt options available. I don't think you even have one brand that meets that mark!
