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I realized I was wearing the same outfit from about a month ago. Better lighting, more patina and PUPPER!

Boots did change - RM Williams

Cooler air means I can finally wear some of these jackets.

MF Pacific Ranch Blouse, still super crisp and needs more wear.

PBJ 15ozBlack x Kakishibu "Extra Slub"

TS Jack in a super unique pattern that I cannot for the life of me remember.

Chippewa packer boots I revived off a cheap eBay purchase. Not sure if I like the thicker laces I picked out yet. (Before and After)

And of course I had to slide the MF Campus Jacket Ive been working on lately.

So I had been kicking around the idea of picking up this jacket or a Ranch Blouse in Natural Veg Tan leather. I already have three other Ranch Blouses so I decided to go for the Campus Jacket. When MF announced the price increase was coming I pulled the trigger.

I followed the [Vintage Engineer Boots](https://vintageengineerboots.blogspot.com/p/mf.html?m=1) protocol, which was basically just sunning it without conditioner, wetting it down with a microfiber cloth every week or so, and then finally applying a conditioner of Pecard Antique Leather Dressing. I didnt take a great photo of the start of the sun tanning process, but it took a few days to get out of the awkward pink phase. I laid it outside in the Colorado sun for a few hours each day. I would keep track of how long it had been out and then come flip it for an equalish amount of time on the other side. I dont honestly remember how many days it was out. This is all about three weeks of progress but not sunning it every day. After the first week I tried to wear it as much as possible, in the car, around the house etc.

In MF's listing they say some jackets may come with a brand mark. I had actually called and asked if any jackets had one and if I could take a look ahead of time. I was told they discontinued this as many people didnt like it but they would try to see what they had available. When I first received the jacket I didnt think it had one, but as it got some color one appeared on the button hole side near the collar. Its not for everyone but I personally love the look of it!

1. Finished Flatlay

2. Original Stock Photo

3. Conclusion of Week 1, interior shows the original color

4. Wearing the jacket, still pretty pale

5. First water rub down

6. Color comparison but still a little wet from cleaning

7. Conditioner testing in the gusset pannels

8. Week 2 color check

9. Application of Pecards

10. Conditioner in and dried, color comparison to original

11. Close of up branding mark

12 - 14. Fit pics as of today

MF Campus Jacket. Roughly one week of sun, one water/microfiber rub down.

Had to jump on this piece before they raised the prices. Getting some Colorado Sun!

MF Campus Jacket Natural

Costaoro SS

Taylor Heritage Natural

MF Outlaw Lot 64 Midnight

Wolverine 1k Roughout

Love these right out of the box. The color is just awesome, I had a pair of Gustins that were a similar color but much more prefer the fit and finish of these. 12 Oz so theyre a little bit lighter for summer. I wish they still had the patch on the pocket (RIP).

Initial cold soak done. 6'2", 205, size 36, they didn't shrink down much. I only soak cold for 20 min.

Gavko Knives Mako with a tumble-finished blade, monochrome finished black timascus show scale with matching pocket clip, blasted titanium lock side, darkened titanium hardware, and satin titanium standoff.

At least second owner, has been cut and carried. Good condition, lockup is centered. Let me know if you have any questions.

$725 shipped, PP G&S

[Timestamp](https://imgur.com/a/E6XHMV0)

IH Work Jacket

MF Duck Canvas Pants

Easymoc Custom Burgundy

TShirt is from @coyotewest on Instagram

"Midnight" denim colorway. One initial cold soak, it did shrink slightly.

I dont work a manual labor job, but I have been wearing it as much as humanly possible in this Colorado summer. Baseball and catch with the kids, weeding the yard, a road trip, a camping trip, chopping firewood, to and from the office in the car, in the office. Basically any time where there's a crap load of AC or in the evening after the sun goes down.

I'm not gentle with it, I take it on and off a lot. I rub against stuff. Most of the back arms and bottom chest seems to come from the car (armrest and seatbelt).

I took photos outside in the shade and in the direct sun. The creasing and fading is a lot less noticeable indoors and with the lights at the office.

Title, cant find any suggestions, I do know you shouldnt soak in water and conditioner isnt good for it either.

MF Ranch Blouse in Midnight colorway

TS Mechanic shirt, I think?

GAP 1969 Grey Denim from HS, like 2002?

Some Random balmoral boots from poshmark. Some guy tried making his own brand and had these made in Mexico but never took off.

TS Diamond Sashiko Ojai

MF Nixon Red Chambray

Hiroshi Kato Copper

RMW Milkshake Suede