I have blue Sheffields in 14.75, and blue Elgins in 14.75 and 16.5, but these Blubaugh's at 13.5 are my first in black. Very dark matt black. I might like them best, though I've only worn for 3 full days. They feel as heavy to touch as the 14.75, at least to me, and because they're straight rather than tapered below the knee, they're more comfortable for all-day wear. About the rise, I'm not noticing much of a difference in feel among my 3 styles, but I'm 5'10 and 175. The waist size has been consistent across my 3 styles.
The blubaugh jeans fit me perfectly. As I’ve gotten older my mass seems to of migrated and what used to fit well doesn’t anymore. The mid rise of these keep me from having the dreaded plumber butt and the leg width accommodates my thighs. I ride motorcycles a lot and the need for tall heavy boots makes sense. They fit right under the straight leg with ease. I’m not saying these are dad jeans they certainly are not, they are really cool and well fitting on my 5.5 frame. Great stout comfortable jeans just like they shouted be.
I am extremely particular about my jeans and these are the best. I run a motorcycle shop and play in a band, so finding a good pair that I can wear in the shop, on my bike and on stage is not easy. On top of that, when I find a pair I like, I wear them every single day till they fall apart. I’ve had Levi’s vintage collection 501’s and other fits, and many many other denim brands including other well known selvage denim brands. These Blubaugh Tellason’s are by far, superior. Maybe they’re more like the real Levi’s from many years ago, made in SF, hold up extremely well to daily wear and tear, and look and feel great. Or maybe they sold their soul’s to the devil. Either way, I’ll be ordering more Tellason’s to have on hand to wear the rest of my life. Thanks for being the answer to a 15+ year question; What are the best goddamn jeans in the world, cause that’s what I want.
This is my second pair of the black blubaughs. Love the look, quality and fit. I will say the black ones fit a little tighter in the waist than the blue ones so I might suggest going up a waist size from the blue for a more comfortable fit out of the box.
Incredibly responsive team. They called me immediately when I sent them an email about my order being delayed, Pete was happy to help me out. The jeans are fantastic, love the fit and easily the nicest denim I’ve ever owned.
The Blubaugh were my second choice as the first jeans I chose were temporarily out of stock. Pete called to explain the problem and to run through some options. No generic email, an old school phone call. As many others have said Tellason customer care is on another level, rarely have I known such amazing customer care. Oh and the jeans are fantastic too, I’m very pleased my first choice weren’t available, top quality materials and couldn’t be put together better, best pair of straight cut black jeans I’ve owned. Perfect.
They're fine. Maybe a little less than fine. Fairly disappointing. I ordered a size that was too small at first, and then returned them for a larger size (the customer service is great. Very fast and responsive. That gets five stars). I have a bigger butt and thighs, and in the bigger size, the jeans fit well in those areas, but are much too big in the waist, so I need to get them taken in. So, be aware of that. This was my main reason for wanting to actually write a review, because if those areas are bigger for you as well, I would guess you'll have the same problem and the jeans won't fit great. Also, I ordered 34 length and they are several inches longer than that. I'll need to get them hemmed now. I did get them during the Labor Day 20 percent off, which is good since having them taken in and hemmed will cost me about what I initially saved. I'm sure the jeans will be good once I do those things, they're just not what I'd hoped.
This is my second pair of Tellason jeans I've purchased from the website (I have also purchased some old stock cone mills Mellors on clearance and a tellason stock jean jacket 2nd hand). I love all of them. This is my first pair of black denim jeans and the fit is great. They are a little more narrow in the thighs than the Mellors, but not too narrow and little wider at the ankles. This makes them great to be worn with boots. The size around the ankles is a little loose than I prefer when worn with flip flops or less substantial shoes, but look great when cuffed- so that's what I do. Thanks again for a quality product.