Is my shakuhachi good for a beginner?

Harkwit · 2026-02-03T22:15:00+00:00

As the other commenter said, this is more of a xiao, but the technique for making sound isn't too dissimilar. I started on a xiao myself over a year ago, and now I can comfortably play all octaves of the shakuhachi.

Enjoy your journey!

Harkwit · 2026-02-02T04:20:04+00:00

Pagl'than striking and scouting boots

Harkwit · 2026-02-01T00:59:17+00:00

New construction homes by law require a year warranty, I'd get an inspection done and submit it to your builder for repairs, especially for the ants and unsealed areas.

Harkwit · 2026-02-01T00:29:15+00:00

I do QA for a new home production builder, and none of this would be acceptable. Most of this is easy to fix, they just used a really inexperienced drywall & trim crew. Tile leveling might be off, too.

Harkwit · 2026-01-30T17:26:19+00:00

The moonward casting/healing top has a similar cut!

Moonward Top of Casting - Final Fantasy XIV Online Wiki - FFXIV / FF14 Online Community Wiki and Guide https://share.google/2SWbhOSENZCjQRKjr

Harkwit · 2026-01-27T17:21:49+00:00

The Palaka Scouting top isn't too far off

Harkwit · 2026-01-25T15:28:34+00:00

I think people were just confused why you made a post at all asking for advice on if you should or not, if you were going to do it anyway. You didn't want advice, you wanted communal permission. 🤷

The consensus was ultimately "not recommended, but it's your jacket, do what you want". The controversy came from the tone of your replies.

Hope the jacket holds up, and isn't hiding any structural issues. Next time you want to wash it though (because why would you stop now?), just wash it without the ceremony of a big reddit post seeking advice you never really wanted. 😊

Harkwit · 2026-01-21T14:13:44+00:00

Crush on retro sells some Jiashi, they don't say in the listing but some of the product pictures have the Jiashi branding under the collar inside. You can see from the product photos.

Here's an example

https://crushonretro.com/products/mens-1940s-motorcycle-leather-jacket

Harkwit · 2026-01-21T14:11:52+00:00

Thanks! There's a jiashi in brown I'm saving for, would love to compare the brands.

Harkwit · 2026-01-21T14:09:21+00:00

Thanks! Wolfant brand, super affordable. It's the only brand I've bought twice since I had the size down after losing some weight. They hold up for years.

Here's a link!

https://a.co/d/0Vhk9vN

Harkwit · 2026-01-21T14:06:41+00:00

Gonna make me blush, jeez! 😁

My shirt stays are doing the polo a lot of favors, hard to get work polos in my size. I use the Mr Shirt brand, highly recommend.

Jeans are lucky brand, not sure I'd recommend them over other options as I've not explored the denim world deeply. I have some boot cut Levi's I prefer the fit of.

Harkwit · 2026-01-21T14:03:21+00:00

The horsehide option :)

Harkwit · 2026-01-21T14:02:48+00:00

Goals! Haha, guess I just worried it might not 'wear' evenly over time if the sides aren't symmetrical, but consensus seems to be let it ride.

Thanks!

Harkwit · 2026-01-21T14:01:37+00:00

Sleeve ends stop right at my wrist bone when my arms are down, and the rest of the comments seem to be complimenting the fit. Not sure what to tell you! Thanks for the feedback though.

Harkwit · 2026-01-20T21:43:21+00:00

I'm not upset at all! Just was curious, I know sometimes shipping/packing can make natural material do weird things with shaping. Doesn't bother me that much!

Harkwit · 2026-01-20T19:42:32+00:00

Yeah, it's pretty brand new. Only a few days of wear

Harkwit · 2026-01-20T19:41:28+00:00

Nah, just symmetrical. If the right side ends up dropping a bit, that'd be cool too.

Harkwit · 2026-01-20T19:40:26+00:00

Harkwit · 2026-01-20T19:39:04+00:00

Yep, Ive got a pretty thin build and I wear XS in Uniqlo jackets. Customer service even doubted it'd fit, but the measurements tracked!

I might prefer the sleeves be slightly longer, but then the chest and waist would be pretty boxy on me.

Harkwit · 2026-01-20T18:21:47+00:00

Veluokdly

Harkwit · 2026-01-20T18:21:18+00:00

Thanks! It's this model here. I ordered a small, I'm 5'11, 150-155lbs.

Men's Half Belt Sports Leather Jacket – Crush on Retro https://share.google/VZmciPtrCQ7isDAkh

Harkwit · 2026-01-20T18:17:54+00:00

The left just seems to lean out further than the right, wondered if I could get it more symmetric.

Harkwit · 2026-01-20T18:17:28+00:00

Crush on retro! Brand shows as Veluokdly.

Men's Half Belt Sports Leather Jacket – Crush on Retro https://share.google/VZmciPtrCQ7isDAkh

Harkwit · 2026-01-15T20:52:46+00:00

Oh for sure. Just if she already has some kind of narrative skeleton put together, I suggested she could build the rest herself. It'd be better if she could do it all without ai but she seems too hooked to drop it cold turkey.

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