I have never had a metal zipper fail on a pair of jeans, but have discovered frayed button fly openings to the point where repairs were needed. Of course the jean was well worn like a those worn by some heavy metal rocker.
I enjoy my straight razor shaves more than my SE or DE ones.I've thought about this thread since first commenting in it.
I've never had a zipper fail on jeans either. Have had zipper failures on inexpensive dress trousers but never a pair of jeans since the early 60s.
I like old-fashioned but there is a limit.
Muzzleloading, straight razors, hand cranks to start a car, and button flys are all examples of taking things too far to suit me.
Preferred button fly for me, but for the ladies, well, sometimes zippers are more efficient.I haven't had a button fly since highschool. It took some practice, but when the moment was right I could rip those things....never mind.
I prefer buttons on jeans. I've seldom had a zipper fail, but they eventually start to sink down of their our accord while I'm wearing them - not a good look.
Take pants off firstNot a fan of zippers, but you can prevent that with a pair of pliers and squeezing the top/bottom of the zipper slightly to increase the friction.
A Canadian tuxedo is in order.I like button flies on my jeans.
If I were going to have a bespoke suit made, I would consider a button fly for it, too. Have not had to cross that particular bridge. I might not have the nerve.
A Canadian tuxedo is in order.