IH-634S-RAW - 21/23 ounce raw straight cut

[Guest]

Jeez, might as well hit the park for some sliding while you're at it.

smh.

:p

[Finn666]

nope…no sliding, only sp for my jeans

[Fergz]

Hope this isn't pic overload but a discerning mod can decide on that perhaps.

I got my IHs back around the start of the year, have been wearing them constantly and today was the day that they got their first wash. So i'm gonna post.

Pre-soak pics, a champagne soak pic and pic of them drying on the line. The Gods must have been smiling as it was pissing down with rain this morning but as soon as the process of washing them was done the sun came out to play and do it's part. I guess that's a thumbs up from the wabi-sabi demi-god.

Let me know what you think guys 'n' gals. I'm sort of a newbie (bit of a lurker for the last ages) and this is my first pair of Iron Hearts (most definitely not my last), first time posting pics and, of course, these jeans are precious to me 

Oh, and yes, i have no arse. If this all goes well (on the posting pics front) i'll sling a few post wash pics up tomorrow. Pre-soak fit:

Champagne soak:

Drying:

Post soak fit:

Post wash, drying on the line:

[Finn666]

giving my pair its 2nd wash today…pics will follow as soon as they´re dry!

[Finn666]

here you go guys…

6 months & 2 washes

[grandmasterben]

Looks great! If that's a blowout I see…..fixit ASAP!! I definitely regret not fixing mine and next time I definitely will when I see it coming.....

[Finn666]

nope, no blowout, just some tiny rips…taking them to the tailor during the next week for an overall check (reinforcement, heming, taperin, etc.!)...

[yongIH]

^Finn, good stuff.. 

fading of RAWS is coming out pretty nicely..

Right

Left

Back

[Finn666]

more evo…

[beautiful_FrEaK]

who ate your selvage line? or did it rip because of your boots? (IIRC Flo had some issues with the speed hooks on his Iron Ranger causing damage to his jeans)

[Finn666]

i guess so buddy…happened while working in a warehouse me thinks...just noticed it the other day though, as i´ve turned them inside out for their last wash!

[yongIH]

Quick update of RAWS. 2.5 months. Going for a second wash after BKK.

[Fergz]

One wash 6 months (5) by Fergal74, on Flickr

One wash 6 months (4) by Fergal74, on Flickr

One wash 6 months (3) by Fergal74, on Flickr

One wash 6 months (2) by Fergal74, on Flickr

One wash 6 months by Fergal74, on Flickr

One wash 6 months (6) by Fergal74, on Flickr

[thomasnunnally]

My wife was showing me pics of those on facebook.  Nice job Fergz!

[Finn666]

@thomasnunnally:

My wife was showing me pics of those on facebook.  Nice job Fergz!

Good girl

[Fergz]

@thomasnunnally:

My wife was showing me pics of those on facebook.  Nice job Fergz!

Thanks dude. Just noticed the massive "ass fade" going on with them. Who'd guess i sit on my backside for a living 

[bagley920]

@Fergz:

@thomasnunnally:

My wife was showing me pics of those on facebook.  Nice job Fergz!

Thanks dude. Just noticed the massive "ass fade" going on with them. Who'd guess i sit on my backside for a living 

Better that than your knees

[ronaldlsh]

5 months of actual wear
1 initial soak
2 washes

[Blackheart]

Those are looking fantastic ron!

[Finn666]

^backed to the max! i really need to wear mine again…a bit too hit though atm!