IH-634SV - The Vulcan - 18oz Raw Straight Cut Jean (With Hidden Pockets)

[Finn666]

fit looks great mate, actually perfect in every way…and imo it's clearly visible that you are the co-designer of these

and damn man, you been working out a lot the last few months don't ya? had a different built of you in mind somehow

[DougNg]

Actually, funny story about that: I tore something awful in my shoulder. Spent a week not sleeping because it hurt so much. Tried to work out but just couldn't, not only did it hurt (like rolling on the floor pain), I had zero power out of my right shoulder (though I can usually work through pain). After a couple weeks of working out but isolating my shoulder out, I noticed a flat spot on my shoulder that used to be roundish. Figured out I ripped something at that point. I didn't want to get it scoped because I've had enough friends that have had that done and then surgery and never was the same. So been rehabbing with power yoga and kettle bells.

Think it's working?

[Finn666]

definitely working

[RocknRoll]

Doug - best fit pics I've seen thus far.

That's the last straw, I'm buying these damn Vulcans.

[davito]

@DougNg:

As promised: fit pics

Pima tee from Banana Republic
IHB-02 Tan
IH-634SV
PF Flyers
IH W10
Zero Tolerance 0560
Victorinox Electrician
IH Short Wallet Cordovan

Yeah, I know, I need a haircut. Going for one as soon as I get to NYC…

Great fit, great body
Very Nice man

[Adman103]

Man, these are some look looking denim.  I was going to go for the 25 oz 634s as my second pair, but these are giving me second thoughts.

[RocknRoll]

Caved in and got a pair - hot soaking them right now.

This is my first foray into the 18oz denim, and my question: will it shrink much on a 2nd soak, or is one enough?

[Giles]

This is going to sound flip, but the truthful answer is  - not if you got all the shrinkage out in the first soak. and yeah, you won't know till the second.  But if you did it good and hot and gave it them some decent agitation,you will have got rid of most

[ronaldlsh]

Is the similar denim used on IHxB01xRAW?

[Giles]

It is the same denim as used in:

IH-666S, IHXB01RAW, IH0526BJ and IH-555-02 (and IH-666Sod, but that is OD'd)

[ronaldlsh]

Thanks for clarifying. Was thinking if they are the same denim…

[RocknRoll]

Thanks. Think I might leave it at one soak. The water was pretty hot, and they looked damn agitated when I took them out. 

They are looking damn fine. Can't wait till they dry.

[davito]

yes rock n roll show us your fit

[RocknRoll]

I'll put up pics soon. I've only tried them on briefly so far, but I'm loving the fit - a little lower in the rise than many IH jeans. I find it amazing how different the 18oz denim is from the other IH denims.

In the meantime, for those interested here are my pre- and post- soak measurements (IH style).

Very hot water, approximately 1hr soak:
waist 33.3 / 32.1
thigh 12.7 / 12.1
knee 9.0 / 8.7
hem 8.7 / 8.5
inseam 35.0 / 34.0*

• I did stretch the inseam a little while damp to prevent too much shrinkage

[MikeC]

I love these jeans and I could give a shit about knives. I got them for the 18oz raw and ODG goodness on arcs and pocket bags. The cut is also a bit slimmer than the 634S, which is wasaaaay better in my opinion. These and my 666D made my year.

[unharmed]

^ I agree exactly.

[daynym]

Great fit there DougNg with your cobra-like lats!

[RocknRoll]

@MikeC:

I love these jeans and I could give a shit about knives. I got them for the 18oz raw and ODG goodness on arcs and pocket bags. The cut is also a bit slimmer than the 634S, which is wasaaaay better in my opinion.

100% agree, Mike. I have zero interest in carrying knives and whatever else, but I absolutely love these jeans.

IMO the fit is closer to the BB, except with a lower rise - perfect!

[DougNg]

As one of the designers of these jeans, I'm really pleased that folks are enjoying them past the original intention of them, which was to provide a pair of jeans that would remove some of the need to wear a toolbelt or bring your tools in both hands, under your armpits, and in your mouth. These jeans have really exceeded expectations. Haraki himself said in his blog that he was very proud of this offshore designed item

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[RocknRoll]

Only 1 day of wear on these, so everything is still settling.

As said before, LOVE the fit but wonder if it's really part of the 634 family. Perhaps it should simply be the IH Vulcan?

Shirt tucked just for pic

Obligatory 'finger' shot.

Sorry no pasta jar, Finn