IHM-03 - Whipcord N1 Deck Jacket (Black & Olive)
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Fit
I'm approximately 180cm (5'11'') and 70kg (155 lbs) and ordered a medium, which is my usual IH size.
The shoulders, chest, and sleeves fit perfectly. There is plenty of room to layer my IHW-01 underneath, as
seen in the photo. I would have preferred a slightly longer length.
You can see the IH-W01 is slightly longer in both the front and back and I would have liked the jacket to have
the same length. The collar is tight enough to keep my neck warm without being constricting.
Construction
The inside pocket is deep and the snap is secure but I would have preferred a zipper for additional security since this is
where I store valuables. The side pockets are not very deep and it's not possible to store much more than a hat or pair of gloves
in them. I already managed to scratch one of the snaps and like the way the gold base color contrasts with the otherwise black snap.The zipper has large teeth and and seems like it can withstand heavy use. More importantly, unlike the Riri zipper on my Wings + Horns
jacket which I did manage to break, it's not riveted to the jacket and is therefore replaceable. The pull is on the left side.
It seems that most American jackets have the pull on the right side but I've seen it on both sides in Europe. I prefer a right-sided
pull for no reason other than that's what I'm accustomed to.The fur is attached to the jacket with what looks like a white mesh. Since I've only had the jacket for a month I can't comment
on its durability, but no fur has fallen out yet. I don't like mixing brown and black and would have preferred a grey or black fur.
The sleeves are lined with quilted bronze satin. I hope they don't suffer from picking or pilling but even if they do, the inner-sleeve
is not a place which is easily seen.There is a tab with two buttons on each side which can be used to shrink the waist. Although I prefer the fit of the smaller
waist, I don't like the way the fabric bunches when the tab is configured that way.
Weatherproofness
Weatherproofing technology has improved greatly since the WWII era and this jacket should not be expected to provide a
weatherproofness comparable to modern jackets based on membrane technology. Very light rain does bead up due to the
tight weave but anything more significant makes the jacket wet. It is very wind-resistant due to the inter-lining, storm
cuffs, and collar. I'm comfortable with only a shirt underneath for temperatures of -3deg C and above.I'm happy that the jacket is not waxed because I wouldn't want to worry about wax transfer. I could image this causing a problem
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Love your assessment/ review as always Dr P
Just picking up on one of your points about the wooly/ fur lining, I have had my 01 for over a year and none of the lining has become loose at all . Although I don't think that this was the prettiest way of attaching the fur, it does appear to be extremely durable.
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Yep, brilliant review DrPat, thanks!
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You make me really want this jacket DrPat…and those jeans are looking great. 106BSP?
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You make me really want this jacket DrPat…and those jeans are looking great. 106BSP?
Thanks. They are BSP 103. They are due for a wash and I'll post an update afterwards.
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^^^ Whats the tag on your wrist for Mr Friday?? (Love the pic also!)
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I've bought some of this:
http://www.stormwaterproofing.com/application/waterproof/spray-on-wax-250ml.htmlI am going to do a small test patch and see if it works for this jacket.
I should have it early next week.
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I've bought some of this:
http://www.stormwaterproofing.com/application/waterproof/spray-on-wax-250ml.htmlI am going to do a small test patch and see if it works for this jacket.
I should have it early next week.
I'm definitely interested in how this goes. I look forward to your update.
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I've bought some of this:
http://www.stormwaterproofing.com/application/waterproof/spray-on-wax-250ml.htmlI am going to do a small test patch and see if it works for this jacket.
I should have it early next week.
I'm definitely interested in how this goes. I look forward to your update.
Should arrive tomorrow, I will do the back of the collar first and show pics.
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Ok, so I did the collar, and there is no difference in appearance (very slight darkening of the fabric), so I sprayed the fuck out of it.
Its a bit damp but pictures will not pick up any appreciable pigment change.
Its no substitute for the messy hot wax and heat gun.
I will check rainproofness when I can.
If you want the full fat wax effect you're gonna have to get you hands all messy.
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Here's a few comparison shots with the Buzz Rickson N1 (click to embiginate)
much chunkier zip on the IH.
wonder what happened to the drawstring? not that I ever used the one on the Buzz…..
I'll have more pics coming soon.
and great outfit, superb
