IH-666S - The Devil's Fit Indigo - Slim Tapered

[elclintor]

Busters have plenty of breathing room everywhere. The 666s were too tight in the top block and the thighs. They were fine for a while, but after a few washes they do shrink up.

I'm looking to get a pair of 33 666S, because the denim is amazing.

[richiealexander]

Haraki and Giles signed my devils

and the result:

[ian816]

elclintor, just to clarify, the buster you had in a 33 was the over dyed correct?

[elclintor]

I've got both OD, and indigo in 33

[dcg]

Finally soaked mine - my normal IH size is 32; went with a 33 in these due to thighs.

There's one particular area that's bothering me.  I'm not going to say what it is yet, because I'm wondering if anyone else will notice it, or if it's all in my head….

edit - Fack, let this be a lesson to everyone - this is what happens when it's winter, and you're pasty white, and you set your cam to +1EV to show greater detail in your dark jawns, and then post pics of yourself on the internet.

[Bluegrass]

Haha, is the material "bulging out" some?  Is that what you are noticing?  I had the same issue - when I first got my BBs my wife immediately laughed and groped me - it's the same with the 18-Devils - wouldn't worry about it.  Only other thought I have is you might try soaking them again, real hot tap, and agitating them, to get all the shrinkage.  G suggested that to me (mine did not shrink much at all) but I haven't done it yet - gonna wear em awhile.  Personally I think they look like a good fit on you, but it appears you've definitely got some extra room - and for sure they will stretch - pretty quickly.  FYI I went with same tag size I normally wear in IH and glad I did.

[Finn666]

imo the fit is ace already! well done…

[vurbul]

I think fit is perfect dcg. This will shrink more with a few more washes. I went TTS W32 on mine and they were a little snug at the thigh area. They did stretch a bit but after the 2nd wash, I felt they shrunk again.

Should have gone with W33 but I still love this cut.

[ian816]

@elclintor:

I've got both OD, and indigo in 33

do they fit the same? i only have the od.

[Guest]

Ah, yes, the bulge. I parted ways with my pair primarily because that area ends up looking and feeling ridiculous when walking up stairs.

[Guest]

Mr. Giles, does Haraki-san have a specific method on doing the initial soak for this denim? Also, can you please share your preferred method as well, including any tips on hand agitation, etc..?

[Giles]

Haraki soaks and then washes inside out in warm water.  I soak in hot water and agitate a lot, then hang dry.

[Bluegrass]

@Giles:

Haraki soaks and then washes inside out in warm water.  I soak in hot water and agitate a lot, then hang dry.

Do you soak inside out, or does it matter?

[Guest]

@Giles:

Haraki soaks and then washes inside out in warm water.  I soak in hot water and agitate a lot, then hang dry.

Good to know sir. Do you just agitate for a few minutes here and there?

[Giles]

I just sort of shake them in the water for a minute or so.

[Finn666]

@Bluegrass:

Do you soak inside out, or does it matter?

no need to turn them inside out when "just" soaking (in a tub, sink, etc.)…the inside out thing is just important if you give them a real wash, so that you prevent the denim from getting weird stripes from the jeans "rubbing" against the drum and all!

[Bluegrass]

Very helpful, thanks - makes total sense - I never understood why a lot of jeans makers say to turn them inside out…

[dcg]

Well, I guess the bulge wasn't all in my head after all…

I think it's a combination of the sizing up, the thighs being a bit tighter than the top block, and the fact that I had the jeans folded in my closed for a while (which contributed to the main crease).

Probably not too much more shrinking to be had, as I went with my usual method of 30 minute hot soak, replace with new hot water, 30 more minutes, then a quick hot wash on the gentle cycle for agitation.  I also don't expect too much stretch in the waist/bulge area, since there won't be pressure there.  Hopefully the thighs will loosen up a bit, and the issue will go away (at least somewhat).  I would not want to misrepresent myself to any young ladies who might happen to be staring at my crotch.

[Giles]

As the denim moulds to your body shape, the bulge (much to the disappointment of your lady friends) will become a lot less apparent….

[dcg]

Iron Heart 666s - the male denim equivalent of the push-up bra!