IHB-01 Super Heavy Duty Cowhide Belt

[grandmasterben]

I think I'm going to make the black 01 my next belt.  I'm a 31 in busters and would prob do a 30 for a slimmish 634s fit.  Should I go medium or large?

[jacoavlu]

large 100%

[grandmasterben]

Glad I asked. I probably would've gone with a medium….thanks jaco!

[Finn666]

you wouldn't think a medium could fit him jaco?
I have the IHB-02 in XL and I'm wearing it in the last hole, with having a 34-36" waist!
a L would be my way to go in this one I'd almost say…

[jacoavlu]

you're welcome
for others, my reasoning
1 the belt looks better long vs short
2 it is super easy to shorten with zero detrimental effects

[Chris]

No. 2 is the clincher.

Too long can be altered to a perfect length in about 10 minutes.  Too short and you're going to be listing it in the Sales section in about 10 minutes.

[jacoavlu]

yep, and I would still recommend L if 2 didn't even exist
M is too small for almost everyone

[Finn666]

point 2 was what first came into my mind when you suggested the bigger size! think it's your safest bet to go with the bigger size then Ben!

[Guest]

@jacoavlu:

M is too small for almost everyone

Except for ME!  If anyone has one that doesn't fit, LET ME KNOW!  Especially if its Natural…

[JCMx800]

I had the same problem with the IHB-02, I ordered the M and it was way too short. Learning by doing

[grandmasterben]

Thanks guys! I'll let you know when it touches down.  My strike gold belt is feeling a little tight at the moment

[grandmasterben]

I just got it….this is seriously a beauty. So thick and comfortable....also to any who had the same question as me, go with the large. I'm really glad I did as I have it on the tighter holes but its nice to know that I can have it forever and it'll always fit. I like it so much I'm tempted to pick up the super tan version even though I don't really need it....

[Spring Son of Light]

Anyone have aging pics of this awesome piece of equipment?

[JamesMarg]

Image Overload… Overkill? Possibly... 

Super Tan Belt (Self Edge Exclusive)
Approximately 3 weeks of wear.
Photos courtesy of I-phone 5.

Buckle wear marks.

I love the small blemishes on the brass.

[Seul]

Very nice pics!.. All so very familiar, as well…

[JamesMarg]

How are they very familiar Seul?

[bagley920]

Because he started with the same natural product

[JamesMarg]

Ahh, indeed.
I would love to see some evolution pictures!
Either link or new post 

[Seul]

@bagley920:

Because he started with the same natural product

I sold my natty IHB-01 (cause I bought the natty IHB-03), but still have the IHB-01 in brown and black… Even though the colour is different, the evo and texture are (very) familiar... 

[JamesMarg]

Great stuff!
I would love to get a few more of these in different colours, but i'm afraid that i suffer from an impulsive personality  . I try as much as possible to limit belts/jeans that i buy, so i am not wearing a different belt each day, or worse, buying a new belt each day.  Hence I can make the most of what I already have, in terms of evolution and wear! 

The texture is phenomenal, leather is just special.