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    Recommend me a heavyweight denim 20oz PLUS

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    • mikebarhootM
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      Xhs!

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      • neph93N
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        Two very different denims, irrespective of weight. The IH 21oz is a loose weave, soft, breathable denim that stretches and drapes really nicely. The 25oz is denser and initially an absolute bastard to break in. Worth the effort in the long run though. If you want durability then they're both built for that. As long as you take care of them.

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          @neph93:

          Two very different denims, irrespective of weight. The IH 21oz is a loose weave, soft, breathable denim that stretches and drapes really nicely. The 25oz is denser and initially an absolute bastard to break in. Worth the effort in the long run though. If you want durability then they're both built for that. As long as you take care of them.

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          I also forgot to mention that I prefer the "starchy/stacky" look rather than the soft draped look(t shirts). So I would assume 25oz would stack nicer even though the fabric is so thick?

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          • xtcclassicX
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            Yes, but it's not like you can't get nice stacks with the 21oz denim.

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            • neph93N
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              21oz is so thick, it stacks just fine.

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              • Filthy2123ozjunkieF
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                I'm leaning towards loving the 21 oz denim a little more. It's very soft and luxurious. But the 25oz denim is very crisp  (at first)  until you get all the sizing out 9f them with soaks. It thickens up a bit too. It depends if you want a challenge to break jeans in (the 25oz) or you want super soft and comfy from the onset. The 21oz flagship denim creases and stacks fine if you don't wash it too much.

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                • Filthy2123ozjunkieF
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                  Also, I should add about the 25 oz xhs… I've found through experimentation over 4 pairs that if you soak them and they feel like sandpaper when they've dried, you've not gotten all the sizing out of the fabric. It isn't until about the 3rd soak do you get all the sizing out of the denim and it thickens up and gets a soft hand.

                  You can use this to your advantage though if you want very angular and high contrast honeycombs and creases. The sizing helps the staying power of the creases.

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                  • Filthy2123ozjunkieF
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                    21 oz 822s not washed very much. The denim is so awesome.

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                    • xtcclassicX
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                      I agree, I'd be hard pressed to pick a favorite between the 21oz and the 25oz. Or hell, any of the IH denims for that matter.  😉

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                      • Filthy2123ozjunkieF
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                        @DevonReviewer Thanks for the coffee maker, Chris!  I was wondering what this was. It's really cool. I guess this means you really like the Busters?

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                          @DevonReviewer Thanks for the coffee maker, Chris!  I was wondering what this was. It's really cool. I guess this means you really like the Busters?

                          Yes, Mike, the IHXB01's are great and will be staying on for the foreseeable future! I see trips to Gosport and more IH in the future though too.

                          I am still amazed by the thickness of cloth and density of the indigo, a completely different material to other denim I own.

                          With regards the Chemex, just a gesture to say thank you. I am a huge advocate for these, they make a great cup of coffee and a good compliment to a french press… quite a bit less bitterness to the brew as the oils are left behind in the filter, whilst they float to the top in a french press brew... I also find the Chemex a very simply but attractive design. When you mentioned coffee in the thread I thought this may make a nice gift.

                          Best regards.
                          Chris

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                          • Filthy2123ozjunkieF
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                            Yep it was a great cup of coffee. Made tea in it too. Thank you very much.

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                            • DstaufferD
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                              I have a pair of the IHxB01's and they are so freakin' awesome. While I understand the rationale, I was sad to see them discontinued.

                              Thank god the 25oz lasts a good long while 😉

                              You won’t be satisfied until you wear Iron Heart.

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