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    • gaseousclayG
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      @neph93:

      @gaseousclay:

      I like the idea of a shirt that has it's roots with American Pioneers…

      It was popularised by American pioneers. It’s roots are from a couple of hundred years earlier and Welsh.

      interesting. Got a link? My google-fu yielded nothing

      WTB:
      IHSH-129 size L (blue)
      IHSH-19

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      • ChrisC
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        The Welsh invented everything.  They would have taken over the world, but the English introduced them to sheep…

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        • neph93N
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          @gaseousclay:

          interesting. Got a link? My google-fu yielded nothing

          My Google-fu is of an old style [emoji1]

          https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flannel

          https://www.collegefashion.net/trends/history-of-the-trend-flannel-shirts/

          “Some of those that work forces
          Are the same that burn crosses”

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          • neph93N
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            @Chris:

            The Welsh invented everything.  They would have taken over the world, but the English introduced them to sheep…

            …and then they were fekked. The sheep that is. And the Welsh.... I’m spoiling this aren’t I.

            “Some of those that work forces
            Are the same that burn crosses”

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            • SeulS
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              Spoiling the sheep?.. Yes you are…

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              • gaseousclayG
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                @neph93:

                @gaseousclay:

                interesting. Got a link? My google-fu yielded nothing

                My Google-fu is of an old style [emoji1]

                https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flannel

                https://www.collegefashion.net/trends/history-of-the-trend-flannel-shirts/

                Ah, now I see where the confusion is. I was referring to the Western shirt having its origins with American Pioneers, not flannel. But, it seems it goes even further back to Mexican cattle herders.

                https://www.gq.com/story/dropping-knowledge-the-western-shirt

                https://hamiltonshirts.com/2013/09/03/history-of-the-western-shirt/

                WTB:
                IHSH-129 size L (blue)
                IHSH-19

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                • neph93N
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                  This forum makes learning fun [emoji1]

                  “Some of those that work forces
                  Are the same that burn crosses”

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                    @Giles:

                    Yes, The IH-666S.  It was my first attempt at designing a jean and speccing a denim…..

                    I recently got a 666S-18 and am in love with the fit, it has knocked off Levis 501 from the 1st spot for me, no doubt its a very flattering yet functional fit. Only gripe is I did not dare to get it in the 21 oz  😞    because 666S-18 in W34 has thigh measurement of 12" but 666S-21 W33 ( actual waist is 34") has a thigh measurement of 11.5, that is ridiculously tight even for an average guys with quite slimmer legs :

                    [img alt="IH-Comparions.png"]https://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/ihf-images/231/14320/0ec9d987-34ef-4928-9522-50863a4f2052.png

                    WHY ?

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                    • AlexA
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                      Suggest you ask @adam to measure the tag 34s for the smallest waist measurement. We will be restocking soon as well

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                      • GilesG
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                        All the 666 cuts work for me.  Guess why?  Yep, I designed them for me.  If by happy coincidence, you are a similar shape to me, then you're in luck, if you aren't sorry.  I asked Haraki f a particular new release was coming in ladies sizes recently, he shrugged and said "If Tom wants one, we will"….  We try not to abuse our privilege, but it is our playground  🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂

                        We obviously strive for consistency across the same cut type, but this is not an exact science and sometimes we really screw up.  But we try to play that to ours and yours advantage, by having variance in sizing across the same cut in different denims, or indeed the same cut in the same denim, we can find a pair that suits more people....

                        "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                        • neph93N
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                          @Giles:

                          We try to play that to ours and yours advantage, by having variance in sizing across the same cut in different denims, or indeed the same cut in the same denim, we can find a pair that suits more people….

                          This is really important. My body shape means anything slim can be an issue in the thigh, while wide straight cuts can make me look short and blocky. With research and the help of IHUK I own, wear and enjoy at least one each of the major IH cuts with the exception of the 777 (I’ll crack that cut one day too).

                          “Some of those that work forces
                          Are the same that burn crosses”

                          • Virginia Woolf
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                          • GilesG
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                            @neph93:

                            (I’ll show off my crack with that cut one day too).

                            "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                              @Giles:

                              Guess why?  Yep, I designed them for me.  If by happy coincidence, you are a similar shape to me, then you're in luck, if you aren't sorry.

                              Too bad, you could rather make something for yourself any time.    😉

                              @Giles:

                              We obviously strive for consistency across the same cut type, but this is not an exact science and sometimes we really screw up.  But we try to play that to ours and yours advantage, by having variance in sizing across the same cut in different denims, or indeed the same cut in the same denim, we can find a pair that suits more people….

                              …. That makes sense, but you should consider uping 666S-21's thighs by a bit for the masses and get an exclusive custom pair with gold lining for yourself. ... thats just my thought, but you are a better judge. 😉

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                              • G
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                                @Alex:

                                Suggest you ask @adam to measure the tag 34s for the smallest waist measurement. We will be restocking soon as well

                                I did check about a month back and did not find a good pair so I got a 666S-18 instead, I will get my next pair after I am done with my 666S-18 honemoon.

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                                • neph93N
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                                  @Giles:

                                  @neph93:

                                  (I’ll show off my crack with that cut one day too).

                                  Ha. I thought the exact same thing as I was writing it. I'm glad someone exploited the crack opportunity…

                                  “Some of those that work forces
                                  Are the same that burn crosses”

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                                  • Filthy2123ozjunkieF
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                                    I was gonna start a thread about his. But maybe I shouldn't? I've often wondered: does Iron Heart 21oz denim have the softest hand of any Japanese denim? My overalls are so crazy soft now. All over. I doubt how there could be anything softer and silkier. I realize this topic is highly subjective. But please feel free to chime in what you all think.

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                                    • Megatron1505M
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                                      From wear 1 yes, after a couple of hundred wears i’d argue that both the UHR and 25oz get softer…..sweatpants soft as I call it.

                                      Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

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                                      • Megatron1505M
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                                        Plus, the washed/ unsaforised 21oz from the Pronto collaboration is even softer than the normal after some wear.

                                        Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

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                                        • madmondayM
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                                          could I or anyone the mods see fit please be granted limited access to clean up Buying and Selling?

                                          I visit the thread all the time looking for a good deal and it is just a little cluttered at the moment, IMHO.

                                          Before this place exploded with members a mod would perform maintenance every couple of months and I just want to stream line it for clarities sake and my own selfish needs.

                                          Please and thanks

                                          head high, middle finger higher

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                                          • mikebarhootM
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                                            @neph93:

                                            @Giles:

                                            @neph93:

                                            (I’ll show off my crack with that cut one day too).

                                            Ha. I thought the exact same thing as I was writing it. I'm glad someone exploited the crack opportunity…

                                            Oh… i’m exploiting it with my 777s. Keep quarters on hand ( 😕 ) too. Lol

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