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    mikebarhoot
    Iron Heart Deity
    Joined: 15 Dec 2015

    Couple of notes based on a couple of days wear of the Streetfighter II E Honda:
    Love the denim. Already softened after 3 days wear
    Love the leather patches
    Fit is good

    Construction not on par with IH for which i’ve become accustomed.
    -belt loops not sewn into waist band
    -rear pockets unlined
    -no fly selvedge
    -1 thread color (brown)

    Feels weird NOT wearing IH.

    Keeping them but already looking for my next IH pr Since i can wear denim at all work locations now. As long as they’re not torn frayed overly faded.

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      mikebarhoot
      Iron Heart Deity
      Joined: 15 Dec 2015

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        neph93
        見習いボス
        Joined: 18 Aug 2014

        Lovely silhouette. Otherwise it’s a case of what you get for your $$$ I guess.

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

        • Virginia Woolf
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          gaseousclay
          Joined: 4 Nov 2016

          @mikebarhoot

          Have you considered giving 3sixteen a go? I don't know how big their sizes go but they make decent jeans. They don't have all the bells and whistles that IH denim does but they do have sewn in belt loops if that's a primary concern. 3sixteen is probably the only US denim company that i'll buy jeans from. I have both the SL-120X shadow selvedge and their ST-140x 17oz brown weft denim which they no longer make. I really like the SL cut but i'm not certain if they're phasing out this style or not. Seems like a lot of companies are going for the extreme tapered carrot look which i'm not a big fan of

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

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            motojobobo
            啓蒙家
            Joined: 22 Aug 2015

            A picture update of my N&F Elephant 5 22 oz. Quick fader, pleasing uneven texture on the denim, and the Weird Guy cut is very comfy for me. The waist has stretched quite a bit and I need a belt to keep them up. Wonder how comfy one size down would feel. I have two fingers worth of slack at the waist.

            The journey is the objective.

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              mikebarhoot
              Iron Heart Deity
              Joined: 15 Dec 2015

              Nice!

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                Shanman11
                Raw and Unwashed
                Joined: 6 Sept 2020

                uh-oh, guess I'm a Rookie and maybe bought the wrong selvedge denim fell for something with a green fade which they stopped making, for now anyways, we'll see: I bought the Blanka Electric Surge in WG fit because they're supposed to have a degree of green yarn weave.
                What's the killer Rigid sharp looking indigo IH model I should get ?
                Thanks ahead of time !!

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                  neph93
                  見習いボス
                  Joined: 18 Aug 2014

                  @Shanman11:

                  What's the killer Rigid sharp looking indigo IH model I should get ?

                  I think N&F and IH are about as different as can be when it come to approaches to denim.

                  The most modern IH cuts are the 777 and 555. If you like low rises then go for the 777.

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

                  • Virginia Woolf
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                    Shanman11
                    Raw and Unwashed
                    Joined: 6 Sept 2020

                    ok cool, yeah I was thinking the 666 or the 777, thank you !!

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                      neph93
                      見習いボス
                      Joined: 18 Aug 2014

                      @Shanman11:

                      ok cool, yeah I was thinking the 666 or the 777, thank you !!

                      666 is a great cut… My impression of the WG is that it is slim and tapered and the 777 and 555 are those two things. The 666 is not.

                      Body shape and personal preference are key in choice of cut imho. The 666 is a bit 1960's or 1980's but some people make it look super modern. The 1955 cut is based on a jean from 1955 but again it can be made to look very modern on the right body type. Others look great in it while wearing it in a more vintage/heritage style.

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

                      • Virginia Woolf
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                        mikebarhoot
                        Iron Heart Deity
                        Joined: 15 Dec 2015

                        Have both WG and 777. Very similar except 777 lower rear rise.

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                          Shanman11
                          Raw and Unwashed
                          Joined: 6 Sept 2020

                          Very Good info thanks guys !!
                          Anyone ever try the Benzak Brand? I just ordered the 066 green cast-RHT 15oz
                          I just love the green core fades

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                            manufc10
                            Iron Heart Deity
                            Joined: 14 Mar 2015

                            @Shanman11:

                            Very Good info thanks guys !!
                            Anyone ever try the Benzak Brand? I just ordered the 066 green cast-RHT 15oz
                            I just love the green core fades

                            I am not familiar with Benzak but it looks like they use all Italian denim (Candiani mills).  I have owned two pairs of jeans made from Candiani denim and my opinion on Candiani fabrics is that they seem to have a more formal or "dressed up" look and feel to them.  They will generally be lighter in weight, have a much softer hand, and a good number of their fabrics are stretch denim and will be woven with EME (elastomultiester) and/or elastomer.  I'm not saying any of this is good or bad, it's just a matter of opinion.  For me I prefer fabrics that are much more rugged, classic, and have a more workwear type of look and feel which is why I love brands like IH, 3sixteen, and RgT for my jeans.

                            I'm not saying that Candiani jeans can't achieve a more informal look, maybe they can, but for me I tend to stay away from them as I prefer a more rugged look and feel overall.  I do like denims that are lighter in weight but I like them to still retain a certain amount of ruggedness a la the IH 14oz fabrics.  There's nothing wrong with Candiani fabrics that I'm aware of as far as quality and they do make some very nice looking fabrics, it's just not my style or personal preference overall.

                            Just my two cents.

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                              Shanman11
                              Raw and Unwashed
                              Joined: 6 Sept 2020

                              Yes, also, great info, I guess once I saw a green cast 15oz. I was semi sold, made in Japan, Right hand twill, by yes, Collect Mills, cotton is from Zimbabwe originally. They'll be softer, kinda different, funky
                              I finally ordered my IH's today !! : 19 oz. Left Hand twill-666S-19L-V2, so stoked for the Real Deal !!
                              I figure they'll still be heavy enough for sure
                              Thanks man,
                              Shan

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                                Appfaff
                                Raw and Unwashed
                                Joined: 11 Oct 2013

                                Benzak has been hand making jeans since at least 2007, when I started being active on forums, and he had been at it for a few years at that point.

                                I believe he was doing it as a class project for Uni at first and then kept in going - getting better and better every release.

                                I’m sure they are high quality and have a good amount of character to the designs. I remember him being a very nice guy as well. Glad his production has expanded to stockists - love hearing success stories in the field, as they are few and far between.

                                Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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                                  Shanman11
                                  Raw and Unwashed
                                  Joined: 6 Sept 2020

                                  Yeah he seems like a nice guy for sure, from his vids  😉
                                  That's a cool story. I know there are many small operations out there trying to make the best product possible because they believe in their vision. I like that and believe in that dream and power. Often these are where the Gems are found, in the rough. But he is far from there for sure and enjoying success it seems to me.
                                  I'll certainly post pics and let you know the Quality, fit, look and feel etc
                                  Have a great weekend !!
                                  Shan

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                                    Shanman11
                                    Raw and Unwashed
                                    Joined: 6 Sept 2020

                                    Holy Jeebus, either this Rona gut is really getting huge or these 34" Benzak run a size smaller like a 33" : Can't get that top button !! Thumbs are sore. So I'm just saying f'it and wearing them around the house for now hoping I'll stretch that waist band out cause the rest of the fit is spot on and feel great.
                                    any advice besides just keep wearing them?
                                    Thanks,  Patrick

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                                      neph93
                                      見習いボス
                                      Joined: 18 Aug 2014

                                      @Shanman11:

                                      I'm just saying f'it and wearing them around the house for now hoping I'll stretch that waist band out….

                                      .....any advice besides just keep wearing them?

                                      If you’re really screwed you may want to try this:

                                      https://www.ironheart.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=14504.msg647900#msg647900

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

                                      • Virginia Woolf
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                                        Shanman11
                                        Raw and Unwashed
                                        Joined: 6 Sept 2020

                                        This is so awesome !!! lol, Ironically on the way to the hardware right now, might have to ask them if they have an extra or two 2x4 blocks around

                                        Btw : I got them Buttoned late last night with a coat hanger small loop and some channel locks
                                        Then I slept in them hahaha !!! Things might work out now that they're buttoned but I took them off for breakfast, coffee etc, back on now that I'm doing so work here at the house….. next I'll scrub the tub with knee pads kneeling  😃

                                        I'm definitely gonna try this tho, thanks much !!
                                        Shan

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                                          neph93
                                          見習いボス
                                          Joined: 18 Aug 2014

                                          @Shanman11:

                                          I'm definitely gonna try this tho, thanks much !!

                                          It was corona weight that persuaded me to do it. Worked a treat, but take is slow and easy and keep your eye on the button and seams.

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

                                          • Virginia Woolf
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