Introduce Yourself Here

[Oaktavia]

@boogieshafer:

i prefer pre-owned to new when i can get it, esp for well made products like iron heart that have a usuable life beyond what many can muster

Pre-owned IH gear is awesome to find on here, especially when you don't pay full price.

[dareech]

One day i will break in a pair of jeans and jacket but for now im just working out 

[Punatnik]

Hello everyone,
My name is David. I am originally from Czechoslovakia , lived all over the Europe in 90's and eventually settled down in beautiful Oregon near Portland almost 25 years ago.
I work for myself in construction field. I enjoy training and competing with my dogs,  riding my old Triumph Daytona motorcycle and mountain bike all over this place.
I was introduced to Iron Heart about 3 years ago by my friends in Self Edge Portland and developed "the addiction " shortly after.
I have been reading posts on this forum for awhile and I think it's time to introduce myself.

[neph93]

@Punatnik:

Hello everyone,
My name is David…

Hi David. Good to have you here, sounds like you’re in the right place, from that great intro. Nice dog too.

[Punatnik]

Thank you
For sure …I love it here.

[Darko]

Hi there,

Raw denim fan since mid 90s, made a break for 8-9 years and recently rekindled my passion for high quality durable clothes. A great local store in Toronto (Dutil) carries IH and that is where I got my first pair of IH jeans (777-142od).

I found the fit of 777 to be perfect for me so I also got them in 14oz indigo, and when they didn't have 777s-21 locally, I decided to order them from the IH store online.

There, I was blown away with the quality of service. Graham's handholding through the purchase process was unforgettable and if/when I can't find the next IH product locally I know where I'll go for additional purchases.

Cheers,
Darko

[goosehd]

Welcome @Darko to the forum and glad you enjoyed the help/service from IHUK and @Graham.  The entire crew in Gosport are top tier in their support, knowledge, and understanding and I can personally say a fine group to meet in person and interact with.

Haven’t made it to Dutil, but need to make a trip as I’m about 2 hours east of Toronto.

[chelliah]

howdy!

my name is andré and I am a pastor, musician, and bike shop guy currently living in Kansas City Mo. Excited to delve into the denim thing with some fellow fashionable fiends.

Also just want to shoutout the homie and KC local- Cam, who has an awesome store here called Guevel.

[Matt]

Welcome Andre!

[neph93]

@chelliah:

howdy!
Excited to delve into the denim thing with some fellow fashionable fiends.

Welcome! Good to have you here.

[Bums_Fan]

Welcome Andre!  While my wife and I are born and raised Southern Californians, we love KC, MO.  Our best friends moved there a couple years ago.  Our son served in the Army at Fort Riley Kansas.  This coming Christmas we are road tripping to KC to spend the holidays with our friends.

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[Desperado213]

New member here. I've been lurking for a while and just got my first pair of iron hearts, 634Z. Loving the 21oz so far!

[Giles]

I'm sure you know, but just in case, the 21oz used in the 634Z is different from our "signature" 21oz…...

[Brian]

Hi everyone

long time lurker (and avid forum reader) first time sign up and poster

I'm Brian
early 40's Living in Adelaide Australia for the past 12 years
married for 8 and with a 6 year old son
originally from Maidenhead in the UK with stints in Manchester for Uni and work

not long got myself a pair of 21oz 777 and a very nice white t-shirt as first IH purchases

Been wearing Selvedge denim since my uni days when I had a pair of Evisu jeans
never really understood the concept or characteristics of selvedge denim until a trip to Sydney in 2014 for my honeymoon and got chatting to a shop owner while buying some jeans. I used to buy them wear and wash them like any normal garment of clothing and  throw them out when they looked worn or got a hole in them

have had many different brands over the years from nudie to apc to leftfield, railcar, japan blue momotaro  and Really looking forward to breaking in the 777 and wearing them with pride

Looking forward to getting stuck in and contributing

[Giles]

Welcome, @Madame Buttonfly and I moved from central maidenhead to Gos Vegas just about the time we started Iron Heart…..

[Brian]

@Giles:

Welcome, @Madame Buttonfly and I moved from central maidenhead to Gos Vegas just about the time we started Iron Heart…..

Small world indeed

[stingraygun]

How do IH forum!? I recently joined the forum and have been trying to learn some etiquette before posting much. Think I’m beginning to get a feel for things but please feel free to smash me if I am operating poorly.
My 37 years have been spent in various trades, activities and adventures that require high performing and tough gear. I’ve worked on a fishing boat, been a hunting guide, construction worker and have enjoyed loads of adventures on my own backpacking, hunting and fishing journeys. All of this has trained me to appreciate genuine quality in fabrics and performance of my gear.
I found the selvage denim world about a year and a half ago and have been more or less… or more… obsessed about learning denim. The concept of making your articles of clothing a project has been really inspiring to me. I came across IH about a year ago and have honestly tried and failed at finding my cut or size a few times until now. Currently Ive been working in a pair of IH 888 XHS for about two months and own various other IH pieces.
I could say a lot more here but really just wanted to introduce myself and say I’m glad to have found IH and am eager to learn and connect here on this platform. Thank you IH! [emoji1605]

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[Giles]

Welcome…..sounds like we'll enjoy hearing more from you....

[stingraygun]

[mention]Giles [/mention]

Thanks! Hope to contribute, learn and have a good time. [emoji1605]

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[ombre]

Hello there!
New to the forum, happy to be here. Very cool how active the IH community is here; most forums are like deserted shopping malls these days. Everyone’s gone to reddit and instagram.

Have been into japanese denim for a long time, and as of late have really grown a liking to that particular thing that IH does. Want every cut available in every denim? Want logical model numbers that are easy to follow? Want a forum thread neatly organized for each model variant? Check check and check. THIS IS MADNESS! IH definitely has an appeal to OCD types. Love it.

I have a pair of 888-21mb’s in the closet, going to begin rotating those pretty soon. Not going to rush those, I have a feeling I will find more satisfaction in wearing those in 1 day a week, and seeing the slow evolution over multiple years. Many thanks to Chesson for taking my call a few months ago to help with fit and measurement. 10/10 would not have ordered that day if it were not for that 10 minute conversation.

I have got my eyes on the 888-XHSib’s that I think will suit me well as a daily pair….just need help on sizing! Off to read the 888-XHSib thread.

Cheers!