Introduce Yourself Here
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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,
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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.
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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.
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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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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!
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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 worknot 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 themhave 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
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Welcome, @Madame Buttonfly and I moved from central maidenhead to Gos Vegas just about the time we started Iron Heart…..
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Welcome, @Madame Buttonfly and I moved from central maidenhead to Gos Vegas just about the time we started Iron Heart…..
Small world indeed
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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]Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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[mention]Giles [/mention]
Thanks! Hope to contribute, learn and have a good time. [emoji1605]
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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!
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Welcome @ombre ! I just purchased a pair of 888S-XHSib myself. They are sitting on the drying rack behind me as I type.
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Greetings all,
After lurking in the forum for a while, I finally joined the ranks as a very pleased owner of 21 oz. 666s and a Type III vest. I dragged my feet on ordering for some time- despite the excellent guidance and support from IH- because I wanted to get the fit just right. My wife was kind enough to gift me both items, so for now they are locked away to be opened on Christmas. I did try both items on and the fit is perfect!I have been into denim for a few years- since I retired and was able to put away the dreaded business and business casual clothing. It is so nice to wear exactly what I want- which now, except for the most formal occasions includes denim. In addition to my preference for more casual clothing, heavy duty denim fits my semi-rural lifestyle. And finally, there is an element of nostalgia involved, as I have great memories of younger days when my wardrobe consisted of jeans and a few shirts. The other motivations have been to simplify my life and buy fewer, high quality, highly functional items.
Upon retirement, my progression has been to purchase Levis, then jeans from a local jeans manufacturer here in Virginia and finally, the grail, Iron Heart. Very pleased to be amongst you all in the IH community.
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welcome @Iron Geezer it's this passion that led us here
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Nice to have you here @Iron Geezer , thanks for signing up…..
