Honeycomb Help

[SKT]

I’m a fan of simplicity, so my denim regimen so far follows all your advice. Wear daily when new for at least a couple months, cold gentle wash, hang dry, repeat when dirty. I have 4 types of IH denim but no XHS (yet). 142, 18, 21L and 21. My oldest are the 21L but I “outgrew” them for a bit during the pandemic and they’ve never been washed (ew again).

I am definitely going to quit shying away from wearing my jeans when doing yard work, etc.

Thanks to everyone for the help!

[mclaincausey]

Sorry @Matt I am slow

@neph93 nailed it. I think a combination of hard wear (the most important factor) and some of those babying practices together would maximize fading (hard wear) and contrast (babying the denim) because any time you soak or wash I would think there's a uniform removal, however slight, of indigo, where abrasion from hard wear will remove indigo less uniformly, and more in folds, creases, and any other areas of high wear. But I don't think impractical measures to eke a little more contrast out are worth it for me personally.

[SKT]

[mention]Kasi [/mention] I do plan on riding the bike as soon as the temps relent. I can already see my wife’s eyes rolling.

[Kasi]

When ride it also healthy for the Heart

[Matt]

Sorry @SKT i must have had XHS in the brain.  Same principles apply for any thick denim though.  Get yourself some XHS though.

[SKT]

[mention]Matt [/mention] XHS is on the list. Probably fall of ‘22 though because I overdid it out of the gate with new denim. That’s why I keep holding off on the whipcord cargos as well. FW21 is outerwear for me…some iteration of M65 hopefully

[Matt]

Overdoing it is unfortunately part of the process.  You just learn to lie, cheat and steal your way onto the next pair.

[SKT]

There does seem to be a lot of plotting in this new interest of mine.  Plus a pinch of shell game

[Matt]

This is the way.

[J-IV]

Not going to add anything of substance since most of the folks have already shared all the things I would have said.

Out of curiosity - would love to see current progress pics on the pair you're working on the most @SKT  ?

[SKT]

I posted these pics on the IH 666S-18 product page as well. First wear 1/20. First wash 4/20  8 washes total as of these pics.

I absolutely love this denim.

[SKT]

[mention]J-IV [/mention] you can tell my knees take a beating with the dog and kids.

[J-IV]

@SKT:

you can tell my knees take a beating with the dog and kids.

Oh dude! Those look like they're well on their way!

The 18oz is my favorite denim that IH makes because of the fading capabilities (exl. the XHS, and the others coming down the pipeline) and "slubbyness," compared to the other IH jeans.

Honeycombs fades should start being more obvious after a few more weeks of regular wear. You can see them peaking through around your inseam already 

[SKT]

Thanks!  I’ve been able to wear them a lot even through summer here. Just gotta keep chugging along!

[Joberwocky]

An M-65 does sound like a good idea @SKT , your honeycombs look to be setting in great.  My XHS hasn't gotten the love it should so far with a mostly super humid 90+ degree summer.  Strangely I find rocking my 21oz double knees more doable in the heat, the density of the XHS can be sweltering.  Soon though, very soon, the fall of the XHSib, gonna enjoy them like a PSL haha

[SKT]

[mention]Joberwocky [/mention] Oh I’m all over an M65 this fall. Will be my first piece of IH outerwear.  And the XHS will happen someday. I have to time that with temps that will work here. Enjoy yours with the psl! [emoji23]

[Joberwocky]

Something about fall and 3 letter acronyms, just works
I'm trying to decide between stepping up for the M65 or if I want a khaki N1

[SKT]

N1’s look badass and I’d love to have one someday. I’m pretty warm blooded and I think I’ll get more versatility from the M65 for my first IH jacket. I just have to decide between sateen and oiled [emoji2371]

[Filthy2123ozjunkie]

I just noticed this topic. I will offer some advice when I have a chance for formulate a meaningful well thought out post…. I'm sorry I have been so busy and tired...

[SKT]

[mention]Filthy [/mention] No worries!  Add to it when you feel like it [emoji106].