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    the246guy
    Haraki san Prodigy
    Joined: 8 May 2016

    That's a nice fit on that jacket. I would also love to get one but with just online measurements, and the shipping to EU makes me to stay away from getting one.

    IH-555N | IH-666S-21 | IH-777D | IH-666 XHS | IHG-035 | IHB-06 | IH-721-KHA
    IHSH-251 | IHSH-07 | IHSH-246 * 2

    last edited by 19 Jan 2023, 06:11 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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      Karol
      啓蒙家
      Joined: 14 Nov 2022

      They just released their first video on YouTube:


      Quite nice!

      Favorite:
      IH-888S-21 | IH-888-XHSib | IH-805 | IH-729-PUR | IH-555-XHS | IH-555S-25MB
      IHSH-339-SAX | IHSH-341-BLK | IHSH-293-OD | IHSH-362-BLK | IHSH-409-IB | IHSH-336-OD | IHSB-BIGBUCK-BLK
      IHV-44-BLK | IHV-02-BLK
      IHJ-75-BLK | IHJ-79-BLK | IHM-37-ODG

      last edited by 19 Jan 2023, 08:39 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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        nonikes
        Raw and Unwashed
        Joined: 22 Dec 2020

        great find, @Karol!  One of my absolute fave brands; I just really love their whole ethos, and Mike's a legit, down-to-earth dude

        "Have a nice day in your favourite jeans!"

        last edited by 19 Jan 2023, 13:27 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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          Karol
          啓蒙家
          Joined: 14 Nov 2022

          Together with the Heat Straps, Ship John seem to be on top of their game right now when it comes to waxed jackets. On one hand I'm so happy that they are getting recognition, on the other hand … lead times…

          Favorite:
          IH-888S-21 | IH-888-XHSib | IH-805 | IH-729-PUR | IH-555-XHS | IH-555S-25MB
          IHSH-339-SAX | IHSH-341-BLK | IHSH-293-OD | IHSH-362-BLK | IHSH-409-IB | IHSH-336-OD | IHSB-BIGBUCK-BLK
          IHV-44-BLK | IHV-02-BLK
          IHJ-75-BLK | IHJ-79-BLK | IHM-37-ODG

          last edited by 19 Jan 2023, 16:18 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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            Boyo
            The Unwoven
            Joined: 18 Oct 2017

            This was going around a bit recently, supposed to be a former SJ employee, I certainly cant verify it..

            https://www.instagram.com/reel/CZgVH-iot0m/?utm_medium=share_sheet

            Lively Up Yourself

            last edited by 19 Jan 2023, 16:19 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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              Karol
              啓蒙家
              Joined: 14 Nov 2022

              It sure looks legit and frankly none of these surprises me, that's why I have only praised the jacket.
              But the low wages taint their mom-and-pop image.

              Favorite:
              IH-888S-21 | IH-888-XHSib | IH-805 | IH-729-PUR | IH-555-XHS | IH-555S-25MB
              IHSH-339-SAX | IHSH-341-BLK | IHSH-293-OD | IHSH-362-BLK | IHSH-409-IB | IHSH-336-OD | IHSB-BIGBUCK-BLK
              IHV-44-BLK | IHV-02-BLK
              IHJ-75-BLK | IHJ-79-BLK | IHM-37-ODG

              last edited by 19 Jan 2023, 16:38 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                popvulture
                見習いボス
                Joined: 2 Oct 2018

                Definitely disappointing. I'm sorta in the same boat re: the jacket being the only SJ I've ever really been interested in, but nonetheless lousy about all their other goods.

                EDIT: also should add I'm not going to blindly take any of this as fact, but I feel like most of the time these things are true.

                Also, off topic — what was the price of the Willis before the recent increase?

                WTB
                IHSH-IHG-BLK XXL
                Sugar Cane Coke Stripe SS L charcoal

                last edited by 19 Jan 2023, 17:20 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                  Boyo
                  The Unwoven
                  Joined: 18 Oct 2017

                  ^ I owned a wills a while ago and I want to say I paid $450-$475 for it.

                  Lively Up Yourself

                  last edited by 19 Jan 2023, 17:33 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                    popvulture
                    見習いボス
                    Joined: 2 Oct 2018

                    Yeah I think they're $598 now, which… ouch. I'm not sure if I could stomach paying that for a canvas jacket.

                    I think they were $450 when I bought mine, was just trying to remember how much I'll have to pay when my remaining tab is due.

                    WTB
                    IHSH-IHG-BLK XXL
                    Sugar Cane Coke Stripe SS L charcoal

                    last edited by 19 Jan 2023, 17:42 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                      Matt
                      見習いボス
                      Joined: 4 Oct 2011

                      You know there’s a new one on B&S thats priced to sell… to a Saudi prince.    😛 😛 😛

                      last edited by 19 Jan 2023, 17:52 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                        popvulture
                        見習いボス
                        Joined: 2 Oct 2018

                        WTB
                        IHSH-IHG-BLK XXL
                        Sugar Cane Coke Stripe SS L charcoal

                        last edited by 19 Jan 2023, 18:08 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                          iamjustdanny
                          Haraki san Student
                          Joined: 17 Apr 2021

                          @Boyo:

                          This was going around a bit recently, supposed to be a former SJ employee, I certainly cant verify it..

                          https://www.instagram.com/reel/CZgVH-iot0m/?utm_medium=share_sheet

                          oooof, that's definitely not a good look at all.

                          last edited by 20 Jan 2023, 01:36 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                            iamjustdanny
                            Haraki san Student
                            Joined: 17 Apr 2021

                            @popvulture:

                            Yeah I think they're $598 now, which… ouch. I'm not sure if I could stomach paying that for a canvas jacket.

                            I think they were $450 when I bought mine, was just trying to remember how much I'll have to pay when my remaining tab is due.

                            Yep, they've gone up in price. I got in when it was $548 and they've increased it to $598.

                            I guess with V2 comes the price increase. Adding the 2 way zipper, lining and other things, something had to give.

                            last edited by 20 Jan 2023, 02:26 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                              Matt
                              見習いボス
                              Joined: 4 Oct 2011

                              Supply chain issues.    😛

                              last edited by 20 Jan 2023, 02:36 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                Karol
                                啓蒙家
                                Joined: 14 Nov 2022

                                There is something even more disturbing at closer inspection (in comment from the OP https://www.instagram.com/reel/CZgVH-iot0m/?utm_medium=share_sheet):
                                "I didn't even get into what a duplicitous piece of work with anger issues Mike is."
                                … well, that went south fast

                                Favorite:
                                IH-888S-21 | IH-888-XHSib | IH-805 | IH-729-PUR | IH-555-XHS | IH-555S-25MB
                                IHSH-339-SAX | IHSH-341-BLK | IHSH-293-OD | IHSH-362-BLK | IHSH-409-IB | IHSH-336-OD | IHSB-BIGBUCK-BLK
                                IHV-44-BLK | IHV-02-BLK
                                IHJ-75-BLK | IHJ-79-BLK | IHM-37-ODG

                                last edited by 20 Jan 2023, 08:16 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                  Danimal506
                                  Haraki san Expert
                                  Joined: 13 Aug 2019

                                  If memory serves me right, Ship John was recently hiring more staff and was paying well over $15/hr plus offered medical and dental etc.
                                  So yea maybe this dude and Mike didn’t get along, that’s human interaction. But who really thought they made the thermals in house?
                                  Next we’re gonna find out the beanies and hats aren’t made in house! Oh no 😢

                                  WTB:
                                  IHC-06
                                  IHSW-70 L or XL
                                  UHF Pillow Cover

                                  last edited by 20 Jan 2023, 12:58 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                    Salted Racer
                                    Haraki san Prodigy
                                    Joined: 15 Nov 2021

                                    Very interesting. I know I debated between a rouge territory jacket and Ship John. I'll admit the 'exclusivity' factor and the ungodly weight swayed me over and I laid down a deposit. I get major d-bag vibes from Mike but that's my own bias showing–he could very well be the nicest dude ever.

                                    Two sides to every story as well. Did Mike have "anger" issues with this guy b/c he came late every day or left early type thing...who knows

                                    last edited by 20 Jan 2023, 13:33 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                      Tmulltuous
                                      Haraki san Student
                                      Joined: 29 Mar 2022

                                      Feels like a disgruntled employee that was expecting everything right away. It takes 5-10 years in most fields here before you're competent enough to demand a decent living.

                                      From a business perspective I remember him saying he orders the canvas from a textile supplier in New Jersey. Would guess its this one: http://www.fairfieldtextile.com/sounds/Stock_Items_prices_and_charges27.pdf
                                      Figure $100-150 in material then you pay experienced people $100-150 to make each jacket, shipping etc, and you're at  50% margins. Obviously the costs of the machines, workspace, tools aren't there, but that is probably what keeps the brand afloat.

                                      If it was just about money I imagine it would be more profitable for him to just license out the brand or sell a share on the low.

                                      last edited by 20 Jan 2023, 14:03 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                        steelworker
                                        見習いボス
                                        Joined: 16 Apr 2014

                                        Mike suffered injuries from from a hatchet attack so maybe -PTSD. I don't know the guy, I can't say.

                                        Those are my principles, and if you don't like them…
                                        Well, I have others.

                                        last edited by 20 Jan 2023, 14:15 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                          Salted Racer
                                          Haraki san Prodigy
                                          Joined: 15 Nov 2021

                                          Good point @Tmulltuous indeed. I can imagine a young guy starting at SJ thinking there would be some glamor, given the brand.

                                          If I started at Iron Heart tomorrow, I doubt Alex is sending me to Japan right off the bat to have productive discussions with Haraki or the mills. You have to earn your way over the years.

                                          Certainly, when it comes down to it, I've never heard anyone that knows the industry say anything but good things about the Wills.

                                          last edited by 20 Jan 2023, 14:16 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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