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    neph93
    見習いボス
    Joined: 18 Aug 2014

    I have nothing against the effort or idea of doing this, but I’m not desperate for extreme heavyweight denim unless I know it will end up as something special like the XHS does.

    «Stevie Heighway on the wing!
    We had dreams, and songs to sing…»

    • Dame Vera Lynn
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      sabergirl
      見習いボス
      Joined: 4 Oct 2013

      I think the likelihood of them being extremely uncomfortable is high. That said, having the custom measurements option is very appealing, because I could make the right combo of oversized hip/thigh/back rise that would make something this heavy wearable.

      Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

      last edited by 21 May 2019, 19:23 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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        BloodnThunder
        Raw and Unwashed
        Joined: 20 May 2015

        Congrats to anyone who buys and consistently wears these.  Personally, I have no interest.  I'm at the point in my denimhead life where super heavy isn't enough to spark my interest.  If the brand was known for making a fantastically constructed product, like IH, I would take a longer look.

        IG: Shadesofindig0

        last edited by 21 May 2019, 21:37 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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          Filthy2123ozjunkie
          見習いボスー
          Joined: 21 Jan 2013

          Looks like Chinese made denim and construction. But probably the construction couldn't be any worse than the NF 32oz. But the price is much cheaper than NF.

          last edited by 22 May 2019, 01:08 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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            Wlemon
            Haraki san Expert
            Joined: 1 Sept 2018

            I am pretty sure it is from China, @Filthy.

            I hate to echo what a lot of you are saying. I wore my XHS today and couldn't think of wanting something heavier.

            last edited by 22 May 2019, 01:22 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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              Paul9221
              啓蒙家
              Joined: 19 Apr 2011

              @Wlemon:

              I am pretty sure it is from China, @Filthy.

              I hate to echo what a lot of you are saying. I wore my XHS today and couldn't think of wanting something heavier.

              If IH made a 32oz, I would try it. I've just been burned by other denim brands so many times that I'm just about done trying.  I can always trust the quality of IH, and that they won't make something unless it's practical.

              Blanket-line all the things!!!

              last edited by 22 May 2019, 03:55 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                Giles
                IHUK Crew
                Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                Chinese denim but made I'm pretty sure made in Thailand.

                "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

                last edited by 22 May 2019, 06:14 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                  beautiful_FrEaK
                  Raw and Unwashed
                  Joined: 15 Jun 2010

                  @Giles : Yeah production takes place in Thailand.
                  Isn't N&F working on a 40oz denim?

                  I'm with @BloodnThunder : heavy denim for the sake of heavy denim is nothing that peaks my interest.

                  last edited by 22 May 2019, 08:52 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                    Giles
                    IHUK Crew
                    Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                    Once upon a time I mentioned to Haraki that another Japanese brand was coming out with a 21oz denim.  His response went along these lines:

                    "So what?  I'm not interested or concerned.  Making heavy denim is one thing, making it well, having it function as desired and having it be wearable and comfortable is where the skill lies"

                    "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

                    last edited by 22 May 2019, 08:58 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                      AdamJ
                      IHUK Crew
                      Joined: 29 Jun 2017

                      I am also wary of any company that offers 50% discount on your first purchase…

                      The devil is in the detail..

                      last edited by 22 May 2019, 09:06 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                        mclaincausey
                        見習いボス
                        Joined: 12 Apr 2013

                        I'm not sure I'll ever go past 21oz, personally. If it's cold enough to feel like I need a heavier jean, jeans may not be appropriate, and if they are, I can always throw on some long underwear.

                        Being heavy isn't IH's cachet IMO. Making wearable, durable, heavy, timeless/classic clothes is (even though they've proven to be good at making normal-weight clothes too).

                        Think it, be it.

                        last edited by 22 May 2019, 12:48 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                          Giles
                          IHUK Crew
                          Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                          When we had to do a product recall on the original IHSH-101 a few years back, the response we had from our customers made me completely reevaluate what Iron Heart is all about.  The next time I saw H, I said, Let's change "We don't do light" to "We don't do crap". It was that whole experience of realising how much our customers appreciated our quality and construction, and not necessarily heavy-weight, that spawned the 14oz denim…..

                          "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

                          last edited by 22 May 2019, 13:17 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                            neph93
                            見習いボス
                            Joined: 18 Aug 2014

                            @Giles:

                            When we had to do a product recall on the original IHSH-101 a few years back, the response we had from our customers made me completely reevaluate what Iron Heart is all about.  The next time I saw H, I said, Let's change "We don't do light" to "We don't do crap". It was that whole experience of realising how much our customers appreciated our quality and construction, and not necessarily heavy-weight, that spawned the 14oz denim…..

                            I remember that, and the response so well. I was pretty new here and was impressed both by the manouver and the forum response to it (with one or two exceptions [emoji23]).

                            It’s the double whammy of quality and transparency in connection with customers then. The goods are one thing but without the customer service they are still only half the package.

                            «Stevie Heighway on the wing!
                            We had dreams, and songs to sing…»

                            • Dame Vera Lynn
                            last edited by 22 May 2019, 13:34 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                              Giles
                              IHUK Crew
                              Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                              One notable exception…..

                              "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

                              last edited by 22 May 2019, 13:39 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                sabergirl
                                見習いボス
                                Joined: 4 Oct 2013

                                Did he end up keeping the shirt?

                                Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

                                last edited by 22 May 2019, 13:48 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                  Giles
                                  IHUK Crew
                                  Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                                  If we are talking about the same one notable exception, yes the aresehole did….

                                  "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                                    gaseousclay
                                    Joined: 4 Nov 2016

                                    @mclaincausey:

                                    I'm not sure I'll ever go past 21oz, personally. If it's cold enough to feel like I need a heavier jean, jeans may not be appropriate, and if they are, I can always throw on some long underwear.

                                    I'm in the same predicament. The heaviest denim I own are the 22oz Pronto jeans which I got off the BST and it's unlikely i'll go above that. 14oz denim suits me year round and I'll simply wear thermal underwear when it gets cold.

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

                                    last edited by 22 May 2019, 14:01 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                      Broark
                                      Joined: 15 Dec 2013

                                      I remember the 101 release, I think it was one of my first IH shirts.
                                      The fallout with one former member in particular.  😃

                                      last edited by 22 May 2019, 23:34 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                        Paul9221
                                        啓蒙家
                                        Joined: 19 Apr 2011

                                        @gaseousclay:

                                        @mclaincausey:

                                        I'm not sure I'll ever go past 21oz, personally. If it's cold enough to feel like I need a heavier jean, jeans may not be appropriate, and if they are, I can always throw on some long underwear.

                                        I'm in the same predicament. The heaviest denim I own are the 22oz Pronto jeans which I got off the BST and it's unlikely i'll go above that. 14oz denim suits me year round and I'll simply wear thermal underwear when it gets cold.

                                        You guys should really try the 25oz in your cut of choice.  Don't get me wrong, I do like the 21oz but the 25oz is something really special.  It is a little warmer, but I wouldn't say it's 20% warmer.  And the fabric becomes so soft over time while still maintaining a certain firmness.  At least that's my experience with the 634XHS and PIH5DCT, I've still got a ways to go on the 888XHSib.

                                        Blanket-line all the things!!!

                                        last edited by 22 May 2019, 23:41 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                          Max Power
                                          Raw and Unwashed
                                          Joined: 31 Oct 2010

                                          These days anything above 16 oz seems unbearable thick / warm to me, even IH 21 oz. II think I could get used to it again but right now I feel like 14 oz is the perfect weight for comfortable and Lasting denim. That's why I hope the IH 14 oz black denim will come in a cut that I  like.

                                          @elclintor:

                                          > I don't care what people say.. The Max Power way is the right way…

                                          last edited by 23 May 2019, 09:31 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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