Ship John
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@popvulture said in Ship John:
Received the jacket, and gotta say it's pretty wild how heavy duty it is. When I picked up the box on my porch I was like goddamn, this thing is a chonk.
Initial impressions: size L is good, almost a little big but I'm only wearing a tee at the moment. Nice to know I've got plenty of room for wearing a sweatshirt or sweater underneath. Getting a long seems like the right move — the sleeves are a bit long for my taste, but per responses to my previous query in this thread, that should shrink up as some creases start to form at the elbows. It feels like it's got so much wax in it, it's almost damp. I know that'll diminish, too.
Will post some pics at some point. Nice to have it arrive right when TX is getting hot, hehe.
How did you chose to size yours again? TTS or down?
I can speak to this as well. I have owned three Wills Jackets and enough Iron Heart jackets to compare. In typical American shirts, jackets and T-Shirts I am generally a Large sometimes an XL. 42-43" chest depending on my current weight and how trim the fit is.
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In normal long sleeve IH shirts (denim, serge, chambray) I can wear an XL, but for some I size up to XXL, generally because the sleeves are too narrow / small in circumference.
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In UHFs I need a XXL and sometimes I can get away with a XXXL. XXL is generally my Goldilocks fit for UHFs though.
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In IH type 3's, I can wear an XL, but it's a very close fit buttoned up - I'm probably better suited to an XXL in a 526J or 526PJ. In the N1 Deck jacket, an XL is perfection.
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In Ship John shirts, I am between sizes. Large is too small, XL is great in the shoulders and arms, but too big in the body. Be warned, these are NOT one washed like IH, so washing them you can experience shrinkage. Compared to Iron Heart shirts, Ship John are shorter in the arms and longer in the body.
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For the Wills Jacket, I wear an XL. Much like some IH items, the heavy fabric makes the Wills jacket feel smaller than it is, and it doesn't give or stretch much. I need the XL for the sleeve circumference, and the body is boxy enough to leave room for a layer underneath. I have found that my perfect Wills layering is a UHF and a Cotopaxi Fuego Puffer Vest. I don't have enough room in the arms for a second layer, so the vest adds extra warmth on cold days without trying to force puffy sleeves into the arms.
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@Paul9221 thanks, man! My first SJ piece, very pleased with it.
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got my confirmation email today!! I'm 6'3 200 and going with L-tall for layering
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So how soft do the Wills jackets actually get after some good usage? Obviously it's extremely stiff new, and I know it'll break in but can anyone tell me if they get "soft" and comfortable? It's almost hard to imagine considering how thick and rigid that material is. I've got some well worn waxed jacket from other brands that are soft but they aren't as thick as the Wills.
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Yo my V2 Ship John jacket is already in production! It was not due until August 2024. I was reading their email newsletter and went to check my number. Turns out I missed an email from September 7 saying mine was ready and they would not start the jacket until I confirmed. Sweating bullets at this point, I called them. The dude was super chill and said I did not lose my spot in line. An invoice will be sent today or tomorrow. Phew!
I ended up selling my V1 as it felt I was just a tad too big. Hopefully the V2 with a size down will be perfect from XXL to XL. The guy on the phone said it would likely work out fine. Stoked!
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@SKT I really could not believe my eyes when I saw the email was from last month. So happy they picked up when I called. They said November-ish it'll be shipped. Made my freakin' day man.
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@Oaktavia wowzers dude!! That’s quite a bit earlier!! And means you get to rock that thing this season!!!
Mine is due in 2025 at some point. I should go find my keychain…
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@Mizmazzle I just went to look for mine and can't find it
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Hey Stevie @Oaktavia do you remember your order group? I’m G38-11. Says 2025 delivery only. Curious how close in group order we are
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@Mizmazzle Mine is G30-02 so you might not be that far behind. Like I said, mine is 11 months early. Totally threw me off. Just paid my second half this morning, it was $313 total.
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@Tmulltuous Awesome to hear, I was told November for mine so that adds up.
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these posts reminded me that I have one due soonish too. Checked in with Amanda not too long ago and lo and behold, I was bumped up the line and mines is ready for the needle as well! (I somehow missed the final payment email) fistbumps to y'alls recent chatter
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Finally able to use this now that it’s getting cooler. Still so far from broken in!
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@flannel-slut I think we may have missed them due to the sender name being "customer service" which is easily overlooked instead if their usual Ship John sender name (the highlighted part are my search results).
