IH-526J - 21oz Selvedge Denim Type III - Indigo
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@indigostiff sick fit holmes!!
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I just received mine in Size 40...I really love the non-modified pattern. This one is definitely the "stiffest" of my three IH Type IIIs out of the box. My 19oz Lefty is over-dyed which softens it quite a bit and my 16oz Slub has a less rigid hand feel. Any advantage to soaking this one right off the bat?
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@SaddleSC sorry more rigid? Certainly the 16oz slubby but infinitely less than the 19oz, in my opinion of course, it is extremely soft and comfortable, I soaked it in hot water to try to reduce the width of the arms a little and fix the folds (I found it very difficult to do so without soaking). Congratulations, excellent choice my friend
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I also found it to be quite soft and "comfortable". (I love stiff feeling denim as well though, there's something comforting/secure about rigid clothing I find).
Really dig the 526J. Overall I prefer the classic shorter length. Compared to the 526L and 526Lod it feels much lighter to me. Part of it is the lack of handwarmer pockets and all that extra material, which adds to the stiffer/warmer feel of the leftys in combination with the fabric itself. The 526J feels airy and breathable in my experience. It's very much relative though, like if you've been wearing XHS for several weeks switching to the 14oz feels like wearing a pyjamas. Whereas if you're coming from lightweight stretch denim the 14oz will feel like a beast.
As for the fold creases I used a spray bottle, with more of a fine mist of water, right on the fold lines and then sort of massaged them out. Worked out great and I've done it successfully with other items as well. Sometimes a full soak is needed though.
EDIT: The 526Lod does have a very luxurious, plush, round feel to it that the 526J doesn't have, so I can definitely see where @SaddleSC is coming from. The 526J is crisper initially.
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I wore my 526J last night again, and just love that it lacks the handwarmer pockets - for fit and sleekness. I also love the weight of the jacket, as well as how the shoulder cut matched just perfectly with the sleeve length. To get something that fits so perfectly is a rarity, and I'm glad I've found it.
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@JunkPants I agree 100%...what I really notice is how much more streamlined and less bulky the unmodified version is. You don't realize how much volume and weight is created by the pocket bags until you handle this version...love it so far!
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@SaddleSC Very true! I wish IH made more classic/unmodified type IIIs, but it seems like most people prefer the modified versions. And they are excellent, best in class, no doubt.
(Not to mention I already have so many denim jackets that it's getting a bit ridiculous really, so I'm not sure how many more I have room or need for
. FedEx actually dropped off a denim jacket from a different brand just a few hours ago......)There are some cool IH type I and type II jackets coming as well, no handwarmer pockets on those.
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@JunkPants Agreed...I am in the same boat...I had a Brave Star Gauntlet 22oz Ironside Type III dropped off today also...it is a gift for a family member but definitely didn't stop me from "inspecting" it and perhaps trying it on:)
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@SaddleSC Nice, always soothing to know there are others out there in a similar predicament
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@SaddleSC You take the same size as me in the jacket. What size UHF shirt do you wear?
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@michael-b I wear Size Large in Western UHF and enjoy both Size M and Size L in the Work Shirts depending on the cut and measurements
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@SaddleSC Thanks buddy
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I appreciate the clean, durable internals of this jacket, too
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Start ‘em out young
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Such a great cut for us shorter folks. This piece falls just below my true waist and meets my pants right where I like, I personally don't love a lot of the longer, more modern denim jackets. Given the shorter cut it's great for riding as it doesn't bunch up!
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@Heavy_blue thanks! Just posted the boots in the Show Us Your Boots forum haha. Love 'em, and got an absolute steal price-wise.
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Did not plan to buy any more denim but got this for a price that was too good not to say yes... Was offered as a pj but I don't mind that it's not.
XXXL so sleeves a little bulky but I let it settle first
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wtb:
The Pale Rider XXL -
@FlavourFade looks awesome!
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@FlavourFade even the pj has bulky sleeves compared to the other jackets I own, congratulations my friend it looks very good on you
