IH-888S-SBG - 21oz Selvedge Denim Medium/High Rise SBG

[Richard]

@Mizmazzle they just sat nicely, snug not tight. Now a little looser, but not loose.

[Richard]

@natefreezy cuffed. Four rolls.

[WhiskeySandwich]

@natefreezy I'm rocking these the same as my 21ib (exclusively rotating these two pairs), stock length, stacked, no cuff. I really like the way the 21oz stacks up and fades. I'll probably do a single 2" cuff later on after those fades are etched. More theory than science I guess lol

[cityofdelusion]

@cityofdelusion said in IH-888S-SBG - 21oz Selvedge Denim Medium/High Rise SBG:

The waist measures exactly 76cm / 30" (measured the IH-way) right now. I went for a waist size that is 1" below what I wanted to achieve like I did with my Indigo 21oz 888, but these are so comfortable right out of the box that they don't even feel snug to begin with. Unless I forget, I'll update the thread every two weeks with my experience regarding the stretch progress. In the name of "science", of course...

Well, I was going to update the thread in two weeks, but curiosity got the best of me and I measured the waist anyway...

Result: Only three days of ca. 10-15 hours/day of wearing later, the waist now measures exactly 79cm / 31.1". In other words, it stretched by 1" after three days. This is the perfect result in my case, since I was, as mentioned in my original post, aiming to reach an ideal waist measurement of 31".

Will update the thread if I notice even more stretch in the waist or any other changes for that matter.

[fanya]

This denim continues to impress, super soft, the stacks have basically settled after less than two weeks. Creases have set. Now to fast forward a year or two to see the results.

[weftyarn]

First signs of wear appearing here and there after 23/23 wear days

[Mizmazzle]

@weftyarn gorgeous!! I find I love the way black denim looks right from the start and then it just gets better and better. With indigo I prefer more once it’s started fading some. Black is just so rock and roll!!!

[popvulture]

@weftyarn lookin great man! What’s the belt?

[weftyarn]

@popvulture said in IH-888S-SBG - 21oz Selvedge Denim Medium/High Rise SBG:

@weftyarn lookin great man! What’s the belt?

It’s the product of a DIY with @don_pipone and Alex (ruff.de.nimes on IG)
Bought some veg tan leather strips, buckles and Chicago screws.
We even died them with black/brown leather dye.
Was great fun!

Here’s the results of us three

These two are mine. Wearing either one of them 90% of the time

[weftyarn]

@Mizmazzle thanks mate. And absolutely agree! I like my „normal“ indigo pairs either brand new or properly faded. They really only start to look great after some proper wear. Not so with these SBGs

[Mizmazzle]

We’re all just the rock star of our own lives really!! That’s the IH way!! Haha

[popvulture]

@weftyarn dude that’s pretty awesome! Love it!

[drewfonse]

Yeah, these are great. I’ve only worn mine 3 times, but they look and feel pretty much perfect. They’ll get a nice workout on my bike commute.

888 21oz is he best for me. Ib, flagship, this, all awesome.

[drewfonse]

Can someone who has worn these a decent amount and who also owns the 21 ib chime in as to whether they soften up over time as much as the 21 ib? Because that’ll make me happy.

[WhiskeySandwich]

@drewfonse i think i'm only at 26 wears on my SBG, no washes. my 21ib is at 79 wears i think, no wash. I'd say the SBG is about where the ib was at that timeframe, albeit less fading so far i think. They're softening up and getting a sheen going. the thighs are getting that velvetyness that changes color if you brush it opposite directions and such. I love them both and think they're very similar. ib = sulfur dip weft/ indigo warp, sbg reactive weft/sulfur dyed warp, so imo very close.

[drewfonse]

@WhiskeySandwich

Very nice, thanks. Just what I wanted to hear, because the ib are so good and comfy. Amazing drape and conformity too.

[WhiskeySandwich]

@drewfonse dude i agree. I love my 21ib so dag much, man..... It's hard going OT on my SBG (as much as I love them too) to catch them up. over then next couple months I'll get them on equal wear counts and do a proper comparison.

[weftyarn]

@drewfonse (not only) comfort wise these SBGs are an absolute no brainer

[WhiskeySandwich]

26 wears, no washy. They’re starting to look a little greasy, in a good way i think. Seeing hints of gray but nothing much yet, mostly just “bruising” of the dye. Love them as much as my 21ib. Aiming to catch these up to those for an equal wear count comparison.

[weftyarn]

They look excellent @WhiskeySandwich