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

[WhiskeySandwich]

As part of my commute, I walk about a mile and go up 20 flights of stairs every day. It’s probably the single biggest contributor to my fades. These SBG def seem to go at a different rate than others I’ve had, but I have a feeling the flood gates will open at around 100 or so wears.

[therewilbsilence]

Here is one month of constant wear of these amazing jeans.

[therewilbsilence]

And now two months of wear and I couldn’t be happier.

[WhiskeySandwich]

Slow going. 57 wears and not much to show, but I do love them and no rush, cuz they look awesome at any stage.

[Mizmazzle]

This is what I love about black denim, they literally always look amazing. With indigo, I feel like I gotta get it to the faded stage faster. Black is just perfect always.

[Yoprst]

@Alex Just out of curiosity - why 888 cut is the only one SBG where copper rivets were switched to stainless steel ones?

[Alex]

It would just have been a mistake when the first order was placed that has become continued now, no logical decision

[Yoprst]

@Alex Thanx for your prompt reply Alex. Do I take you right understanding that there is no plans to go back to the copper rivets on 888 cut?

[Alex]

@Yoprst we may do. I am trying to get things consistent within our core jeans, eg. arc colour on the IH-555S-21

[Yoprst]

@Alex Well, I wouldn't say stainless steel rivets look ugly may be even on the contrary considering monochrome of SBG they are a better match, however old school dinosaurs like me prefer what they are used to through their life i.e. to the copper ones

[weftyarn]

Update at 81 wear days. I love how they are starting to show their grey core.

[DeeDee85]

@weftyarn they look great! I’ve just gone by day 40 in my 555 sbg, this pic will spur me on knowing what is to come

[WhiskeySandwich]

@weftyarn those are looking great homie!!!

[weftyarn]

@DeeDee85 @WhiskeySandwich
Thanks guys! So glad I pulled the trigger on these.

Is your patch showing the same „cracking“ on the stamped areas after a soak?
I know my 21Oz had this happening too. My UHRs don’t. Seems like the stamping process is slightly different?

[WhiskeySandwich]

@weftyarn I dig that but no cracks yet, I haven’t soaked or washed em yet. It does seem like these were branded and some of the other patches were stamped?

[DeeDee85]

@weftyarn I’m still yet to get mine wet either, they are starting to get a little shiny so think I’ll either soak or gentle cold wash at 50 wears and report back

[the246guy]

I'm on my 634 SBG and I guess I'm roughly about at 70ish wears and did not notice anything like that on the patch. I'm yet to soak or wash them.

[A Former User]

I always oil the patch before soaking or washing. The patch stays intact and doesn’t show any cracks. But i also reach the stadium where i’m thinking about to stop babying them..

[Yoprst]

@Heavy_blue What kind of oil do you use? Can you briefly describe the process? Is there a chance the oil transfers on denim while soaking/washing?

[A Former User]

@Yoprst i use red wing boot oil. Just rub a bit on the patch and let it dry a bit before soaking/washing them. It keeps the patch conditioned. When you just use a little bit snd let it dry there will be no oil on the denim but the oil makes the patch a little water resistant