Double Helix
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@Daniel-San so damn nice
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@Mister_Brue
fit is perfect, will post some pictures soon.
And I can absolutely recommend the direct buy from Double Helix . Everything was perfect, great experience. -
This thread needs more jackets and photos...
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soon …., have something coming
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@Giles
such an awesome blue , it has a white core right?
stunning
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@Giles
this is so cool !!
seen a few aged ones that look sensational
The leather from DH is awesome! -
Their "Western Pioneer P Horsehide Suede Jacket" in dark brown is pretty interesting
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love this jacket 🥰
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@Daniel-San An absolute grail piece and it looks like it's the perfect size for you
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@cityofdelusion 0.8mm suede brown horsehide? Couldn't resist, so here we are.
And here's a bad quality fit photo:
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@cityofdelusion looks great man. How’s the fit on it?
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@ZackB Thanks! I can only compare this jacket to IH type III jackets since I have five of them - each either made of a different fabric or a different colour.
Generally, I'd describe the fit of the Double Helix type III jacket as "boxier" in comparison. For example, the arms are noticeably looser than the arms of IH type III jackets, and they also don't taper as aggressively as IH Type III jackets do - especially towards the sleeve opening. The rest of the jacket fits almost exactly like an IH type III jacket would fit me in the same tag size - perhaps the front length is ever so slightly shorter (ca. 1-1.5cm) on the Double Helix, and the naval area isn't as much tapered as IH type III jackets tend to be.
Overall, if I had to pick an IH type III jacket that the Double Helix jacket fits closest to, I'd say the IHJ-69 which I have in brown (discontinued) and khaki. In terms of style, I could have went for the IHJ-49-BRN instead of this, but the Double Helix is, with its 0.8mm thickness, significantly (!) lighter and thinner; is more pliable, has a way nicer brown tone and it's also made of an insanely soft horsehide which almost even feels like sheepskin vs. the steerhide on the IH version.
Fun fact: I actually went for this jacket, because it reminds me of my IHJ-69 in brown (although the Double Helix comes in a way deeper and richer brown tone) which apparently my girlfriend decided to gift herself. So the Double Helix jacket will now be mine, and my brown IHJ-69 will be hers.
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@cityofdelusion that’s awesome to hear, I love the IHJ-69 brown and khaki. I love how my Iron Heart T3 fits me, the 525J-142ib. I’ll keep your advice in mind if I go for one. I really love their indigo dyed jackets but I’m not sure if it’s a little too flashy for me.
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@ZackB No worries, glad I can be of help since there isn't any information available out there, if anything, on this particular model.
I found a fit check post of mine from 2019 in the IHJ-69 thread. Below is a comparison of the IHJ-69 (right) vs. Double Helix Western Pioneer P Horsehide Suede Jacket (left) - but keep in mind that the body proportions differ between the two photos:
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@cityofdelusion I definitely see the more box I was of it like you were saying. But you’re happy going with the same size?
