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What is your favorite IH denim.

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    wjw
    Haraki san Student
    Joined: 28 Jan 2025

    Hey, long time lurker but new forum member (can finally search, haha). I've been looking for a thread like this for a while.

    I was wondering if we could revive this thread, everyone told their favorite over 10 years ago with a whole different arsenal of options. I want a new denim and am having the toughest time deciding, and figured a post like this would be the easiest way to see what everyone likes the best and why, and maybe it can help me make a decision.

    For the limited pairs I have, the 21oz indigo is my favorite. Love the feel, the drape, the slow fade, the heft, everything about it (not the best at describing denim haha).

    36 777S-21
    36 777SST
    35 634S-ib-c
    XXXL IHSH-293-OD
    XXXL IHSH-130-GB
    XXXL IHSH-337

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      twin
      見習いボス
      Joined: 12 May 2012

      For me it is the 777-XHSib
      IMG_3171.JPG

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        flannel slut
        Raw and Unwashed
        @wjw
        Joined: 21 Feb 2022

        @wjw said in What is your favorite IH denim.:

        For the limited pairs I have, the 21oz indigo is my favorite. Love the feel, the drape, the slow fade, the heft, everything about it (not the best at describing denim haha).

        The flagship 21oz is the perfect gateway drug… you did well by starting here. tripping your balls off day 1 with some of the gnarlier fabrics is not advised. But since you’re now “experienced”, XHS is one hell of a ride.
        YMMV of course but drape and feel is only amplified with the XHS lineup. That and the evolution of this fabric put them in a league of their own.

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          Choko
          Iron Heart Deity
          Joined: 17 Jan 2017

          I’m a 14oz guy. It’s not at all “thin”. Still hefty

          Less is more

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            Mizmazzle
            見習いボス
            Joined: 29 Jun 2021

            XHS is King!!
            XHSbb is the Kings punk rock little brother!!

            In the easy chair with my boots on, melted whiskey in my hand. Could'na been asleep for more than three hours...time to go to work again...

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              seawolf
              Mod Squad
              Joined: 28 Oct 2011

              Depends on the time of year.

              Summer: 21oz
              Winter: XHS
              Spring/Autumn: depends on the day

              “Good design is actually a lot harder to notice than poor design, in part because good designs fit our needs so well that the design is invisible” - Don Norman

              @zeebeeleather

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                seawolf
                Mod Squad
                @seawolf
                Joined: 28 Oct 2011

                @seawolf said in What is your favorite IH denim.:

                21oz, but I just received my first pair of 25oz yesterday, so we'll see how the winter goes.

                My answer hasn’t changed much from the last time. 😂

                “Good design is actually a lot harder to notice than poor design, in part because good designs fit our needs so well that the design is invisible” - Don Norman

                @zeebeeleather

                last edited by 29 Jan 2025, 05:22 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
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                  jerkules
                  啓蒙家
                  Joined: 26 Aug 2018

                  19oz LHT. Rigid, leathery, super inky when new, has leg twist, amazing fades. Admittedly I’ve not tried all the denim offerings but it’s my fav I’ve tried.

                  last edited by 29 Jan 2025, 07:07 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 2
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                    Crispy Heron
                    Haraki san Prodigy
                    Joined: 1 Jan 2021

                    Rather like asking which is your favourite child.

                    last edited by 29 Jan 2025, 07:43 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                      Aetas
                      見習いボス
                      Joined: 19 Jun 2013

                      When it comes to …
                      … favorite weight: 25oz
                      … breathability: 21oz
                      … drape and twist: 19L
                      … understatement: 14oz
                      … favorite variations: ib, ii and od

                      last edited by 29 Jan 2025, 07:45 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
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                        Giles
                        IHUK Crew
                        Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                        Original 18oz still.....

                        "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                          Gavin666
                          Raw and Unwashed
                          Joined: 15 Jan 2024

                          iB

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                            gazza61
                            Raw and Unwashed
                            Joined: 12 Feb 2023

                            for me its the 16oz Natural Indigo Selvedge Denim M65 Field Jacket.

                            last edited by 29 Jan 2025, 10:00 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
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                              Denimhead 0
                              Iron Heart Deity
                              Joined: 4 Sept 2023

                              Anything 25oz IB

                              IG - gratefuldenimhead (jeans and boots), Norseamerican (bicycles)

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                                pmadison95
                                Haraki san Prodigy
                                Joined: 10 Jun 2022

                                I have limited experience I really liked the 21oz ib I recently faded for the Indigo Invitational if you can find a pair. I do have a pair of the UHR that I really like but I haven't put in as much wear. They would be great if you want to try the whole shrink to fit experience but with a heavy weight fabric. I do want to try XHS/XHSIB/XHSBB and the 19oz LHT at some point.

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                                  JunkPants
                                  Haraki san Student
                                  Joined: 20 Nov 2022

                                  All I've tried are excellent, but for me the most fun is definitely 25oz.
                                  21oz/SBG is great as well, enjoyable to wear while it simultaneously gets out of the way. 25oz will occasionally remind you that you're wearing it, in the best of ways if you ask me. It's one of those peculiar things that actually makes daily life a little bit better.

                                  So XHS/XHSib/XHSbb without a doubt in my case.

                                  last edited by 29 Jan 2025, 12:54 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                    mclaincausey
                                    見習いボス
                                    Joined: 12 Apr 2013

                                    I do like the way xhs molds to your form. Not sure what my favorite is overall though.

                                    Think it, be it.

                                    last edited by 29 Jan 2025, 13:04 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                      Fadez
                                      啓蒙家
                                      Joined: 9 Nov 2011

                                      Top to Bottom faves

                                      16oz Slub. It breathes so well. That’s kind of my new thing.

                                      UHR - it’s so beautiful when fading

                                      25oz XHS - when I was younger I put about 4-5 years in these between my regular and OD pair. Just so great. But can’t do it now that I’m older.

                                      21oz OG - just a great year round denim that rocks. Have had 3 pairs total of these over the years

                                      last edited by 29 Jan 2025, 13:29 W 1 Reply Last reply 30 Jan 2025, 15:36 Reply Quote 1
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                                        krebsy
                                        Haraki san Student
                                        Joined: 12 Nov 2021

                                        XHS is, of course, legendary, but 18 ounce vintage always seems so overlooked to me. It's got a little bit of everything to offer and it's wearable enough to be an all around, go to denim.

                                        Looks like denim truly is the fabric of our salvation.

                                        last edited by 29 Jan 2025, 13:59 W 1 Reply Last reply 30 Jan 2025, 15:36 Reply Quote 2
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                                          jdwaid
                                          Haraki san Prodigy
                                          Joined: 12 Sept 2023

                                          I’ve got the XHS, 21od, 16slb, and 14bb. XHS is my favorite during winter. I wear the hell out of the 14bb. The slb are my new pair for summer. I guess I like them all.

                                          IG: selvedgelooks

                                          last edited by 29 Jan 2025, 14:13 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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