IHSB-PR-NAT - Iron Heart X Simmons Bilt Horsehide Western Shirt - The Pale Rider - Natural

[northsouthdenimguy]

I guess I always kind of knew this because people rave about it, but this thing is absolutely ridiculous

[Sir_Cuffs-a-Lot]

heck yeah!

[indigo_fades]

@northsouthdenimguy Yeah definitely a grail piece for me (probably many of us), so I'm curious - how does it feel?

[northsouthdenimguy]

@indigo_fades

Feels great, a little bit of a bear to get on with a T-shirt. Arms were sticking, but I just got back from the gym. The leather itself is like no other leather westerns that I currently have(y’2, Indigofera) it has a little bit more rigidity to it but super comfortable and you can tell it’s going to just get better and better with age.

I will probably just be able to wear either a thermal, T-shirt or possibly lighter weight IH shirt underneath. It’s a four XL but it’s pretty fitted to my shoulders and armpits.

[catdad1]

@northsouthdenimguy how's the cut through the arms? Looks like you have room in the bicep but forearm may be a bit fitting as are most iron heart shirts?

[Crispy Heron]

Are these now extinct?

[goosehd]

@Crispy-Heron In this configuration yes, although it is being replaced with a different leather.

@ShopatIronHeart Any updates?

[Crispy Heron]

@goosehd - thanks. I had totally forgotten about that. Wouldn’t mind one - I note that there is one XS in stock left but I think that may be a tight squeeze for me.

[northsouthdenimguy]

@catdad1

The arms feel great, for reference I have 17 inch biceps or so… it’s by no means tight overall, but it is pretty fitted for me, chest shoulders, and through the armpit area. definitely not in a bad way this is how I prefer leather shirts to fit. I typically will just wear something relatively thin underneath. I’m not a big layerererrrrr….

[catdad1]

@northsouthdenimguy very helpful. Thanks!

[Bailey]

@Crispy-Heron No further updates I am afraid at present other than it is in production with the next iteration using Blattwerk leather.

[Crispy Heron]

@Bailey - grand. May email you re: dimensions of the XS you have in stock?

[Bailey]

@Crispy-Heron Please do mate, and we will get back to you as soon as we can

[deanclean]

I can’t take it anymore! I need one!

[indigostiff]

The hand of the old style shirt is much different than the upcoming Blattwerk. This is my #1 randomly complimented piece in my wardrobe. Just be ready, when you wear it, strangers will approach...

[Crispy Heron]

@indigostiff - different how?

[SonnyTheElder]

@northsouthdenimguy Was this the one that was just on eBay? If so, I had my on the same one. Congrats on acquiring this killer top!

[indigostiff]

@Crispy-Heron The old one appears more structured, with a slight sueding to it. It is totally raw and unfininished. The new one is softer out of the box, with what appears to be a top coat, sealing its finish a bit more.

I have had two mishaps with the old one - black sharpie and slime - both of which were expertly removed by Rago Bros in NJ, refinishing the whole jacket. I'm not sure the new one offers that serviceability.

[Crispy Heron]

@indigostiff - thanks mate. I am in two minds about getting one - XS in stock. What you reckon?

[indigostiff]

@Crispy-Heron If it's your size, I wouldn't hesitate - on the old style, that is...