Freenote Cloth
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@hjl360 I’ve never owned the IH N1…I did try one on once. A couple things I recall taking note of were:
- The shearling on the RJ2 is thicker, softer, and warmer
- The pockets on the RJ2 are the best thing I’ve ever stuck my hand in. Lined with satin on one side and shearling on the other. The N1 didn’t have that alpaca lining in the pockets I don’t recall. Though someone might be able to confirm that.
- The RJ2 doesn’t have a 2 way zipper. Which is a nice feature on a jacket this substantial. Though now that mine is broken in a lot more, I don’t wish for that as much as when new.
- The collar doesn’t have a cinch closure on the RJ2 like the N1 does. That is very nice to have in super cold and windy conditions. (Though I’m making a little fix it for that issue on my RJ2 that will remedy that problem. I’ll post it when I’m done.)
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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@GreenMan yeah I have a couple. They’re solid basics I would say. You might not be overly impressed but they’re very solid daily driver type piece.
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@GreenMan highly recommend, I have several 13oz tees and henleys and they are my absolute favorite knitwear.
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@SourPower gracias parcero!
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@Mizmazzle awesome thanks for your insight
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@Mizmazzle
I agree that with these jackets if it is really windy you might benefit from a throat cinch/latch.
I have a mariner heavy and it does have one but it still leaves a tiny gap just above the zip so it even with it isn't windproof for ones neck.
Haven't tried on the N1 either so I wonder how well the latch/cinch seals the neck area.Simple hack however is to just use some sort of merino buff or snood and voila. But I only need it if it's really windy anyway.
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@Mizmazzle
get one of these merino wool neck gaiters and you'll be set. tuck it into your internal pocket and it'll be at the ready
https://www.woolx.com/products/merino-wool-neck-gaiter-for-men-and-women?srsltid=AfmBOorktY1PnPu4I2dhyyHid3zaH109p7CtP7SigYNo41H6pPChSS9H -
@Mizmazzle How’s the fit of these? What size IH shirts/tops do you typically wear and what size did you go for in this jacket?
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@Mizmazzle Yeah, the RJ-2. Thanks! I also typically wear large IH shirts and I was looking at the medium RJ-2.
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@tvaillant75 thanks amigo, tobacco!
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@SourPower I really like the lining on yours. The one I used to use have had a red southwestern motif liner. It was super nice. But I always liked the blue/ white ones the best.
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@Mizmazzle thanks brother man, I 100% agree with you. The red lining is too much for me.
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@SourPower I do love the pattern of the RJ1. Really love the Franklin and Poe leather version. Think it lends itself well to a leather jacket.
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@northsouthdenimguy said in Freenote Cloth:
Picked up the brown calico western online from Revolvr(Colorado?). First time ordering from them, took a while to receive, but the only place I could find with a XXL. Already has a worn in feel to it, I only have a handful of freenote shirts, but this may be my new favorite.
Needs a cold soak and maybe a damp machine dry, tighten it up a bit
This shirt just came back in stock @northsouthdenimguy on the Freenote website and I have ordered it. Fingers crossed the sizing is okay. Looking forward to the salty chocolate.
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Nice! I keep on looking at it in my closet. It’s still a bit too cold if we get a warm day soon, I’m going to wear it again. It’s really nice, especially after I washed it, tightened it up a bit.
