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IHM-33-OLV - Oiled Cotton M-65 Jacket - Olive

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  • J
    juiceless
    Joined: 11 Mar 2021

    Hey all, love this jacket, and I'm looking for some advice on fit.  I usually wear Large IH UHF.  I'd be wearing this jacket with a tshirt and a UHF underneath.  Is large going to do it for me, or would it make more sense to move up to an XL?  Thoughts?

    last edited by 14 Oct 2021, 12:23 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
    • N
      neph93
      見習いボス
      Joined: 18 Aug 2014

      @juiceless:

      Hey all, love this jacket, and I'm looking for some advice on fit.  I usually wear Large IH UHF.  I'd be wearing this jacket with a tshirt and a UHF underneath.  Is large going to do it for me, or would it make more sense to move up to an XL?  Thoughts?

      Large for sure. I’m an XL in shirts and would wear large in this.

      “Some of those that work forces
      Are the same that burn crosses”

      • Virginia Woolf
      last edited by 14 Oct 2021, 12:29 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
      • J
        juiceless
        Joined: 11 Mar 2021

        Thanks Neph!

        last edited by 14 Oct 2021, 14:54 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
        • D
          ddtrash
          Haraki san Expert
          Joined: 2 Dec 2010

          Very happy with this purchase, size large.

          There is no 'I' in team …............ however there are five in 'individual brilliance'.

          last edited by 22 Oct 2021, 08:31 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
          • S
            SilverKast
            Raw and Unwashed
            Joined: 18 Apr 2021

            I have the black sateen, so I had no intention of purchasing this one. Then I tried it on…and was unable to convince myself it wasn't worth adding this one as well. I love the weight, it's a bit lighter than the sateen, and I find the fit really works well for me. I'm usually a XXXL in the UHF, and a XXL in any of the jackets - this one was similar to the other coats as the XXL fit me perfectly.

            Not sure I'll be able to keep a straight face when the wife looks at it and says "Is that new?..."

            last edited by 22 Oct 2021, 20:05 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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              Alex_24
              Haraki san Expert
              Joined: 31 May 2019

              @SilverKast:

              Not sure I'll be able to keep a straight face when the wife looks at it and says "Is that new?…"

              The only right answer is, “No.”

              last edited by 23 Oct 2021, 12:42 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
              • N
                neph93
                見習いボス
                Joined: 18 Aug 2014

                @Alex_24:

                @SilverKast:

                Not sure I'll be able to keep a straight face when the wife looks at it and says "Is that new?…"

                The only right answer is, “No.”

                Possibly prefixed by “This old thing”?, and finished off with “Had it for ages”.

                “Some of those that work forces
                Are the same that burn crosses”

                • Virginia Woolf
                last edited by 24 Oct 2021, 08:09 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                • G
                  Guzzidriver
                  Raw and Unwashed
                  Joined: 17 Jun 2021

                  This I picked up at Sacred Dog / Berlin. I did size up from L to XL, to have some space for an UHF or a pullover.
                  The yarn is oiled before weaving. The fabric feels normal, not at all like a subsequently waxed fabric.
                  Great stuff, Feel protected …  😎
                  Many thanks to Shane for the patient advice.

                  last edited by 2 Nov 2021, 17:53 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                  • W
                    Watty
                    Raw and Unwashed
                    Joined: 25 Jul 2014

                    @ Guzzi

                    What are your general measurements? Waffling between an XL and a XXL and it'd be helpful to see where you're at being happy with the XL you got. Thanks!

                    last edited by 2 Nov 2021, 21:13 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                    • G
                      Guzzidriver
                      Raw and Unwashed
                      Joined: 17 Jun 2021

                      @Watty
                      I waffle between L and XL, L in denim shirts, XL in UHFs.
                      I tried on the deck jacket, I would also prefer XL.

                      last edited by 3 Nov 2021, 07:17 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                      • W
                        Watty
                        Raw and Unwashed
                        Joined: 25 Jul 2014

                        Thanks for the insight, appreciate it!

                        last edited by 3 Nov 2021, 15:00 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                        • B
                          blokewhistler
                          Joined: 22 Apr 2021

                          I'm XXL in most shirts work and western , some western have to go XXXL as some are just smaller.
                          Tried to XL in this length etc was fine but felt like a straight jacket around the upper chest , have the XXL coming today. Another really nice piece in the flesh that pics again hard to capture the subtle details of this beauty.

                          last edited by 10 Nov 2021, 15:07 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                          • C
                            Chaintitch
                            Joined: 20 Nov 2013

                            @John:

                            What is the weight of the cotton - 12oz, 14oz, 17oz, ??  An earlier post stated lighter than sateen, but exactly how heavy is that?  Thanks!

                            Also curious about this, in addition to the weight of the IHM-27 sateen.

                            last edited by 27 Nov 2021, 16:55 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                            • J
                              John Galt
                              啓蒙家
                              Joined: 5 Sept 2021

                              I did buy the black version of this and am not disappointed in the least.  Still not sure of the weight, but I’d guess somewhere between 14-17 oz comparing to my denim & duck jacket & vest.  However, it is lined which adds to the weight.  This a great jacket IMO - glad I pulled the trigger.

                              The black was posted with slightly smaller dimensions than the olive.  I normally take a small in UHFs and found the size xs in this to be perfect - fitting comfortably over a UHF and still providing a slim fit, if that’s the look you’re going for - or can possibly size up to UHF size for a looser look.

                              No one’s happiness but my own is in my power to achieve or to destroy.

                              last edited by 27 Nov 2021, 22:24 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                              • C
                                Chaintitch
                                Joined: 20 Nov 2013

                                A standard Ventile L24 fabric is 200gsm, which is almost 6 ounces.  Private White uses 250gsm Ventile for their rainwear, which is slightly over 7.

                                Waxed cottons for outerwear are usually between 6oz. on the lighter side (PWVC's current Twin Track), 8oz. towards the middle (3sixteen's Stadium jacket), 10oz. moving towards the heavier side (Corridor NYC's x Division Road's Martexin Army duck M-65), or 12oz. at the heaviest (PWVC x Division Road's Archive Twin Track in British Millerain).

                                So your guess is probably spot-on, assuming the waxed fabric Haraki-san chose is middle-of-the-road.

                                last edited by 28 Nov 2021, 03:36 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                • L
                                  luxman
                                  Joined: 20 Jan 2022

                                  Size Large. It's a keeper 🙂

                                  last edited by 17 Feb 2022, 22:19 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                  • C
                                    Chaintitch
                                    Joined: 20 Nov 2013

                                    @luxman  Fantastic fit.  What are your impressions?

                                    last edited by 20 Feb 2022, 01:38 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                    • nurunuruN
                                      nurunuru
                                      Raw and Unwashed
                                      Joined: 16 May 2018

                                      @ddtrash  @SilverKast  @Guzzidriver  @blokewhistler  @luxman  @John Galt

                                      Say…  Anyone got a field report of how this jacket stood up to a pretty good drenching?  I've been looking forwards to that new olive moleskin Type III since December, but now that it's nearly here I'm finding myself potentially swinging more towards this M-65 owing to its practicality for shoulder seasons in the Midwest.

                                      Just wondering how practical it actually is in the rain.  Hoping someone can chime in!

                                      last edited by 22 Mar 2022, 19:05 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                      • D
                                        ddtrash
                                        Haraki san Expert
                                        Joined: 2 Dec 2010

                                        @nurunuru

                                        Sorry my friend, have not been out in it in prolonged rain to find out.  For the odd shower it has been fine but can not tell you what it would be like after a major soaking.

                                        There is no 'I' in team …............ however there are five in 'individual brilliance'.

                                        last edited by 22 Mar 2022, 19:47 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                        • nurunuruN
                                          nurunuru
                                          Raw and Unwashed
                                          Joined: 16 May 2018

                                          @ddtrash  Copy that.  Thanks!

                                          last edited by 22 Mar 2022, 19:51 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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