IHJ-139-IND - 19oz Selvedge Denim Type II Jacket - Indigo/Beige

[Giles]

I made the first one in about 2008, there have been a few more made since then

[vic_1977]

When I bought this jacket, I had mixed feelings. It looks great and the quality is awesome—as usual with IH items—but I wondered if I should have sized up (I bought a size L).

I'm 176 cm (~5'9") and 84 kg (~185 lbs), with a broad, stocky build (wide shoulders and a larger chest). Despite my doubts, I emailed the IH crew and Tyler was super helpful, assuring me that the fit looked spot on for what it is: a Type II jacket.

I've been wearing it a few days a week over the last couple of weeks for first time (thanks, climate change! ) and I'm loving it. I can already feel it breaking in slowly, and since it’s 19oz, it keeps me pretty warm.
Here are a few fit pics of this beauty.

Edit: in the pics attached you can see the 14oz Selvedge Denim Straight Cut Jeans - Indigo (IH-634S-142). I will write my comment about the jeans later on.

[Oaktavia]

@vic_1977 how’s it feel buttoned up?

[AdamJ]

@vic_1977 looks spot on to me

[vic_1977]

@Oaktavia It feels good. It’s a bit snug, but not too tight (bear in mind it’s 19 oz); however, every day I wear the jacket, I notice it’s becoming less snug.
@AdamJ Thanks!

[AskAxel]

@vic_1977 What size IH shirt do you normally wear? Jacket looks good!
I'm tossing up between a L and an XL.

[funjazzlike1400]

I am thinking about sizing up on this jacket, because it's 19oz denim is this jacket going to be warm for fall weather?

[Alex]

19oz will feel warm-ish, but it wouldn't keep me warm over a tee with nothing else in true fall weather where I live, or visit frequently (UK, New York)

[vic_1977]

@AskAxel Thanks for your comment! I usually wear L size in IH t-shirts. If you want to layer, I'd go to XL. Since I wanted to wear just a t-shirt (or the IH Knit Long Sleeved Crew Neck Sweater), L was enough for me.

[AskAxel]

@vic_1977 Good to know! That’s the same for me. I ended up going with the Large, thanks!
I’ll have to post a photo once it arrives in the mail

[hammertoe1]

I just have to say, this is my favorite jacket iron heart has ever made and I could not imagine a garment fitting me better if I had it custom tailored. Dare I say, the best type II ever made. And I’ve tried a whole lot of them. The length is just as short as my unmodified 526j too, which is coincidentally my other all time favorite jacket, and the best type III ever made in my humble opinion.

I already admittedly own two of these, one in a L and one in XL. L is fantastic for a t shirt only like-a-glove fit, and I wear the XL when I want to layer a 12oz western underneath. Both fit immaculately. I also have to say, I know there was some discourse regarding the inclusion of the back cinch, and I thoroughly love it. If nothing else, it makes the back of the jacket more visually interesting which goes a long way.

To be honest, I’m probably going to buy another L and another XL, and hope that those 4 jackets get me to the end of the road.