Merz beim Schwanen

[A Former User]

@popvulture i’ve got the same ‘issue’ but indeed solved it to go XL eith there slim fits and L in there relaxed fits as well. Overall i like there quality. Think we boys got a little spoiled by great gents who re-measure every garment we buy from them. So there’s a lot to learn for a lot of brands. But every time a doesn’t have a proper sizingchart etc. i love IH more! That’s one of the reasons i come back at them.

[popvulture]

Yeah definitely. I got a shirt from Merz once (ordered directly, so it was sorta cost-prohibitive returning it) that was sized weird, wrote them a note to let them know and they were kind of dicks about it. Just kind of a "read the chart" response or "we have inconsistencies, and that's the way it is" sort of thing. Made me think of how much I appreciate Iron Heart, for sure.

Anyway, I'm pretty careful about getting something from them now, usually making sure it's not too difficult to return (i.e. buying from a US seller, in my case).

[tody]

2S14 Navy is in. Excuse the grumpy face, it's a hot day in Germany and I just did a 10k on my rowing machine.
Shirts feels slightly less slubby than the charcoal version, and I expect some shrinkage in length with the first wash.

[A Former User]

@tody cool! The 2s14 is amazing

[Karol]

I was doing some summer cleaning and I found the answer on why I’m not buying any T-shirts from IH

[Brian]

@Karol that’s the same as me with dubble works tees must have 8-10 now and they are so good

[A Former User]

@Karol cooo one! Merz B is amazing! Have 2 2s14 now and a 9oz henley

[Twistlock]

I love their french terry shirts for hot temps, unfo they do not have them in stock atm, would buy a few more.

[jerkules]

Anyone tried and have an opinion on the 1950s tees? Found one for super cheap in the depths of the internet. Not sure whether to take a punt or grab something heavier like a 214 or 215 and ignore the discount.

[ARNC]

@jerkules I have a couple of long sleeve 1950s. I like them, but they are a lot lighter than my 206/207 henleys and 2S14/2S18 beasts. They work for me when I want something lighter but they need more attention when washing (they need pulling back into shape and I can’t not iron the 1950s but can get away with not ironing the heavyweight ones - you might have different thresholds).

Do watch out for sizing - you might need to go up a size in 1950s compared to 2S14, for example, as they are cut slimmer.

I guess it depends on what you’re looking for. There are probably more options out there at lighter weights but if the one you’ve seen is a bargain, maybe just go for it?

[Dmart]

I love the 1950. so comfy and light to wear.

[jerkules]

Thanks for you input both. I’ve grabbed a long sleeve.

@ARNC i expect that I’ll have similar feelings to yours when it arrives. I’m so used to wearing sturdy/heavy tees, and I expect the 1950s tee to feel very lightweight. Tbh that’s one of the reasons I started looking at the lighter offerings from Merz - my childish brain always equates bigger numbers = better (it’s how I got into IH!), and as a result I’ve ended up with all my “nice” T-shirts being heavyweights. I’m hoping it’s not too slim but will have to see, worst thing that happens is I have to wear as a layer. With delivery, the shirt wasn’t a huge amount more than a Uniqlo longsleeve!! I’ll keep an eye on it while washing.

@Dmart thanks, glad to hear you like them and I’m excited to give something lighter weight a try.

[ARNC]

@jerkules I expect you'll be fine - the lighter material has a bit of give!

[Dmart]

Yes it certainly does, but still drapes nicely. I prefer the 1950 for the everyday, not thinking about what to wear in the house, going for a walk.

[jerkules]

I’ll report back when it arrives

[68degreesorless]

@Heavy_blue fyi I just picked up a Sunspel sea island t and it’s quite nice.

[jerkules]

Very happy with this 1950s long sleeve, and at just over £30 I snagged a bargain. Fabric is really nice, softest tee I’ve had against my precious skin . There’s a bit of room in the fit, which I expect will tighten up with a wash.

Thanks for your help @ARNC and @Dmart .

[ARNC]

@jerkules looks good and definitely a bargain!

[Karol]

@jerkules awesome piece for insanely low price

[Dmart]

@jerkules great deal and yes, a wash will help and settle things.