Merz beim Schwanen

[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.

[DCWS2020]

Really impressed with this… standard and strange had these for half price recently. This is the 2S04.

[popvulture]

That heavyweight tee fabric is fantastic — enjoy! I totally woulda bought that one, but just not a color that works on me. Great deal for sure.

[Fades for future]

Sry for Cross Posting, bought this Merz 2s14 and a few others due to their recent Summer Sale ... All at half price, quality is great but still prefer the iht-1600 ... Anyway, was a nice bargain i'd say...

[DCWS2020]

@Fades-for-future Nice.. looks like the same color and weight as the Henley I got. Did you wash yours yet?

[Fades for future]

@DCWS2020 hey man, colour is Tan or so. Yep did a wash at 30 degrees, about 1- 1,5 cm shrinkage in the length...

[Jbailla2]

Delivery day. I've been diving into the world of loopwheel tees, including a used merz b from this forum, and have read enough good things here to go big on these shirts with their half off sale.

First impressions... The super heavy shirts are much softer out of the box than the iron heart 1600 and 1501. Substantial but comfortable while the iron hearts have to be broken in. These tend to hug the body a little more than the iron heart.

Perhaps fit pics another time...started but the mirror needs to be cleaned.

346 forest green sweatshirt
206 long sleeve pacific blue henley
204 short sleeve black henley
2S14 tan tee shirt
2S04 short sleeve sierra Henley
214PK pacific blue t shirt
2S04 long sleeve sierra Henley still inbound from standard and strange

[Hajduk 0]

Today I got my first t shirt from merz b schwanen. It's a 214, relaxed fit xxl, loopwheeled T-SHIRT, 8,6OZ.
To my height 190 cm and weight of 100 kg is very good cut and shape.
I am very happy with the product and i am ordering certainly a lot more

[A Former User]

@Jbailla2 all great addition’s! Me personally also felt that the nature CW was softer then the 11oz IH tee but my white one on the other hand is more sturdy and harsh. Jealous on your tan colorway.. almost sold out everywhere in the EU.