THIS OR THAT?
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Sold some stuff that was surplus to requirements and can buy something that Mrs Neph is going to hate and that a 44 year old man probably shouldn't be seen wearing. It's between this:
https://www.ironheart.co.uk/vests/ihv-28.html
And this:
https://www.ironheart.co.uk/vests/ihsb-c3-vee.html
I tried the C3 on at Kanreki but @Graeme said I was going full viking and that ruined it for me (jk Graeme
).Truth is I'm torn. The C3 is a little over the top, but not as over the top as the IHV-28. The IHV-28 is absolutely glorious but the C3 maybe has a longer shelf life. And @Giles , saying buy both isn't an acceptable answer, but only because I can't ::)
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Neph.. if it were I, i'd get the C-3
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Neph.. if it were I, i'd get the C-3
For you boyo I'd have to agree with the above. Defo C3 all day long - it's a no brainer imo
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Sold some stuff that was surplus to requirements and can buy something that Mrs Neph is going to hate and that a 44 year old man probably shouldn't be seen wearing. It's between this:
https://www.ironheart.co.uk/vests/ihv-28.html
And this:
https://www.ironheart.co.uk/vests/ihsb-c3-vee.html
I tried the C3 on at Kanreki but @Graeme said I was going full viking and that ruined it for me (jk Graeme
).Truth is I'm torn. The C3 is a little over the top, but not as over the top as the IHV-28. The IHV-28 is absolutely glorious but the C3 maybe has a longer shelf life. And @Giles , saying buy both isn't an acceptable answer, but only because I can't ::)
my vote is for the C3 but only because you're in Norway and it looks warm as hell. I think you'll get more use out of the C3 than the 28
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I actually say get the V-28.
Here is my take - you can always get a C3 made custom if needed. And the V-28 is a seasonal
Release. Plus, the V28 can be worn under your N1, whereas the C3 IS the outwardSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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I would go with the C3.
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I remember you trying on the C3. It was fantastic. And if the wife is going to be mad anyway, make it worthwhile by getting the truly bonkers vest.
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She might not even notice the v-28. You will just blend in with the background.
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Here's the photo of @neph93 in the C3. It is full-on Viking Kitten, and he should consider it for that reason.
That said, I agree with @Appfaff that the IHV-28 is endangered, and won't be repeated.
Alternatively, get the C3 now, and then pick up an IHV-28 if it ends up in the Outlet.
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I too remember you tried on the C3 and it looked great on you. I would go for C3.
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I like the 28. The camo pattern is a bit like dazzle camouflage of WWI. I don't want another vest. Repeat as necessary.
Here in Pa. no one would look twice at the 28. You might get some sideways looks with the C-3. :-\ -
Get the C3 jacket [emoji55]
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The C-3 vest is so manly, and versatile. I'm more of a fan of sizing it snug and wearing it under a jacket though, or just over a long sleeve t-shirt in less cold times.
(For those that don't know, these were originally designed as a mid-layer pieces, intended to be worn under a flight jacket.)
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Buy the C3, then when you come at Xmas get the 28….
Everyone note that despite me explicitly saying that G-san wasn't to advocate buying both he still did it in the nicest possible way
Thank you all very much for your input and feedback. It definitely helps my thinking (and it's fun). The C3 gets the popular vote, understandably so as it is bloody gorgeous and a great example of the kind of modern iterations of classics that IH is all about and that SB execute so well.
I get that the IHV-28 isn't to everyones tastes, ( @Dion if you were to describe my "look" then trying too hard is probably a good start
) but I'm weak af for this kind of thing, I think it's beautiful. Practically speaking @Appfaff is definitely on to something with the layering under my N-1 and I suspect that might be what I need for the coming winter. I'd size it to fit over a henley. While the C3 might be designed as a middle layer, I'd probably use it more in the autumn and spring as an outer layer, over shirts and hoodies.So I'm leaning towards the camo madness at the moment…the Viking Kitten look may have to wait until the new year.
Here in Pa. no one would look twice at the 28. You might get some sideways looks with the C-3. :-\
I wasn't sure if this is a good thing or not, then I remember that The Deerhunter was set in Pennsylvania, so it probably is.
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"It's better to be looked over than overlooked."
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