IHSH-218-BLK - 12oz Selvedge Denim Western Shirt "The Johnny Cash III" - Superblack

[bigwhat62]

@neph93:

@bigwhat62:

This Johnny Cash shirt or a black heavyweight kersey in black?  And why?  Both look great, one heavier than the other. But what else am I missing.

They are very different fabrics. The JC is fairly stiff shirting denim, that will break in with time. It has a flat smooth hand and will develop meaningful creases at the elbows. The kersey, despite its weight is a very soft, pliable material with a little stretch. It has diagonal ribs in it, almost like corduroy. It feels almost luxurious, while the JC is more rugged.

Without checking the compare function you may also find sizing slightly different. If memory serves, the JC is a little longer in the arms and body.

Both are glorious, but the Kersey fabric is a personal favourite.

Thanks for this input. Size wise the XXL is my size in both shirts and the fit would be very similar.  Will fading be different between the two?  I can see JC as a year round shirt, 12 oz isnt the heaviest of materials and I can tolerate it during the hot summers.  The Kersey I find would be best more so for colder times.

[neph93]

@bigwhat62:

Thanks for this input. Size wise the XXL is my size in both shirts and the fit would be very similar.  Will fading be different between the two?  I can see JC as a year round shirt, 12 oz isnt the heaviest of materials and I can tolerate it during the hot summers.  The Kersey I find would be best more so for colder times.

Both shirts are so called «Superblack». That is to say they are dyed with reactive pigment so fades happen very, very slowly, if at all. Your looking more at aging gracefully than «sick fadez».

If you want a black western shirt that fades, look at the IHSH-33-BLK or the IHSH-62-BLK.

As for temps, despite the weight difference, the 14oz Kersey is an open weave so it breathes very well. The JC is denim, and a tight weave. I don’t think you’d notice much difference.

[bigwhat62]

@neph93:

@bigwhat62:

Thanks for this input. Size wise the XXL is my size in both shirts and the fit would be very similar.  Will fading be different between the two?  I can see JC as a year round shirt, 12 oz isnt the heaviest of materials and I can tolerate it during the hot summers.  The Kersey I find would be best more so for colder times.

Both shirts are so called «Superblack». That is to say they are dyed with reactive pigment so fades happen very, very slowly, if at all. Your looking more at aging gracefully than «sick fadez».

If you want a black western shirt that fades, look at the IHSH-33-BLK or the IHSH-62-BLK.

As for temps, despite the weight difference, the 14oz Kersey is an open weave so it breathes very well. The JC is denim, and a tight weave. I don’t think you’d notice much difference.

Honestly super black is perfect for me. But the -33 and -62 you shared here are very nice too.  Those will end up in my closet with time.  Thanks again

[neph93]

@bigwhat62:

Honestly super black is perfect for me…

I’m a big fan myself. Best of luck with the purchase.

[Pipeboss713]

Looking for a JC.
I’m 5’ 10” 165 lbs
Slim build w/ 17.5 shoulders
Med or large?

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[neph93]

Hard to say without measurements. I suspect a medium, but you should measure an IH shirt you have and that fits you and go from there.

[xtcclassic]

I agree with @neph93 on the medium. You’re basically the exact same size I am right now and a large would be too big (at least they are for me).

[AdamJ]

RESTOCK ON MONDAY 9TH OF AUGUST AT 1600BST

[AdamJ]

RESTOCK

[acboston]

Thinking I may grab one of these as a 40th bday to myself.

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[Dmart]

It really looks great and I was actually hoping it won't restock soon. Hopefully they will be sold out again soon. They can restock end of the year again 

[Kasi]

Are you psychic…

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[atm23]

Mine will be coming on Monday! Excited to beat this shirt up through the fall and winter!

[jerkules]

Nice ebay find, near mint. Plan to offset any savings I made by pimping with a GA snap in the near future. Not sure whether to pimp top or second button…

[jerkules]

Man sorry for the dusty mirror, sack the cleaner etc.

Edit: and apologies for the skew-whiff collar. I am merely a mouse amongst men in this forum

[jerkules]

Warm washed this shirt and it tightened up a little. Very slight fading too, which is always a plus. What a gorgeous denim this is. It has a lot of character for a black fabric.

[hongstein]

Holy smokes, I haven't logged on here since 2013! I am wearing the IHSH-218 in a size medium after a warm wash and it fits perfectly. It was a touch roomy pre-wash, but it snugged up and the length on the sleeves came down so it fits perfectly now.

[neph93]

@hongstein:

Holy smokes, I haven't logged on here since 2013! I am wearing the IHSH-218 in a size medium after a warm wash and it fits perfectly.

Welcome back… nice shirt too.

[jtbel1988]

I've been searching for size XL for a long time and pulled the trigger when one become available on the RE-Loved page at a nice discount.

Something about this black denim is magical. Every time I look at different areas I notice something unique.

I'll be enjoying this one all winter long.

[Joe_M]

I have what may be a dumb question but I'm good with that.  So I think I read somewhere at some point that the 218 was made using the SBG process, would the sulphur dyed warp yarns then produce a chemical smell or "that sulphur smell"?  I received a 218 in the mail today and this bad boy stinks.