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    • OaktaviaO
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      Check out the 19oz Lefty Trucker thread to see faded example photos @jerkules if you have not already. They fade high contrast and super beautifully. I would say give the 19oz a try!

      IG: electricindigowizard

      "Possibly splitting hairs, but I consider @Oaktavia to be the beardy, dank High Magus of this denim game…" @neph93

      WTB: IHJ-32 - XL/XXL

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      • T4920T
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        @Oaktavia:

        Check out the 19oz Lefty Trucker thread to see faded example photos @jerkules if you have not already. They fade high contrast and super beautifully. I would say give the 19oz a try!

        Yours and Twin's LHT truckers sold me on LHT for my next pair of jeans! Gonna give the 777s a shot, but I need to work on my 21oz SBG 666s first…

        “𝑁𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑟 𝑙𝑒𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑓𝑢𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑒 𝑑𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑏 𝑦𝑜𝑢. 𝑌𝑜𝑢 𝑤𝑖𝑙𝑙 𝑚𝑒𝑒𝑡 𝑖𝑡, 𝑖𝑓 𝑦𝑜𝑢 ℎ𝑎𝑣𝑒 𝑡𝑜, 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑠𝑎𝑚𝑒 𝑤𝑒𝑎𝑝𝑜𝑛𝑠 𝑜𝑓 𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑜𝑛 𝑤ℎ𝑖𝑐ℎ 𝑡𝑜𝑑𝑎𝑦 𝑎𝑟𝑚 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑎𝑔𝑎𝑖𝑛𝑠𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑝𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑒𝑛𝑡.”

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        • jerkulesJ
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          That’s really helpful info guys, thank you. Basically sounds like everyone that tries it, loves it. The lefty trucker fades are incredible, so I feel stoked to give them a try.

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          • OaktaviaO
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            @T4920:

            @Oaktavia:

            Check out the 19oz Lefty Trucker thread to see faded example photos @jerkules if you have not already. They fade high contrast and super beautifully. I would say give the 19oz a try!

            Yours and Twin's LHT truckers sold me on LHT for my next pair of jeans! Gonna give the 777s a shot, but I need to work on my 21oz SBG 666s first…

            Happy to hear that!

            @jerkules:

            That’s really helpful info guys, thank you. Basically sounds like everyone that tries it, loves it. The lefty trucker fades are incredible, so I feel stoked to give them a try.

            Let us know if you try the 19oz!!!

            IG: electricindigowizard

            "Possibly splitting hairs, but I consider @Oaktavia to be the beardy, dank High Magus of this denim game…" @neph93

            WTB: IHJ-32 - XL/XXL

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            • jerkulesJ
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              @Oaktavia:

              Let us know if you try the 19oz!!!

              Oh for sure man. I’ve been living in my slubs and love them, but fancy something a bit different for colder months. Also, my 21oz box is kinda ticked with my SBGs, so I’m defo erring towards the 19oz.

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              • chrisjohnnickC
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                What are y'all wearing for lightweight warm base layers? Looking into something 100% merino wool. Don't want something that looks too athletic, and want something that is thin but warm. Whatchu all got?

                I've looked at the Smartwool 250, but I can't imagine that for that price point (110usd each) there have to be better options.

                Wants List:
                IHSH-20-Red, XL
                IHSH-208-Indigo Kersey, L-XL
                IHSH-254-Grey Kersey, L-XL
                IHSW-45 Black, M
                IH-526SV 21oz type III, 38 or 40
                IH-777S-SB size 32
                IH-777S-142 size 31 or 32

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                • Bums_FanB
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                  I have some older Smart Wool tops that I really like.  Some of their newer stuff is too athletic or too stylistic for my taste, but they still have the basics in short sleeve and long that I would purchase.

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                  • goosehdG
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                    Here’s my response and I don’t know if it helps…if it’s a base layer, does it matter what it looks like?

                    I primarily use base layers for outside activities like skiing, running, etc.  Have used Smartwool and Underarmour, but both are athletic in appearance.

                    "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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                    • Bums_FanB
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                      Yup good point!  Living in Southern California, sometimes base layers become the only layer as the day heats up.  Start off in the morning with a Smart Wool layer and UHF or denim shirt being perfect.  By late morning or early afternoon, it can get too much and I want a basic color merino on.  Cotton t's layers work too, but sometimes a merino top has a slight edge.

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                      • chrisjohnnickC
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                        basically the same here. temps here in winter are usually in the 30s-40s F. mostly will be wearing these under a UHF. want something warmer than a cotton Tshirt.

                        Wants List:
                        IHSH-20-Red, XL
                        IHSH-208-Indigo Kersey, L-XL
                        IHSH-254-Grey Kersey, L-XL
                        IHSW-45 Black, M
                        IH-526SV 21oz type III, 38 or 40
                        IH-777S-SB size 32
                        IH-777S-142 size 31 or 32

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                        • goosehdG
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                          Understand…I’ve always related the term “base layers” with sport activities.  You just want something to wear as an undershirt/garment that you can wear in the public if it gets to warm…

                          I’ve always worn various cotton t-shirts…

                          "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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                          • J
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                            @chrisjohnnick:

                            basically the same here. temps here in winter are usually in the 30s-40s F. mostly will be wearing these under a UHF. want something warmer than a cotton Tshirt.

                            .      I love the Freenote Henley shirts,under a UHF,or a denim shirt. Really comfortable. Different layers on top depending on the temperature. One other thing,from years of riding a motorcycle during the Winter,I still adhere to the mantra of wearing one more layer than you think you’ll need. Wife thinks I’m nuts.

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                            • todyT
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                              Couldn't find a more specific thread and didn't want to start a new one.
                              Possible website error, @Giles and @Alex - the footer of the European and German site contains phone no. and e-mail address of the US site, while the International site has the UK contact details.

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                              • GilesG
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                                Whoops, thanks.  Great spot.  We're on it…..

                                "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                                  Is there a proper way to cut off chainstitch runoff?  Is anything going to unravel if I just lop if off?

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                                  • GilesG
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                                    You can cut it off, it's secured by a bar tack…..

                                    "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                                    • NikN
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                                      Western shirts don't have the runoff

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                                      • PalmerP
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                                        @TexasCrane:

                                        Is there a proper way to cut off chainstitch runoff?  Is anything going to unravel if I just lop if off?

                                        Just cut them off right where they start. I can’t stand them and cut them off of every shirt and have never had any issues. Western and work shirt, Iron Heart and other brands, it’s always a chop.

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                                        • PalmerP
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                                          @Nkwkfld:

                                          Western shirts don't have the runoff

                                          Western shirts with a gusset have the chainstitch runoff.

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                                          • OaktaviaO
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                                            @Palmer:

                                            @Nkwkfld:

                                            Western shirts don't have the runoff

                                            Western shirts with a gusset have the chainstitch runoff.

                                            Yup wearing my 295bb now and have parts of mine still attached. I like 'em! But some folks think it's a loose thread and have even pulled at mine before. No touchy!

                                            IG: electricindigowizard

                                            "Possibly splitting hairs, but I consider @Oaktavia to be the beardy, dank High Magus of this denim game…" @neph93

                                            WTB: IHJ-32 - XL/XXL

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