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@WhiskeySandwich i think it's all relative. More comfortable in terms of very high and tight armholes which even people on here have complained about. Relatively speaking, the lower the arm hole the more people it will fit and the less restricting it will be for anyone with large arms. The side effect here for flexibility of fitting a more diverse set of body types and sizes is that it has a compromise on how it wears when moving. I think I know what you're saying about downward angled arms where it attaches at the body, but i think that's a result also of having a lower arm hole. I'm far from an expert on this though, so I'll let someone else chime in.
But i hear you on this being a rant of sorts. I don't like this either which is why I like the IH shirt cut so much. I struggled with this for so many years not really understanding why this happened until I got a shirt cut with higher arm holes.
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@pechelman i agree with you. Its def just preference. but I would like to know what goes into the design of like arm hole circumference (being the space around the upper arm) and the angle of the sleeve (straight out or angled downward). It seems that a high or low armhole (based on the underarm connection to the torso), would be secondary/resultant of those primary factors. obviously they average the wearers arm size, as dudes who wear an XL will either have thick or thin arms, causing a looser or tighter fit. The angle of the arm attached would result in either more mobility or less fabric bunch under the armpit....idk maybe i answered my own question. I'm just thinking thru my fingers at this point lol sorry to ramble.
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It’s interesting with the 409. On paper, it should fit very similarly to my 178, which I no longer own.
On the 178, the sleeves came down to the middle of my palm, while on the 409 they sit at the wrist with just a bit of extra material. The 178 also fit noticeably larger overall through the chest and shoulders, even before any soaking, washing, or drying.
First chart is the 409, second is the 178.
I assume this comes down to things like armhole placement, body height, and subtle pattern differences. Since they were made at different times, small changes likely don’t show up clearly in measurements. I’m not an expert, but it’s interesting how two shirts can look similar on paper yet fit so differently in reality.
For me, if the chest fits, I can usually work with everything else.
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Random question mainly aimed at @goosehd and @Tago-Mago as they do a bloody good job modding...
Do you get the "unread topics" notifications down to 0 from doing your moderation?
Because I spend an ungodly amount of time on this forum everyday, and there's always 40+ unread topics
Also curious if anyone else has ever reached it down to 0...
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@Jord I keep it at zero…it’s the only way I can stay on top of the goings on.
Edit: I normally wake up about 5:00-6:00 am and start going through the posts from overnight. Then, I will check throughout the day to see the goings on and to see what needs to be addressed. Then before I go to bed, I’ll spend about 30 minutes reading anything I’ve missed.
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@goosehd Makes sense
Thanks for the reply, one day I'll get it down there too... I bloody hate unread notifications
You guys do a great job
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@Jord said in Random questions to which you seek an answer:
@goosehd Makes sense
Thanks for the reply, one day I'll get it down there too... I bloody hate unread notifications
You guys do a great job
That's what the mark all as read button is for.
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@pechelman not a direct answer but I have a 298 (also wool but not Fox Bros) and have had success using the “dry steam” cycle on my washing machine. It avoids wetting the wool (and any shrinkage) but keeps everything fresh without the hassle of going to the dry cleaner. If you don’t have that cycle I guess you could blast it with steam from an iron.
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@pechelman I also don't have a fox Brothers flannel yet but I have a few wool items. I would recommend hand washing with cool to Luke warm water and a wool safe detergent like Eucalin. I would also steer clear of the drying machine and air dry.
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Agitation is what shrinks wool stuff so hand wash and line dry is your best bet. With an undershirt a wool shirt (or jumper) should rarely need washing anyway.
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@Darth-fader If you're looking at the 9oz selvedge models, it's a tricky one, as what you're after would sit right between the straight and slim-tapered styles (just like the 666 does).
It will, of course, vary for different body types/tag sizes — but for myself, wearing a tag 33 or 34 and hemmed to around 30" (losing some of the taper), I'd say the slim-tapered would be closest, compared to the fuller fit and higher rise of the straight cut. Others may disagree, though!
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@Darth-fader No probs at all. Ha ha, thanks, feels like a lifetime ago now
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Is there anybody in CONUS who is going the the Self Edge 20th anniversary party who would take delivery of a Recapitate hat for me and give it to me over the party week end?
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@Giles I am and can
(ps. I used to really enjoy you guitar gear demos back in the day too!)
