Posts made by Blanco

@Gavin666 said in IHSH-409-IB - 19oz Selvedge Denim CPO Shirt - Indigo/Black:

Damn, was really looking forward to this but withmy normal XL the shoulders and sleeves are way bigger than usual and to get those right, I would have to move to large and then the chest is way too small. Oh well, guess I will save some money.

I think I'm in the same boat. It's always the sleeves that get me. I know I can ask for specific measurements but I've tried that in the past with so so luck. I may try my local shop so at least I can return easily if I can score.

said in Ship John:

@northsouthdenimguy here is a fit pic. Looking at photos and given my wife's feedback I think the shirt looks fine as is (again a bit long) but I can also still fit it over a Samurai Sashiko work shirt (which I'm wearing today). But I wouldn't typically wear this kind of shirt over one of those. I prefer a tee.

I decided to try and shrink it but my washer wouldn't fill up enough to fully saturate the shirt for some reason so I pivoted and put it in very hot water in the tub. Modest improvement in some measurements while others stayed the same but overall it tightened the feel of the fit enough for my satisfaction although it looks mostly the same. I didn't put in the dryer because I'm a coward.

Btw I think this shirt would be absolutely amazing with hand warmer pockets like a CPO.

Before Hot soak
Chest 24.5
Waist 23
Opening 23
Sleeve 27
Sleeve opening 5.0
Shoulder 19.2
Length 31.75

After Hot soak
Chest 23.9
Waist 23
Opening 22.75
Sleeve 26.5
Sleeve opening 4.9
Shoulder 19.2
Length 31.4

Had a little trouble landing on the right size with this one as I tried an XL but the chest measurement came in smaller than the crew advised it'd be. I landed an XXL though that fits better in most places except the sleeves. Overall I really enjoy the shirt a lot though.

Paired it today with my 21oz 555s and some Truman horse rump.

Ah damn I was distracted looking at a purchase from another hobby and missed the drop. Oh well I don't think I can fade everything I have effectively anyway. Problem is you never know when the next one will be.

@northsouthdenimguy yeah the chest is deceiving as it looks fine but it almost 24.5" measuring the IH way and I can go down as low as 23.5" easily. Meant to ask before did you experience any color loss? It looks like maybe a little from your before and after pics but could also be the lighting.

@talexander for my use I'm not quite to the point where I want to go to a tailor but it's probably more I don't have one I know is good and not sure I want to give them a $425 shirt to find out.

@northsouthdenimguy here is a fit pic. Looking at photos and given my wife's feedback I think the shirt looks fine as is (again a bit long) but I can also still fit it over a Samurai Sashiko work shirt (which I'm wearing today). But I wouldn't typically wear this kind of shirt over one of those. I prefer a tee.

Got my black one today and thinking of trying to get some shrink out but not sure if I should wait until it actually needs a wash. It looks good except it's very long (like all Townes seem to be) and I have room in other places to allow for shrinkage and a tightened up fit. Thanks to @hgering27 and @northsouthdenimguy for posting your experiences.

Wow those look incredible. My OD version are barely showing anything.

I'm hoping to find a place to try these on in person, but Franklin and Poe hasn't listed anything new from ironheart back in a while, so wondering if they will get these. I guess I should try emailing them. For some reason Iron shop provisions has completely different measurements for this model.

@CosmoSix5 said in IH-526J-142ib - 14oz Selvedge Denim Modified Type III Jacket - Indigo/Black:

@Blanco a decent tailor/seamstress is your friend. Sleeves are not difficult or expensive to have altered. I've had 3 or 4 shirts/CPO. Just on you to make sure they know what they're doing 🫦

I'm going to see if my local store gets it and will attempt to try on in person. Last time I spoke to them they felt comfortable removing only about an inch but with a 28.6" sleeve I'll probably need a lot more than that.

Ugh I think I may be sized out on this model. The chest is on the lower end of my range with no wiggle room (even with just a tee) but can't size up as the sleeves are already much longer than I normally go with in my normal size.

Very excited for this release pending measurements. I don't have a type III as I have a hard time balancing sleeve, chest and length with my build.

I have the 633 OD version and love it. My only comparison is the 555 but I appreciate the higher rise and wider leg. It's more of a medium rise and the waist is tighter but I like it better than my 555.

@Chibs said in IHSH-189-BRN - 17oz Duck CPO Work Shirt - "The UnTucked" - Brown:

@Blanco Yep, you're golden and no need to email.

Awesome, thank you.

Got mine in. Not my first IH product by a long shot but my first from IH UK. Crossing my fingers on my request! I assume just putting comments in is enough and we don't need to email the team? I'm sure they get too many emails already.

Sizing this one is going to be tricky. Every dimension on the XL is better than the XXL is for me except the chest, which would be too small. But with duck it's better to err on the side of larger vs smaller right?

@goosehd said in IHM-35-KHA - Whipcord N1 Deck Jacket - Khaki:

@Blanco I can’t seem to find the proper reference, but you need to feed the paracord through the eyelets and jacket. There is a tool that you can use, use a straightened clothes hanger with the paracord taped to it, or feed it through by hand.

It’s not hard and only takes time. It’s the same as retreading the string into a hoodie.

Ok thank you. I've run a Paracord through a pair of shorts using a safety pin that I can feel through the fabric and push it through so I'll try that if I feel the need. I just saw reference and checked mine.

@CosmoSix5 said in IHM-35-KHA - Whipcord N1 Deck Jacket - Khaki:

Has anyone added the paracord to your jacket after it's in your hands? Wondering where to find the tools/materials

Does it come with the cord? I didn't get one with mine.

@goosehd thanks! I'm always a bit paranoid about sizing so I held out to be able to try it on before they sold out.

Picked up mine from Franklin & Poe today. Thankfully they had a few sizes. I normally take a XXL in shirts but sometimes an XL for boxy cuts (like mechanics shirts). I tried the L and XL. The sleeves were perfect in the L but gave me little wiggle room for anything beyond a thin shirt. So I went with the XL. Everything is great, fits well with a flannel or a T. Sleeves are longer but the storm cuffs and additional button really make it comfortable regardless. The fabric is interesting as in different lights it can look like there are stains but it's just some variation in how the light plays off of the fabric mixed with some slight variation in texture. I love it and will be with me for a long time.