Mornin'
Having been introduced to the merits of IH last year when @Filthy 21/23oz junkie was kind enough to offer up some 25oz IHxB01, I was hooked and knew I needed to pick up some more. It has taken a while but I am pleased to say I have just started to break in some of the fantastic 21oz IH555-01's.

A month or so ago, I was visiting London and took the opportunity to visit "Rivet and Hide" its a great place to shop, the guys are super knowledgeable and friendly. This was my first bricks and mortar denim shopping experience which was a revelation; shopping online is kinda blind even if you know your preferred measurements.

I also took advantage of their free hemming service in store; I only needed a little off the 36 length to achieve the neat double cuff I was after. I surprised myself how much I enjoyed watching the process and it was a good opportunity to indulge the inner denim obsessive, they even let me video the process! Examining the offcuts provided an insight into how the denim acquires its weight, the threads are super thick, and also exposes the white core of the "warp" hinting at what is to come in the evolution of the fades.

As is my habit, I have posted a little review on my YouTube, check it out, there is some footage of the hemming if that is of interest.
Best regards,
Chris

Evenin'
I picked one of these up in the Christmas sale, perfect timing as I had been coveting a IH shirt for the best part of a year.

I was pretty much between sizes, the medium was near perfect, and felt that if the fabric yielded it would be a great slim tailored profile, albeit a tad short in the body. But not having experienced the material or denim shirts in general I was really worried about future shrink.. I think I have my denim wash regime nailed but any shrink on the chest etc would be challenging and on the length of body or arms probably irrecoverable! So… I went for the large, still a good fit but a little more generous to allow layering with a henley and I am considering a hot soak to see if I can get half a centimetre or so off.

(I also picked up a IHSH-62 Wabash, but the cut is more generous and the large I bought was returned, fantastic fabric and still on the list.. just need a medium!)

Really looking forward to the evolution of this denim, whilst I have dreams of deep honeycombs on the sleeves , I think this will be a long time coming!
Best regards
Chris

Well its been 6 months or so since I started on these 555-01's and I could not be happier with the construction, fit or quality of this mighty denim. They are indeed stubborn, and I am not in a position to wear all day every day but they are starting to yield some of the evolution secrets!

In my normal style….. here's a video!

This is such incredibly sad news, I haven't signed into the Forum for at least a couple of years. I always think of Filthy when I think about Ironheart so to see his face as soon as I logged on was a joy but instantly I realised there wasn't going to be good news.

When I first joined in 2017, I was wondering how I should start my Ironheart journey, Filthy immediately reached out and offered to gift me a pair of his IHXB01… his name then if I recall was Filthy25ozJunkie relating to the fantastic denim that they were crafted from... he had struggled to break them in and had popped the button off the waist... he replaced it with a drilled out penny... the penny happened to be from my birth year which seemed to be a good omen... subsequently I too popped that off...

I still have the jeans, the penny... and fond memories of Mike...

Samurai Jeans SIN25-01 Heavyweight Rope Dyed Indigo Flannel Shirt (Pink) SIZE L

Bought this recently and sadly it doesnt fit quite as hoped, it sizes slightly smaller than a Large IH UHF Work Shirt, so I need to move this on. I have included a sizing chart from Samurai's Web Page, which matches measurements I have taken (below)

Chest 52.5cm
Shoulder 43.5cm
Length 71.5cm
Sleeve 64.5cm

SIN25-01 PIN
100% Cotton
Japanese Indigo/Pink Check fabric
One Wash
Rope dyed Indigo yarns
Slim fit silhouette
Indigo-dyed nut buttons
Side Gusset with chainstitch runoff
Work Shirt details
Samurai Union Ticket

How about £175 posted (PPF&F or BT) to your door in UK, postage further afield can be discussed.
All the best,
Chris!

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Mornin'
The clear out continues! Any interest in these 13oz Loose Straight GZ-13LST-C01 from the amazing Graph Zero in tag 35.

These are BNWT, and feature additional old school buttons if you want to pair with braces / suspenders.

Waist 90cm
Front Rise 31cm
Rear Rise 39cm
Thigh 34cm
Knee 26cm
Seam 95cm
Hem 23.5cm

How about £75 to your door in the UK (PayPay F&F or BT)
Best regards,
Chris

Mornin'
Any interest in this BNWT Buzz Rickson's BR15346 ‘Aviation Associates’ N-1 Civilian Model Deck Jacket in size 38.

These "civilian" models have the classic detailing of the N-1 jacket but offer a lighter weight feel, without the thick alpaca lining.

I have another of these in rotation and find that the 38 is a good fit for me at 5'11 ish and 80kg due to the lack of lining... your mileage may vary, measurements as follow:

Chest 56cm
Shoulder 48cm
Sleeve 60.5cm
Length 68.5cm

How about £250 to your door in the UK (PayPal F&F or BT)
Best regards,
Chris

Evenin'
For sale is my IHSH-247 9oz Selvedge Flannel Check Western Shirt in Indigo/Dark Indigo, size LARGE.

The shirt is well worn but cared for and does not have any obvious damage aside from a patch where the fabric has rubbed on something (probably velcro) on the front left (I have taken a photo). This has been washed a number of times and has just had a fresh machine wash on handwash setting with Woolite Dark.

Sadly I have expanded a little a large westerns are not quite the right fit for me anymore (work shirts still work though!)

Chest 53cm
Sleeve 65cm
Shoulder 45cm
Length 73cm

How about £125 to your door in the UK (PP F&F, BT)

Any questions please feel free to ask, I am happy to get some better daylight pictures if needed.
Best regards,
Chris

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