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Still available open to offers!

Afternoon,
Any interest on this BNWT M65 from Buzz Rickson's?

This is a BR11702 in size Medium:

Length 78.5cm
Shoulder 50cm
Chest 58cm
Sleeve 65.5cm

How about £300 to your door in the UK (PP F&F or BT)

Open to offers!

A bump before Christmas, still available, make me an offer!

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!

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...

Looking good, as others say the roping on the hem is particularly lovely… I am just realising how much long term wear is needed to get a denim shirt to yield its fade'y secrets!

I have just picked up the 902ZR "relaxed taper" in the Oni 20oz secret denim… amazing fabric, loose weave, slubby, with an organic handmade feel... very impressive. I must say I am a bit worried about how much these will stretch out; they are not hard to break in like IHs, and I am wondering if I should have dropped another size!

Bought these from Denimio, great experience!

Since getting tangled up in this obsession, I normally try to focus on one pair each year; these have been my 2018 denim. Having worn them for the year I truly believe these are twice the jean compared to everything I have tried previously; twice as stubborn, twice as tough, and twice the weight!

These truly are fantastic, normally after a year jeans are showing signs of approaching the end of their useful life, blowouts on crotch and knees, but these look like they have another good year in them… amazing jeans and the best cut I have tried... it almost makes me not want to buy a new pair for 2019, almost!

@neph93:

Temperature is important for shrinkage, but so is agitation. Move it around and it will shrink more. Excuse me for getting down and dirty, but if you sweat anywhere near as much as I do you'll need agitation to get this shirt clean. My point being that gentle washing regimes with jeans are doable if you don't labour in them, shirts not so much. So there is an argument for just getting the shrinkage out.

I see what you mean, will see how it goes and keep an open mind to machine washes; our washing machine does have some very gentle programs that may be suitable!

@neph93:

@DevonReviewer this is my documented shrinkage from the IHSH-33-IND. Same fabric so the shrinkage should be similar. For what it's worth the wabash of the IHSH-62 will shrink meaningfully too, with the correct treatment.

Thanks, sounds like a good opportunity to modify the fit… I have avoided machine washes for all my denim to date, and intend to continue, what do you think about a half hour bath tub soak at 40 and then 60 if I seek a bit more shrink?

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

@andyb34:

Thanks DevonReviewer.

It was your youtube channel that introduced me to selvedge denim, first with a pair of Levi 511's and recently with a step up to the mighty 777S-21. Just like you I'm loving the Iron Heart brand and particularly this forum which is always friendly and positive.

Haven't had chance to watch the update on the 555-01 yet but I've been waiting for you to upload the 6 month update and will definitely catch it this weekend.

That is amazing, thanks for watching! I hope you enjoy the denim journey as much as I do, putting on great denim brings a little joy to each day!

I hope you enjoy the 777, I really want some "fade to grey" with all black stitching, and the IHxVS777S-21 were on my list… cant find a 32... so pitching for the 555-03 at some point.

All the best
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!

Any word on restock? I am after some SBG, all black stitching, for office wear… but the rise on the 555-03 is holding me back a little... the 32s in the VS look to be an option... but out of stock!

I have been looking at these for weeks, I am planning on getting some to wear in the office and will be tucking a shirt in, so I am thinking the slightly more generous sizing will work for me. I have some 32's in the 555-01, and am looking at the 32's in the 555-03, they have a 34.0 and 34.4 waist respectively, which I think will work in the way I want to wear them…

... the one slight dilemma I have is the rise, the 555-03 have best part of half an inch extra on the front and an inch at the back... in the past I have found this gives the feeling of a tighter waist band...

... any one found this when comparing the to 555-1 cut?

Best regards,
Chris

@Appfaff:

I fricken love the video review @DevonReviewer

Hey @Appfaff , thanks! Always enjoy sharing great products on YouTube.

Will post a update once I have put 6 months into them.

Currently wearing most week days for work, and have given them a "hot" bathtub soak (just over 40 celcius), just to protect the fabric from blowouts (at least that is my philosophy)…. no shrink at all, no colour lose....

Incidentally these are showing more potential for fades than I had imagined.
Best regards,
Chris

Hi,
I have always had an interest in trying out the Red Wing Supersole as I do seem to go hard on my soles and want to see if these do offer an extended life.

Specifically I was always attracted to the "08804" Moc Toe Supersole Oro Russet Boot. Having contacted the UK RW store I have learned that they have been removed from the UK (and probably the european) markets… this has made me obsess about them for some reason!

Do any of my IH colleagues know of any in stock in Europe (Size UK8/US9), or any US retailers that would send them across to me? My initial searches havent been fruitful.
Best regards,
Chris

Just uploaded a short review of my freshly delivered IH666D, if you dont want to listen to me yappin' about trousers skip to 8:08 to see them on.

Just finished the second day at the office with these, very comfortable, substantial but not as heavy as i had imagined, nor as hot. I think I could do with a slightly slimmer cut for my skinny legs, but the 666 do make for comfortable all day wear.

I may try an early "hot" wash to see if I can bring about a little shrink, I think I could lose an inch of the inseam as I was cautious. If not I will have to run the gauntlet with a local tailor and see if they are upto the challenge of hemming these.

It will be interesting to see how long these remain smart enough for the office.

My 666D arrived today, quick turnaround and great hemming from Sam.

The IH crew found a slightly larger cut 34 tag so the waist is closer to 34 than 33.5. The fit is great, a more generous cut than my 555-01 and more suited to the comfortable office wear they are destined for.

I had the leg hemmed to 33, I was cautious as material cannot be put back! I think I could probably have gone to 32 but will see if honeycomb'ing etc draws up any of the length, along with the first wash…. fit shots to follow!