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First pair of 21oz 888s and they're fantastic! I tried getting into the 777s and 666s, but they were incredibly tight on my legs. This cut feels much better. I had concerns that these would be too tight as well, but after a couple hours they have loosened up already and are very comfortable. Thanks again @Alex for the last minute fit advice!

A type iii in 18oz vintage fabric would be cool.

@MassiveThighs wear a parka over it.

@Graham thanks! I picked them up at Self Edge, SF. Easily the best damn jeans I've ever had. Thanks @RobeOfTheMagi

I just picked up this shirt and the BB. Great shirts! For those that own them will they shrink up a little after a wash?

@MassiveThighs

In inches.

The 526Lod I tried in XL:

Shoulder: 18.750
Chest P2P: 22.250
Body Length: 26.250
Sleeve Length: 26.250
Waist: 19.750
Hem opening: 20

The 526L in an XL I tried, after 2 soaks, each for 1hr @ 30C, then 40C.

Shoulder: 19.625
Chest: 23
Body Length: 27.125
Sleeve length: 26.5
Waist: 20.875
Hem opening: 21.125

Both Jackets are from this most recent batch.

After doing this I would personally say, get the measurements that are closest to your best fitting jacket. It shouldn't be way over. Maybe that is widely known information, but I didn't know that. I assumed if both were from the same batch go with the same size. Measurements clearly matter more. I'm sure results may be widely different so take what I say with a huge grain of salt.

A 19oz solid black left hand twill type 3 jacket.

@Luijim78 thanks!

@JoshC looking forward to a restock on these as well. Thanks

@T4920 thanks for posting this photo! Your jacket looks great! I really dig that 19oz left hand twill fabric. I would have to say after some good wear this jacket certainly looks more blue. Nothing wrong with that, but I'm wanting a straight up black denim jacket. I would say if Iron Heart makes a straight up black (no OD) type 3 in 19oz left hand twill, that would be the black denim jacket to rule them all.

@Luijim78 ok thanks, this is helpful!

@goosehd thanks and good to know! I'm just trying to get some opinions on the the 526-PJ vs the 526L from those who own both, what they prefer and why.

@Luijim78 thanks. Yeah pretty much decided on that. I plan to live in that one for a year before I get a second. We'll see how that goes

@Graham do you post shrink test results on each size before the next batch is released? I think this could help take a lot of the guess work out of it. Thanks

@nurlank I was debating the two jackets myself. I could be wrong, but I think all the IH type 3's use the same pattern, but the fabric behaves differently. The 19oz LHT conforms to your body more, especially after soaking. So that's why it looks slimmer in the arms. I just picked up an IH corduroy jacket and that one fits slim in the arms as well, it's an awesome fit.

@Goz I had the same question. @Giles mentioned the once soaked the indigo version should be the same or close to the OD measurements. So just look at the OD measurements when they are released and get the one that matches your best fitting jacket, especially if you have a type 3 or similar. I actually don't understand why some say it runs small. The measurements from the old versions compare in size to other IH type 3s. The Lefty jackets seem to look more slim fitting, so maybe that's what people are talking about. I personally like that.

@Bailey I'm guessing same goes first 526L, 526LOD, IHSH-292 / 293? May/June?

Looks too big? I picked up a 526Lod, both XL, but the LOD fits perfect in my opinion. The body on the 526L is a little longer, maybe that's what's off. Measurements are pretty similar though. Maybe should have gone Large in the 526L? I soaked twice. First time 30c 1hr, second time 40c 1hr.

Good to know, thanks!

Thanks for the extra clarification @Giles and @neph93 . It's all very helpful and you just saved my pair of jeans! I'll just wear the crap out of them as is and be done with it.