Posts made by KongPrecision

@JP33 Yeah, the zipper is the only thing I'm not completely in love with. But it's hard to argue with the jacket when you try it on (at least it was for me.) I highly recommend visiting the store in Osaka if you have the opportunity.

I picked up this absolute beauty of a jacket from the Osaka store: Indigo horsehide in a 60's work jacket cut. July in Texas is not quite leather jacket weather, but I'm not patient enough to wait for cooler temps.

@phoenixinflight I stumbled on the 25oz at Americaya 610 in Ueno (Tokyo) nearly 3 weeks ago. Lucky for me, they happened to have great stock in every size and it was an easy purchase. I also made it to the Osaka flagship about a week later (amazing store) and noticed that the most popular sizes were already gone by that point.

@cyclops @warriors22 In terms of fit, these are definitely closest to a 634 cut (which is my go-to IH cut). It's advertised as a "regular straight" and it feels true to that. My pair is definitely roomier in the top block than 666.

In case it's helpful, my IH sizing is 50/50 between 32 and 33 (depending on luck of the measurements). I tried both sizes with the Samurai and went with 33 - the 32 was technically possible to get into but it was crazy tight on my waist and I'm not that aggressive with my fits haha.

@warriors22 I don't believe these are raw. I'm not 100% sure if they are washed or sanforized or both (I dont speak Japanese so there was a bit of a language barrier), but the guy conveyed to me that they shouldn't shrink much.

For those thinking about the 25oz, I bought a pair in Japan (just got back the U.S.). They are super nice - definitely heavy, but more compliant and less stiff than XHS right out of the gate. The denim has a touch of slub to it and the gold Selvedge ID / buttons are badass. Super blingy, but most people will never know.

@hugothecowboy I went with Medium (my typical IH size) - I considered sizing down, but I was able to try this on in-store and I'm very happy with it. Still works with a t-shirt if needed.

@SKT and @twin - thank you both!

Taking the new jacket out for a spin - this thing is awesome!

IHJ-164
IHSW-10
IHT-1600
634 XHSib
Wesco

@68degreesorless Your photos in this thread are excellent - I'm totally sold on this color now. Just have to decide whether or not to pimp with copper.

@sabergirl I just measured the opening at 20.6 (same as the waist). For avoidance of doubt, I used the IH method at the top of the side seam gussets.

@j3butch1 I went with my normal IH size for the black version - I'm almost always a M (with the occasional S or L sprinkled in depending on the model). I'd say this shirt fits pretty close to the middle of my size M CPOs. I took some quick measurements (inches):

Shoulder: 18.1
Chest: 21.5
Waist: 20.6
Length: 29.0
Sleeve: 26.0

I didnt try on the indigo, so can't comment on sizing there.

It was initially crispier than I expected, but it's starting to soften after just a couple of wears.

@Oaktavia This is a true black, not overdyed. The salesguy I spoke to said it would fade (implying sulphur dyed?), but he didnt seem 100% sure. I don't know how this denim compares to the 14oz broken twill - the 13 oz CPO is much stuffer/crispier than my IHJ-123-OD, but the difference is likely mostly due to the overdying vs the underlying denim.

I also love the grey W - that pushed me over the edge for this one.

I was under the impression that they would be released the day of SE Austin's Western-themed party (April 25), but I was at the NY store last week and they sold me a black one:

Also, SE is has shown the indigo version on their Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DXSLFyMhWi_/?igsh=MTltOTgyd3YxMHg3YQ==

I still don't see anything on the website, which is confusing. Hopefully I'm not stepping on any toes by sharing this...

FWIW, I'm having the same experience with my UHR right now. I havent gotten worried enough to reach out to IHUK yet, but to your question, this has never happened to me before across 20+ orders. Definitely not a typical occurrence.

@Jett129 it looks like Self Edge will be running a broken twill CPO:

@T4920
If an outfit could bestow enlightenment, this would be it. I am humbled.

I can't decide if this is too much hickory stripe or not enough...

Thanks for the transparency! It's a big part of why I trust/admire Iron Heart as brand. Although I am personally very happy about the return to UPS, I don't begrudge the team one bit for trying out DHL. Experimenting is better than stagnating

Day 2: 20oz paraffin coated duck, ready for the beach (but seriously, sharks can't bite through this)

@goosehd good eye - they are Shoes Like Pottery. I've had a great experience with them so far. No complaints.