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Birthday breakfast, I wanted a good fry up. Mission accomplished.

My first WAYWT here. Last day of a long weekend down in Sydney, in Hyde Park this morning.

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PBJ-019 SLB
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It’s finally cool enough that I can start wearing my IH shirts! As long as I stay out of the sun and don’t elevate my heart rate. Even then I probably won’t make it past midday!

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I’m dog sitting Bruno for a friend this weekend. My boxer Hobbes passed almost 2 years ago and I’ve missed his company very much. Having Bruno visit is nice, similar but different to Hobbes.

I haven’t got the watch game of many here, but I’m proud of this Carrera Heuer reissue from 1996 that I picked up 10 odd years ago. I’d always liked the Carrera TAGs, but this reissue just struck me as classic and unfussy.

@Aetas loving having him here so much. It’s been a wet weekend, lots of cuddle time on the couch. I’ve got slobber marks on all the clothes I’ve been wearing, but that’s just the love of a boxer and I’ve missed it

My very first Iron Heart piece, bought from Self Edge back in 2008 during my initial raw denim phase, the Self Edge Exclusive IH Super Tan Belt.

I spent some time trying to work out what it actually was, clearly related to the current IHB-10 belt, but mine isn’t even stamped with the Iron Heart logo like the current belts are. Eventually I traced it back through the topics and I’m pretty sure it’s this IHB-01, the same as @Giles belt, and just about as old!

Mine hasn’t had quite the wear of Giles’ belt, and is in need of some TLC, but has had pretty regular wear for the past 16 years, and has been my daily belt since finding my way back to raw denim and Iron Heart. And it has plenty of life in it still. I just need to order some quality oil for it asap!

Really dig this shirt, the weather is just right for it now.

My shirt arrived yesterday, it’s my first IH piece and like many I was stressing a little on sizing, I went with the XXL I think I nailed it thanks to the measurements provided here, Corelection, and other retailers.

With this purchase and sizing going well I’ll feel much more confident for more pieces in future.

No fit pics yet, it’s been 30*c+ here and humidity around 80%+, not heavy flannel weather

In with an XXL and a request for smallest on hand torso measurements!

@meatmarketdenim1 happy birthday! Going for a skate is a good way to break in those 633s!

@Walery-Smirnoff how about Australian English? I'm not sure if you've heard much of that, apart from some actors in otherwise American productions?

We abbreviate on a whole new level, there isn't a word in the language we won't shorten to 2 syllables. And if it's one syllable, we'll extend it!

I've completed my hot soak and wash, with a line dry. Measurements below.

(I measure both "traditional" and IHUK waist styles, and the various thigh measurements that go around, so they can better/easier be compared to the various methods different retailers use.)

As received, SExIH25 633 Indigo Tag Size 36
Waist (IH): 18.25"
Waist (SE): 18"
Front Rise: 12.5"
Rear Rise: 16"
Thigh (at crotch): 13.5"
Thigh 1": 13.25
Thigh 2": 13
Knee (13"): 9.75
Hem: 8.5
Inseam: 36.4

Post hot soak and wash (40C):
Waist (IH): 18.1" (-0.15)
Waist (SE): 17.9" (-0.1)
Front Rise: 12.2" (-0.3)
Rear Rise: 16" (no change)
Thigh (at crotch): 13.1" (-0.4)
Thigh 1": 13" (-0.25)
Thigh 2": 12.5 (-0.5)
Knee (13"): 9.5 (-0.25)
Hem: 8.3 (-0.2)
Inseam: 35.75 (-0.65)

Some change, but modest, which is what you'd expect from a pre-washed garment. I was hoping for a little more from the waist. I'm surprised by the changes at the thigh the most, I measured twice to confirm. It'll be interesting to see how the jeans stretch over a few months of initial wear.

@jimcasey I've seen one IH shirt in the wild here in Brisbane, at a craft brewery naturally! He had a denim shirt; I had a flannel - we both did a double take realising what we were seeing. We didn't actually say anything to each other, but we knew!

@truby I was afraid of that! Mine are just right as is out of the box, but I don't want any stretch. Return shipping to the US from Australia, plus SE's exchange policy mean I'm just going to have to make this pair work. I think a size 34 down from my 36 would be too much anyway, I'd need a 35 ideally. Your new pair look great!

I'll give mine a hot soak, maybe even a sudsless wash cycle to get all the shrink I can from them before putting them into rotation.

@Aussie-Ben I think the 633 is really what you're looking for, it's a shame IHUK can't carry them, but Self-Edge have the exclusive, they're good folk too.

Self-Edge do 15% off sales a few times a year, maybe grab a pair of 633 then and think of it as the 15% covering the premium. It's what I planned to do, but I went for the SExIH25 633 and feared they'd sell quickly so paid the premium.

SE also do free international shipping for orders over USD$500, so grab a shirt or something while you're at it and you'll be golden.

My very first Iron Heart piece, bought from Self Edge back in 2008 during my initial raw denim phase, the Self Edge Exclusive IH Super Tan Belt.

I spent some time trying to work out what it actually was, clearly related to the current IHB-10 belt, but mine isn’t even stamped with the Iron Heart logo like the current belts are. Eventually I traced it back through the topics and I’m pretty sure it’s this IHB-01, the same as @Giles belt, and just about as old!

Mine hasn’t had quite the wear of Giles’ belt, and is in need of some TLC, but has had pretty regular wear for the past 16 years, and has been my daily belt since finding my way back to raw denim and Iron Heart. And it has plenty of life in it still. I just need to order some quality oil for it asap!

@weftyarn They look great! Definitely get that old one patched up if you can.

I've got a black/indigo and a regular indigo pair from PBJ as well, but still someways behind yours. The indigo is showing development, but the black/indigo is still almost totally black. I'm looking forward to developing their patina over time.

IH delivery is on another level, it gets to my door in Brisbane so fast! Leaves the UK Monday (which is Tuesday our time), and is at my door Friday afternoon. I don't know how they do it.

Thanks all for the kind birthday wishes. It was a good day, I ate so much good food throughout the day.

@Matt I'm in Brisbane, Australia - it's our "winter". It was probably 18c or so and a bit wet, many on this forum would still be in short sleeves no doubt, but we need to take any opportunity to layer up here because it's a short season for us.