Man. This is some shirt. I've got to echo those of you who said things like "waxy" and "smooth" and "sheen." I've never felt anything quite like it. It's heavy, but it's also comfortable. Not scratchy or rough like some crispy denim tends to be. Tried to take some shots that help showcase these qualities, for those who were like me and just trying to envision what this shirt is really like. Really stoked to see how it progresses and forms down the road.
Stoked to see this finally seeing the light of day! Been itching for an Iron Heart relaxed fit, so I’ll definitely be snagging a pair.
Also — it’s not too late to do the right thing and make these a higher rise… 
@WhiskeySandwich you and @jerkules with your beautiful fade shots, as if I needed any encouragement to snag a pair 
. Sometimes I forget how beautiful the SBG fabric is. It’s time I take the plunge.
@Luijim78 @WhiskeySandwich thanks for the insight! Sounds pretty beefy and more like a shacket than a shirt. Good to have my expectations set in advance. I love a good heavyweight jacket, just haven't been able to adopt that same mindset for a shirt before. Guess its time for the SBG to change my mind haha.
@AdamJ I’m secretly glad this piece pushed to next year. Gives my wallet a break and something to look forward to . But seriously, the sample you’re fading looks insane. Can’t wait!
Are there any plans to send these to stockists? I know Self Edge has 888’s in a few different fabrics. Curious to try these on in person!
Got mine in yesterday, and am really impressed. Been wanting a great all-season black western that can fade, and this one checks the boxes. Really comfortable, soft and pliable, but still some crispness to it. For anyone on the fence, hoping this gives you the nudge!
@Heavy_blue 
this is the only right answer.
@denimdad it doesn't feel much heavier than my 12oz IHSH-33-IND. Just a bit starchier, which I'm sure will eventually go away with wear. So I bet you'd get a lot of wear out of it!
@Mizmazzle yeah, my 526LOD is by far my best / favorite fitting jacket I own. The extra length is spot on for me.
But regardless, I think the SBG will pull me in haha
Hey — I’ve got a 361 in Medium that was lightly worn that I’m trying to sell, in case he’s interested.
Stoked to see this finally seeing the light of day! Been itching for an Iron Heart relaxed fit, so I’ll definitely be snagging a pair.
Also — it’s not too late to do the right thing and make these a higher rise…
Sizing question! Do most folks take their same size in the 1955 as other IH jeans? I’ve never worn anything with a rise as high as these, so it’s hard to compare to other jeans. But, I wear a 30 in the 888 and 634, so my assumption is I would likely be the same in the 1955. The Shop Vancouver has a few pairs left, so I’m hoping to snag one.
@denimdad it's packed away at the moment (I'm in the midst of a move) so I can't get to it to really inspect it. But, offhand: I'd say it's a nice midweight that feels substantial, with some starchiness to it. I have both a 12oz indigo, and a 16oz SBG, and it falls much more in line with the 12oz. However, it's a bit more rigid, a bit more dense feeling, but still comfortable and pliable, to where I expect it to really break in and become soft and supple over time, much like the 12oz shirts.
@denimdad it doesn't feel much heavier than my 12oz IHSH-33-IND. Just a bit starchier, which I'm sure will eventually go away with wear. So I bet you'd get a lot of wear out of it!
@Alex oh sweet! I was just going off of the 526J in the name. Looking back at @AdamJ's sample, I see the handwarmer pockets, so that makes sense. Modified for the win, I'll gladly take that. Feels more versatile IMO, but I'm tall, so I would say that haha.
@Mizmazzle has there been any chatter about the specifics of this fit? @Alex - safe assumption that it's the same specs as the 526J, just SBG fabric?
Got mine in yesterday, and am really impressed. Been wanting a great all-season black western that can fade, and this one checks the boxes. Really comfortable, soft and pliable, but still some crispness to it. For anyone on the fence, hoping this gives you the nudge!
I’m curious what the main difference is between this and the 14oz 295-BB? Other than being .5 oz lighter?
@Mizmazzle yeah, my 526LOD is by far my best / favorite fitting jacket I own. The extra length is spot on for me.
But regardless, I think the SBG will pull me in haha
