Posts made by mjdnm

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

@Alex I came to this page specifically to see if there was any chatter about a wider-leg cut. Obviously, fashion trends have been heading that way for a bit. I recently have been wearing some high rise wider / straight fits and found it to be an excellent cut and extremely comfortable. Makes my 888’s feel slim when slipping back in haha. But, nothing beats my IH denim. So, here’s to hoping for that sort of cut!

@Heavy_blue this is the only right answer.

@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.

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!

I’ve been thinking about picking up a pair of olive to mix up my standard denim routine. Trying to decide between these and the 720’s. Not a lot of photos in either thread.

@AdamJ are these and the 720 the same cut/fit? And the only difference then is the fabric? I’m not too far from Franklin & Poe, thinking about making the trek to try some on in person.

@ton312 “the North Face virus” might be my new favorite quote

@Fades-for-future did you hot soak it? how about the length, curious if it shrunk any in there.

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.

@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.

Just copped one of these from Rivet & Hide. Really stoked. My 555 SBGs are one of my favorite pairs. SBG is a black denim dream, can’t wait to see it in a shirt.

For those who have one, I’m curious: being 16oz, does it feel more like a jacket than a shirt? Or assuming that it softens as it breaks in, does it eventually feel like a shirt? I have some RGT 15oz “overshirts” but they might as well be jackets. I ultimately didn’t get the CPO version because I’m hoping to wear this more as a shirt.