This is my second pair, a refresh. I take a picture with my originals that took, you know, six years to fade (even a little).

It's been awhile since I've written on the Forum (but nothing dulls my love and admiration for Iron Heart). Anyways, when I first saw the picture of this 21 tote, I didn't see the 21. My day job is Professor and one of the languages I teach is classical Tibetan. This 21 bears a striking resemblance to the Tibetan letter "l". My example here in the picture is a bit dull but in more stylized writing it looks so much like this 21 I did a double take. Merry merry to you all.

I sealed final grades for my University students today and wore the 777-XHS to celebrate with body armour.

The lesson here for me is not new: always trust the IH numbers. One of the things IH figured out from the start is that a reliable fit is just as important as the premium product. It's still the case that so many other fine Japanese brands really don't offer a "serious" fit chart. I compared this vest with the recent Sashiko and an older Wabash example, and that made ordering the correct size a bit "odd" (Am I realllly a XXL?) but the chart makes it clear and you should more (and less) ignore the tag size.

I'm always an IH vest guy but when I compare the sizing of this offering with the recent sashiko, I had to size up to get the fit. I think I got it right (we'll see). I always find IH charts reliable (unlike almost everyone else). It's my own calculations I can doubt. Anyway, I think these are so cool they will race out the door so I didn't wait.

I'll be at work at release time and will suddenly have to be excused from the meeting for a few minutes. I will conceal the joy on my face when I return should I score the pair.

"No matter what I do...they keep pulling me back in."
Confession: I keep my favourite fits in two sizes (if I can) and that's 1955 along with 634. These came just in time. Now I'll save for that incoming fall suede type iii.

There must have been a return because a restock notice was in my box this morning. It took about 11 seconds for me to pull the trigger (it'da' been faster if my connection were better). I had my eye on this from the outset and...missed it. Happy fella' here. I often wear the wabash vests with an old school knit tie and white button down Oxford, and I'll post a comparable fit here when the occasion arises. Think: moto-thug professor look. Looking forward to that telltale shipping notice.

Is it possible to make a UHR denim in black?

When I saw today in my email that XHS had been restocked I was so stoked I very nearly purchased (by accident) the 666 misreading it for 634. I tell ya', Iron Heart does that to me. I need to refresh my XHS but I'm very much a 634 kinda' guy---and at my age you'd think prudent, carefully looking at the details. But noooooo, I see XHS and nearly pull the trigger when...634 isn't here yet. I may not sleep for a week now, I'll just be refreshing the browser until I see the 634XHS restock. I doubt I'm the only one this possessed.

This jacket is going to look brilliant at every stage of its use---from brand new to worn hard. For me, this one is a must.

The lesson here for me is not new: always trust the IH numbers. One of the things IH figured out from the start is that a reliable fit is just as important as the premium product. It's still the case that so many other fine Japanese brands really don't offer a "serious" fit chart. I compared this vest with the recent Sashiko and an older Wabash example, and that made ordering the correct size a bit "odd" (Am I realllly a XXL?) but the chart makes it clear and you should more (and less) ignore the tag size.

I'm always an IH vest guy but when I compare the sizing of this offering with the recent sashiko, I had to size up to get the fit. I think I got it right (we'll see). I always find IH charts reliable (unlike almost everyone else). It's my own calculations I can doubt. Anyway, I think these are so cool they will race out the door so I didn't wait.

"No matter what I do...they keep pulling me back in."
Confession: I keep my favourite fits in two sizes (if I can) and that's 1955 along with 634. These came just in time. Now I'll save for that incoming fall suede type iii.

There must have been a return because a restock notice was in my box this morning. It took about 11 seconds for me to pull the trigger (it'da' been faster if my connection were better). I had my eye on this from the outset and...missed it. Happy fella' here. I often wear the wabash vests with an old school knit tie and white button down Oxford, and I'll post a comparable fit here when the occasion arises. Think: moto-thug professor look. Looking forward to that telltale shipping notice.

@Hohba01 said in IH-1955S - 21oz Selvedge Denim "1955" Vintage Tapered Cut Jeans - Indigo:

Already have to many jeans but if XHS/UHR comes out in 1955 i will not be able to resist buying at least one pair.

I too hope we see a heavyweight 1955. This is my best cut. I hope the recent sell out provides some impetus. I need no more jeans likely ever (rotation + age = IH is in my will, not just my closet). But a UHR/XHS...oh yeah.

I'll be at work at release time and will suddenly have to be excused from the meeting for a few minutes. I will conceal the joy on my face when I return should I score the pair.

@TinMan said in 1955S - 21oz Selvedge Denim "1955" Straight Cut Jeans - Indigo:

@AdamJ 14 and 21?

Is it possible to make a UHR denim in black?

@bluemantra , this pair started at 14.5 inches and after the hot wash they are now 13.5 in the thigh (measured the IH way). So about an inch. My overall fit is a bit on the loose side (I could fit a size smaller), but this is what I prefer, which means I tend not to stress stretch much at all. I hope this helps.