It's a Brownie Day
Swedish Military Beanie from Röda Stjärnan (Red Star)
N1 Deck oiled black & brown
Old Brown Turtleneck
Indigofera Wendell Double Knee, Chocolate Brown
Red Wing 2966

Quick lunch run to the gym with my thickest hoodie and N1.

So after years of searching for a pair of Billy Boots, I finally scouted and hunted down a pair of my own, in pretty much mint condition. Normally I'm a half size smaller (9) but wanted them to have that extra space (9,5) for a warm and fluffy inner sole with support, and room for thick winter socks. Now I just need a knife that fits the pocket.

Hi all, been a member since 2014 and never properly introduced myself(!) A little quick recap. My name is Ric and grew up all over the place, from Quito Ecuador, to Washington DC, Bilbao Spain, Orange County California, and have now lived the past 20 years working with Digital Design and Art Direction in Gothenburg Sweden. I was supposed to move and work with video game development (concept art) in Tokyo Japan in 2005. But I met a swedish girl and you know how that goes. Somewhere in a parallel universe I'm writing this from Japan.

I've always loved timeless design, rugged clothes and ivy league - I love worn in clothes and I guess that's where the best workwear, military and ivy league meet. Since the early 90's most of my wardrobe has consisted of levi's, flannels and leather/military jackets, but in those days that was it. No internet communities and no hashtags. Just kids wearing the shit our of their clothes.

Until 2010 when I discovered the japanese wave of selvedge workwear/repro community through social media. Iron Heart included. It was amazing to see people going back to the roots of heritage, style, workwear, the craft, and the longing to hold on to the culture peak of quality manufacturing that almost was erased. I kinda miss those early instagram days when everyone was discovering Red Wings, waxed canvas rucksacks, and Selvedge denim. It felt like a return to durability and rugged material, after years of disposable mass production.

I always found it strange that I remembered my childhood jeans (late 70s – early 80s) being stronger, heavier, and harder than the thin 'blowout' jeans we were later surrounded by. It felt like a weird Mandela Effect—how jeans all of a sudden became paper thin. That is, until I discovered Iron Heart and all the other amazing makers.

Some of my Indigofera gear.
Included are: Alamo shirt (sand), Norris Shirt (beige/brown), Delray linen shirt (black), Wendell double knee pants (beige/rust), Parson’s Lodge Jacket (Type 2 variation), Kirk jeans no2 STPF (cinchback, original version)

30 days ago I opened up my closet and found myself struggling to hang in a couple of flannels. It's been that way for years. The struggle to find space. So many shirts, jackets, pants, boots, hats, I never wear, wasting space and missing out of being worn by someone who will truly appreciate them.

So finally, after years of thinking the thought of owning fewer things I really love, over quantity, I started photographing each item I never wear for various reasons, and posted them for sale. Long story short. In 20 days I had sold 9 items collecting more than enough cash to replace them all with this N1 Deck Jacket.

Last night I ordered it in XL, and I'm stoked to finally have enough room to fill out the empty space left behind by all 9 sold items combined.

The perfect flannel + the perfect Stetson = the reason I love autumn on a windy day of roller coasters.

I'm two years in and they're the best fitting IH jeans I have. I'm usually a size 33 in Iron Heart, but since 33s were sold out, I took a chance on a 34. Best decision ever—these 34s lock in like machinery to my body, fitting perfectly compared to my regular 777s, which feel a bit baggy. Black denim just feels better and more punk the more snug (not tight) they fit, IMHO.

That said, I still like the slightly baggy look of my 777s for a different style.

Gothenburg, Sweden: -6°C / 21°F. The ocean has turned to ice. I try my N1 for the first time. Layers: black thermal long sleeve, funnel neck sweater, N1 Deck in XL.

I think I’m glad I went one size up.

So I finally got it together and joined the SBG club. I was unsure if 34 would work for me (normally a 33) but after the best support from Graham it all worked out perfectly.

I can't be any happier with the results, and there's even room for a small shrinkage. Should I soak them hot or wash them before breaking them in? I'd rather not, in case of marbling. Normally i just wear and wash when needed, usually 6 month mark.

@Makarwise Just checked it out. I need to get my hands on a copy. Thanks for the tip! ️🫠

@Makarwise Thanks! I figured I’d find 5 spare minutes sooner or later

Hi all, been a member since 2014 and never properly introduced myself(!) A little quick recap. My name is Ric and grew up all over the place, from Quito Ecuador, to Washington DC, Bilbao Spain, Orange County California, and have now lived the past 20 years working with Digital Design and Art Direction in Gothenburg Sweden. I was supposed to move and work with video game development (concept art) in Tokyo Japan in 2005. But I met a swedish girl and you know how that goes. Somewhere in a parallel universe I'm writing this from Japan.

I've always loved timeless design, rugged clothes and ivy league - I love worn in clothes and I guess that's where the best workwear, military and ivy league meet. Since the early 90's most of my wardrobe has consisted of levi's, flannels and leather/military jackets, but in those days that was it. No internet communities and no hashtags. Just kids wearing the shit our of their clothes.

Until 2010 when I discovered the japanese wave of selvedge workwear/repro community through social media. Iron Heart included. It was amazing to see people going back to the roots of heritage, style, workwear, the craft, and the longing to hold on to the culture peak of quality manufacturing that almost was erased. I kinda miss those early instagram days when everyone was discovering Red Wings, waxed canvas rucksacks, and Selvedge denim. It felt like a return to durability and rugged material, after years of disposable mass production.

I always found it strange that I remembered my childhood jeans (late 70s – early 80s) being stronger, heavier, and harder than the thin 'blowout' jeans we were later surrounded by. It felt like a weird Mandela Effect—how jeans all of a sudden became paper thin. That is, until I discovered Iron Heart and all the other amazing makers.

@CosmoSix5 That's awesome. Extra love for the Norris shirt

Quick lunch run to the gym with my thickest hoodie and N1.

It's a Brownie Day
Swedish Military Beanie from Röda Stjärnan (Red Star)
N1 Deck oiled black & brown
Old Brown Turtleneck
Indigofera Wendell Double Knee, Chocolate Brown
Red Wing 2966

Finally I received my replacement in L. I’m gonna miss the extra room as it’s was comfortable, but looked and felt too boxy - and I like oversize. But this one feels much better. I just took it out for a walk in the snow storm and it worked great with just a T-shirt. I can still layer with no problem.

Gothenburg, Sweden: -6°C / 21°F. The ocean has turned to ice. I try my N1 for the first time. Layers: black thermal long sleeve, funnel neck sweater, N1 Deck in XL.

I think I’m glad I went one size up.

@Domi I have the XL, and would probably look/fit perfectly in the L - especially in the sleeves. The sleeves are easily cuffed inwards though by about half and inch or a little more. The sleeves themselves bunch up pretty fast though, so I end up just folding them in a small cuff. I’m glad with the XL as it’s perfect for my shoulders and chest area.

@AdamJ said in IHM-35-KHA - Whipcord N1 Deck Jacket - Khaki:

@rovdjurstorget If you're going to be wearing layers under it, definitely take that into account. Sounds like the XL is the way to go based on what you tried on!

You were correct. It arrived and I'm very happy with the XL. Living in Sweden gives me no option but to always count on being able to layer my warmest sweaters. In this case even my thickest Peregrine Aran jumper. The sleeves were as I suspected an inch too long but they were easily cuffed inwards.

Love it.

@DeeDee85 said in IHM-35-KHA - Whipcord N1 Deck Jacket - Khaki:

@rovdjurstorget Fingers crossed for you mate

Thanks man!