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OK...I have been wearing this one around all morning and I can unequivocally say it is my favorite IH Heavy Flannel (I own eight other UHFs). It is the unique texture that is so interesting. The shirt feels slightly lighter overall, which makes it more versatile in warmer weather, and the slightly stiffer/courser exterior felt great on my walk this morning against wind gusts. The red/black colors almost appear overdyed as they are more muted than most UHFs...it is just a masterpiece of a shirt. Here are the pics, as promised! @stichdown-shell

Well...my 526LOD arrived this morning and it exceeds all expectations! I wanted to add an OD Type III to my wardrobe and was chatting with @Graham at the mothership about the 14oz OD...he told me that if I really wanted the best OD to go for the 19LOD. I will admit after seeing pictures of the non-OD version of this jacket online, I was hesitant to jump into something that looked so stiff and heavy. However, the OD process significantly softens the denim, so I decided to go for it. I ordered the Size L and it fits perfectly (5'10" 168 pounds)...I am blown away by the texture and inky finish on this jacket...I am really thrilled with it!!!

One more pic for you guys that highlights the texture of this shirt vs a "standard" UHF:)

Well, this is the first UHF/SHF release where I loved the shirt SO much that I decided to buy both the Western and the Work Shirt! The elusive Work Shirt just arrived last night and it is amazing! I am 5'10" 168 and I sized down on the Work Shirt to Medium and had the guys at Rivet & Hide select the biggest P2P/Shulder from the Mediums they had in stock...it fits perfectly! I will post some fit pics later, but here are a few pics...

This beauty just arrived yesterday and it is a stunner!!! The OD gives it an inky appearance but the subtle plaid of the original shirt shows through brilliantly. I am more impressed with this shirt than I expected to be but it is really no surprise...it essentially combines the two things Iron Heart does best (other than denim of course)...UHF + OD. Choosing the color on this one was a no-brainer for me because it was the only pattern where I did not already own the non-OD version...love it!!!

Here is a pic I took outside in natural light to try to capture the true color and subtle texture. Also, here is a quick fit pic on my way out the door! I am not sure whether I prefer the Work Shirt or Western...they both have their own unique charm!

I have easily 30-40 Iron Heart items in my closet and this is by far my favorite piece of clothing...it is the epitome of everything that Iron Heart is great at in one piece. It can be used as a shirt or a jacket and the heavy-duty snaps are the icing on the cake!

I really love the colors on this shirt. It is more subtle than one of the Crazy Check UHFs and has a really dark blue coloration in the dark areas that is much more apparent in outdoor sunlight!

I am super excited to have finally picked up a pair of these! I purchased them at Rivet & Hide and am blown away not only by the jeans but also by their amazing customer service. After emailing back and forth for a week, the guys found me the perfect sizing. The craziest thing is that I needed them hemmed and I placed the order yesterday. So basically they measured, hemmed, and shipped within 2 hours and I have the pants in hand, in the US, just 21.5 HOURS after I placed my order...unbelievable!!! I will post some fit pics this weekend!!!

@Tobi said in IHSH-372-BRN - Ultra Heavy Flannel Brown Crazy Check Western Shirt - Brown:

I seriously tried to resist this one, since I REALLY don't NEED more shirts. What can I say: in the end as a child of the 70's I could not resist... I grew up with a bathroom and kitchen in the same colour scheme
XXL picked up at my favourite retailer Brund in Copenhagen.

Perect fit right there! Congrats...mine arrived last week and I really think this is the star of the season in the UHF lineup this year!

@long_john86 said in IHSH-430-BRN - Slubby Heavy Flannel Check Work Overshirt - Brown:

@ZackB @tody @jerkules Cheers! Feel like it’s the colourway I never knew I needed until now!

I sized down in this and I’ve ended up with a better fitting flannel than my regular work shirt UHFs… Short torso, so this seems to cater.. I may need to pay more attention to this ‘overshirt’ option!

I thought I was the only one! I typically take a Large in nearly all IH clothing and I went with the Medium on this shirt (based on the measurements) and it fits like an absolute glove. Probably my favorite UHF/SHF of my entire collection. They really hit it out of the park with this one!

This shirt is amazing. I think I am actually starting to prefer the Slubby SHFs to many of my UHFs because I can get more days of wear out of them in more moderate temperatures. The feel in the hand is very unique also...almost like rugged flannel armor on the outside that is soft and comfortable on the inside. I am also hoping that IH does more SHFs in this Overshirt fit. I sized down from my Western size (from L to M) and it fits perfectly with a bit of room to layer. Here are a couple of pics alongside one of the first SHF offerings.

@Gimli The oiled IH N1 is NOT at all like a Filson Tin Cloth Jacket, a Barbour Jacket, or a Rogue Supply (all of which I own and enjoy). Those jackets feel noticeably cold and almost wet/damp/oily to the touch.

The process used by Iron Heart is very different and results in a very dry feeling cloth that never has a greasy hand feel and never leaves any residue. It just feels heavier, a bit stiffer, and very windproof, but completely dry to the touch. I think you would love it!

Just got this one in the mail and it is gorgeous! I needed a lighter-weight IH for the spring and this one fits the bill perfectly. The texture of the fabric is so complex and it has a wonderfully stiff, soft feel...the TRIPLE chain stitch runoff is the icing on the cake!

@northsouthdenimguy The jacket fits you perfectly! If you wouldn't mind sharing, what size did you end up buying and what is your height/build? From the pictures I am seeing the "shorter sleeves" indicated on the sizing charts does not seem to be the case in person.

I wear M/L in my regular IH N1 jackets but went with the Large in this one because the overall length and sleeve length looked like they came up a bit short on the charts.

OK guys...I just snagged this shirt in Size Large at Berkeley Supply in Denver and it is an absolute stunner. I think it may be one of the most unique UHFs IH has ever released. The unique texture of the fabric, the deeply saturated colors, and the soft but variegated exterior...insane shirt...I will post pics as soon as I get home, but this one is THE one to have this season!

@LeDuc_RW said in IHSH-369-GRY - 12oz Slubby Heavy Flannel Herringbone Check Western Shirt - Grey:

Looks great guys, I like the muted worn in look. That anniversary UHF they did that was overdyed is my current favorite UHF. It has a similar old worn in look too. Have a feeling this one will be at the top as well.

Yes sir! That is exactly what it reminds me of. I have the 20th OD as well and the slightly muted worn in colors is very similar to the effect here. Bonus...the surface texture of this one is amazing!

Mine is inbound from Rivet & Hide to the US...should arrive either tomorrow or Friday at the latest. I am really excited for this one!

@T4920 The acrylic killed the UES N1 for me too, brother! I was watching Josh's launch video over at ISP and was hovering over the buy button and then he got to the collar + liner material. The good news it, that sure makes it a lot easier to resist!

The lack of other "nicities" that I have come to expect with the IH N1 Deck Jackets also lessened my enthusiasm...

The Tricotine is KILLER...but I will wait until next year and hopefully Iron Heart will do another Indigo N1!!!