Posts made by ton312

@JunkPants I’d love one with snaps instead of buttons, so I can avoid chewing up the button holes. Perhaps the denim is too thick for it though? Quite a few of my vintage denims have snaps. This is one of my favs. Lee Gemini. It’s reversible! As seen on me and a significantly cooler (RIP) legend in Robert Redford.

Hate to bogart but after I soaked the collar and sleeves wet with a water bottle and wore it until dry I’m convinced this is the best type 3 jacket I’ve ever owned. Absolutely hits all the points I wanted. Shorter, no hand warmers and built to move. Absolutely nailed this pattern to the ground.

Just received mine from Dant and it’s quite literally the perfect heavy type 3. I’m struck by how similar the cut is to my 70’s vintage penny’s ranch wear. Full sleeves, broad shoulders and a nicely nipped waist. Can’t wait to get the weather for it!

@CosmoSix5 thanks man! I love it! Sadly back up into the 80’s in Chicago. Hoping it cools down for Riot Fest this next weekend so I can wear it!

Every time I open a new piece I think “This is the best one yet”. This time I really mean it. I love this shacket! This denim feels beefier than the stuff used on the storm rider I ordered a few years back. Great stuff.

@Pipeboss713 These pics left no doubt for me. Can’t wait to get my hands on it. Well done with the wear and personalization!

I just picked one of these up and love it. I think I’ll probably use it more as a light jacket. I’m surprised I didn’t try the style sooner.

I’ve been in this combo lately. I have a pair of the super black 21oz bootcuts I found on eBay Japan coming this week. That’s my favorite IH Jean. I outgrew my last pair.
526PJ and 814 is my default config of late. I absolutely love the 526 jacket. Best thing I’ve ever bought.

@mjunderw00d LOL. It’s real though. First leaf falls and everybody here turns into Han Solo with a navy blue north face “alpha dad” vest. I can’t let that happen to a family member.

It’s nice for sure. I do wish the body of the jacket was a bit more tailored. It’s cut a bit like the 50’s Levi pattern.

I just purchased this jacket again from James Dant. The one I posted a few years back, I gave to my nephew to help him break free from the North face virus. I think perhaps the pattern has changed? Shoulders have more slope (like an a-2) and the sleeves seem fuller. Still my favorite IH piece. For comparisons sake here is the 526pj from maybe 5 or 6 years ago:

And here’s the jacket, day one received yesterday:

I look forward to the fall to break it in properly. Rather than soak it, I think I’ll just use a spray bottle to help shape and mold certain areas, collar and sleeve etc.

I’ve got their take on the type 3. Pretty decent. Fits nice.

@going_to_battle I think that sounds right. I’d also add this is my absolute favorite IH piece. It’s a phenomenal jacket.

This is a size 44” and it’s trim but fits like my other size 42” shown below. I am 5’11, 210lbs. I wear my type III’s snug.

Just got mine the other day. By far my favorite IH item to date and as usual the crew was exceedingly helpful in getting the right fit. I’ve been waiting for what seems like an eternity for it to restock. Glad I pulled the trigger!

This jacket is by and far away my favorite from IH to date. It’s an angry piece of gear. I have it the dreaded soak, wear until dry self loathing treatment and now it fits like an armored denim exoskeleton.

Received mine two days ago and couldn’t be happier with it. There’s nothing quite like a new, super heavy IH denim jacket and nobody does it better than IH.

I just picked one of these up gently used. I’d never paid much attention to this model but the price was too good to pass. I’m quite pleased with it. Very well engineered piece. I’d love to stumble across the quilt lined version. I find this jacket functions much better than the leather CR’S I’ve owned.

@Yogi217:

@ton312:

Received mine the other day. Stout piece of gear. Apparently it’s so good I’ve lost my head over it. Looking forward to breaking it in.

What is that jacket you're wearing under it? I'm always looking for inner layers/liners to extend my denim jacket wearing season…

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That's actually nothing more than a vintage nylon vest I grabbed at thrift store. Does the job though.

Received mine the other day. Stout piece of gear. Apparently it’s so good I’ve lost my head over it. Looking forward to breaking it in.