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Post by yinzer on Feb 27, 2017 16:50:48 GMT -6
Did you size up? It's a thinner material I assume, not sure if I should measure an IH flannel to compare or a more standard shirt. Have to decide between XL and XXL I went with a Large, which is what 3/4 of my IH shirts are. The shirt is thin, only by IH standards, and very sturdy for being a "gauze" type fabric--it does have a little give to it. Here is IHUKs product page with measurents (Giles sized up, while Sam is in his usual Medium) www.ironheart.co.uk/shirting/ihsh-96.htmlWhat IH shirts do you already own? I have the 526 SV that isn't very comparable and a 126-PB (purple ombré flannel, XXL). Thinking XXL for sure, wondering if I should get a XXXL and shrink it though. Hard call. Thanks for pointing this one out, I had no idea anyone else would get it back in stock over there. |
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Post by disheveled on Feb 27, 2017 17:01:03 GMT -6
Thanks for the visual aids ickesIt's interesting to me that the stitching thread is not more dyed--wonder what color the wrong color they used was? I suppose the new batch will look slightly different because they're using a different color thread to start... |
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Post by ickes on Feb 27, 2017 17:59:45 GMT -6
Thanks for the visual aids ickesIt's interesting to me that the stitching thread is not more dyed--wonder what color the wrong color they used was? I suppose the new batch will look slightly different because they're using a different color thread to start... That's exactly what I was thinking too. |
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Post by yinzer on Feb 27, 2017 18:27:59 GMT -6
I remembered why I dislike rakuten....Hopefully I got the size I wanted, rodeo bros now shows no more left.
Almost bought the 76 today, but it just felt too much for my current wardrobe. I will wait for the next idea Giles has going about an OD vintage denim from what I've read I think.
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Post by Whiskey Mercenary on Feb 27, 2017 21:01:32 GMT -6
Anyone buy from Headlock on Rakuten before? I've only used Rodeo Bros and Vari thus far.
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Post by drewcandraw on Feb 28, 2017 0:55:15 GMT -6
what happens in 1.5months on RB, they won't be selling anymore IH for cheapies? Did I miss an important note lol?
I was looking at the hickory shirt earlier today cause I like the train conductor look lol.
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Post by ickes on Feb 28, 2017 1:12:34 GMT -6
what happens in 1.5months on RB, they won't be selling anymore IH for cheapies? Did I miss an important note lol? I was looking at the hickory shirt earlier today cause I like the train conductor look lol. Yep, that's exactly what will happen. So if you want anything for cheapies pick it up as soon as you can. |
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Post by nate001 on Feb 28, 2017 6:44:33 GMT -6
Got an email from IHUK. Apparently they are planning to release the 170 in a western version this fall. They were just checking if I wanted to keep my work shirt order or to wait for the western. I opted to stay with the work shirt version.
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Post by gaseousclay on Feb 28, 2017 7:44:49 GMT -6
I'd be in for the western. IH should just do a pre-order where customers pay upfront to gauge interest. I get that they want low inventory but if the 170 sold out so fast then they should double the order
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Post by disheveled on Feb 28, 2017 8:01:20 GMT -6
I couldnt agree more gaseousclay --non refundable deposit pre orders -- I dont get the potential downside--seems win, win... |
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Post by nate001 on Feb 28, 2017 8:03:13 GMT -6
I'd be in for the western. IH should just do a pre-order where customers pay upfront to gauge interest. I get that they want low inventory but if the 170 sold out so fast then they should double the order If you go to the IH forum page for the 170 Giles kinda talks about why he doesn't really like to do preorders. That said, it does sound like he's trying to round up numbers to support another run of this fabric. Not sure if there will be a formal preorder process or if he's just taking a straw poll. www.ironheart.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=9898.180Personally, I prefer the work shirt version. The metal buttons are cool and I'd say my personal aesthetic leans more work shirt. Because of all that carpentry and metal grinding I do. Instead of rounding up cattle. Jesus am I a poser. |
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Post by ickes on Feb 28, 2017 8:31:17 GMT -6
Yeah I opted to keep my work shirt version as well.
Pre orders are a nightmare for IHUK and Giles did explain that yesterday as stated above.
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Post by ickes on Feb 28, 2017 10:06:36 GMT -6
I'd be in for the western. IH should just do a pre-order where customers pay upfront to gauge interest. I get that they want low inventory but if the 170 sold out so fast then they should double the order If you go to the IH forum page for the 170 Giles kinda talks about why he doesn't really like to do preorders. That said, it does sound like he's trying to round up numbers to support another run of this fabric. Not sure if there will be a formal preorder process or if he's just taking a straw poll. www.ironheart.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=9898.180Personally, I prefer the work shirt version. The metal buttons are cool and I'd say my personal aesthetic leans more work shirt. Because of all that carpentry and metal grinding I do. Instead of rounding up cattle. Jesus am I a poser. He's rounding up the numbers from retailers, not for a pre order for customers. |
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Post by ickes on Feb 28, 2017 10:10:10 GMT -6
I'd be in for the western. IH should just do a pre-order where customers pay upfront to gauge interest. I get that they want low inventory but if the 170 sold out so fast then they should double the order The downside to the pre-orders is that it turns into a logistical nightmare. Giles explained that they tried it with some jeans once and they ended up making about double the amount of jeans because of the pre-order idea. What it basically boils down to is sizing and figuring out how many of each size to make. Customers would place their pre-order for one size but then once the fit guides were live they would change their size based on the measurements. The 170 is a decent example because a lot of guys actually sized up one from their normal size once they saw the fit guide. |
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Post by scooter on Feb 28, 2017 12:41:46 GMT -6
170 is on its way. Should be here Thursday.....
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Post by disheveled on Feb 28, 2017 13:40:54 GMT -6
Thanks ickes your last post spelled it out very well. Another solution would be having consistency in sizing from one shirt to the next (easy to say from the comfort of my computer--onviously more difficult to make happen in the real world) |
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Post by ickes on Feb 28, 2017 13:48:38 GMT -6
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Post by davelewis on Feb 28, 2017 14:54:24 GMT -6
Thanks ickes your last post spelled it out very well. Another solution would be having consistency in sizing from one shirt to the next (easy to say from the comfort of my computer--onviously more difficult to make happen in the real world) IH seems to do consistency better than anyone else I can think of. |
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Post by davelewis on Feb 28, 2017 15:01:28 GMT -6
what happens in 1.5months on RB, they won't be selling anymore IH for cheapies? Did I miss an important note lol? I was looking at the hickory shirt earlier today cause I like the train conductor look lol. I'd suggest that if you really want to pick one of these up, do it now or pay about double down the road. I've currently got a couple of items on the way, and Mihara again reiterated that time was running out for them to sell to us. |
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Post by drewcandraw on Feb 28, 2017 15:57:24 GMT -6
Was looking for something in olive but no sizing. I may pick up the hickory stripe next pay day since it's only thing I liked. I have so many denim/blue shirting at home that I wanted something different.
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Post by disheveled on Feb 28, 2017 15:58:24 GMT -6
Yes, I did. Went with Large. IHs sizing-in the last 12 months--seems to getting smaller (as evidenced by Sam's many size ups) I get the sizing discrepancies when changing fabrics, but I think they are tweaking with more than just arm length ( @dave ). All that being typed, at least they throw up averaged shirt (even different colored shirts, when their measurements warant them) measurements. They go above and beyond any other company in this respect (except mto) |
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Post by scooter on Feb 28, 2017 16:42:42 GMT -6
Was looking for something in olive but no sizing. I may pick up the hickory stripe next pay day since it's only thing I liked. I have so many denim/blue shirting at home that I wanted something different. RB has the 160 and 162 in olive...  IHSH-160  IHSH-162 |
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Post by scooter on Feb 28, 2017 16:52:31 GMT -6
I think I may be mistaking your meaning of "sizing", though, drewcandraw . I see the 160 is only available in S and M. The 162 has only M and XXL. |
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Post by ickes on Feb 28, 2017 16:52:38 GMT -6
Yes, I did. Went with Large. IHs sizing-in the last 12 months--seems to getting smaller (as evidenced by Sam's many size ups) I get the sizing discrepancies when changing fabrics, but I think they are tweaking with more than just arm length ( @dave ). All that being typed, at least they throw up averaged shirt (even different colored shirts, when their measurements warant them) measurements. They go above and beyond any other company in this respect (except mto) I opted to stick with my usual XL on this one. I noticed some of the guys on the forum were sizing up also but I didn't see a need for me. Hopefully it works out for me. Honestly I think Sam should be wearing a Large in everything as his preferred medium fits him smaller than how I like my shirts to fit, but just my opinion. |
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Post by disheveled on Feb 28, 2017 17:51:33 GMT -6
ickes Most would agree with your assessment of Sam's fit--i know i do! I only use him as a virtual measurement tool, in conjunction with my preexisting IH closet and their measurement #s, not as a guide for his look/fit.
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