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Post by brentkuz on Mar 10, 2015 7:33:01 GMT -6
The 25oz gives a 13.5" thigh where the 19/21 give only 12.5" looks like me hand is forced to the 25oz. A hot soak will hopefully shrink the lower leg a bit.
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Post by jamesr on Mar 10, 2015 8:14:24 GMT -6
How much will a hem typically shrink? The hem on a lot of the IH models (including the 666) is a bit big for me. I typically wear a 34 waist and prefer a hem somewhere between 7.75" and 8.25".
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Post by marauder on Mar 10, 2015 9:14:55 GMT -6
Measuring my samurai 710xx in the thigh they come in at 13" measuring iron hearts way. I'm going to measure some jeans tonight to see if 12.5" is too small. Currently looking like 25oz 666'a is my fit. Very likely it is. If you like the 710xx in 19 oz, you will almost certainly like the 666 in 25 oz. Similar fits but I think you'll find it another leap in quality between the two. (It was Samurai that lead me to discover IH.) The leap in quality is in favor of IH? How so? I don't own any Samurai, only IH but have been thinking of getting a 21oz Samurai. |
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Post by julian on Mar 10, 2015 9:31:43 GMT -6
How much will a hem typically shrink? The hem on a lot of the IH models (including the 666) is a bit big for me. I typically wear a 34 waist and prefer a hem somewhere between 7.75" and 8.25". You can expect the same shrinkage as the waist, pro-rata. So, if the 34" waist is expected to shrink 1" after soak/wash, then a 16.5" hem (ie, 8.25" across) should see shrinkage of just over 1/4" to 1/2" The big difference is that the hem has little to no resistance when worn and so won't stretch back out like a waist will tend to. Cuffing also has the effect of very slightly tapering the hem, so you can lose a little width there as well if need be. EDIT: only just noticed your older post re. the sizing you ordered... yeah, if you take a 34 Gustin I'd have thought 33 in the 666 was the way to go. |
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Post by jamesr on Mar 10, 2015 10:21:47 GMT -6
julian, I was debating the 33 or 34. Went with the 34 since the thigh seems small on the 666S-21. IHUK lists the thigh on a 34 as 11.9" and a 33 as 11.5". I'm thinking that would make the 33 too tight in the thigh. Seems most of the response to these on the IHUK forum is about the small thigh measurement. Should know in a day or two when they arrive.
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Post by benjaminpersitz on Mar 10, 2015 18:08:28 GMT -6
Picked up that IHSH-07 today. Crisp, stiff, and in mint condition with tags. Really love this shirt. Fit is perfect.  Also love the orange stitching:  This is easily one of my favorite shirts and I picked it up for less than half retail. Today was a good day for my closet. |
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Post by wdw on Mar 10, 2015 18:10:48 GMT -6
Very nice indeed and a great fit. How did you get such a bargain?
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Post by benjaminpersitz on Mar 10, 2015 18:12:42 GMT -6
Very nice indeed and a great fit. How did you get such a bargain? Found a guy on the IH forums who bought a large and medium. He needed to sell the Medium and was thinking $175 shipped. We happened to live in the same town so he said he would give it to me for $150. I told him I could get one on Rakuten for about $135 shipped (true) but I'd rather buy locally. He was happy to take a small hit to help me out and get rid of his too small shirt. |
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Post by jray on Mar 10, 2015 19:05:09 GMT -6
Very nice indeed and a great fit. How did you get such a bargain? Found a guy on the IH forums who bought a large and medium. He needed to sell the Medium and was thinking $175 shipped. We happened to live in the same town so he said he would give it to me for $150. I told him I could get one on Rakuten for about $135 shipped (true) but I'd rather buy locally. He was happy to take a small hit to help me out and get rid of his too small shirt. Excellent negotiating skills benjaminpersitz! |
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Post by brentkuz on Mar 10, 2015 19:20:43 GMT -6
Big fan of the ihsh-07. Nice grab.
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Post by jamesr on Mar 10, 2015 19:28:44 GMT -6
That is a really great shirt. Pictures don't do it justice.
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Post by brentkuz on Mar 10, 2015 19:29:25 GMT -6
I have currently in my shopping cart.
Ihsh-07
Ihsh-33blk
IH-666-xhs
I better not have any scotch.
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Post by jamesr on Mar 10, 2015 19:32:15 GMT -6
brentkuz, I've got the first two on your list. Both are excellent. 
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Post by seth on Mar 10, 2015 19:40:47 GMT -6
I have currently in my shopping cart. Ihsh-07 Ihsh-33blk IH-666-xhs I better not have any scotch. All excellent choices. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 10, 2015 19:42:51 GMT -6
I have currently in my shopping cart. Ihsh-07 Ihsh-33blk IH-666-xhs I better not have any scotch. Just do it, Bro. I've fully convinced that I will allocate about $350-$500 per month to IH, for this year... Lots of shirts, jackets, and some ducks and black denim. Crazy Japanese..... Who ever heard of heirloom clothing?!?! |
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Post by goon on Mar 10, 2015 19:50:24 GMT -6
After reading this whole thread I want a pair. Found the 19oz lefties at Rodeo Bros that look great but they need a re-stock. I know it has been asked but does anyone know how often that happens?
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Post by Deleted on Mar 10, 2015 19:59:40 GMT -6
After reading this whole thread I want a pair. Found the 19oz lefties at Rodeo Bros that look great but they need a re-stock. I know it has been asked but does anyone know how often that happens? Someone said they were told "Soon". |
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Post by seth on Mar 10, 2015 20:06:12 GMT -6
I have currently in my shopping cart. Ihsh-07 Ihsh-33blk IH-666-xhs I better not have any scotch. Just do it, Bro. I've fully convinced that I will allocate about $350-$500 per month to IH, for this year... Lots of shirts, jackets, and some ducks and black denim. Crazy Japanese..... Who ever heard of heirloom clothing?!?! Heirloom clothing? Let's not go crazy. That's just marketing talk. All clothing is disposable, some is just nicer than others. |
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Post by brentkuz on Mar 10, 2015 20:06:36 GMT -6
After measuring my Gustin zimbs the thigh comes in at 12.5" just like the 666-21.
Still going back and forth between the 21 vs 25oz 666 in size 36. The 21oz seems to be more trim fitting by a decent amount vs the 25 a little bigger. The 25oz should shrink more than the 21oz according to IHUK.
Decisions.
And I really want the n1 deck jacket. I am not paying $750 if it goes on sale I'm all over it.
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Post by seth on Mar 10, 2015 20:10:22 GMT -6
After measuring my Gustin zimbs the thigh comes in at 12.5" just like the 666-21. Still going back and forth between the 21 vs 25oz 666 in size 36. The 21oz seems to be more trim fitting by a decent amount vs the 25 a little bigger. The 25oz should shrink more than the 21oz according to IHUK. Decisions. And I really want the n1 deck jacket. I am not paying $750 if it goes on sale I'm all over it. They will both stretch some too. Either choice is really good. If you are on the fence, I'd go with the 25 because it is really extraordinary denim. |
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Post by goon on Mar 10, 2015 20:10:54 GMT -6
After reading this whole thread I want a pair. Found the 19oz lefties at Rodeo Bros that look great but they need a re-stock. I know it has been asked but does anyone know how often that happens? Someone said they were told "Soon". Awesome news. Thanks |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 10, 2015 20:11:17 GMT -6
Just do it, Bro. I've fully convinced that I will allocate about $350-$500 per month to IH, for this year... Lots of shirts, jackets, and some ducks and black denim. Crazy Japanese..... Who ever heard of heirloom clothing?!?! Heirloom clothing? Let's not go crazy. That's just marketing talk. All clothing is disposable, some is just nicer than others. I have seen 60-70yr old Levi's still in absolutely wearable condition. Have no question that a pair of 25oz jeans that were not intentionally beat to hell could easily last 2 generations. |
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Post by brentkuz on Mar 10, 2015 20:12:41 GMT -6
Oh yeah and anyone else notice the prices on rakuten keep dropping vs US dollar. When I first started checking out the 25ox were 274.xx now they are 266.xx
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Post by seth on Mar 10, 2015 20:15:06 GMT -6
Oh yeah and anyone else notice the prices on rakuten keep dropping vs US dollar. When I first started checking out the 25ox were 274.xx now they are 266.xx Oh, I noticed. It is the lowest Yen vs. Dollar exchange rate that I've seen in 5 years of watching prices. I still can't get over a price of $266 for 666-XHS. If I recall correctly, these were $495 at IHUK not so long ago but that's not entirely a fair comparison... |
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Post by brentkuz on Mar 10, 2015 20:15:15 GMT -6
I'm have
1960's burberry wool suit
1972 M65
1970 peacoat
1960's HSM cashmere overcoat.
Plenty of items are heirloom quality. Taking care of your clothing is key.
Jeans well I hope to wear all mine out before I die.
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