IH-888-UHR - Indigo UHR 21/23oz Selvedge Denim Medium/High Rise Tapered Cut
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So I finally got done reading through this thread and the 888-NT one, and I'm left with a question…
How come the UHF, which seems to be a very well-regarded fabric, is being discontinued? Is it because it's too hard on the loom, or too niche to be produced indefinitely... or both? If it's just because it's a loom-buster, then why is the 25oz still being made? Is the UHR more loom-destructive than the purportedly heavier XHS... maybe because the UHF is 'lighter', but also still 'tougher'?
...and that was more than 'a' question, but they're all inexorably linked *^_^
Just curious!
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@nurunuru This is from a post Giles made some time ago about UHR . . .
“” It’s time to say goodbye to an old and faithful friend. This denim was a brute to wear when new and a bitch to tame. But if you persevered and got it right, the fades it gave were spectacular.UHR denim engendered love like no other.
But the stuff broke too many looms “”
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Thank you! It was the loom busting, then. I guess the 25oz is just easier on them.
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The difficulty of weaving denim is not just a function of weight, the 25oz is heavier than the UHR, fact not fiction. The UHR is harder to weave than the 25oz for a number of reasons. The UHR is a magical denim, but quite specialist, we sell loads more 25oz, so that is a factor too.
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Curiouser and curiouser. It seems intriguing stuff!
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I fekked my knee and had to wear a leg brace for a few months after picking these up so they've seen very little action (about five wears).
After the leg brace went I've been very unsure about them. The denim is fantastic, the cut is theoretically brilliant, and these fit me in the waist as they should, but I'm not sure how I feel about them on me.
I suspect the problem is that 1. They haven't settled and 2. It's a very different cut to what I'm used to. Not fishing for compliments, but honest opinions are welcome…
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I don't see anything that's wrong with them. What's your concern exactly?
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They look good to me.
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My opinion:
Lower leg looks good. Upper leg looks a bit wide.
Top block is hard to see due to shadows. The width looks ok. I'm not a fan of high rise, but that's a personal preference.
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IMO @neph93 they don't look terrible but it's not the most flattering cut for you. It's a bit hard to tell with the shadow in the pic but it looks to me like the hip section might be too wide? Something about the top block looks a bit off to me.
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I fekked my knee and had to wear a leg brace for a few months after picking these up so they've seen very little action (about five wears).
After the leg brace went I've been very unsure about them. The denim is fantastic, the cut is theoretically brilliant, and these fit me in the waist as they should, but I'm not sure how I feel about them on me.
I suspect the problem is that 1. They haven't settled and 2. It's a very different cut to what I'm used to. Not fishing for compliments, but honest opinions are welcome…
They look good @neph93 and will look even better when they break in .
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I think they look great as is!
I can't speak for the UHR but i do own a pair of 888S and i feel that once they're broken in a bit they do have more of that relaxed fit feel due to the longer back rise. For me i think i got the waist right but the broken in measurements are probably a tad on the larger side. Both versions have similar measurements though I wouldn't know how the 25oz is behaving.
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Gentlemen! Thank you all for the feedback, I really appreciate it.
I think they’re keepers and will look better when they’re broken in, but agree they may not be the best pair for me. Or at least not with a short vest.
I think it’s the relaxed top block that’s the issue. I’m not used to that, even on my looser jeans and it’d what’s making them wide at the top.
They look better in profile and minus the cuffs as @Untucked recommended. The front on silhouette is softened a little when they are let down. In the future I’ll stick to untucked shirts and tees until they’ve softened a bit and drape better.
Here in profile and stacked, I’ve played with the lighting on the photo a little to remove the shadows:
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I was just going to say that IMO the 888 cut isn't ideal for tucking. Definitely looks better with untucked tops.
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@neph93 ….but those boots though 8). Are those British Tan Wescos?
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I know… got them last week and I’m in love, they’re the IHWE-5 from The Bootery https://www.ironheart.co.uk/boots2/ihwe-build-5.html.
