IHM-37-GRN - Oiled Whipcord N1 Deck Jacket - Army Green
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@SashaDBZ looks great on you, and length looks perfect IMO.
How does it feel zipped up?
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@Brandrea Thanks. It feels good zipped up with a t-shirt and shirt underneath, which is what I normally wear, no restrictions in the armpits.
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So, went an a hunt the last few weeks compare the RMC N-1, the Buzz Rickson's N-1, and this bad boy in XL and XXL (from Fountainhead NY). And definitely came away with the (as expected) realization that the IH oiled N-1 is indeed the best for me. Just more substantial, and the oversized collar just looks great.
Definitely was the right choice swapping up to an XXL for this (from my old L in the old olive drab). The XL also might have worked, but I could tell it was still going to just be a bit too snug when layering. Just got tired of not being able to wear over a sweater comfortably, and wanted a bit longer of a body length. Maybe not the way everyone wants it, but I wanted more of the Paul Newman N-1 fit, which this is a little closer to now. I just like the fuller fit on this. I'm definitely happy this new model shortened the sleeves a bit, makes this work for me.
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Looks comfortable rydor and love the Newman pic.
I have the Olive N-1 from last year -- is that the one you had in L?
I wear XL in IH shirts and the Oive N-1 in XL is a nice, roomy fit. And, yes, that collar is fantastic.
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@JohnM Yup, the olive from 2022 actually but same pattern. I’m switching to XXL in flannels too for a much roomier fit that can be wash/dried for 20 years without ever worrying about shrinkage.
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Makes sense re no fuss sizing. Preference on the N-1 color, Olive vs Army Green?
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@JohnM Nah. They are virtually indistinguishable. And as an oiled cotton, you have to assume the colors on both will evolve.
Much more important I think the new pattern is more versatile.
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rydor, by 'new pattern' do you mean shorter sleeves? Any other changes you noticed?
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@JohnM Yeah, it's like 1-1.5" shorter in the sleeves across the board. The 29.3" XXL sleeves on the ODG would never have worked for me.
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^ Got it. I don't have long arms, but am OK with the longish sleeves on my Olive N-1 in XL from late 2023.
I wonder if the sizing gets tweaked a little each year (not just this year, but in the past). I remember trying on a Large in 2022 and the arms were very long relative to the rest of the jacket. I figured the IH N-1 just didn't work for me. But a year later (October 2023), I tried on an Olive XL and it was perfect. I was fortunate to have a store nearby (Self Edge) to try one one. Measurements are key, but a little tricky with a bulky item like this.
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Just got this in today - perfect timing to test out in this 17 degree weather. I held off on getting an N1 the past few seasons because I felt the sleeve length measurements didn't really work out for me, but this year I think it was spot on. Super happy with the fit. Wearing with a henly/flannel layer and no issues. Love this thing, and the color in person is so good. Also,shout outs Ironshop Provisions, you guys rock.
For reference, this is a size S - I'm about 5'7" ~145lbs give or take.
