IH-526Jod - Overdyed Type III
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IH Type III's are game changers. All of them. Each one is nicer then the next.
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I would probably take one too G, providing similar sizing to the mighty type III duck!
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I'm surprised that this wasn't more popular. As far as I know there are no other high quality over dyed classic cut type 3's.
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I'm glad to see that others are interested in this one–I like that the black can contrast with most blue bottoms.
For veterans of this jacket--does it stay pretty black, even after some wear? Some of the great pix earlier in this thread make it seem that way!
I also like the regular 526J--is this one the same jacket but with the black over dye? In any case--I'm torn between the two (if this 526Jod comes back in my size).
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I'm surprised that this wasn't more popular. As far as I know there are no other high quality over dyed classic cut type 3's.
I've made about 150 to date so it's not unpopular….
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The only way to get anything like accurate is to measure your Levi's jacket like this…..
http://www.ironheart.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=5133.0
And then compare with our sizing charts
My 21oz have never been uncomfortable the 21oz selvedge denim is super soft
Thanks Giles–
OK--here is my attempt at measuring my Levis jacket:
Shoulders: 18 (which is just a touch looser than I'd like)
Length: 24.5 (which is a bit longer than I want, too--Levis seems to cut long)
Chest (pit to pit): 19.24
Bottom: 18 X 2 = 36
Arm: 25.5
This jacket fits pretty well--a bit longer than I like. So I'm thinking I'd like to go small with the 526J(od)--but I'd love to get your thoughts.
That's great to hear about the 21oz--
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The closest size in the 526J-0d to your Levi's jacket is an L. Which if you are 5'9 and 155 must either be way big, or the measurements are inaccurate.
Ha! Maybe both! I'll try measuring again–but I do think the Levis is big on me, but not way big. I'll send in new measurements later on today.
Also noticed: is the 526J sized a little differently from the OD?
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cnjackson, the od isn't available right now, but if it was I would go either M or S. I'm approximately 5'10" 165 pounds and the M is the correct size for me, but by no means tight at all, especially in the chest and waist.
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I'd get one of these if they were rerun. Only thing that would prevent it is a black or OD type II, but don't think that's happening!
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cnjackson, the od isn't available right now, but if it was I would go either M or S. I'm approximately 5'10" 165 pounds and the M is the correct size for me, but by no means tight at all, especially in the chest and waist.
Thanks grandmaster–S or M was my instinct, too. I'll send in some fresh measurements tonight.
Yes--I did see that the OD isn't available now--I'm hoping that Giles will bring it back, as I think it's my favorite. But the regular 526J is pretty great looking, too.
What do you usually wear with your jacket--Ts or more layers?
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I usually just wear t over a t shirt but anything works…including strike gold sweats, other shirts, etc
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OK–I measured my medium Levis jacket again, and got pretty much the same measurements as before:
Shoulder: 18.5
Length 24.5
Chest (P to P): 20.25
Opening/Bottom: 18
Arm: 25.5This jacket does have hand pockets, so that may make it longer than the 526J and 526Jod. On me, the shoulders are a bit too roomy. If I were to get this jacket again, I would size down to a small, I think.
So I'm thinking for the 526Jod, the Med comes closest, and would probably get the tighter fit I want.
But for the regular 526J, the Small looks best.
