IH-888-XHSib - 25oz Selvedge Denim Medium/High Rise Tapered Cut Jeans - Ind/blk

[spitfiredealer]

There was no doubt in my mind @neph93 would end up getting a pair of these!! 

[UnTucked]

Currently trying to think of how I can sell this purchase to Maddy…
My list of unused excuses are:

2yrs anniversary on Wednesday...
Valentine's Day soon...
Her annual vacay to Japan...

I should be good to go! But if you see a black eye in my fit pics, don't mention it, lol

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[Giles]

@UnTucked:

Currently trying to think of how I can sell this purchase to Maddy…
My list of unused excuses are:

2yrs anniversary on Wednesday...
Valentine's Day soon...
Her annual vacay to Japan...
Giles wants to buy a sous vide cooker so that she can cook with it next time you come and stay....

I should be good to go! But if you see a black eye in my fit pics, don't mention it, lol

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Fixed

[tvenuto]

@UnTucked:

Currently trying to think of how I can sell this purchase to Maddy…
My list of unused excuses are:

2yrs anniversary on Wednesday...
Valentine's Day soon...
Her annual vacay to Japan...

I should be good to go! But if you see a black eye in my fit pics, don't mention it, lol

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Forgiveness rather than permission, right? Plus black and blue just matches the pants!

But in all seriousness, I’ve devoted the past few months to stabilizing the finances (after the birth of our second). This won’t interrupt the financial plan, and I want them, enough said.

Pics when they get here.

[Matty123]

@neph93:

@Matty123:

Good on ya Reuben. Black and blue through and through 

Looking forward to comparing notes buddy.

Me too. They do “soften” quickly. But that’s subjective I think

[Filthy2123ozjunkie]

Bad pic. But these almost hold their shape horizontally now they have been soaked and dried. Getting ready to put them on now. Already broke a finger nail trying to button the fly a couple times. Haha xD

[Filthy2123ozjunkie]

Ever since my first pair of Iron Heart 25 XHS I have wanted a pair with small leg openings. So I really owe you one Crew, @Giles  and @Alex and Boss.

Also this denim feels super awesome and heavy. Like XXXHS. Thanks so much guys.

[Filthy2123ozjunkie]

Also, @Madame Buttonfly and @AdamC were a ton of help too. Thank you.

[Paul9221]

@Filthy:

Bad pic. But these almost hold their shape horizontally now they have been soaked and dried. Getting ready to put them on now. Already broke a finger nail trying to button the fly a couple times. Haha xD

Twice hot-soaked?

Mine should arrive on Monday. Pumped!

[Filthy2123ozjunkie]

This time I soaked for about 5 hours and changed the water to make it scalding hot 3x times. Long enough to take mom to a doctor's appointment and out to dinner. Then I put a fan blowing on them overnight.

They did shrink quite a bit. They feel overall much more snug than when I first tried them on.

Also I didn't fuck up the patch xD

[Filthy2123ozjunkie]

After the soak they fit like they were measured and tailored for me.

[Paul9221]

Nice!  Red Wing oil on the patch just before the soak?

[Filthy2123ozjunkie]

Yes. Just a thin coat. Don't overdo it. I just smeared it on with my thumb because it is the size of the top of the bottle. A little goes a long way. Also Wesco bee oil works super-awesome.

I kept it above the water though. It did slowly get wet as the water soaked through the waist. But as long as it isn't constantly under the hot water it will be fine.

[Paul9221]

My hot water doesn't get as hot as yours, I bet. Mine only goes to 120F.  How hot is your hot-soak water?

[Filthy2123ozjunkie]

@Paul9221:

My hot water doesn't get as hot as yours, I bet. Mine only goes to 120F.  How hot is your hot-soak water?

128 degrees farenheit.

[Paul9221]

Oh, okay.  I don't know why I thought yours was way hotter. I think I once saw one of your soak pictures with steam rising from the tub, just assumed it was much hotter.

[Jordonf9]

Take any before soak and post soak @Filthy ? These your daily jeans for a while?

[Jordonf9]

I am sure it was mentioned, but are the arcs indigo dyed?

[neph93]

@Jordonf9:

I am sure it was mentioned, but are the arcs indigo dyed?

They are tonal but navy blue I believe, not indigo.

EDIT: now I think about it, IH use polycotton stitching that doesn’t take up indigo so indigo dyed arcs would be a tall order for IH.

[Madame Buttonfly]

@Filthy thanks for the thanks, delighted the jeans have arrived with you, really appreciate all the help and advice you're giving everyone here, and it's great watching your latest XHS adventure unfold