Just picked up an XL at Self Edge SF and love it. I expected to be an L, given I wear XL in IH shirts and most have said to size down on the N1. But XL is a really nice fit -- a little big with a tee shirt but perfect with a long sleeve shirt or flannel.
Appreciate that IH chose not to line the sleeves with alpaca. The quilted satin lining is perfect -- less bulky and more comfortable. Do wish the interior pocket was a little bigger but still glad it's there.
Beautiful Graham -- thanks (you too Alex). I saw an older oxblood cordovan wallet on the forums that had seen a lot more use (12 years, if I recall). There were some spots where the cordovan shell (or oxblood dye) was wearing through to the underlying tan leather. I'd guess this would be less obvious with natural cordovan over time, but it's, in part, what prompted the question of how cordovan wears vs. calf. Only time will tell, but I'm sure both will look great, and wear like ... iron 
Great thread and pictures. Interesting how the tan seems to be preferred over black -- I'm sure both are great.
Anyone compared these beautiful calf IH wallets to the same design in cordovan?
I'm trying to decide between the cordovan and calf versions of the 'small', slimline wallet (no coin pouch) -- same design, just different leathers and prices. I'd be interested in hearing from anyone who has owned one or both regarding how they compare over time.
Just picked up an XL at Self Edge SF and love it. I expected to be an L, given I wear XL in IH shirts and most have said to size down on the N1. But XL is a really nice fit -- a little big with a tee shirt but perfect with a long sleeve shirt or flannel.
Appreciate that IH chose not to line the sleeves with alpaca. The quilted satin lining is perfect -- less bulky and more comfortable. Do wish the interior pocket was a little bigger but still glad it's there.
Love the 1955-UHR and am open to trying it in another denim. Also considering the 888. I’d guess there are some similarities between these cuts.
^ great fit and beautiful jacket.
Giles, I tried one of these one the other day and loved the design, fabric, color, and details. But I passed because I thought the sleeves were long. But it sounds like this is intended in the design. Is this because they tend to ride a little higher with use or because longer sleeves are useful for certain activities, like riding a motorcycle. Not questioning, just interested in learning something, thanks.
Also, regarding sizing, I typically wear an XL in IH shirts, but the XL N-1 seemed big. Is it common to size down in this or other IH jackets? Sorry for the newb questions.
Tried one on this weekend. Beautiful jacket (material, color, details) but the proportions weren't quite right for me – arms were a bit long relative to the body. Was a bit surprised as most shirts and jackets from IH have fit me well in the past.
I know this information is fairly well documented for UHR denim, but I figured I would share my experience with new, soak and two (cold and hot) washes. I find this information useful when researching purchases. Hopefully, you will too.
As you will see, the before and after measurements are not significantly different. I was actually hoping for more shrinkage and thus I did a second hot wash. Didn't do much at all. Against my better judgement and experience, I went with tag 36. The post wash fit is significantly more relaxed compared to my other IH jeans (all 888 cut). The denim still needs to settle and I was seeking a slightly more relaxed fit, but in hindsight I wish I had purchased a tag 35.
IH-888S-UHR Tag 36
New
Waist: 36.1"
Front Rise: 12.5"
Rear Rise: 17"
Thigh: 14.4"
Knee: 10"
Hem: 9"
Inseam: 36.6"Post Soak & Washes (cold and hot)
Waist: 35.5"
Front Rise: 12.2"
Rear Rise: 16.7"
Thigh: 14.1"
Knee: 9.7"
Hem: 8.7"
Inseam: 35.7"Note: all measurements performed the IH way
Appreciate that Bums_Fan. Are the post-soak/wash measurements (especially the 35.5" waist) after some wear/stretch or straight after the wash routine?
I was in Self Edge today. They were out of the 888S 21oz. in size 36, but I tried on the same size in the 888S-14oz. – the fit was perfect. While tempted, I'm still leaning toward the 21oz. (or even the heavier UHR).
For those familiar with both denims, would sizing be the same (i.e., 36) or should I size down to 35 in the 21oz. due to the likely stretch?
