Posts made by kantian

@Oaktavia That soft golden sunlight is the best light, my friend.

Definitely plan on rocking this and the 101J-SR till summer. Should be enough time to make it really pop.

@sabergirl You're absolutely right. I realized it was just bad posture. I was folding my core in and shortening my torso.

Thanks for the thumbs up. I'm a type 1/2 head so I'm branching out of my typical fits. It's hard to tell if you got it right.

I don't know if this helps but I noticed the no patch/patch have different fits. The patch version has less length and a tighter opening. Maybe the no patch might be something you could work with.

@Mister_Brue

Not really. I went off my normal size because I didn't want this fit like a shrunk sweatshirt. It had my questioning if that was mistake. I'm the worst about second guessing stuff like this. Thanks for the input.

Wondering if I sized this right?

Most of pictures I've seen show the back muffining up but the front usually lays down. I'm getting some fold over.

Not quite at Oak level but it's coming along.

Love this jacket. Wish I would've picked up the 139 so I could see how this denim progresses without the grey weft.

@mental_messiah Yeah, I went the 33. In my experience, the non-denim fabrics don't stretch much so I was probably overthinking it. I'm just cautious about deviating from my typical size even if my measurements overlap more with a different size.

@Mizmazzle Yeah, that's what I was thinking. I love this pattern. It's a great balance between form and function. Has a vintage aesthetic but it's not limited by it.

Just a thought. I think this pattern would look great with tack buttons or snaps instead of a zipper. Probably the snaps but I just love tack buttons.

It would kind of channel the CPO look but with a work jacket pattern instead of the western. Although, this pattern does have a shorter length so maybe tacks would work better.

Either way I hope you guys keep this pattern alive.

Did anyone get confirmation on how much this material stretches?

I've always been a 32 in the 888, but the 33 in the 502 is closer to my best fitting jeans except for the waist. As long as the waist doesn't stretch an inch I'm leaning towards the 33.

Anyone from the IH crew have a recommendation?

If I get a 32 will they break-in to comfortability or is that the wrong way to size these?

Had to upload a pic after my second wash. Had for about ten months. Love this SBR OD. Was sad to see it go outlet.

@lionheart I gotcha. I'm just saying you can't really go wrong with either. They're both wearable all year long. Beautiful fades.

@WhiskeySandwich Yeah, that's why I'm trolling this thread. Patiently waiting for the 18oz in the 888. I can't really comfortably wear anything else. The 555 had the rise, but the thigh taper is really sharp. Can't wait for the drop.

@lionheart Honestly, when it comes down to it you really just have to try them on to see. I know that might not be possible, but I've scoured these forums looking for confirmation on a particular fit or fabric. You really can't know until you try it on.

I have 888-21OD/555-18. You're right. The 21 isn't slubby or hairy. It really comes out of the box soft and stays that way. I've had mine for about 8 months and even now the weave is tight with slight degree of fuzz. With that said, the 18 isn't really slubby IMO. The denim is a coarse out of the box and a little hairy. It does feel like a slower weave denim. I wore them both in summer and felt fine. Maybe the 21oz fairs a bit better in really hot weather but the 18 works too. Personally, I love the 18oz. The denim is almost electric blue from day one.

@steelworker Lol. Currently, the style of jacket is how I'm convincing myself to purchase. I need a warm weather type 2. Or I don't have type 1 jacket. Or I have a winter coat, but I need a winter jacket. I can feel it slowly degenerating into 6 type 2s. I guess I'm lucky that type 3s don't really appeal as much as 1 and 2s because they seem to be the most regularly released.

Jesus, this is going to be 6 jackets in a calender year. I haven't even worn the type 1 in public yet. Someone convince this isn't some kind of sickness.

Also can I add a back cinch to this jacket?

@AdamJ I second this. I think you just adjust to whatever amount of pockets you have. Imo, the type iii isnt suited for storage. Two small and angled chest pockets. Handwarmers for when you don't want to use the ones on your jeans. In this regard, the type ii is simpler but more functional. Two big front pockets. I don't own a type i but I think the same logic would apply.

I want to way in on the cinch. Putting aside the practical function, the cinch is an indispensable piece of the type i/ii silhouette. Pleats tapering to a cinch. If you get rid of it, your not too far away from a work jacket.

@Alex I wonder why. I loved the pattern. The denim was beautiful, and its overdyed. When I saw it in the outlet I was surprised. I hope it doesn't discourage future type 2/type 2 variants from being produced. I think it's a near perfect pattern.

@AdamC Like Giles 18oz , you convinced me to pick these up. They should be in the HoF. Just curious on how the fade process was.

@SKT I know Im dredging up old posts, but this is so true. Giles HoF pair convinced me to buy my first pair of IHs. It basically converted me to the brand. If I was married it would've led to a divorce at this point.

Would love a restock and additional colors. I bought all five colors of the 721. I planned on wearing them for work but the 777 cut just isn't for me. Lesson learned. Add .5 to the rises and thigh and its game over.