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Removed sold items, dropped prices.

Added a couple RMFB items, clarified title, dropped some prices.

So, I'm in the middle of a "I'm tired of Iron Heart shirts I can't wash and dry" and my old Kersey was one of the most aggressive shrinkers on me. I'm also sizing up a little bit more these days on everything, no more fitted looks. So I picked up a practically brand new (worn 1x) size XXX-Large because of my measurements on shrinkage on my previous size Large. Thought I'd post my wash/dry experience here because I had a lot of success with this one.

Pre-wash: 24.5" chest, 20" shoulders, 27.5" sleeves.
Very hot water soak, hot air tumble dry: 23.5" chest, 19" shoulders, 26.25" sleeves.

It now fits absolutely perfectly for my taste, and I have no worries about future shrinkage on it. For the record, I'm a true 41" chest, I wear shirts in a 16-35, usually a size Medium or Large in most US sizing, usually a 42 or 44 in most Japanese brands. I got this one because the kersey was so aggressive and because I got it cheap enough to experiment on. I'm still thinking XX-Large UHF's are the way for me to go, going forward.

And yes, I know most people like the "just don't put your shirt in the dryer" lifestyle, but I have 3 kids and I like the way that flannels wear in over time when wash/dried, so that's just not going to be my taste.

@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.

@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.

@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.

Selling my collection of larges mostly western UHFs, though there's my oiled whipcord N1 in olive and may be some other items that get added in as I measure and photograph. Prices listed, but if you happen to have that item in an XXL for trade, I might do a swappo.

All items come from a completely non-smoking household. I can't vouch for the wash/dry status of any items, unless otherwise indicated.

Prices include shipping within the United States when paid Paypal F&F, Venmo, any other non-fee service. Outside of the states, I can quote int'l shipping costs. Reasonable offers accepted if you're buying multiple items.

As things sell, I'll mark them as sold and either delete them or delete the picture, not sure. Something to make it clear what's gone.

Email me at wdahab@gmail.com to catch my attention, or dm me here. I'll try to go by first-come-first-served based on timestamps, but no promises.

12/28/2024 Prices reduced.

IHSH-11 Vintage OG Super Heavy Western
Large
$250
I mean this is in excellent condition, been well loved. This is one of the original or close-to-it Iron Heart westerns.

Chest: 22.25"
Sleeve: 25.75"
Shoulder: 18.25"

IHM-37-ODG Oiled Whipcord N1 Olive Drab Green
Large
$675
Excellent condition, no obvious wear on it that I notice. This is the 2022 run of these, discontinued color.

Chest: 23"
Sleeves: 27"
Shoulders: 17.5"
Back length: 27.5"

IHSH-316-IND 9oz Western Flannel
X-Small
$225

New without tags, basically. Bought for wife, she maybe wore it exactly once if that much.

Chest: 19.5"
Sleeve: 23.5"
Shoulders: 15.5"

Rocky Mountain Featherbed Christy Vest in Navy with Mouton Collar SOLD
IHSH-300-RED (Red Classic Check Western) SOLD
IHSH-208-IND Indigo Kersey Western Sold
IHSH-309-PUR (Purple classic western) Sold
IHSH-33-IND Indigo 12oz Denim Western Sold

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.

Will these have a restock anytime soon? I'm in the market for an XL or an XXL. I know I can buy from other stockists, but I want to swap to white snaps and the logistics of doing a buy/ship/pimp is a bit more than I want.

Part of my whole "oh I was wearing shirts too slim, and need bigger shirts" campaign to swap out my wardrobe. FML.

Decided after a couple of seasons that the conventional sizing advice on my olive oiled N-1 has me "okay" but too small, and the measurements on the new army green with slightly shorter sleeves has me trying out going up a size, maybe 2... Combine that with I now have a local IH retailer with Fountainhead picking it up, so I'm trying out the XL and XXL. I hear from them also that the army green is absolutely gorgeous.

Guess this is as good a place as any to post a test post to get my labels to shop up.

edit: yup that worked

I'm hoping these come out sometime this year, and I'm gonna jump on a AAA so quickly if/when they do. Really regretting not pulling the trigger when it was available, briefly during the final restock back in 2021.

Getting my fitpic game up to speed, with a much better selfie setup with my M11. This N1 has been the best winter jacket I've had, and I'll def say it's more versatile in more temps than you'd think. Was great this morning in the 20's (F) and it's been comfortable up in the mid 50s too, since it's really breathable. It's made my Storm Rider take a bit of a backseat, honestly, but this is just so good.

Been wearing this most days since I got it. Fit is great over a nice shetland sweater. Denim is the 21oz IH 1955 cuts. Shoes are my ll bean rubber mocs, which folks anywhere outside of the Northeastern US will probably roll their eyes at.

6’0” and 180lbs. 18” shoulders exactly and longish arms.

I just got the new oiled N-1 deck jacket and came across this IHM-11 post. First thought was "oh man I wish they'd remake this, it looks sooo good and would be a great addition to the N-1." Second one was "oh man, I forgot I have one of these from my grandfather, who served in the US Navy with the Icelandic Defense Force, that's been sitting around needing repairs."

Thought I'd take some pics. Needs some real TLC which I'm gonna do (button repairs, holes, and zipper fixing). But tried it on and it fits me great. Long story short, this plus the new N-1 I just got make me convinced that this should definitely be run again.

Got mine today, from Berkeley Supply. Bought it in Large and that was a perfect choice. This jacket is great. For sizing comparisons, I'm an American sized non-slim medium, wear a large UHF, and an XL (42) in the Type 3 Modified and the Storm Rider jackets. Large fits me great, over a UHF, and sleeve and shoulders are perfect. Jacket is just absolutely excellent.

@Monk:

I picked one up in person from Self Edge SF over the weekend and they mentioned it could be a few days before they have them added to their site. Might be worth a call if you're searching.

And yet you haven't posted an awesome fit pic yet?

Danger of my wife having the announcement emails is sometimes she's just like "buy this" but this time it was sold out by the time she did! But then I saw that it was still in stock in Large at Berkeley Supply, so… guess I'm getting this!

Also, her pointing this out to me made me notice that this had slot pockets, not patch/exterior/whateveryoucallthem pockets like the other IH N1 jackets. A minor detail, but one that I thought just didn't do it for me. When I took a second look at the jacket, from her showing it to me, I realized these went for a more traditional N1 pocket style of just slots, and realized I had to jump. So glad I did, can't wait to have this in my hand (and then wait for it to get a bit colder here in NY).

Yeah as far as I can tell there were no XS in this run at all (I don’t know where the measurements came from but I know they never hit this site or other stockists that I ever saw.). That said she was more into a ladies cut but now realizes how amazing UHF is. I found a nice second hand XS on ebay for discount and ordered that as a good try on piece and if that works I guess we will have to fuel that addiction.