Iron Heart X Simmons Bilt Horsehide Western Shirt - The Pale Rider - Natural
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@mikesantor good thought. We used to make this:
https://www.ironheart.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=9573.0But it has become too hard to produce them in Japan (I think the factory is overwhelmed). I reached out to Simmons Bilt to ask them to source a suitable hide and we will sample
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@mikesantor good thought. We used to make this:
https://www.ironheart.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=9573.0But it has become too hard to produce them in Japan (I think the factory is overwhelmed). I reached out to Simmons Bilt to ask them to source a suitable hide and we will sample
Amazing! Thanks, Alex.
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I didn't hear back on conditioner recs beyond Graham's so I talked with Simmons and they felt OK with using Obenauf's Heavy Duty LP. The process was nerve racking and I feel a little like I got off an actual horse because it took about 2.5 hours. Very happy with the end result though. Here are some before shots, active process and final product. I'd take another outside pic but it's currently snowing.
Before
Before
Test
Used a section of an old shirt and some elbow grease
After (I'm in love with a horse)
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@Jcaz6996 Thanks! I think it's personal preference but I did so for two reasons: 1) I live in a high desert, dry climate and saw some indication of dryness and 2) I almost was caught in a rain storm and I read the bees wax/propolis should offer some water repellent.
In a cursory perusal of leather websites I saw a lot of discussion about conditioning every 3-6 months. Personally, that seems overkill to me. Like I said, it takes LONG time to cover the whole shirt (esp. my 4X).
The final photo is a little darker than reality. I'll try to post another on a nice sunny day outside soon.
Cheers!
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time for some care.. post pics to follow.
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I just did my Y2 kakishibu with MP and a little went a long way. That said my jacket is still fairly new but I wanted to condition it bc I had done some sun tanning with it.
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mine has been through rain and shine.. thought it deserved a bit of care before I abuse it further..
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time for some care.. post pics to follow.
Stoked to see how yours turns out dude. My Type III version is still untreated. I wanted to wait and see what some of you guys choose to use as treatment and how it turns out before I choose one for mine. Mustang past was high on that list…
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much darker in photos I reckon. but they're slightly softer.. hand applied.
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No timeline just yet, we are working through our back orders with SB, then will rerun this.
Any update to this? Been going back and forth since drop. Its there and im resisting, then im good to go and its sold out. I should just buy it to end this madness.
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I need it in XXXXL. I saw the one in the outlet. One X off.
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I need it in XXXXL. I saw the one in the outlet. One X off.
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We have more that will be going live soon too - all part of the same damaged batch. @Ross will drop you a PM tomorrow
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Much obliged. [emoji1696]here's to hoping something is suitable.
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Thanks @Ross for checking. Ill just keep sending out horsey vibes into the world.
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Do you have any mediums, w 21” P2P?
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Do you have any mediums, w 21” P2P?
There were some M’s amongst the seconds when I was there last week. I’m sure @Ross will get back to you soon.
and looks super soft nice mate..
