Posts made by caithangkhanh

Been wearing this Tom Western a lot recently. Love the character that’s developing throughout the shacket. It definitely still has some sheen and squeakiness to it.

@twin said in Y’2 Leathers….:

@caithangkhanh Looks great on you.

Thanks! I can’t wait to put some more wear and tear on it.

@ZackB said in Y’2 Leathers….:

@caithangkhanh looks great, I think you nailed the fit.

Thanks! I appreciate that. I was surprised how well it fit. Probably one of the best fitting jackets I own.

@Mister_Brue said in Y’2 Leathers….:

@caithangkhanh The Tom looks great! Hope you manage to get the Kakishibu. Another stunner.

Thanks! It really is a stunner. Been lusting over it for a while now.

Great to see the activity in here. I purchased the Tom Western SK-13 in April. I’ve been trying to wear it as often as I could in this sporadic Southern California weather. I don’t need anything super heavy duty, so this “shacket” is perfect for me.

Due to these running smaller, I took a gamble on the size when I purchased it. Fortunately, I fell in love with the fit immediately once I received it. The sleeves are just a tiny bit longer than what I’d prefer, but all the other measurements work well for me. I’m currently eyeing the Kakishibu Type 1, so hopefully I’ll be able to add another Y’2 piece.

I wore it earlier this week on a family trip to Legoland, and it was awesome!

@Heavy_blue thanks! I appreciate that. The slub pops in the sunlight!

@Heavy_blue that’s good to know. I’ve always been a fan of high contrast fades, but I’m really enjoying the progress of this piece.

Just wanted to post an update on my 526J-SLBod. I gave it a soak yesterday after putting it through some heavy wear. Interestingly enough, the fades toned down after the soak, and aren’t as contrasting. It’s a completely different effect compared to my 888S-21ib. Could that be an effect of the OD? I’m really enjoying the different effects of different denims.

Pre-soak photos on top; post-soak on the bottom.

@Alex ah damn. Well in that case, what are the chances of you having a size 31 laying around?

@Oaktavia those look great! What are the chances of this denim coming back?

@ombre thanks! A comparison is the goal. I’ll try to post occasionally on the progress for these. Now I’m torn between sending the 888S-ib to Iron Heart for repair or do sashiko type repairs (looking for recommendations).

@WhiskeySandwich I definitely recommend it. The XHS is so much stiffer than the 21 oz. The 888S-ib was comfortable right from the beginning. These are gonna take a little bit more to break in. I do notice that they’re very slightly more fitted than the 888S-ib, which I prefer.

I received my 888-XHSib yesterday. Put them in a hot soak immediately for about two hours. Dried them overnight. And now they’re good to go. I know there are countless comments about the buttons. I thought it was just a bit of an over exaggeration, but these buttons are stiff! My thumbs are a bit banged up, but these are definitely gonna be fun to break in though. Obligatory photo of them standing on their own, along with some fit pics and comparison with my one-year 888S-ib.

@AdamJ thank you! Order placed.

I’m not seeing a link. Is it available yet?

@JoshC Do you have the size chart available? I’m trying to open it on the website, but it’s taking me to a completely different page. Thank you!

@WhiskeySandwich

Those whiskers are coming along nicely and quickly! You should change your name to WhiskerSandwich.

@Oaktavia said in IH-888S-21ib - 21oz Selvedge Denim Medium/High Rise Tapered Cut Jeans - Ind/Blk:

@caithangkhanh wowie those fades are razor sharp! I wish I hadn't washed my pair so early!

Thank you! That’s what I love about denim. Each pair tells its own stories.

@WhiskeySandwich said in IH-888S-21ib - 21oz Selvedge Denim Medium/High Rise Tapered Cut Jeans - Ind/Blk:

@caithangkhanh Wowzers those fades are epic. That's one of the best looking pair of jeans I've ever seen. If that doesn't sell people on the IB, idk what would. It's a shame there's no plan for a re-run. I'm glad I got my pair though!

Thanks! These are my first pair of IH, and I’m really happy with how they’re coming along. I’m currently eyeing a pair of XHS or XHSib. Just waiting on the XHSib to restock. I’d love to participate in one of these competitions, but I’m terrible at keeping track and taking pictures.

I was able to soak my jeans over the weekend. I soaked it in cold water to minimize shrinkage. There was some shrinkage all around. Once dried, they were a bit tight and stiff. After about 5-10 minutes of wear, they were comfortable once again.

Some pictures for reference. The top is pre-soak. The bottom is post-soak. I’ll get some fit pics up soon.