Posts made by DevonReviewer

This is such incredibly sad news, I haven't signed into the Forum for at least a couple of years. I always think of Filthy when I think about Ironheart so to see his face as soon as I logged on was a joy but instantly I realised there wasn't going to be good news.

When I first joined in 2017, I was wondering how I should start my Ironheart journey, Filthy immediately reached out and offered to gift me a pair of his IHXB01… his name then if I recall was Filthy25ozJunkie relating to the fantastic denim that they were crafted from... he had struggled to break them in and had popped the button off the waist... he replaced it with a drilled out penny... the penny happened to be from my birth year which seemed to be a good omen... subsequently I too popped that off...

I still have the jeans, the penny... and fond memories of Mike...

Looking good, as others say the roping on the hem is particularly lovely… I am just realising how much long term wear is needed to get a denim shirt to yield its fade'y secrets!

I have just picked up the 902ZR "relaxed taper" in the Oni 20oz secret denim… amazing fabric, loose weave, slubby, with an organic handmade feel... very impressive. I must say I am a bit worried about how much these will stretch out; they are not hard to break in like IHs, and I am wondering if I should have dropped another size!

Bought these from Denimio, great experience!

Since getting tangled up in this obsession, I normally try to focus on one pair each year; these have been my 2018 denim. Having worn them for the year I truly believe these are twice the jean compared to everything I have tried previously; twice as stubborn, twice as tough, and twice the weight!

These truly are fantastic, normally after a year jeans are showing signs of approaching the end of their useful life, blowouts on crotch and knees, but these look like they have another good year in them… amazing jeans and the best cut I have tried... it almost makes me not want to buy a new pair for 2019, almost!

@neph93:

Temperature is important for shrinkage, but so is agitation. Move it around and it will shrink more. Excuse me for getting down and dirty, but if you sweat anywhere near as much as I do you'll need agitation to get this shirt clean. My point being that gentle washing regimes with jeans are doable if you don't labour in them, shirts not so much. So there is an argument for just getting the shrinkage out.

I see what you mean, will see how it goes and keep an open mind to machine washes; our washing machine does have some very gentle programs that may be suitable!

@neph93:

@DevonReviewer this is my documented shrinkage from the IHSH-33-IND. Same fabric so the shrinkage should be similar. For what it's worth the wabash of the IHSH-62 will shrink meaningfully too, with the correct treatment.

Thanks, sounds like a good opportunity to modify the fit… I have avoided machine washes for all my denim to date, and intend to continue, what do you think about a half hour bath tub soak at 40 and then 60 if I seek a bit more shrink?

Evenin'
I picked one of these up in the Christmas sale, perfect timing as I had been coveting a IH shirt for the best part of a year.

I was pretty much between sizes, the medium was near perfect, and felt that if the fabric yielded it would be a great slim tailored profile, albeit a tad short in the body. But not having experienced the material or denim shirts in general I was really worried about future shrink.. I think I have my denim wash regime nailed but any shrink on the chest etc would be challenging and on the length of body or arms probably irrecoverable! So… I went for the large, still a good fit but a little more generous to allow layering with a henley and I am considering a hot soak to see if I can get half a centimetre or so off.

(I also picked up a IHSH-62 Wabash, but the cut is more generous and the large I bought was returned, fantastic fabric and still on the list.. just need a medium!)

Really looking forward to the evolution of this denim, whilst I have dreams of deep honeycombs on the sleeves , I think this will be a long time coming!
Best regards
Chris

@andyb34:

Thanks DevonReviewer.

It was your youtube channel that introduced me to selvedge denim, first with a pair of Levi 511's and recently with a step up to the mighty 777S-21. Just like you I'm loving the Iron Heart brand and particularly this forum which is always friendly and positive.

Haven't had chance to watch the update on the 555-01 yet but I've been waiting for you to upload the 6 month update and will definitely catch it this weekend.

That is amazing, thanks for watching! I hope you enjoy the denim journey as much as I do, putting on great denim brings a little joy to each day!

I hope you enjoy the 777, I really want some "fade to grey" with all black stitching, and the IHxVS777S-21 were on my list… cant find a 32... so pitching for the 555-03 at some point.

All the best
Chris

Well its been 6 months or so since I started on these 555-01's and I could not be happier with the construction, fit or quality of this mighty denim. They are indeed stubborn, and I am not in a position to wear all day every day but they are starting to yield some of the evolution secrets!

In my normal style….. here's a video!

Any word on restock? I am after some SBG, all black stitching, for office wear… but the rise on the 555-03 is holding me back a little... the 32s in the VS look to be an option... but out of stock!

I have been looking at these for weeks, I am planning on getting some to wear in the office and will be tucking a shirt in, so I am thinking the slightly more generous sizing will work for me. I have some 32's in the 555-01, and am looking at the 32's in the 555-03, they have a 34.0 and 34.4 waist respectively, which I think will work in the way I want to wear them…

... the one slight dilemma I have is the rise, the 555-03 have best part of half an inch extra on the front and an inch at the back... in the past I have found this gives the feeling of a tighter waist band...

... any one found this when comparing the to 555-1 cut?

Best regards,
Chris

@Appfaff:

I fricken love the video review @DevonReviewer

Hey @Appfaff , thanks! Always enjoy sharing great products on YouTube.

Will post a update once I have put 6 months into them.

Currently wearing most week days for work, and have given them a "hot" bathtub soak (just over 40 celcius), just to protect the fabric from blowouts (at least that is my philosophy)…. no shrink at all, no colour lose....

Incidentally these are showing more potential for fades than I had imagined.
Best regards,
Chris

Hi,
I have always had an interest in trying out the Red Wing Supersole as I do seem to go hard on my soles and want to see if these do offer an extended life.

Specifically I was always attracted to the "08804" Moc Toe Supersole Oro Russet Boot. Having contacted the UK RW store I have learned that they have been removed from the UK (and probably the european) markets… this has made me obsess about them for some reason!

Do any of my IH colleagues know of any in stock in Europe (Size UK8/US9), or any US retailers that would send them across to me? My initial searches havent been fruitful.
Best regards,
Chris

Just uploaded a short review of my freshly delivered IH666D, if you dont want to listen to me yappin' about trousers skip to 8:08 to see them on.

Just finished the second day at the office with these, very comfortable, substantial but not as heavy as i had imagined, nor as hot. I think I could do with a slightly slimmer cut for my skinny legs, but the 666 do make for comfortable all day wear.

I may try an early "hot" wash to see if I can bring about a little shrink, I think I could lose an inch of the inseam as I was cautious. If not I will have to run the gauntlet with a local tailor and see if they are upto the challenge of hemming these.

It will be interesting to see how long these remain smart enough for the office.

My 666D arrived today, quick turnaround and great hemming from Sam.

The IH crew found a slightly larger cut 34 tag so the waist is closer to 34 than 33.5. The fit is great, a more generous cut than my 555-01 and more suited to the comfortable office wear they are destined for.

I had the leg hemmed to 33, I was cautious as material cannot be put back! I think I could probably have gone to 32 but will see if honeycomb'ing etc draws up any of the length, along with the first wash…. fit shots to follow!

@neph93:

No inseam shrinkage to speak of.

I’d go with the W34. They stretch some, although not as much as the denim. I’d say I got nearly an inch out of mine.

You can always ask the crew to see if there is a pair of W34 with slightly larger measurements.

Thanks @neph93

Evenin',
Apologies, I am sure the answer is somewhere back over these 81 pages, and I have had a good read… but cant find what I need!

I currently have some 555-01 which are a great fit tag 32, but a really 34, now stretched out a touch. I am thinking the 666D would probably work in 34 (real size 33.5), or should I go 35 (real size 34.2).. how much do these stretch with wear? To be honest I intend to wear with a tucked shirt for work, so may be the larger is best?

Also, I will need to hem, I dont think these will look they way I would want double cuffed.... is there much shrink in the inseam with washing?

Best regards,
Chris

@Madame Buttonfly Any hints on when the outlet will reopen? My mind has been pondering a couple of the items that were in there in December!

@Filthy:

The 21 oz denim is sort of stubborn to fade. But you can get high contrast fades with them with gentle washing and by adhering to some of the concepts I shared here (although some write it off as snake oil or unnecessary): https://www.ironheart.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=9785.0

Thanks, some good tips in there especially about the leather tags. I have developed a similar approach but currently a believer in the Samurai Thunder Soap;
30 mins 40 Celsius soak with soap, then 2 x 30 mins cold soak with clean fresh water, hang to drip and dry naturally on wooden hanger through two belt loops.

Will see what the first wash brings, probably June / July!

@Dion @neph93 thanks for the feedback, really enjoy YouTube as a platform… slowly getting better at making videos, it was nice to have some footage to cut in so its not just me yappin'

@Filthy 21/23oz junkie and thank you for getting me hooked, those 25oz are so soft and comfy, warm but not hot, the only downside is for me the more generous cut needs heavier boots to balance the look so I only currently wear with a christie sole moctoe (either Thorogood, or Red Wing) which means less frequently. The 555 cut works well with everything for me, so hopefully I can get those fades going!