Tried to make a color comparison, tricky enough! I kept the white balance as neutral as possible and exposed for what they look like to the/my eye.
L to R: a very deep navy/black Schümer work shirt, the 330 BLK, N&F elephant in Black.

My first IHS, and while am loving the fabric, I’m just blown away by the cut. I have a few Japanese heavy and medium shirts, and the closest match is a Stevenson western, but that fabric is a few oz lighter and, while the Stevenson can compete in fitted look, the 330 has just the perfect amount of movement and breathing space. Especially the arms are done well, as it is where so many brands either constrict or struggle with excess material. I am a slim 186cm, with 48cm shoulders and longish arms, and the 330 fits like it is made to measure.
And while I understand whipcord is a twill weave, and moleskin a satin, one really has to study the reverse side close-up to see the diagonal lines of the twill. Just to say: the brushed side really looks and feels like moleskin! In combo with the discreet western styling, it makes for an accomplished balance act between a work / casual / dress shirt.

Only thing is, it isn’t as neutral black/dark grey as I’d hoped/expected, its nearest colour neighbour would be a ‘Mariana trench deep purple’ to my eyes, and, in hindsight, one could detect that in the studio pictures. The 330 goes well with brown and sand, but it combines better with some indigo denims than others.
It’s a total keeper though, so what can one do, but to bookmark the For Sale page, and try and hunt an XL black western with tonal stitching.

Tried to make a color comparison, tricky enough! I kept the white balance as neutral as possible and exposed for what they look like to the/my eye.
L to R: a very deep navy/black Schümer work shirt, the 330 BLK, N&F elephant in Black.

My first IHS, and while am loving the fabric, I’m just blown away by the cut. I have a few Japanese heavy and medium shirts, and the closest match is a Stevenson western, but that fabric is a few oz lighter and, while the Stevenson can compete in fitted look, the 330 has just the perfect amount of movement and breathing space. Especially the arms are done well, as it is where so many brands either constrict or struggle with excess material. I am a slim 186cm, with 48cm shoulders and longish arms, and the 330 fits like it is made to measure.
And while I understand whipcord is a twill weave, and moleskin a satin, one really has to study the reverse side close-up to see the diagonal lines of the twill. Just to say: the brushed side really looks and feels like moleskin! In combo with the discreet western styling, it makes for an accomplished balance act between a work / casual / dress shirt.

Only thing is, it isn’t as neutral black/dark grey as I’d hoped/expected, its nearest colour neighbour would be a ‘Mariana trench deep purple’ to my eyes, and, in hindsight, one could detect that in the studio pictures. The 330 goes well with brown and sand, but it combines better with some indigo denims than others.
It’s a total keeper though, so what can one do, but to bookmark the For Sale page, and try and hunt an XL black western with tonal stitching.