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OK...I have been wearing this one around all morning and I can unequivocally say it is my favorite IH Heavy Flannel (I own eight other UHFs). It is the unique texture that is so interesting. The shirt feels slightly lighter overall, which makes it more versatile in warmer weather, and the slightly stiffer/courser exterior felt great on my walk this morning against wind gusts. The red/black colors almost appear overdyed as they are more muted than most UHFs...it is just a masterpiece of a shirt. Here are the pics, as promised! @stichdown-shell

Well...my 526LOD arrived this morning and it exceeds all expectations! I wanted to add an OD Type III to my wardrobe and was chatting with @Graham at the mothership about the 14oz OD...he told me that if I really wanted the best OD to go for the 19LOD. I will admit after seeing pictures of the non-OD version of this jacket online, I was hesitant to jump into something that looked so stiff and heavy. However, the OD process significantly softens the denim, so I decided to go for it. I ordered the Size L and it fits perfectly (5'10" 168 pounds)...I am blown away by the texture and inky finish on this jacket...I am really thrilled with it!!!

One more pic for you guys that highlights the texture of this shirt vs a "standard" UHF:)

Well, this is the first UHF/SHF release where I loved the shirt SO much that I decided to buy both the Western and the Work Shirt! The elusive Work Shirt just arrived last night and it is amazing! I am 5'10" 168 and I sized down on the Work Shirt to Medium and had the guys at Rivet & Hide select the biggest P2P/Shulder from the Mediums they had in stock...it fits perfectly! I will post some fit pics later, but here are a few pics...

This beauty just arrived yesterday and it is a stunner!!! The OD gives it an inky appearance but the subtle plaid of the original shirt shows through brilliantly. I am more impressed with this shirt than I expected to be but it is really no surprise...it essentially combines the two things Iron Heart does best (other than denim of course)...UHF + OD. Choosing the color on this one was a no-brainer for me because it was the only pattern where I did not already own the non-OD version...love it!!!

Here is a pic I took outside in natural light to try to capture the true color and subtle texture. Also, here is a quick fit pic on my way out the door! I am not sure whether I prefer the Work Shirt or Western...they both have their own unique charm!

I have easily 30-40 Iron Heart items in my closet and this is by far my favorite piece of clothing...it is the epitome of everything that Iron Heart is great at in one piece. It can be used as a shirt or a jacket and the heavy-duty snaps are the icing on the cake!

I really love the colors on this shirt. It is more subtle than one of the Crazy Check UHFs and has a really dark blue coloration in the dark areas that is much more apparent in outdoor sunlight!

I am super excited to have finally picked up a pair of these! I purchased them at Rivet & Hide and am blown away not only by the jeans but also by their amazing customer service. After emailing back and forth for a week, the guys found me the perfect sizing. The craziest thing is that I needed them hemmed and I placed the order yesterday. So basically they measured, hemmed, and shipped within 2 hours and I have the pants in hand, in the US, just 21.5 HOURS after I placed my order...unbelievable!!! I will post some fit pics this weekend!!!

@Tobi said in IHSH-372-BRN - Ultra Heavy Flannel Brown Crazy Check Western Shirt - Brown:

I seriously tried to resist this one, since I REALLY don't NEED more shirts. What can I say: in the end as a child of the 70's I could not resist... I grew up with a bathroom and kitchen in the same colour scheme
XXL picked up at my favourite retailer Brund in Copenhagen.

Perect fit right there! Congrats...mine arrived last week and I really think this is the star of the season in the UHF lineup this year!

@Gimli The oiled IH N1 is NOT at all like a Filson Tin Cloth Jacket, a Barbour Jacket, or a Rogue Supply (all of which I own and enjoy). Those jackets feel noticeably cold and almost wet/damp/oily to the touch.

The process used by Iron Heart is very different and results in a very dry feeling cloth that never has a greasy hand feel and never leaves any residue. It just feels heavier, a bit stiffer, and very windproof, but completely dry to the touch. I think you would love it!

Just got this one in the mail and it is gorgeous! I needed a lighter-weight IH for the spring and this one fits the bill perfectly. The texture of the fabric is so complex and it has a wonderfully stiff, soft feel...the TRIPLE chain stitch runoff is the icing on the cake!

OK guys...I just snagged this shirt in Size Large at Berkeley Supply in Denver and it is an absolute stunner. I think it may be one of the most unique UHFs IH has ever released. The unique texture of the fabric, the deeply saturated colors, and the soft but variegated exterior...insane shirt...I will post pics as soon as I get home, but this one is THE one to have this season!

@LeDuc_RW said in IHSH-369-GRY - 12oz Slubby Heavy Flannel Herringbone Check Western Shirt - Grey:

Looks great guys, I like the muted worn in look. That anniversary UHF they did that was overdyed is my current favorite UHF. It has a similar old worn in look too. Have a feeling this one will be at the top as well.

Yes sir! That is exactly what it reminds me of. I have the 20th OD as well and the slightly muted worn in colors is very similar to the effect here. Bonus...the surface texture of this one is amazing!

@T4920 The acrylic killed the UES N1 for me too, brother! I was watching Josh's launch video over at ISP and was hovering over the buy button and then he got to the collar + liner material. The good news it, that sure makes it a lot easier to resist!

The lack of other "nicities" that I have come to expect with the IH N1 Deck Jackets also lessened my enthusiasm...

The Tricotine is KILLER...but I will wait until next year and hopefully Iron Heart will do another Indigo N1!!!

There is a woman on Reddit by the name of EllaHarp who posts her IH 888 vintage fades quite often and they look amazing. Her fades have great contrast, but the denim has a lighter overall appearance and she swears by the technique of adding a splash of bleach to every wash cycle. I have heard that idea floated by others who like a lighter fade. Perhaps that would help tame the SBG in the way you are looking for?

I have SO many Iron Heart jackets, but this one is unlike anything else I own...this is my "must have" item of the SS23 season for sure...ordered!

@stichdown-shell Congrats! I am glad I could help out! I purchased the Green Ombre UHF in the Work Shirt yesterday as well. It is a beauty, but the Herringbone Slub is just so unique...the texture is what really seals the deal for me!

And yes...the sizing is very consistent with the other UHF Westerns I have...no surprises...love it!

Hey guys…I am fairly new to Iron Heart but have amassed a nice little collection in the last few months. I have been on the fence about the N1 Deck Jacket for a few weeks because I couldn't decide on the sizing. I don't tend to layer under heavy jackets and prefer a slimmer fit. I am 5'10" around 168 lbs and wear a Size L UHF western.

I reached out for advice and both IH customer service and TJ at the Shop recommended sizing down to the Medium. I noticed the measurements for the Olive version tend to be (ever so slightly) roomier and that was my preferred color, so I was able to find the jacket in stock at Rivet & Hide and finally pulled the trigger. 48 hours after placing the order the jacket was delivered to my house in the US on a Saturday morning no less and in a word it is BRILLIANT.

This is not only my favorite piece of Iron Heart gear but just may be the nicest piece of clothing I have ever owned. Everything is impeccable. The fit is perfect. The color is exactly what I was looking for and (living in Colorado) it is very very warm over just a T-Shirt and I do still have room to layer a thin flannel or sweatshirt. If anyone is on the fence...please don't hesitate...it is a true gem in the IH lineup! I will post some more fitment pics when my wife gets home:)