This is an amazing shirt all around: The light material is thin enough for the summer (yet strong - though not "workwear" strong) but doubles as a great layering piece during the winter. In the summer, the breeze cuts through the fabric to keep you cool - it breathes. But it's still thick enough to prevent sunburn. The plaid features strong use of all three primary colors (red, blue, yellow) with a white base so that it can legitimately be used in all four seasons for almost any holiday. This will remain timeless. The colors are vibrant without being gaudy or loud. The pattern will age well, hiding stains and wear. The craftsmanship is impeccable - nothing sloppy or asymmetrical. The custom bone snap buttons are gorgeous and strong. The fit with anything Freenote is the huge win (for me anyways - 5' 10" 165 lbs). With everything they make, I can usually get a Small for a slim fit or a Medium for a roomy trim fit, and both look great. The garment doesn't pull buttons across my chest. The arm length is plenty for someone with longish arms (34/35 in dress shirts). The bottom of the shirt has a pleasant cut to it for tucked or untucked. The only potential downsides are: 1. The cuffs are a bit too slim to fit over a wrist watch, if you prefer your watch to tuck under your cuff 2. The thin material is going to be susceptible to snags and tears, so this shirt is probably not good for trudging through brush in the forrest etc. This is worth every penny for something top notch made in the USA which will last a lifetime if cared for and not become stylistically irrelevant for decades to come. Also, Andrew Brodrick was incredibly helpful and down to earth for this purchase (and my tee shirt purchases); he's a true bro. Great experience with Freenote!
