Review on Minus33 Merino Wool Ossipee Midweight Outdoor Recreation for Outdoor Clothing by John Sharma

I'm a size plus and usually wear 2X or 3X tops depending on the brand. I bought size XXX-Large based on the size chart and it fits great! I wore it as a base layer for a 30 degree morning 5k run I ran last weekend and it was very warm. My first thoughts are (a) good fit and flattering curves, (b) the weight of the material feels really good. Definitely medium weight and not flimsy, (c) the material isn't as soft as I thought it would be. I've never owned merino wool before, so I could only go by other people's descriptions. It's not uncomfortable at all, but it's just a little scratchy on the skin. I'm sure it will be ok once I get used to it and maybe after washing, but I think I was expecting a fluffy softness that isn't there. My mom bought the same shirt and was very happy with it.