What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

[J Leather Investigater]

Best cross zip I have so far, the horsehide is insanely beautiful (and robust as well!), the grain is consistently distribute to entire jacket, never had anything like this before, definitely eye opening experience, I start to understand why some people are obsessed with Japanese hide and maker.
It does cover my belt.
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Cool, those pics look alot better to me(because lenght perception) i like the back alot!

 

[Mawashi]

This much:
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The chest and back also look a little roomy...you could maybe go a size down, depending on feel. You could also try the Premier Halfbelt with the Highwayman details for less balloon shape

The Premier HWM is a tricky model fit-wise. I know as I have one in the production queue and tweaked it quite a bit with Holly before ordering.

The upper part is really close-fitting with high cut armholes and relatively narrow shoulder width. Yet, the rest of the jacket carry the HWM heritage with more room from armpit to hem, no taper and low-ish back length, i.e. the boxy cut.

I have always liked the classic HWM and have had two of them as all-rounders before. Having dropped some weight, the normal HWM is simply too baggy, so I ended up ordering the premier version but had to size up to get the upper part right, and then added some taper to the sides as well as my usual +1" to length and sleeves.

That said, I would spec the Premier HWM very carefully with an expert (Holly, Carrie etc.) before ordering.

Thanks guys and I agree it's a bit of a tricky design. I guess if I'm a bit fuller in the middle and slightly shorter it'll fit better but being slim and somewhat athletic a half belt would likely suit me better.

I might go go for slightly more than a inch at the sleeves and roughly an inch for the length. For the taper I'll probably need some expert advice but great idea on how to avoid the balloon, thx Handymike!

 

[AeroFan_07]

I had a test fit cafe racer in Navy cxl, and man it's crazy to think they are the same leather. I mean, color, feel and smell are the same, but the weight is very similar to Vicenza or my Badalassi. Not heavy at all. Really enjoy it so far.

What was the weight like on the Navy Cafe Racer? The size 42 one she still has on their site?

 

[handymike]

Thanks guys and I agree it's a bit of a tricky design. I guess if I'm a bit fuller in the middle and slightly shorter it'll fit better but being slim and somewhat athletic a half belt would likely suit me better.

I might go go for slightly more than a inch at the sleeves and roughly an inch for the length. For the taper I'll probably need some expert advice but great idea on how to avoid the balloon, thx Handymike!

I wonder if you could ask them to shape the sides more like a board racer.

 

[Mawashi]

I wonder if you could ask them to shape the sides more like a board racer.

I'm not familiar with what that's like as I'm new at this but if u can give me some comparative measurements it would be helpful thx.

 

[ProteinNerd]

Aero "Sheene" CXLFQHH.
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Weren't you going to sell that a while ago?

 

[Fonzie]

Weren't you going to sell that a while ago?

I was, I’m glad I came to my senses and kept it.
how your collection going? Any new additions or have you settled already?

 

[Jedy617]

What was the weight like on the Navy Cafe Racer? The size 42 one she still has on their site?

Yes that's the one, the most recent navy 42. I'd say it's maybe a pound heavier than the halfbelt? Maybe the feeling was because it hasn't been broken in, but it was a good amount stiffer and heavier feeling for sure.

 

[Jrolfe]

Natal Leathers arrived yesterday! What an incredible jacket! Thick, heavy leather. Comfortable, soft & mobile. Fitment I believe is spot on! Honesty I couldn’t ask for a better jacket. Especially at a very reasonable price tag! I would like to thank @Monitor for talking about how he loved Natal Leather jackets, @ton312 for making this jacket look good in his pics & @Hh121 for moving this jacket along to me.

 

[Downunder G Man]

Vanson Sturgis today for the Saturday Harley ride. 7C when we set off. This jacket has 4 zipper vents for airflow when it heats up on the way home. Elasticated waist , not my favourite look but as a motorcycle specific jacket it stops "ballooning"
Buildings in the shot are late 1800's. Fremantle is a "preservation" city so is low rise for the most part.

 

[navetsea]

 

[ton312]

View attachment 233789 View attachment 233790 Natal Leathers arrived yesterday! What an incredible jacket! Thick, heavy leather. Comfortable, soft & mobile. Fitment I believe is spot on! Honesty I couldn’t ask for a better jacket. Especially at a very reasonable price tag! I would like to thank @Monitor for talking about how he loved Natal Leather jackets, @ton312 for making this jacket look good in his pics & @Hh121 for moving this jacket along to me.

Spot on fit!!!

 

[Monitor]

View attachment 233789 View attachment 233790 Natal Leathers arrived yesterday! What an incredible jacket! Thick, heavy leather. Comfortable, soft & mobile. Fitment I believe is spot on! Honesty I couldn’t ask for a better jacket. Especially at a very reasonable price tag! I would like to thank @Monitor for talking about how he loved Natal Leather jackets, @ton312 for making this jacket look good in his pics & @Hh121 for moving this jacket along to me.

Perfect! Nothing else can be added.

 

[Monitor]

Best cross zip I have so far, the horsehide is insanely beautiful (and robust as well!), the grain is consistently distribute to entire jacket, never had anything like this before, definitely eye opening experience, I start to understand why some people are obsessed with Japanese hide and maker.
It does cover my belt.
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Told you, guys. That is a special jacket. Where the epaulets, tho?

 

[ton312]

Told you, guys. That is a special jacket. Where the epaulets, tho?

Fine Creeked?

 

[J Leather Investigater]

View attachment 233789 View attachment 233790 Natal Leathers arrived yesterday! What an incredible jacket! Thick, heavy leather. Comfortable, soft & mobile. Fitment I believe is spot on! Honesty I couldn’t ask for a better jacket. Especially at a very reasonable price tag! I would like to thank @Monitor for talking about how he loved Natal Leather jackets, @ton312 for making this jacket look good in his pics & @Hh121 for moving this jacket along to me.

Bro, it looks great. Sounds like everybody worked together in unison to execute an elaborate play that marvelously ended with a SCORE!

 

[Hh121]

Told you, guys. That is a special jacket. Where the epaulets, tho?

Cut it off.

 

[Monitor]

Cut it off.

Why!? They were the nicest epaulets on any cross zip I've seen!

 

[ton312]

Cut it off.

I could see doing that on a cheaper beater but on that jacket

 

[Hh121]

Why!? They were the nicest epaulets on any cross zip I've seen!

It doesn't stay flat, so has to be removed.