How many new jackets do you have coming (and how many potential ones)?

[ton312]

Had a few minutes to check it out and snap some quick fit pics

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Fit feels fantastic if a touch long in the back.

Jacket also feels a bit dirty, zip is a little actually sticky, so a cleaning is in the future for sure.

The leather quality is amazing. Strong, supple, beautiful grain. Really cool jacket

Sweeeet!!!!

 

[TheOldFashioned]

Had a few minutes to check it out and snap some quick fit pics

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Fit feels fantastic if a touch long in the back.

Jacket also feels a bit dirty, zip is a little actually sticky, so a cleaning is in the future for sure.

The leather quality is amazing. Strong, supple, beautiful grain. Really cool jacket

That grin says it all. Congrats!

 

[navetsea]

serious kidney protection , great looking fit

 

[Mrfrown]

serious kidney protection , great looking fit

SUPER SERIOUS

Really the stiff kidney panel is the only thing I didn’t immediately like. Strikes me as the sorta thing that could come off as “cosplaying” being a biker.

But it doesn’t really bother me. I mean, I now have several motorcycle jackets, and I’ve never pretended to be something I’m not in them. Why should this one be different?

 

[Robbie79]

Had a few minutes to check it out and snap some quick fit pics

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Fit feels fantastic if a touch long in the back.

Jacket also feels a bit dirty, zip is a little actually sticky, so a cleaning is in the future for sure.

The leather quality is amazing. Strong, supple, beautiful grain. Really cool jacket

Really nice and perfect fit. Congrats!

 

[regius]

Had a few minutes to check it out and snap some quick fit pics

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Fit feels fantastic if a touch long in the back.

Jacket also feels a bit dirty, zip is a little actually sticky, so a cleaning is in the future for sure.

The leather quality is amazing. Strong, supple, beautiful grain. Really cool jacket

Correction: this is a Bates. Perfect fit! Bates is one of those pattern that has a “universal fit” lol

 

[regius]

SUPER SERIOUS

Really the stiff kidney panel is the only thing I didn’t immediately like. Strikes me as the sorta thing that could come off as “cosplaying” being a biker.

But it doesn’t really bother me. I mean, I now have several motorcycle jackets, and I’ve never pretended to be something I’m not in them. Why should this one be different?

The kidney panel has a cardboard in it, paper cardboard. I usually remove mine.

 

[regius]

Just receive a batch of this amazing veg tanned goat, this is Shinki level goat. Far superior than any solid colored A2 goat to date, this is a 200 year old tannery and has more likely supplies to WW2 makers. It’s crisp and jerky to the touch, has a brilliant russet base with dark top, so it’s two tone already. Should echo well with small trim of black goat.

 

[Mrfrown]

The kidney panel has a cardboard in it, paper cardboard. I usually remove mine.

Thought you were joking about that in the earlier post. How do you take it out?

Just receive a batch of this amazing veg tanned goat, this is Shinki level goat. Far superior than any solid colored A2 goat to date, this is a 200 year old tannery and has more likely supplies to WW2 makers. It’s crisp and jerky to the touch, has a brilliant russet base with dark top, so it’s two tone already. Should echo well with small trim of black goat.

WOAH. That’s some beautiful hide. What do you plan to do with it? An A2? And how do you take it from hide to completed jacket?

 

[regius]

Thought you were joking about that in the earlier post. How do you take it out?
I actually have sent my Bates to Johnson to take it out while doing other stuff.


WOAH. That’s some beautiful hide. What do you plan to do with it? An A2? And how do you take it from hide to completed jacket?

 

[Mrfrown]

Makes sense. I’ve been talking to Damon there about a custom vest. I’ll bring it up next time we talk.

Thanks

 

[Colin G]

Freewheelers Dust Bowl.

 

[ton312]

I bought this HH TRD. Hopefully it’s not a TURD. I remember @Guppy saying these were really nice jackets. Seller claims it’s 9lbs of HH. We’ll see. If the fit is good and it’s a quality jacket I’ll send it to Dena and have the goofy belt removed.

 

[Monitor]

I bought this HH TRD. Hopefully it’s not a TURD. I remember @Guppy saying these were really nice jackets. Seller claims it’s 9lbs of HH. We’ll see. If the fit is good and it’s a quality jacket I’ll send it to Dena and have the goofy belt removed.
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Don't remove the belt!!! It's nice! There's no point, you'll only have jacket with holes.

 

[tmitchell59]

I owned one like this is brown with side lace adjustments that was very cool, but did not fit. This one is black and should fit.

 

[roadking04]

@ton312, I am interested on hearing your thoughts about TRD. I have been in their shop a few times long ago. I think their leather quality is all over the map. Some pieces looked like 10oz dragon hide, while others looked very flimsy and thin. I had a m/c vest from them, decent weight(maybe 3oz) but a lot of loose threads and very flimsy pocket linings.

Your example looks very robust from the pics. Hope it fits and meets your expectations.

 

[JMax]

Vanson AR3. Only bidder, which surprised me. This would be my only Cafe style jacket. I need at least one to feel complete.

I returned the Thurlow. Leather was flaking, cracked...the jacket was heading towards the long sleep. Very nice though.

 

[ton312]

@ton312, I am interested on hearing your thoughts about TRD. I have been in their shop a few times long ago. I think their leather quality is all over the map. Some pieces looked like 10oz dragon hide, while others looked very flimsy and thin. I had a m/c vest from them, decent weight(maybe 3oz) but a lot of loose threads and very flimsy pocket linings.

Your example looks very robust from the pics. Hope it fits and meets your expectations.

I’ll update the thread! I have no experience with these guys and no clue what to expect. I’ve set the bar pretty low.

 

[Mrfrown]

Order placed and deposit dropped for a custom vest from Johnson Leather.

Inspired by @Monitor LW Ryder vest (https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/lost-worlds-ryder-leather-vest-waistcoat.97840/) but in a 3/3.25 oz light brown CXL horsehide. I did opt for a nylon satin lining at their recommendation.

Fitting vest supposed to come July 16, finished vest mid August.

 

[marker2037]

I bought this HH TRD. Hopefully it’s not a TURD. I remember @Guppy saying these were really nice jackets. Seller claims it’s 9lbs of HH. We’ll see. If the fit is good and it’s a quality jacket I’ll send it to Dena and have the goofy belt removed.
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Looks really cool, but who's TRD?