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

[red devil]

It's almost worth it to make a trip to NYC to try on the sizes before getting the jacket cut.

You read my mind!

 

[Carlos840]

I just received a second batch of pics.
This one shows the difference between black lining and grey moose quite well, I'm really curious to see it against the black Horse Hide.

It looks so thick, the back is crazy:

 

[TREEMAN]

Those jackets are wonderful …bet you just can’t wait to get your hands on that hide !!

 

[ton312]

I just received a second batch of pics.
This one shows the difference between black lining and grey moose quite well, I'm really curious to see it against the black Horse Hide.

It looks so thick, the back is crazy:

Omg that back shot. It looks like neoprene! That has to be a good 1/2” thick. I would love to try that jacket on….And then run my *** off to airport and abscond back to Chicago.
That has to be the thickest leather I’ve ever seen sewn into a jacket in my life.

 

[TooManyHatsOnlyOneHead]

Omg that back shot. It looks like neoprene! That has to be a good 1/2” thick. I would love to try that jacket on….And then run my *** off to airport and abscond back to Chicago.
That has to be the thickest leather I’ve ever seen sewn into a jacket in my life.

yep, was just about to say it looks like a scuba suit. But you used a fancier word. So... touche

 

[Rich22]

I just hope you're able to move in that leather... Fingers crossed for the two of you! They do look impressive.

 

[red devil]

I just hope you're able to move in that leather... Fingers crossed for the two of you! They do look impressive.

The hide is very soft, so it won't be a problem. My moose hide Trojan is almost as thick

 

[Rich22]

Let's hope so! It feels like you two are in uncharted territory

 

[ton312]

Let's hope so! It feels like you two are in uncharted territory

That’s the best kind!

 

[ojaw]

Here’s another naive question: what weight of cotton would you choose for a lining? I think I’d like a selvedge due to it’s potential balance of breathability and robustness, but of course the range is vast, from gossamer shirtings to some of the ridiculous denims that IH et al indulge in. FYI, this is for a summer jacket, probably mid weight horsehide.

 

[MrProper]

Here’s another naive question: what weight of cotton would you choose for a lining? I think I’d like a selvedge due to it’s potential balance of breathability and robustness, but of course the range is vast, from gossamer shirtings to some of the ridiculous denims that IH et al indulge in. FYI, this is for a summer jacket, probably mid weight horsehide.

Weight I unfortunately do not know. In almost all my jackets I have "Heavy cotton drill" as lining. Both body and sleeves. I like it the best so far. My new jacket, hopefully coming soon, will get wool tartan and satin sleeves for a change.

 

[Imuricecreamman]

This should be next on the list for the CMHC (clandestine moose hide club)

 

[Boyo]

So, I made the mistake of looking at the Mister Freedom website over the weekend and saw that he now makes the campus in size 46..

will be here tomorrow.
I had one a few years ago so this will be round 2.

 

[red devil]

Let's hope so! It feels like you two are in uncharted territory

You're giving us too much credit here, just continuing in the direction LW set a years ago when they offered the first batch of moose hide. Although buying commercial volumes of hides and shipping them was a new experience for me lol

 

[MrProper]

So, I made the mistake of looking at the Mister Freedom website over the weekend and saw that he now makes the campus in size 46..
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will be here tomorrow.
I had one a few years ago so this will be round 2.

But I'm glad that none of the sizes fit me.
46 is way too short and too wide.
Otherwise I would have to make a spontaneous purchase.

 

[Yamahana]

Not very good seller pics but accepted an offer so I thought I’d take a chance. Worried shoulders might be weak.

pretty sure it’s 30’s era label

 

[ABCD]

Not very good seller pics but accepted an offer so I thought I’d take a chance. Worried shoulders might be weak.
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pretty sure it’s 30’s era label
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Absolutely beautiful. Congrats.

 

[TooManyHatsOnlyOneHead]

When I first got on these forums about a year ago, a jacket slipped through my fingers. And I always wondered about it. Some 40 buys/sells/trades later, I think I have a better sense of what I like, what'll fit, what'll look better, etc.. So I really honed in the collection to what I think is a reasonable number where the jackets will get several wears per year.

Thought I had finally locked it down and then last week a black/brown Vic Ridley appears (another jacket that I had missed on a few times). So now we're plus 1.

And then last night, after clarifying some measurements with @Will Zach, I decided to pull the trigger on his HD Sportster, that first jacket I dilly dallied on and missed. Plus 2. LOL.

Hate to put this out there because I'll probably be eating my words. But I think I'm done for a while. There's nothing now in my closet I want to sell for whatever reason. There's a couple jackets I might upgrade if the right deal came about to get a "nicer" version of that style. And I still have a LL due in the next few weeks and FL next summer. So not totally done. But not really looking either. Past several days haven't searched Ebay. Baby steps LOL. So long as no Thedis at 50% discount appear, I think I'll be good.

 

[tmitchell59]

So, I made the mistake of looking at the Mister Freedom website over the weekend and saw that he now makes the campus in size 46..
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will be here tomorrow.
I had one a few years ago so this will be round 2.

I've always like that jacket, looking forward to your review.

 

[tmitchell59]

Indeed a 30s label and a 30s Jacket. I would say they used this label before adding the Windward name. Should have a sunrise Talon zipper. Looks like Capeskin? Look forward to hearing more about this one. I do like these original linings even when they are well worn.

The jacket below is labeled Genuine Pony with the added Admiral Byrd label.