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  1. pawineguy

    Thedi Padded Cafe Racer in Italian HH

    Mine, in an XL with a 23" pit to pit (so more like a 42) is 23" front and 26" back.
  2. pawineguy

    Thedi Padded Cafe Racer in Italian HH

    Looks like you picked the correct size, great fit.
  3. pawineguy

    Jacket belt loops with snap closures

    They absolutely wear the belt right on the jacket, more out of necessity than anything else, as gear needs to be right at hand. Modern police jacket makers typically offer two options, for wearing the belt on the jacket, or a very short jacket to wear above the gun belt but not cover anything...
  4. pawineguy

    Thedi Padded Cafe Racer in Italian HH

    Good observation on the collar, as I noticed it looked a little wide also. (although it is a very short collar, more similar to those on racing shirts) So, I took out the tape measure and pushed the collar flat and measured its width. It turns out it is 1/2" narrower than my DD J-100, and the...
  5. pawineguy

    Thedi Padded Cafe Racer in Italian HH

    The biggest difference seems to be the lack of a top coat on the Thedi HH, which makes it softer and more supple. This jacket seems to be slightly thicker than Vincenza, but just by a little bit.
  7. pawineguy

    Jacket belt loops with snap closures

    Police belts with equipment on them are a big reason, as they can't be slid through straps but need something strong to hold them up.
  8. pawineguy

    Newest acquisition... what do I have?

    Before I scrolled down I also immediately thought Cal-Leathers, but with some modern repairs / alterations. It's a great piece, whatever it is.
  9. pawineguy

    Thedi Padded Cafe Racer in Italian HH

    I'm quoting that word for word to my wife...
  10. pawineguy

    Thedi Padded Cafe Racer in Italian HH

    I like that it really doesn't extend down the back, keeping a nice clean look back there, so from the front you have the shoulder padding, and from the back just the elbow pads.
  11. pawineguy

    Thedi Padded Cafe Racer in Italian HH

    Retail price is $999 with shipping.
  13. pawineguy

    Thedi Padded Cafe Racer in Italian HH

    It's not as important as on the Vansons because this jacket is not nearly as stiff as they are, but it's nice to have it as an option, especially when layering under the jacket.
  14. pawineguy

    Thedi Padded Cafe Racer in Italian HH

    Thanks Fanch, I just tried on one of my armored shirts and it will be comfortable, as the shirts fit so tight. The DD has larger upper arms and more of a pre-curve to the elbow, and the waist comes in tighter. I'll wear the DD more for just casual wear as opposed to this which will be for the...
  15. pawineguy

    Outrageous B7 by Aero

    Not something that I could pull off but what a piece of art...
  16. pawineguy

    Gustin to make jackets?

    A good example that you can't always get excited about the whole "one piece back" thing... without any other detail it's very boring. About an inch too long for my taste also.
  17. pawineguy

    Thedi Padded Cafe Racer in Italian HH

    Definitely has a vintage feel to it, the HH is a very matte, "naked" finish.
  19. pawineguy

    Thedi Padded Cafe Racer in Italian HH

    This is the second Thedi jacket I have purchased though Thurston, the first now lives with a new owner in Australia, and this one will be used almost exclusively for riding. The HH is similar, but slightly thicker and with more grain than my first one. (although that one did develop more...
  20. pawineguy

    Gustin to make jackets?

    $499 - $695 is attractive, but I am still not a fan now that I see the back. To me, the basic brown and black don't look high quality, but it's hard to tell from pictures.
  21. pawineguy

    What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

    Holy cow! Shut down SoCal!
  22. pawineguy

    Question re Shoe Leather

    It's typically just wax from inside the leather that has leeched out to the surface. Take a shoe brush and buff it well. Some of the wax will come off on the brush and as the leather warms up some will reabsorb into the hide.
  23. pawineguy

    Diamond Dave - Buco J-21

    Awesome video. Love it!

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