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  1. Zeltbahn

    In the process of getting first leather jacket

    Damn it does look good and still looks fresh as new. This was cowhide right? Isn't the standard cut quite slim already?
  2. Zeltbahn

    In the process of getting first leather jacket

    I agree. I think both US and British style bikers are equally timeless. I don't think any of the jackets that has been mentioned in this thread would be a bad choice as long as the fit and style suits the person.
  3. Zeltbahn

    In the process of getting first leather jacket

    There's something why I think towards Lewis too in this case. Maybe it's the fact that the Lightning 391 was worn by my favourite band: Or at least Joe and Paul wore it :D
  4. Zeltbahn

    In the process of getting first leather jacket

    What I think now, that which jacket would suit me the best is either Lewis Leathers 391 or Aero Slim Fit Motorcycle jacket in Black Vicenza HH. Stylewise I think these two are the best for a young dude.
  5. Zeltbahn

    In the process of getting first leather jacket

    Thank you all for your replies! :) This is good point. I have actually had one made in china Schott perfecto but only for 2 weeks, 4 years ago. It fit me great, it cost something like 400€. But after 2 weeks of wear, one of the shoulder seams teared up and I got to return it. After that I...
  7. Zeltbahn

    In the process of getting first leather jacket

    In Schott Nyc website they say 613 having bi-swing back panels with grommet vented underarm footballs. Last spring I almost purchased secondhand 613 but it had the underarm footballs so I let it go :( I once found some old conversation from Schott forum where was said that they were gonna bring...
  8. Zeltbahn

    In the process of getting first leather jacket

    A twopiece thing in the undearm with ventilation holes. I think Schott started adding these in the mid 80's. They should ease the movement of your arms is what I understood. But I just don't like them in an aesthetic manner. I think Schott 626 doesn't have these.
  9. Zeltbahn

    In the process of getting first leather jacket

    I've thinked about Schott before but there is something why I stopped looking at them for a while. They are not that easily available in Europe but can be found secondhand easily indeed. But I kinda dislike the underarm footballs which seem to be a feature in their every jacket. Not a huge deal...
  10. Zeltbahn

    In the process of getting first leather jacket

    Oh yes, the cowhide! So that is the hide that the 391 was probably also first made back in 1958? Does cowhide break-in more easily than horsehide? Do you happen to have any pictures of your cowhide 391? :)
  11. Zeltbahn

    In the process of getting first leather jacket

    Haha, yes, I'm going crazy with all the information and options there is! I agree that Lewis could look very good on me and it might be the most safest choice to go with. I am 24 and don't look any older than that either. I'm interested in the horsehide, but I've heard good things about Lewis...
  13. Zeltbahn

    In the process of getting first leather jacket

    Thanks guys, all the info you've listed is great and very much needed! :) I think the Motorcycle style jacket suits me well, I'm young and lean/athletic. Shorter type jackets tend to look very good on me. However, I do not ride so the reason I like the biker style is for the "rocker" it has...
  14. Zeltbahn

    In the process of getting first leather jacket

    Aero Ridley seems very tempting, but I can only find it on Thurston Bros website, not in Aero Leather website at all? Is this jacket only offered by Thurston Bros? As I'm in Europe, I would get the jacket straight from Aero Leather UK :) Now that I've been looking very much into Aero, I think...
  15. Zeltbahn

    In the process of getting first leather jacket

    Well damn, my size is on the small side, more like 36 or 38! Roadstar might the favourite of all these and I don't mind teacore, I would love to see how it ages with wear. How is the wool lining in Roadstar, light enough to wear in warmer days of fall and spring? Windward looks amazing, but the...
  16. Zeltbahn

    In the process of getting first leather jacket

    Hello all, I'm not sure should I have posted this on Small Questions -thread, but I decided to post new thread since I have several things in my mind. So the thing is that for the past couple months I've been planning on purchasing my first real leather jacket. I live in Europe and the options...
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