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    Horween Chromexel Steer not dyed all the way through

    Double posted in error
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    Horween Chromexel Steer not dyed all the way through

    Thanks...yes that jacket looks nicely aged. My main worry is that the Horween's dye is so thin...just a thin layer of dye instead of right through dye. It just seems to me like the thin layer of hand rubbed dye is a cheapie method and the original color won't last long and any scratches or...
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    Horween Chromexel Steer not dyed all the way through

    Well it's a jacket I want to wear when biking and also for casual wear. Maybe I should have gone for a Vanson but the Vanson is a bit heavy for casual wear. It's great just for biking of course. But the point is...that's the type of leather I was thinking of...a leather that remains black. At...
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    Horween Chromexel Steer not dyed all the way through

    But if it is supposed to behave that way that isn't a good thing to my mind. How can it be? As far as I can see it won't enhance the looks of the leather in any way...I want a black jacket that remains black, not half brownish blackish after a while.
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    Horween Chromexel Steer not dyed all the way through

    On their site it mentions that the dyes are hand rubbed in. But in that case it only creates a thin layer of dye on top and does not go right through like when the hides are vat dyed. And looking at the sample of leather I have that can clearly be seen. The sample piece also scuffs very easily...
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    Horween Chromexel Steer not dyed all the way through

    Like you say Aero also makes some jackets in the same leather and it's not so much a question about aging but more about how easily the dye gets damaged by scraping against something for instance like against a branch of a tree or suchlike. Or maybe just sitting at the bar a couple of times with...
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    Horween Chromexel Steer not dyed all the way through

    I ordered a jacket in Horween Chromexell Black Steer and received a sample of this leather. What worries me is that although it is aniline dyed it is done so by hand (hand-rubbed) and not in vats with the result that the dye is only a thin layer on the top and not right through the hide. In...
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    Horween USA and Aero Leather Joint Statement

    Oh well...I could not really care anyway. I was just curious hence my question. I ordered myself a jacket from Alexander in Horween Chromexel steer and I am looking forward to receiving it soon.
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    Horween USA and Aero Leather Joint Statement

    I know this is an old thread so please excuse me adding my thoughts to it as I only heard of Aero and Alexander leathers for the first time about 2 months ago when I placed an order with Alexander leathers. I have read through this thread with interest about all the happenings with HH and...
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    Tell us your favorite urban walking boot or shoe

    I just got me a pair of Courteney Safari Boots made in Zimbabwe from Cape Buffalo Hide. They can be ordered in Elephant hide too. Super comfortable from the first time you put them on. Feels like one has been wearing them for years so comfy. I ordered mine with the tyre soles. Courteney’s...
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    Couple of questions about leather jacket features

    That's why when I ordered my J106 style jacket from Alexander Leathers, I asked that they make a few custom changes for me one of them being that I specified I do not want a belt nor the belt loops. Instead I want 2 side adjusters on either side. I even send them the following photo to show...
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    Anyone ever shorten a jacket?

    I wouldn't touch it at all. That jacket looks absolutely 100% perfect on you the way it is. Any shortening will make the jacket too short. Leave it just as it is....it really is perfect.
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    Three Basic Points of Fit: Waist, Shoulder & Length

    Why is that a mad way? I think it is very accurate. For instance...I measured like this and came to a total of 74.5 inches. I measured that while wearing a perfectly fitting leather jacket that belongs to my brother (who is the same size as me) That tallies with the individual measurements I...
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    Three Basic Points of Fit: Waist, Shoulder & Length

    I see there are two ways of measuring the shoulder seam to seam. Many sites one method and others show another method and the thing is that each method gives a different result. Now which is the correct way? Across the top of the shoulder or straight across the back? or And what about the...
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    Three Basic Points of Fit: Waist, Shoulder & Length

    Thanks for the reply. Yes indeed...I found that to be true...after all this obsessing I went to visit my brother who has the same measurements as me and I tried on one of his leather jackets and it fitted perfectly and so we measured all the essential measurements and those are the measurements...
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    Three Basic Points of Fit: Waist, Shoulder & Length

    Came across this very useful,enlightening and insightful piece of advice today whilst scouring the internet. I am sure it will be helpful to some other folks too. I was obsessing for days after ordering a jacket from Alexander Leathers and now after many e-mails because of me continually...
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    Which is ideal position for sleeve zippers?

    I notice a lot of biker style jackets have the sleeve zipper on the inside of the sleeve these days. It makes me think that especially if you have side adjuster straps with buckles the zip will keep on rubbing against these buckles with normal walking movement and the zip could even catch on the...
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    D-Pocket leather jackets

    Very nice indeed. What leather is that?
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    D-Pocket leather jackets

    Sure will do. Horweens Cromexcel Black Steer
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    D-Pocket leather jackets

    I too love the visual aspect of the D-pocket jackets but I hate that it has only 1 hand warmer pocket. For me it's important to have 2 handwarmer pockets. Can't imagine strolling around on a cold evening with only one hand in a pocket...must be mighty uncomfortable. I plan to order a custom made...

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