Some time around 2018 I found a grey levis type III trucker for 30 bucks, loved it, and got a stain on it. Trying to get that stain out sent me down the denim rabbit hole that led me here, but also to this 3 sixteen jacket, my first purchase of something that seemed absurdly expensive at the...
I'm lucky that one was full price! It was a nice 2.5oz horse, really supple with no break in. I've had my eye on the 4oz cxl steer half belt, too, but I am on a "moratorium" until my wife's jacket shows up (we were there ordering hers).
Stopped by JL yesterday to put a down payment on a jacket order for the Mrs. Grabbed a few pics and figured I'd leave em here. As always, top tier customer service (this time from a gentleman named Craig). They just got three new horsehides, CXL
I agree with all that's been said, but I'll add that I've learned as much from reading through various differences in opinion (and let's face it, at times straight up vitriolic clashes) and appreciate that this is a space of expertise that doesn't descend into an echo chamber/circle jerk where...
I should be at Johnson Leathers Saturday. Let me know if you want pics of different cuts/models or whatever. Don't know if that'd be helpful, but figured I'd offer.
The aging on this... it's starting to fold and darken into a patina monster. Easily among the most unique jackets I've ever seen. Did you help design this? Really dig the fasteners
Thanks man! It was one of those that was gonna nag at me if I didn't just buy it so I can move on. I think it's the one that pulled me in a couple years ago and set me to lurking about.
So true, but this is where knowledge and experience act as a form of currency. I could spend untold amounts to get to your level of proficiency. I hope one day to be able to spot the true diamonds in the vintage world!
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