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  1. CatsCan

    Durability of lambskin for boots?

    ...on the other hand, who knows their secrets. Maybe they use a mystery tanning process or treatment that makes this lambskin sturdy and durable enough for boots.
  2. CatsCan

    Durability of lambskin for boots?

    I think it's a design gimmick. Luxorious frivolity if you ask me. Will work as fashion boots if only worn on certain occasions where you need to be chique. For people in a league who - should a stain occure - throw them away and take another pair of those. Just to show they can. I belong to the...
  3. CatsCan

    FS: Freewheelers N-1 Deck Jacket Size 38

    Oh come on lads, that's a steal! I am really sad, that I am too big for this N-1. You can pay roughly $1300 right now in Germany for this. It's one of the best and highest end N-1 repros existing. 350 will normally only get you a Pike Brothers.
  4. CatsCan

    Does anyone have a Real McCoy AND a Buzz Rickson N-1?

    somewhere on that page..
  5. CatsCan

    Does anyone have a Real McCoy AND a Buzz Rickson N-1?

    https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/the-deck-jacket-thread.103667/page-19
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    Does anyone have a Real McCoy AND a Buzz Rickson N-1?

    You can look over there in the other thread (The Deck Jacket Thread). among the latest posts is Mumpy's RMC where he shows where the sleeve ends at his.
  8. CatsCan

    Does anyone have a Real McCoy AND a Buzz Rickson N-1?

    Don't lose your sleep over it. She will do a good job I am sure.
  9. CatsCan

    Does anyone have a Real McCoy AND a Buzz Rickson N-1?

    Better right now. Saves costs. But I think she had you put on the jacket and marked where you wanted? Better safe than sorry.
  10. CatsCan

    Does anyone have a Real McCoy AND a Buzz Rickson N-1?

    That's how it should be. Men let their 2000 $ suit jackets be altered to fit their arm length. Why should this scare a good tailor.
  11. CatsCan

    Does anyone have a Real McCoy AND a Buzz Rickson N-1?

    I don't wanna talk into your tailors calculation. My tailor is 85 years old and just continues work for fun. He opened the whole sleeve up to the elbow, tapered it, shortened it, re-did the double stitch. This was a lot more work. He wanted 15 $. I gave him 50 $ and he was glad to give it to his...
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    Does anyone have a Real McCoy AND a Buzz Rickson N-1?

    This is a valuable video for all who think about if they could let their sleeves done on their N-1 without messing it up. Looks she does not cut off something from the outer material, just tucks it under and fix it with a seam. So this can later be undone if it is going to be sold to someone...
  14. CatsCan

    Does anyone have a Real McCoy AND a Buzz Rickson N-1?

    But, looking at the position she shows where she plans to shorten it, are you sure that this is enough? Looks like she is only planning for an inch.
  15. CatsCan

    Does anyone have a Real McCoy AND a Buzz Rickson N-1?

    She knows what she is doing. That's how my tailor did it, too. Except, he tapered the sleeve and reduced it's bulk. It has to be said, that mine was a Pike Brothers N-1 that is notorious for having extra wide and bulky sleeves. Don't know how necessary this would be on your RMC though. But if...
  16. CatsCan

    The Deck Jacket thread.

    Thanks! I am really happy with it. First I thought how thin this thing is compared to my N-1s. But I was surprised how good it worked on a 34°F, rainy and drafty day out in the city last Saturday. I only had a thin merino baselayer and a light poly fleece underneath and was cosy warm even...
  17. CatsCan

    The Deck Jacket thread.

    don't worry, the cuffs on the A-2 will be easily looking as good slightly folded up. I kept them as they are on mine so far. Could fold them up one time, though..
  19. CatsCan

    The Deck Jacket thread.

    6'2'' and meandering around 172 - 174 lbs
  20. CatsCan

    The Deck Jacket thread.

    That's the reason why I have more than one N-1 :)
  21. CatsCan

    The Deck Jacket thread.

    Mumpy, you reminded me that I wanted to show fit pics of my A-2. Here they are. Light is terrible over here in winter, so quality is bad. The function of the gusseted armpits is wonderful. Good for movability!
  22. CatsCan

    The Deck Jacket thread.

    That's about perfect. At least for me. So it is on most historical photos.
  23. CatsCan

    The Deck Jacket thread.

    where do they end on your arms, at your wrists? Just asking, some like them a little longer, I like them just so covering my wrist watch. Just asking, because we have the sleeve length issue over on another thread, also with a RMC Khaki. Plus I am a data gatherer lately.

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