Want to buy or sell something? Check the classifieds
  • The Fedora Lounge is supported in part by commission earning affiliate links sitewide. Please support us by using them. You may learn more here.

Search results

  1. D

    Field Leathers

    I don't take it mockingly, I guess it just comes down to a change of taste and seeing other leathers that caught my eye. I will never be able to have a huge collection with dozens of jackets so I look at each one as a buy it for life kind of purchase, so I look and look and compare then look...
  2. D

    Field Leathers

    I like the lighter shade of blue, reminds me of a Belstaff jacket I once saw but obviously nicer with the depth. I want/wanted to like the Navy Shinki but like others said, it just lacks depth or variations. Different strokes for different folks. We in Florida like to stay exceptionally warm...
  3. D

    Review NOS Protech Leather Apparel Vintage Trojan Style Leather Jacket

    excellent fit, you always have good luck in that regard.
  4. D

    Field Leathers

    Possibly a tighter weave?
  5. D

    Field Leathers

    I don't know if this is suitable for jackets because it doesn't state garments, maybe hides are too small.
  7. D

    Field Leathers

    I've been back and forth on the navy but what I would really like to see is the Skyway Blue Freewheelers uses, someone will have more info than me on it but I read somewhere that they hand finished their Shinki leather, I'm not sure if that would include color. Looks different in every light...
  8. D

    Himel Bros jacket, 1st winter update

    I asked someone privately who said it was unacceptable, then I asked more opinions/venting here. Basically at the same time emailed him like you said
  9. D

    Himel Bros jacket, 1st winter update

    This is a key reason which I didn't say anything earlier, this is what was said to me, we actually had a little conversation about how other manufacturers do things, Dave is very knowledgeable and I was picking his brain for information. So i didn't know what was an acceptable margin of...
  10. D

    Himel Bros jacket, 1st winter update

    I didn't want to post anymore negativity but to answer your questions. I did email him, yes I started this thread and he didn't see it, I told him (through Email) that I was unhappy with the stitching and asked opinions of experienced people. Instead of just handling it in email form, he...
  11. D

    Footwear to go with our jackets

    Who knew Viberg made dress shoes? Not me until I saw these. I didn't have a decent pair of dress shoes and I have a friend's wedding coming up. *Disclaimer* I do not know formal wear style and I was going to buy a pair of Carmina Oxford's but Viberg had their annual sale and I couldn't resist...
  13. D

    Himel Bros jacket, 1st winter update

    I agree but this is business and he is not handling it professionally. You can't let emotions dictate how you handle customers. Its inexcusable to say that you will not respond to emails because I left an unfavorable review, customers are allowed to do that I do not want a refund, I just want...
  14. D

    Himel Bros jacket, 1st winter update

    he said he will not respond to the emails Exact words: "your response will be through your chosen complaint platform. I will be having it edited first dh" I told him that was not my chosen platform because I did indeed order through Email. This is like leaving a review on Amazon and...
  15. D

    Himel Bros jacket, 1st winter update

    I really don't see how gathering pictures of other jackets is going to resolve this Here are his own words, words I listed to Then you can only take his email as him trying to punish me for asking the forum if my jacket was stitched normal It's a simple matter of telling your team how a...
  16. D

    John Lofgren special order derby US9.5 natural CXL

    These are so nice, I did not even know they made derby shoes. Sadly I recently bought a pair of Viberg oxfords when they had their sale, I'd be so interested if I didn't
  17. D

    Grail Quest jacket found and delivered

    @jeo. Love the pleats on the back along the halfbelt
  19. D

    Himel Bros jacket, 1st winter update

    Fedora Lounge is how I found out about Himel Brothers. In business problems arise, it's how you handle them that matters.
  20. D

    Himel Bros jacket, 1st winter update

    Sadly, I am led to believe that he will not correct the problem, I spoke to Dave through email, and he responded that he would only communicate with me through my chosen complaint platform, the Fedoralounge, I explain to him that I come here for information and advice, and I wish him to respond...
  21. D

    Field Leathers

    Good info, that's just what I always heard. I do remember hearing about certain countries eating horse now that you mentioned it. Obviously Europe has a longer history than America and I remember now that horses would surely be eaten by soldiers. That's why you always hear of polish horses
  22. D

    How many new jackets do you have coming (and how many potential ones)?

    Wow, that is really interesting Terry, did all that paperwork come with a vest? It has Crown or Coats & Clark pocket zippers, which you don't see very often. Deerskin holds up really well, obvious discoloration and patina from age but it looks supple
  23. D

    Field Leathers

    You will have scarring on most hides, and depending on how the scar is placed on the hide, the manufacturer will will try to place it in an area that is less obvious, or if possible sometimes cut around it, but that's not always an option. Horses in general will have scars because they're only...

Latest posts

Members online

Total: 2,977 (members: 49, guests: 2,928)

Forum statistics

Threads
109,287
Messages
3,077,937
Members
54,238
Latest member
LeonardasDream
Top