My black steer smells pretty nice. It seems the goatskin smell is pretty random. Bunch of people has said it smells either bad or chemically, others have said it just has a regular goat leather smell.
You should account for extra space in the shoulders otherwise it will be tattooed. I went with ~2.5 inches extra in the chest and my jacket fits me slim. The high armholes and slim cut makes for a snug fit.
I know a lot of people here love the premium black goat. I got black steer and I...
Agree with this, Slim fit with the higher armholes worked for me. My jacket is about 2" more than my chest but it fits really nicely. The leather is thick but soft so the jacket fits pretty tight but am not hindered at all when moving. I also had an action back on mine but it might have been...
I also asked Shawn about the 2mm horsehide when I heard about it but he has never responded/answered my questions regarding it. But he did answer every other question I had. So maybe it is no longer available?
@Canuck Panda that looks great man! You really make me want to order a new jacket in that horsehide...
did you ask for rounded shoulders at all? I think the fit looks pretty good and should settle in
Thanks! I was worried about various measurements but reading through this thread and the tips you, Mr. Proper and many others really helped me nail the measurements.
Definitely sized the ticket pocket a bit off but it doesn't bother me that much as well.
Yeah it's a bit off. This is my first custom and I had specced the pocket a bit small. It doesn't bother me as much, but I can see what you're saying!
It might be the angle I took the picture at? The back length is 65 cm, which is the same as a Schott 519 I briefly had and enjoyed very much...
I actually prefer Brown leather but most of my leather jackets and shoes are black just because I think they're a bit more versatile.
I tend to match jackets and shoes but not doing so wouldn't make me stare or probably make me notice
Hi, new here but have been lurking for quite a while. In the process of getting a jacket made, which is taking longer because of the sporadic nature of our conversation.
Anyway, everyone's jackets look great and I'm very excited to get mine. Was wondering if anyone has any experience with 5*...
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