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  1. Chevalier

    3 Taubers "Civilian" Jackets

    The jacket in the link looks similar to another Taste of Leather jacket that I have. The size tag label looks like the one in the linked post, but the address for Taste of Leather is on Folsom St. I think it is an earlier address for the business, using Terry’s useful idea of checking...
  2. Chevalier

    3 Taubers "Civilian" Jackets

    This ad opens up whole new worlds of possibility! I always assumed that the Castro/Folsom leather shops like Taste of Leather and Image Leather made their own jackets or got them from Johnson Leathers in SF. Some jackets have a secondary tag that looks like JL’s tag, but some do not. Taubers as...
  3. Chevalier

    Vintage Cal - It's changing my outlook on things

    I tried these on when the guys came down from Sacramento to Oakland for a vintage clothing event. They are pretty cool pants. No lining. They were also a generous fit while I was wearing shorts (I have a 34” waist). They would likely make a good pair of over pants for riding. The leather was...
  4. Chevalier

    Finds and Deals - Leather Jacket Edition

    I really like Just Leather’s older work from the 1970s with the gold and black label. Their brick and mortar shop closed during the pandemic. I think their work is often undervalued and worth looking out for.
  5. Chevalier

    Mystery collar help

    I am thinking about fiddling with the snaps on this collar to try for a better fit to the jacket. It seems low risk, because I would only mess up the collar, not the jacket. All the snaps would be hidden when the collar is attached. Anyone attempted to do this before?
  7. Chevalier

    Vintage Cal - It's changing my outlook on things

    Thanks JMax and Leigh H for the feedback about the collars not being swappable. It puts me back on the fence about whether to order a collar, but it is good to know. The collar that came with my Cal only lines up in a couple of snap positions, so I think it was a non-Cal collar that someone...
  8. Chevalier

    Vintage Cal - It's changing my outlook on things

    I noticed this about the Cal sleeve also. The leather inside the zipper is a strip attached to only half of the sleeve, rather than a fold in the sleeve that is held closed by the zipper. Maybe it cuts down on bulk when the sleeve is zipped? I have found that cramming a bulky jacket sleeve into...
  9. Chevalier

    Vintage Cal - It's changing my outlook on things

    I posted a good pic of it in TooManyHats’ Cal Leather Shop Visit thread. It is definitely the star of my jacket collection ;) Good to know the same collar will not fit both a Cal and a Star Glove jacket. They are not cheap, so I have to consider the investment seriously if it would only work for...
  10. Chevalier

    Vintage Cal - It's changing my outlook on things

    Jmax, is it the original collar on the black jacket with the brown collar or did you have it made later? I am thinking about getting a collar made for my Cal while it is down in Ventura getting worked on. I am hoping one collar might fit both my Cal and Star Glove.
  11. Chevalier

    Langlitz: Why not horsehide?

    It would be great to read this article, it the link is no longer active. Any chance for an updated link or a reprint PDF?
  13. Chevalier

    New (to me) Taubers jacket

    I am just glad there are still some bargains to be had in this collecting hobby :)
  14. Chevalier

    New (to me) Taubers jacket

    I am looking forward to hearing what you think of yours. I am enjoying mine as I wear it more. I will be interested to hear if yours is insulated (mine is not). I am also really curious about your thoughts on what type of leather it is made from. I cannot shake the feeling that it is cabretta...
  15. Chevalier

    New (to me) Taubers jacket

    I found some cool details that I thought were worthy of a close up photo. The top corners of the pockets are reinforced with leather patches on the inside. I have never had this kind of insight into how a leather jacket gets put together before.
  16. Chevalier

    New (to me) Taubers jacket

    No leather type label. I also checked the pockets for additional tags or info, but no luck. The leather feels really similar to the untagged pullover shirt I got a few months ago. Lightweight, but substantial with some interesting grain variation. The backside is grey/black (not brown) and suede...
  17. Chevalier

    New (to me) Taubers jacket

    This label array is fantastic! Do you think there was a progression of labels that he used at different times, or did he mix them up depending on styles? I always assumed the black and orange label was the latest, but don’t have much to base that on.
  19. Chevalier

    New (to me) Taubers jacket

    The design does look really similar. The collar on mine is a little bit different, but otherwise it is very close. The brown jacket looks to have a quilted liner, too. I was surprised to find the Taubers label near the pocket on my jacket. I am used to finding the label up near the collar. Mine...
  20. Chevalier

    New (to me) Taubers jacket

    Thanks! Car coat does sound like the best description for the design. I am used to Taubers jackets for the two-wheeled vehicle types :)
  21. Chevalier

    New (to me) Taubers jacket

    Hi Everyone, I picked up this new Taubers jacket yesterday. It is a different style than most Taubers I have seen here, so I wanted to post about it. There is some detail work around the sleeve ends and pockets. Otherwise, it is a simple design. One of the things I like best about it is...
  22. Chevalier

    Vintage Cal - It's changing my outlook on things

    Did you buy your jacket with the collar, or did you have it made for the jacket?
  23. Chevalier

    Drospo Taurus Leather Motorcycle Jacket

    Sorry! This one left in the donation pile a while ago.

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