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    what jacket you would definitely buy again and which would you avoid

    Buy again, but they'll outlast me: Langlitz Cascade, Reza Duro steer car coat, Sears "The Leather Shop" G1 (used ebay), Rossi y Caruso carpincho, North Beach shearling, a $49 Cripple Creek boar; No way, ever again: any B3 (Sorry guys, I tried, but I move too much); any hip-length lamb (they just...
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    how many jackets are too many jacket

    I think I got carried away at some point, but I do different kinds of work and by this time in my life have all the bases covered via accumulation through the years. Still, I work outdoors a lot and never took real care of the jackets so too many less-than-good-ones bit the dust over time, rips...
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    Barnstormer Regrets?

    LW, as in Lost Worlds, here's the link....www.lostworldsinc.com There are some very nice vintage shearlings always on ebay...some in barely worn shape....in fact I'm putting a napa sawyer on. Warm, and not flashy.
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    Barnstormer Regrets?

    I do have a decent wool (not cashmere) overcoat, which is reasonably warm. Is it true that cashmere is warmer than regular wool? My impression was that cashmere was simply more comfortable. Definitely warmer. An equivalent wool might be twice as heavy/bulky, and still not as warm. I have a...
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    Barnstormer Regrets?

    I doubt that Aero, while a nice jacket, will keep you warm in upstate NY--wouldn't even do me in downstate Pennsylvania--unless you buy large enough to layer w/sweater and sport coat or some such. And for the same price you can get 2 incredible barely used (or one new) cashmere overcoats (which...
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    Vanson Mark 2 Challenger

    Now on ebay: http://tinyurl.com/29h49yp Along with a Brooks Cafe Racer: http://tinyurl.com/25fyq7b
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    Quickie Boot Size Question

    Thanks. 43 it is then. I have to go to shoemaker today so I'll do a Brannock there. All my stuff needs special orthotics both shoes and lifts inside and out on the right side, so it's always messy no matter what. Here's one of a number of Argentinian artisan leather places. The two fancy shops...
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    Quickie Boot Size Question

    In order to make a simple question more elaborate and confusing may I offer this: I have Redwings that are good at 10 and 43. I have Merrell's that are a bit long at 10 and 44 and too tight at 9.5 and 43. I have New Balance a bit short at 10 and 44, but as sneakers that lace to toe, not a...
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    Quickie Boot Size Question

    I wear a 10D. Is that 44 in European size? I'd rather err a tad big than small. Thanks, Mark
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    Concerns regarding my Aero Bootlegger

    Sounds just like my Highwayman; that is, Perfect! Enjoy it. Mark
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    Men's Fashions Jay Rose & Co. Chicago Fall/Winter 1927-8

    They sure knew how to wear their chins in those days.
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    Concerning those hardcore jackets

    Deerskin One hide that's not talked about much--as opposed to horse, goat, cow--is deer. I have several deerskin coats, and they are so supple that sometimes I forget that they are rugged and tough, can take the elements and don't scratch or tear on branches and the like, as other supple hides...
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    Vanson Mark 2 Challenger

    I probably don't need to say much, but being verbose I will. Here's the link to the Vanson page, $649 retail. Mine doesn't have the shoulder emblems, but other than that it is nearly as new. http://www.vansonleathers.com/dw/prod/jacket/cav2.html This beauty’s a 46. I bought it a year ago from...
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    Horsehide can be pretty stiff...

    If you like the heavy cow/steer and don't want stiffness try it as naked leather....Fox Creek does this well, as does Reza Duro and perhaos Johnson and others. Perhaps one of the custom-makers, Aero or Goodwear or Lost Worlds or Langlitz or any of the many many others will make one of their...
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    Opinions on "US Wings" jackets wanted...

    Well, here's the thing I've found, whether it's cars, cereal, jackets, lawn seed, bicycles or whatnot: People who have favorite brands are sometimes vociferous about that brand consciousness (for many different reasons, some emotional, some rational, some simply academic); the ones who don't...
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    Opinions on "US Wings" jackets wanted...

    I have had an Indy jacket or whatever they call it for years...cow. I still wear it a lot. Well-made, easy on and off, has held up in rain and wear-and-tear admirably--kept it's shape--and yes, it is a bit big, but i wear it over sweaters, sweatshirts, flannel, etc. I'm a 42R and I have large...
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    LW J23 I got off eBay

    Great jacket, Snark. I'm with you about the belt. But if you're working with LW/Stuart on something else, why not see if he'll take the belt loops off of this? Keep the rivet maybe to hide the hole.
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    The Territory Ahead Leather

    I have a pretty rugged shearling vest I got some years ago. I like it. Good quality. Worth it at the 40% or whatever their lowest markdown price of the year is...otherwise not worth it, I don't think. Their stuff does run larger than some other direct mail places. If you are ever in Santa...
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    New Johnson Leather custom

    Great jacket and story. I share your wonder. People will pay top dollars for a suit or a leather jacket from a dept. store and for half that, and a bit of delayed gratification and time, can have a custom-tailored piece made better out of better materials. It used to be the hand-made piece was...
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    My new Aero Cheyenne

    Do you have the measurements? It's a wonderful jacket, with a lot of thought behind it. What doesn't work about it for you?

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