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    My Aero B-6 Arrived

    Looks like "the Hawk" has met it's match. I agree, the best quality is almost always the best value. Sounds like an easy transaction with the test jacket, etc. Wear it in the best... P.S. If you don't leave this BB immediately, you'll be thinking about another jacket soon.
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    Heaviest leather jacket?

    I have a Vanson Teton in the lighter weight. Even then, it weighs 6.8lbs (but that includes armor). It's heavy to carry around but not that noticeable when wearing it. I flipped a Vanson Enfield in Competition Cowhide and it was hea-vy. I'm glad Kim convinced me to go with the lighter hide...
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    Leather jackets - beyond the A-2

    I have an A1 which I like better. The buttons are out of the ordinary and I sometimes like leaving it unbuttoned on the bottom. +1 for Johnson Leather. Alan is the greatest.
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    My New Johnson Leather Opus (pic and narrative heavy)

    I'm no expert; but while the color can wear down "eventually," it's isn't a fast process unless you rub it off yourself. When I was talking to Alan before deciding on the hide and was concerned about it "changing color," he said he saw a jacket he made some time previously and the color was...
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    My new Vanson Chopper

    I also think it looks fantastic. That "Competition" cowhide is like iron. If HD gives it his seal of approval, you done good! DON'T BE HASTY WITH FRENCH PASTRY.
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    Langlitz Cascade

    I really like the exposed zipper. I just had a Johnson Leather jacket made and it's great. The one minor problem is I tried to convey that I wanted a zipper exactly like that but it isn't as exposed as I wanted. It's not a major issue like too short sleeves, but I wish mine had come out...
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    Vanson Enfield

    I had an Enfield for a while. That sucker was hea-vy.
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    My New Johnson Leather Opus (pic and narrative heavy)

    You speak, I obey. 2006 LX150. You can't see but the roundel is like the Army Air Force (pre-1942) except the background is a super reflective yellow (which is supposed to be the safest light color at night). I took the little one in front off. AS Rabbi Kaplan said, "You can have too much...
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    My New Johnson Leather Opus (pic and narrative heavy)

    Yes, CMX is chromexcel. On the other thing: i'm pretty sure if you show him a picture, he can do it first rate.
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    My New Johnson Leather Opus (pic and narrative heavy)

    Had I not stumbled across the board while researching a Vanson Enfield on ebay, I'm sure I'd have never bought this jacket in a million years. I also should thank everyone who answered all my questions on the hide, cuffs, lining, pockets, collar, zipper, and every other conceivable matter. I...
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    AERO One Off Halfbelt - Jacket Porn - Pics!!!

    Nice jacket, I especially like the buttons and the button side adjustments. I'm always curious about sizing. Is it a stock Medium, how's the fit and what are your measurements if I may be so bold to ask? I just got an A1 and I'm always worried about the buttons falling off, but they haven't...
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    1940s-1960s bomber jackets

    I just got a "bomber jacket" so I find this terribly interesting. P.S. The label made me remember that I had at least two Californian jackets and that label is soo evocative. In high School I used to wear a Californian horsehide bomber jacket that belonged to my brother. Later I had a suede...
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    1930s/40s Leather Jacket pics

    Please excuse my ignorance, but what is the source of all these images: a collection? a museum? pix found on the internet? If it's a collection, you can tell it took a loooong time to put it together. Are those jackets valuable or, other than for copying the styles, they're not really wearable...
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    Original Schott Perfecto in Horween CX HH

    If they're talking about it taking abuse for centuries I should think so.
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    Himel Canuck

    I got an A1 on ebay to replace my A2 that was, alas, too small and i like the buttons too, especially how you can leave the buttons/snaps open on the bottom. I'm a little paranoid about the buttons coming off. They always do for shirts, and it'll be expensive, presumably needing a leather...
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    My New Johnson Leather Opus (just a teaser though)

    I didn't get it at first. I thought you were commenting on my chatty talky-talk. Then I realized you meant the cap. Here's the link. My advice would be to order one size larger and, if you email ahead, he'll bill you $1 more via paypal and you get a leather headband, not material...
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    My New Johnson Leather Opus (just a teaser though)

    I don't want to go off the deep end or sound like a shill; but honestly the personal service is one of the best parts of the deal. The weird thing, and this has been mentioned before, is that the JL website stinks and, before I learned otherwise on this forum, I myself rejected it as a...
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    My New Johnson Leather Opus (just a teaser though)

    Thanks. You really nailed where I was coming from. I went to grammar school in the 1950's and, if anything, I was going for a jacket like I had then (but in better materials). One thing I deleted from the Eastman (or other fur/mouton collar military jackets) is the the strap and button to...
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    My New Johnson Leather Opus (just a teaser though)

    Yes, the black spray over brown. But I perceive it as very very very dark brown. When you put it next to black, you can really see the difference. The first sample I was sent was 4.5oz and it was like cardboard until you worked it back and forth. Then he said they could shave it down (for...
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    My New Johnson Leather Opus (just a teaser though)

    Hi Everyone, It's fun following guys' acquisitions and sometimes even sharing your own. Here's a pic of a jacket that was delivered last Friday. There was a minor mix-up on a detail so I sent it back for an alteration. I'll really share the details when it comes back, but I couldn't wait to...

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