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    Five Star Leather Jackets

    Hey! Thank you for the offer. I'm on the opposite coast though, so I can not take you up on that. Cheers!
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    Five Star Leather Jackets

    Yep, that is a consideration. TBH, Seal color is nearly black from what I can tell so, trying to decide on a color with a different look. I a!so dont want a top coat and the first jacket I got from them has that squeaky topcoat. It is a seal steerhide. I definitely wiill not get that one sgain.
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    Five Star Leather Jackets

    Hi all. I'm thinking about another jacket from 5*. These are hide options I've been sent by Shawn (pics, not the leather itself). I have a jacket from them in Premium black goat, one in Seal steerhide and one in the "infamous" CHL tan. Can anyone provide any feedback pro/con on any of these...
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    Five Star Leather Jackets

    yes, the leather itself. Very stiff and resistant to breaking in. The pattern is fine, imho.
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    Five Star Leather Jackets

    I had a recent message from Shawn stating that the CHL thick leather has been "specially treated" to make it easier to wear. I told him mine from just a couple months ago is still fighting me. He says it's better now. Hmmmmmmmm..
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    Five Star Leather Jackets

    hello. All of my jackets have been custom sizing with my measurements. 5* doesn’t have any OTR that seem quite right to me, for my frame. Good luck with yours!
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    Five Star Leather Jackets

    5* CHL jacket I purchased awhile back. The break in process is proceeding along but slowly. I’ve used Obenauf’s Oil treatment and just now URAD applied. Pics are after Obenauf’s and before URAD. Then pics after URAD. The “after” pics are on a hanger as I didn’t want to lay the coat on the bed...
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    What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

    Sorry for the poor lighting. 5* CR style working well for me today.
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    Five Star Leather Jackets

    That looks really nice, @MrProper . Well done and also well done to fivestarleather!
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    Vanson! Vanson! Vanson!

    Does anyone know offhand if there is a “typical” chest measurement for Vanson bomber style jackets for tag size 42? IOW, is it likely to be 21” ptp or more like 23” ptp, etc. thanks
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    Five Star Leather Jackets

    Interesting. I have had several communications with Shawn via WhatsApp that just didn’t get follow up or sometimes even a response at all. Basic things like if a certain hide is available and in what color. Like you, I’m taking it as a sign. Fractal Audio recently released a new guitar modeler...
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    When is close enough, good enough? What would you do?

    Keep this oxford and cancel/change the order. If t his fit is comfortable, keep ot as it looks great! You can live with it and always order a larger size at a later date.
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    Five Star Leather Jackets

    I hope you got some heat back by now! Thanks for the updates and encouragement. Hoping these jackets can be improved with our treatments :)
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    Five Star Leather Jackets

    I started working on mine with Obenauf’s Leather Oil. Will see how it progresses and what color the leather turns out. This is freshly applied and the label says wait 7-14 days for final color result. I’m thinking that if it seems flat after that, I might source some beeswax and try that to...
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    Five Star Leather Jackets

    Thanks for posting this. I'm so glad there is hope. I will give mine a go this week as well. Cheers!!
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    Five Star Leather Jackets

    I thought CXL was also a heavily wax-impregnated (and maybe other things as well?) hide? I'm not as knowledgeable as many here so could be you are completely right and IDK what I'm talking about :) The WhatsApp method is the best method to contact Shawn but I don't think it's always him...
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    Five Star Leather Jackets

    @ton312 I've been working it...rolling/folding/bending/wearing/etc. It is more relaxed than day 1 but still would be, for me, unenjoyable to wear out and about. I hope the oil will make it better and I feel fairly confident that it will also improve the look of the leather. We shall see but I...
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    Five Star Leather Jackets

    I would highly recommend ordering this in a different leather :) I have reached out to Shawn to see about getting this remade (I would pay for it, of course) in a different leather. I'm thinking Premium Goat in black. The pattern is great and I think it's worth having a jacket in this style. I...
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    Five Star Leather Jackets

    thanks for posting this. I’ll be following along for your results!
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    Five Star Leather Jackets

    CHL is semi vegetable tanned Cow Hide Leather. At least, that is what mine is, according to Shawn at 5*.
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