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  1. Gr8Lakes

    Five Star Leather Jackets

    Funny you mentioned the marketing potential of a @MrProper fit. Obviously somebody shares your opinion. I stumbled across this eBay listing last night. The front and rear pictures aren’t even of the same J-24 style jacket. But that fit...
  2. Gr8Lakes

    Five Star Leather Jackets

    I know. There’s detailed… then there’s “MrProper Detailed“. Congrats! Well, at least we know where all the 2mm is going. Shawn didn’t have enough to do my jacket either, but we both figured the lighter HH would work better for the lightweight jacket I’m desiring. But that’s a fine looking HB...
  3. Gr8Lakes

    Five Star Leather Jackets

    Hmmm… @Canuck Panda , do you think 1” longer in the rear than in the front was too conservative? My thought process was based purely on the collar to hem measurement, but lying flat may be totally different than hanging on a body or bust. I added the inch to keep wind from flowing down the ol’...
  4. Gr8Lakes

    Five Star Leather Jackets

    For the record, @Canuck Panda showed me that’s the form he uses, and I just recognized it from a Langlitz order form I have (Langlitz jacket just not in today’s budget). I’d hate to steal credit for his idea. :)
  5. Gr8Lakes

    Five Star Leather Jackets

    This is the order form I sent Shawn for the Cafe Racer. I sent a photo of @MrProper wearing his, and said I wanted the same pattern he designed, with slanted hand pockets (included a picture of a Vanson Oxford for reference, along with length of zippers). Also detailed pictures of the hardware...
  7. Gr8Lakes

    Sold. 1950’s steer hide half belt jacket

    Very cool jacket. May I ask the size chest and waist of the person wearing the jacket In the photos?
  8. Gr8Lakes

    Five Star Leather Jackets

    Been in direct contact with Shawn throughout the week to order a jacket. I have to admit I’m pleasantly surprised at how friendly and accommodating Shawn is. This whole process has been very detailed and educational for a first jacket order. But it’s simply been a pleasure. I even told Shawn...
  9. Gr8Lakes

    Five Star Leather Jackets

    Sooo helpful! Thank you so much. You nailed all the assumed sizes, except my height. I’m only 5’10”. This is why riding jackets especially are a struggle for me. I HATE when a zipped up jacket pushes up into my neck. Jeans are a struggle, either 32 or 34 depending on brand. And yup, I’m top...
  10. Gr8Lakes

    Five Star Leather Jackets

    Love that lining color combination.
  11. Gr8Lakes

    Five Star Leather Jackets

    I believe you’ve said in the past that, based on your experience with 5*, an accurate shoulder size is your starting point. Then you make the necessary adjustments from there. Did I understand that correctly? I’m going to start my ordering process today. Style wise I’m going to keep things as...
  13. Gr8Lakes

    How many new jackets do you have coming (and how many potential ones)?

    Dad used to have a business saying he'd regularly remind me of... "If it starts out bad, it usually ends bad." So I too would've lost interest in this.
  14. Gr8Lakes

    Any experiences with soaking and drying leather to slightly alter the size?

    About six weeks ago I soaked a Lucky Brand leather jacket in warm water in the bath tub to try and shrink. It wasn’t an expensive jacket, so it was worth experimenting. I’m not sure if it’s made of very soft cowhide, or goat. I suspect goat because it has really pebbled grain, is super soft, and...
  15. Gr8Lakes

    Ridding wrinkles and creases from leather?

    Some pictures of the post treatment projects.
  16. Gr8Lakes

    Ridding wrinkles and creases from leather?

    So, what I’ve learned thus far: Creases and wrinkles are tough to rid in leather! But I definitely learned I love Skidmore’s Leather Cream. I massaged Skidmore’s into the vest, and it really made the leather so much more supple and soft. I put an old t-shirt over the worst wrinkles, and...
  17. Gr8Lakes

    What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

    This isn’t sweet. Darn it, now I need to go to confession and atone for my lie. ☺️
  19. Gr8Lakes

    Dyed Vanson Jacket Black

    Love the blue highlights around the zipper, pockets, and seams. Super subtle, but with blue shirts or jeans, it’ll really pop! Love your adventurous spirit!
  20. Gr8Lakes

    Can a older men wear a motor( double rider) jacket As a fashion jacket?

    My father passed 11 months ago. Still a hard pill for me to swallow, especially since I lost my brother unexpectedly within the previous year. They both lived this way. Dad stopped riding his Harley about 3 months before passing, cuz his balance was getting compromised. With stage 4 lung...
  21. Gr8Lakes

    Finds and Deals - Leather Jacket Edition

    SCHOTT 141 Sz. 46 - So clean! Not sure if Poshmark listings are a no-no, but this was oh so close to coming to my home. I think it’s a steal. https://posh.mk/0ttyr2w2rob
  22. Gr8Lakes

    Five Star Leather Jackets

    Hey Gents, I need to replace my light weight summer riding jacket that’s too large for me. I kinda want to stick with a cafe racer with bi-swing shoulders. I’m considering ordering a 5* Vintage Care Racer Roadmaster. I’d ask for slant zip pockets to be added, chain/ring zipper pulls, grey or...
  23. Gr8Lakes

    Finds and Deals - Leather Jacket Edition

    Good catch! Too small for me, so moot. But that’s a detail I could’ve easily missed if I were excited to get a good deal on something. (Actually I think at this price it’s a fair deal - nothing I’d snatch before anyone else could grab).

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