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    Question about Aero and alterations

    You may want to try out a different maker if you want alterations done .Five star leather will do any alterations you want .You could also go with Simmons built but they are even more controversial than five star leather. I don't recommend zipped hand warmer pockets if you have sensitive skin...
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    Five Star Leather Jackets

    Interesting to see how this thread progressed lately. Five star is definitely not the average Pakistani leather jacket company in my opinion having dealt with two factorys in their area . I can post pictures of the Irvin jacket that I got made for 300$ . cowhide strips . Sheep leather and faux...
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    Five Star Leather Jackets

    So far it seems that not a lot of dye rubs off .I took that piece and let it soak in a glass of water . After that it pressed and rubbed a paper towel on it .It doesn't seem to transfer a lot .My Cxl burgundy boots transfer a similar amount.I think a coat of sowseal and waterproofing spray would...
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    Five Star Leather Jackets

    My bootmaker suggested trying to dye the conic since he offers his boots in any (not too specific) colour by dying either natural veg tanned leather or white/beige chrome tanned leather with dyes before assembling
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    Five Star Leather Jackets

    Maybe some exciting news for the people that hate the colour of their russet goat or Steerhide. I experimented again with the sample kit of five star and found out that fiebings leather dye can redye the leather without Sanding and acetone prep work. I noticed that my steer Cossack v2 looked...
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    Five Star Leather Jackets

    Five star uses similar "Formulars" across the board.Just measure chest Vs waist and write down that difference .If you have a difference of let's say 8 cm flat between the waist then apply that number when you want to make a bigger or smaller jacket (difference between the chest and waist)...
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    Five Star Leather Jackets

    What colour does the brandy HH have on the inside? It looks so freaking good .It reminds me a little of Horween leathers (bracing myself for impact). I can really see myself getting something with brown buttons in that leather.Maybe a A1 or a second Himmel inspired Cossack . Does anyone have...
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    Five Star Leather Jackets

    Well the goat has a tighter flesh side then the standard steer so it it might be smoother and slide better
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    Five Star Leather Jackets

    I think you can ask Shawn directly about his fabric jackets. I think I saw him wearing one on his brothers Instagram which I got recommend automatically through the phone number I think. He wore it in Germany His brother lives not far away from where I live
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    Five Star Leather Jackets

    @H Widman Is that the new steer hide ?
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    Five Star Leather Jackets

    The sizing is accurate in terms of measurements .I would not trust the sleeve pattern . I think they are quite tubular /big .Maybe just take the sleeve measurements from a existing jacket .Maybe someone can chime in on that .Mine were big and tubular when they matched my arm hole a cuff opening...
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    Five Star Leather Jackets

    I find a vintage style jacket is only too long if it goes past your cuff .If above like pictured no worries
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    Five Star Leather Jackets

    As someone that dedicates himself to do the stuff to leather that leather "fanboys" would never ever do to their stuff because "it hurts the leather" "only use natural oils"( even though they oxidize and rot leather) You can stretch the cuff with a shoe stretcher pretty easy and efficient .I...
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    Five Star Leather Jackets

    Is the 2mm readily available or did you get access to some old stock/leftovers prototype leather?
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    Five Star Leather Jackets

    Bald spots are white/ hide colour. It looks like a split to me .That's the sad part of shearling jackets .It's nearly impossible to inspect the grain side before and after the tanning process .The butcher might nick the skin or it rips while staking/vibrating the hide .I have had worse spots ...
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    Five Star Leather Jackets

    Then I will reuse my measurements thanks .
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    Five Star Leather Jackets

    Is that seal horse hide ? It looks beautiful .It seems to have a little stiffness which is nice .
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    Five Star Leather Jackets

    Man I want a another five star. I cannot decide between a black steer/Horsehide Cossack or getting a Toni design again . Can someone judge by my awful holiday pictures if I should make the armholes higher/smaller ? I am way to harsh myself . This is the exact same jacket as pictured on the...
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    Five Star Leather Jackets

    Just ask for anything in that range .Heavy cotton thick cotton .Is it heavy cotton drill or twill ? I have black and green .Pretty nice and no pilling
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    Five Star Leather Jackets

    The black steer looks nice .Maybe I should just take that instead of waiting for chl to make my Luftwaffe style jacket .My supplies are gathering dust and I don't want to make more custom boots with my Bootmaker . Sorry Li :)
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