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  1. 58panheadfan

    Five Star Leather Jackets

    +1 You hear enough horror stories about leather from the Far East that releases chemicals after the tanning process that leaves irritations on the skin. If I remember correctly, some forum members also reported such smells on 5Star leather jackets. There is a reason why e.g. shinki leather...
  2. 58panheadfan

    Field Leathers Bespoke - what should I expect?

    If you have no experience in custom ordering and how to do it, it will almost certainly fail. Also, a leather jacket from FL is a bad idea, as already mentioned for the reasons.
  3. 58panheadfan

    Five Star Leather Jackets

    The price is always a thing. Of course, a leather jacket made in the USA cannot compete with a leather jacket made in Far East in terms of price. The reasons are known, namly the low wages. If you have time and patience, you can still find a bargain every now and then. Note: Seen this way, the...
  4. 58panheadfan

    Five Star Leather Jackets

    I think a differences that emerged here in this thread from 5Star Leather has probably to do who sewed the jacket and which leather was available at 5Star Leather while producing, as well as of course the cutter who carefully assessed the leather for consistent consistency. I also assume 5Star...
  5. 58panheadfan

    Five Star Leather Jackets

    All 5Star leather jackets I have owned have been sewn very well.
  7. 58panheadfan

    Five Star Leather Jackets

    +1 It always depends on the eye of the beholder and what experience he has had to compare the different products with each other. Just as you had your experience with boots (where I also have a bit of a say), I had my experience with leather jackets. Schott e.g. is mass-produced, the leather is...
  8. 58panheadfan

    Five Star Leather Jackets

    The same applies to me e.g. with aero leather jackets, I was over the moon when I had my first aero leather jacket around 20 yrs ago, there are now about 35 aeros in between, lol. I don't own a single one today. On the one hand it was due to the fit, on the other hand it was due to the...
  9. 58panheadfan

    IC / FS: FREEWHEELERS BODIE BROWN SHINKI DEERSKIN SIZE 42

    You are right FW is doing very small batches from time to time if they have sourced the leather they are looking for. But they don’t make a regular run atm. A big re-seller here in Europe was able to order 2 (!) FW leather jackets recently. Edit: Due this fact new selling price will be US-$...
  10. 58panheadfan

    Double Helix Works?

    Ha ha, @Momein it's a small world... thanks for chiming in and your explantion! Nice looking jacket btw.
  11. 58panheadfan

    Double Helix Works?

    About the pattern e.g. in my Classic 1930s I have to say I like it but it's true as mentioned from others they have narrow shoulders ~18" (46 cm) for a size 42". Also the pattern has some flare from mid section to bottom, you like it or not (same goes for A-shaped FW Brakeman). The Chest armhole...
  13. 58panheadfan

    Double Helix Works?

    I got in touch with DH asking some questions, here's their answer: Hello, glad to answer your questions (I asked for pattern making and buckle). Yes we do the pattern by ourselves and we adjusted every single details about the measurements. About the buckle, it’s a kind of vintage style. But we...
  14. 58panheadfan

    Five Star Leather Jackets

    Not at all, I find it refreshing to exchange opinions, even if they don't correspond. That's the icing on the cake as long as it doesn't go below the belt, which is not the case here at all. You expressed your opinion honestly and qualifiedly regarding your experience with the 5Star leather...
  15. 58panheadfan

    Five Star Leather Jackets

    By the way, I find this thread, like others in this forum, excellent for beginners to get their own idea of 5Star in this case. This information is worth its weight in gold, I would have been happy if I had received such information when I was starting out and that too for free. We @ton312 and...
  16. 58panheadfan

    Five Star Leather Jackets

    I definitely understand your point of view and also think you can give an objective assessment of the 5Star leather jackets based on your experience. As I said, I am quite happy with my two jackets from 5Star even if the steerhide is embossed. Regarding your assessment of the made in Japan...
  17. 58panheadfan

    Five Star Leather Jackets

    Maybe it was just luck with both of my 5Star leather jackets (Roadmaster & Trojan) or maybe it's because I gave a 10% tip to the team when I paid. As mentioned, I am more than happy with both. Looking back, I would change two or three small things on the Roadmaster. The Trojan turned out...
  19. 58panheadfan

    Double Helix Works?

    @Canuck Panda I was asking about how I like the nitta HH vs. Shinki HH, here my answer: Both leathers are similar in thickness, appearance and haptic. The DH is a tad thicker maybe 0.1 mm. The FW shows a bit more grain but the DH is new and I think the grain will pop up after some time with...
  20. 58panheadfan

    Double Helix Works?

    I really like the haptic of the veg tan HH from nitta tannery and the semi aniline top coat used. Deep black and shiny but of course that’s a personal preference.
  21. 58panheadfan

    What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

    In House (to cold outside) Double Helix Classic 1930s
  22. 58panheadfan

    Double Helix Works?

    Double Helix Classic 1930s I like the slighly longer lenght on this jacket a typical 30's Hercules Style. Also the three Pancel Back design with the narrow half belt is to my taste in combination with the slightly A-shape, flare from mid section to bottom.
  23. 58panheadfan

    Five Star Leather Jackets

    I have to say both of my 5Star jackets, the Roadmaster and the Trojan, are on par with a Vanson jacket. The leather on both models (black and seal waxed cowhide) is great, they fit very well and the workmanship is impeccable, equal if not better than Vanson. As I mentioned, if you do your...

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