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  1. Mainspring

    FS: Matchless Fulham Shearling - gorgeous

    Sorry, it sold. Pretty sure Matchless is no longer producing clothing, too.
  2. Mainspring

    Custom Thedi Buffalo Cafe Racer - fit advice needed

    Thank you. After posting this, I had the idea to respond in Greek and to attach a photo of what I think he's saying. Hopefully it'll help. Appreciate your help!
  3. Mainspring

    Custom Thedi Buffalo Cafe Racer - fit advice needed

    To his credit, Theodoros responded quickly to the clip I sent him and he identified the issue. I'll paste his suggestion below. I think he means I should wet the back of the jacket in the shoulders/neck area, then sit and use my extended knee to "push" a curve into the center of the...
  4. Mainspring

    Custom Thedi Buffalo Cafe Racer - fit advice needed

    Thank you. I went on the Thedi website and used their contact form to link to a video I recorded of myself demonstrating the fit. The jacket just wants to "shoot up" to my neck. Your jacket looks great from the back while unzipped. What's odd is that I have an Aero Board Racer that has almost...
  5. Mainspring

    Custom Thedi Buffalo Cafe Racer - fit advice needed

    Yes, the effect does disappear if I move my arms forward. Movie attached. You might be correct.
  7. Mainspring

    Custom Thedi Buffalo Cafe Racer - fit advice needed

    Well, I purchased through Thurston Bros so frankly I don't know what my options are here. Thedi didn't honor the chest zip request in the order either, and it shipped from Thurston, but Carrie is sending me some zips so I can try to install them. I'm not sure what to do yet...I guess I need some...
  8. Mainspring

    Custom Thedi Buffalo Cafe Racer - fit advice needed

    Thanks, that's very interesting. However I have an Aero Board racer that also has the pre-curved arms and it does not do this. Granted, it's battered steerhide, so a bit more spongy than the waxy Thedi buffalo. AERO:
  9. Mainspring

    Custom Thedi Buffalo Cafe Racer - fit advice needed

    Thanks for sharing your similar experience.
  10. Mainspring

    Custom Thedi Buffalo Cafe Racer - fit advice needed

    Here's a photo of it zipped from the side.
  11. Mainspring

    Custom Thedi Buffalo Cafe Racer - fit advice needed

    Hello everyone. I just received my custom Thedi cafe racer in light brown buffalo and it looks stunning . When zipped up, it seems to fit well. Tight in the shoulders, especially since it's brand new and I'm not accustomed to the beeswax-laden buffalo hide. HOWEVER, when I unzip the jacket, it...
  13. Mainspring

    Viscose as a lining in a Thedi? Pros/cons?

    Hello. I’m soliciting opinions about viscose vs cotton lining for a Thedi cafe racer build. Most of my jackets are cotton drill or cotton with viscose sleeves, but I have not owned a full viscose lined jacket, so I’m tempted to try it out. Is it pretty durable? Seems like it might be...
  14. Mainspring

    FS: Matchless Fulham Shearling - gorgeous

    Selling my beautiful Matchless Fulham Shearling jacket as I'm moving to a warmer climate. Selling for nearly $2200 new, this jacket has phenomenal finishing and is made in Italy. It's long sold out in Small and is in like-new condition from a smoke-free home. -Central two-slider zipper...
  15. Mainspring

    FS: Matchless "Captain" and "Kensington" leather jackets, size small

    Captain is SOLD. Thanks
  16. Mainspring

    FS: Matchless "Captain" and "Kensington" leather jackets, size small

    Keninsgton is SOLD. Captain still available. Thanks
  17. Mainspring

    FS: Matchless "Captain" and "Kensington" leather jackets, size small

    The Kensington is Matchless' most well-known jacket. This is the rare "black green" color, which is sold out in all sizes. It's more of a grayish-brown with olive undertones. The color is unique and striking. Made in Italy. Like new condition from a smoke-free home (purchased late January...
  19. Mainspring

    FS: Belstaff Brad in hand-waxed antique brown - Malenotti era Gold Label - Small

    Hello! Selling my Belstaff Brad jacket, size small. This jacket was produced during the desired Malenotti era of Belstaff. Made in Italy with beautiful, hand-waxed antique brown leather. Cotton lining / viscose sleeves. Measurements: Pit to pit: - 20.5 inches Shoulder seam to sleeve cuff...
  20. Mainspring

    Custom Aero Board Racer in battered brown steerhide

    Here you go.
  21. Mainspring

    Custom Aero Board Racer in battered brown steerhide

    I thought you all might like to see my custom size 38 Aero Board Racer since it features some uncommon selections. For maximum comfort and mobility I opted for battered steerhide and added shoulder gussets. It feels like I'm cheating with respect to breaking in the jacket! Other options...
  22. Mainspring

    Opinions on goat cafe racer fit

    Yes, I ordered it in battered brown steerhide for maximum pliability and shoulder gussets to help with movement.
  23. Mainspring

    Opinions on goat cafe racer fit

    Thanks for the insight, everyone. I ended up selling this jacket and placing an order for a custom Aero Board Racer. The Board Racer fit jacket had the armholes placed much higher and thus felt much more comfortable to move around in, despite having thicker leather.

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