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  1. LordOfLeather

    Vintage Brooks Cafe Racer

    What a bummer! Leave that negative feedback and don’t feel bad about it. Sorry for your loss though.
  2. LordOfLeather

    Vintage Brooks Cafe Racer

    Comeback or not, I'm afraid my face is incapable of growing sideburns. Or a full beard for that matter. Alas, I'm stuck with my feeble facial hair.
  3. LordOfLeather

    FiveStar Leather 1930's Cafe Racer in premium , waxed goat

    For what it's worth, I had a similar lining issue on a custom Thedi. The lining sagged so low it was visible below the leather on the back when wearing it. Thankfully, I was able to send it to Thurston Bros. who repaired it for free since I bought it through them. My only point here is that...
  4. LordOfLeather

    Vintage Brooks Cafe Racer

    Very cool! Thanks for the details. Now I just need those sideburns to complete the look.
  5. LordOfLeather

    Vintage Brooks Cafe Racer

    This is the place where I’m understood.
  7. LordOfLeather

    Vintage Brooks Cafe Racer

    Thanks for your suggestions. Typically, I am drawn to jackets in new or like-new conditions, and while I know I can probably find this model in better condition for the same or less money, I have to admit part of the appeal is the aged leather. It’s the type of effect many manufacturers strive...
  8. LordOfLeather

    Vintage Brooks Cafe Racer

    Great find! I think I will sign up for eBay alerts whenever Brooks a cafe racer is listed.
  9. LordOfLeather

    Vintage Brooks Cafe Racer

    Thanks! Unfortunately, the size tag was torn off, so I’m left guessing. This makes it a bit harder to buy online. I might go back to the shop with a tape measure.
  10. LordOfLeather

    Vintage Brooks Cafe Racer

    I wish I had seen this before it sold. Nice jacket and great deal!
  11. LordOfLeather

    Vintage Brooks Cafe Racer

    Thanks! Thanks!
  13. LordOfLeather

    Vintage Brooks Cafe Racer

    Thanks!
  14. LordOfLeather

    Vintage Brooks Cafe Racer

    I spotted this Brooks cafe racer in a local vintage shop today and thought I’d share a few pics. It’s absolutely full of character but in pretty poor condition. It was my first time handling one of these, and I was impressed by how great it fit. I love the cut. Unfortunately, I don’t own a...
  15. LordOfLeather

    Seeking Advice: Reshaping a Jacket

    Thank you. Strangely enough, the loosening wasn't really visible, just something I could feel while wearing it. I agree it still looks good on me, and the more I wear it, the more it's coming around to comfortable again.
  16. LordOfLeather

    Seeking Advice: Reshaping a Jacket

    Thank you. I do think it still looks good on me, so it's nice to hear others also approve of the fit. It was just a feeling/comfort issue. But I'm really coming around to accepting its changes and appreciating it as it is. I hope you break in your Ridley! That's a killer jacket in...
  17. LordOfLeather

    Seeking Advice: Reshaping a Jacket

    I’d like to thank you all for sharing your input. I’ve worn the jacket the past four days, and have developed a new acceptance and appreciation for it. If I stop thinking of the jacket relative to what it was, and just consider it for what it is, I’ve decided it’s not that bad. Hearing that...
  19. LordOfLeather

    Seeking Advice: Reshaping a Jacket

    Thanks for commiserating. I’m not sure if you want pictures of it on me or just the jacket, so here are some of both I just took now. The “lake effect” is definitely a real thing in Michigan, and this was indeed a scenario as you described in the northern part of the state. Weather called for...
  20. LordOfLeather

    Seeking Advice: Reshaping a Jacket

    I will say that, aside from long exposure to heavy rain, it has repelled water very well (thanks to all those oils). It’s usually a jacket I prefer if light rain is forecast because it keeps me dry. But too much of anything is a problem.
  21. LordOfLeather

    Seeking Advice: Reshaping a Jacket

    I like this plan in theory, but you’re absolutely right that I own too many jackets and enjoy wearing them all. Hard to wear one jacket for all occasions when I have a jacket that fits each one. I share your sentiment about CXL. I like it in some ways but it is not a practical leather for...
  22. LordOfLeather

    Seeking Advice: Reshaping a Jacket

    Might be this simple, eh? I dress for the rain when I know it's coming. Unfortunately, the weather changed completely from what was forecasted, and I only had one way home.
  23. LordOfLeather

    Seeking Advice: Reshaping a Jacket

    I was thinking the same thing. If shrinking axially is its tendency, it's likely to happen more if I attempt a shrink. If I can at least stretch the length a bit, I can reserve it for colder days when I want to layer comfortably.

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