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    How to really soften stiff, thick leather? Extreme methods only!

    Try rubbing Pecard’s leather cream (not the regular dressing but the cream) liberally on the inside/unfinished side of the leather, and a wax based dressing on the outside. Use a heat gun on low or a hair dryer on medium to warm the leather and hasten the absorption. Really knead and massage the...
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    Shoulder width of a leather-jacket

    Water + dryer? Trying to shrink it?
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    Shoulder width of a leather-jacket

    So here is the new medium. Could be my imagination but it seems to be a slightly thinner. Slightly stiffer/dryer leather that takes creases and wrinkles a little more aggressively. Will try hanging it with a coat of Pecards to get the packing wrinkles out. What do you guys think of the fit...
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    Which Pecard's Product/is my jacket "coated" leather?

    I an sure there have been lots of questions like this one floated, but I have a couple specific questions, so here goes: There are at least three Pecard's leather dressings that might work with a new leather jacket. I can't decide which to use. Pecard's CLASSIC says it works on everything but...
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    Shoulder width of a leather-jacket

    I bought mine during the 30% off clearance sale. I didn't know they were switching to a lighter weight leather. I just sent it back to exchange for a Medium. We'll see how the medium fits. Now I guess we'll also see if the replacement coat is in heavy or lighter leather.
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    Shoulder width of a leather-jacket

    I remember the eighties too, and you are right I did wear slouchy outerwear back then. Had a technicolor mullet too, and it looked good on me. Not so much today though.
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    Shoulder width of a leather-jacket

    So, you're saying what I need is a big set of shoulder pads?
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    Shoulder width of a leather-jacket

    Oh, and a shout out to Taylor's Leatherware for truly great customer service. They have a terrific return policy, they are helpful and respond quickly to customer queries. They make a good product and they want to make sure the customer is happy with it.
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    Shoulder width of a leather-jacket

    I though the same thing you and aloysius thought. And for a lot of coats I just can't get the size right: For Carrhart work coats, for instance, Large is a little swimmy on me, Carrhart Medium is skin tight. I wear Large in those cases because there is no sleeve ride up when I raise or extend my...
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    Shoulder width of a leather-jacket

    Resurrecting an old thread, I know. Bought a TaylorLeatherware NYPD peacoat. Really like it, but it fits more like an overcoat than a jacket. I wear a 42 or 44 short off the rack sportcoat. Taylor's size chart says "medium" is the equivalent of 38-40, which would be a straitjacket on me. So I...
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    New NYPD coat

    PeteRocco I like it. Taylor’s is having a 30% off sale if you want to pick one up yourself!
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    New NYPD coat

    With the liner, It is toasty warm even over a thin T-shirt, and the leather seems beefy enough to handle the elements. I mostly see equestrian police wearing these coats. It actually drapes a bit better without the liner. Which is a by product of the liner itself being substantial, thick and...
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    New NYPD coat

    I bought it from them direct. It is not American made but I am ok with that. I love the weight and thickness of the leather. It is not the same style as the one you posted: it is a double breasted coat reminiscent of a naval pea coat or officer’s deck coat. EDIT: OK I should have got a smaller...
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    Ask a question, get an answer

    I wonder how the party turned out.
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    Ask a question, get an answer

    Triangular., of course. Trim the crust, cut from corner to corner. Ideally, with a light touch of fresh dill mayo.
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    Ask a question, get an answer

    Triangular., of course. Trim the crust, cut from corner to corner. Ideally, with a light touch of fresh dill mayo.
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    New NYPD coat

    So I just acquired a Taylor's Leatherware NYPD jacket. Taylor's people were super helpful and responsive, really top notch customer service. And I like the jacket, a lot. It is very heavy, slightly pebbled black cowhide, fairly stiff. Rib knit cuffs set inside the sleeves, generous bi-swing...

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