Hi all,
So, after a few emails, and sending a couple jackets back and forth to AL i finally have my jacket.
Some of you might remember this thread:
http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?79568-Zipper-damaging-leather&highlight=
Basically, i received my jacket and it showed signs of being hammered a bit violently, which i was not to happy with.
Also, the windflap was not as i had specified.
I sent the jacket back for a remake, and a couple weeks later received jacket number two, which showed no signs of damage, but still had the wrong windflap.
Once again Steven told me to send it back, telling me that it wasn't a problem, and that they were going to get it right.
Fortunately, they were able to just redo the windflap, which is now exactly how i wanted it.
So, the jacket, it's a Cafe Racer, with the roadster collar, a dirt rider windflap, shortened at the top, flush at the bottom.
Basically it is the same as the Iron Heart cafe racer, without the double way zipper and with a longer windflap at the bottom:
http://www.ironheart.co.uk/jackets/ihal-01.html
The fit is perfect, i sent them exactly the measurements i wanted (size 42, 19.5" shoulders, 23" P to P, 27" arms, 26.5" back, 20" bottom hem) and they are bang on.
The leather is great, it is their regular Warhawk FQHH, i have literally worn it 2 hours and it is already showing nice grain in a few spots.
The lining is red cotton drill, with cord lined pockets, and vintage brass hardware.
I did ask them to invert the zippers in the handwarmer pockets, just so when closed the balls are at the bottom. In my opinion it looks a bit cleaner, and i like to keep my pockets closed.
All in all, this was a great experience, although it took a couple tries to get it right, the team at Alexander Leathers were great to deal with, especially Steven, and i would not hesitate to ordered from them again.
Actually, i really want to order a brown Drifter! Maybe next year...
Anyway, here are the pics:
So, after a few emails, and sending a couple jackets back and forth to AL i finally have my jacket.
Some of you might remember this thread:
http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?79568-Zipper-damaging-leather&highlight=
Basically, i received my jacket and it showed signs of being hammered a bit violently, which i was not to happy with.
Also, the windflap was not as i had specified.
I sent the jacket back for a remake, and a couple weeks later received jacket number two, which showed no signs of damage, but still had the wrong windflap.
Once again Steven told me to send it back, telling me that it wasn't a problem, and that they were going to get it right.
Fortunately, they were able to just redo the windflap, which is now exactly how i wanted it.
So, the jacket, it's a Cafe Racer, with the roadster collar, a dirt rider windflap, shortened at the top, flush at the bottom.
Basically it is the same as the Iron Heart cafe racer, without the double way zipper and with a longer windflap at the bottom:
http://www.ironheart.co.uk/jackets/ihal-01.html
The fit is perfect, i sent them exactly the measurements i wanted (size 42, 19.5" shoulders, 23" P to P, 27" arms, 26.5" back, 20" bottom hem) and they are bang on.
The leather is great, it is their regular Warhawk FQHH, i have literally worn it 2 hours and it is already showing nice grain in a few spots.
The lining is red cotton drill, with cord lined pockets, and vintage brass hardware.
I did ask them to invert the zippers in the handwarmer pockets, just so when closed the balls are at the bottom. In my opinion it looks a bit cleaner, and i like to keep my pockets closed.
All in all, this was a great experience, although it took a couple tries to get it right, the team at Alexander Leathers were great to deal with, especially Steven, and i would not hesitate to ordered from them again.
Actually, i really want to order a brown Drifter! Maybe next year...
Anyway, here are the pics:
