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Also want to know this....
Maybe this has been answered before but I couldn't find the answers after exploring several threads:
How would you compare a vintage leather brand like California Sportswear or Durable to today's brands?
Mid-rangers like Aero Leathers, SB, Cockpit USA or Schott (Perfecto label) or higher end like Thedi, Field Leathers, Japanese brands like RMC, RC or FW?
For example, which one would you say wins if we were to compare an Aero Hercules with CXFQHH (their flagship leather) and quilted lining to a Hercules flagship heavy FQHH with quilted lining made by Cali? Which one would be in better shape after say, 20-30 years of hard wear?
I'm only talking about construction, durability, usability and leather used, and not the accuracy of repros. Of course each batch of leather is different and each jacket has its own characteristics since it is a handcrafted good, but I mean generally, broadly speaking.
I also tend to agree with you! Although I am currently looking for "the thickest" back breaking heavy weight leather (kind of like Aero's CXL Steer or Lost Worlds') and am curious if such jacket would exist in the vintage market.Want to provide an answer, but seems a mine field of issues. I much prefer Vintage jackets myself. They are much less expensive than the reproductions and they are the originals.
Back in the day they were just making leather jackets not collectors pieces.
Yes, I've owned an AMC civilian A2. Very nice leather, nice quality.I also tend to agree with you! Although I am currently looking for "the thickest" back breaking heavy weight leather (kind of like Aero's CXL Steer or Lost Worlds') and am curious if such jacket would exist in the vintage market.
Also, is any of you familiar with the "AMC" brand?
Even '50s Cals weren't as heavy as Aero's CXL steer. At least not the one's I handled. In fact, I've never handled a vintage jacket comparable to CXL steer.I also tend to agree with you! Although I am currently looking for "the thickest" back breaking heavy weight leather (kind of like Aero's CXL Steer or Lost Worlds') and am curious if such jacket would exist in the vintage market.
Where does one get some leather pieces for Zipper pulls? Sounds simple, but I've tried to make them and it ain't that easy do make them strong AND pretty. I need a bunch of them.
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How would you compare a vintage leather brand like California Sportswear or Durable to today's brands?
Mid-rangers like Aero Leathers, SB, Cockpit USA or Schott (Perfecto label) or higher end like Thedi, Field Leathers, Japanese brands like RMC, RC or FW?
For example, which one would you say wins if we were to compare an Aero Hercules with CXFQHH (their flagship leather) and quilted lining to a Hercules flagship heavy FQHH with quilted lining made by Cali? Which one would be in better shape after say, 20-30 years of hard wear?
I'm only talking about construction, durability, usability and leather used, and not the accuracy of repros. Of course each batch of leather is different and each jacket has its own characteristics since it is a handcrafted good, but I mean generally, broadly speaking.
Although I am currently looking for "the thickest" back breaking heavy weight leather (kind of like Aero's CXL Steer or Lost Worlds') and am curious if such jacket would exist in the vintage market.
Any chance we can get some pics?All of my new jackets fit really well but out of my 50+ jackets (20-25 new and 30-35 vintage) my three best fitting jackets are my 30s Top Notch by Ralphs Pugh, my late 50’s Perfecto and my 60’s Taubers.
Even '50s Cals weren't as heavy as Aero's CXL steer. At least not the one's I handled. In fact, I've never handled a vintage jacket comparable to CXL steer.
Lol, I did the same thing to my Schott CR windflap. Took scissors to it and cut it right off. Then I converted it to leather strips to be used on pulls.I go to Tandy or Michaels and get the leather lacing.
I have also used windflaps (I hate them), that I’ve “removed”.
Any chance we can get some pics?
Imo your grail Levi's jacket fit is perfect.
Wow what a jacket! A grail for sure and the fit is spot on. Vintage leather just looks so much better in my opinion. Thanks for taking the time.The sleeves on the Levi’s are a little too long, but otherwise an amazing fit.
Here’s the RP. I’ll get some pics of the other two.
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Perfection.The sleeves on the Levi’s are a little too long, but otherwise an amazing fit.
Here’s the RP. I’ll get some pics of the other two.
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