Californian Ventura

[Orlan]

Hi everybody!
I'm new here, although some time I've been reading the forum.
I want to buy the Californian Ventura jacket of Good Wear company, and I want to know if somebody tell me how the jacket is? Maybe I'll decide for the seal goat, but I don't know yet!
I've other jacket similar to Californian, the Aero 1930'S in HFQH, It is a fantastic jacket but is heavy to me. I can't get used It! Maybe I'll sell It.

 

[Creeping Past]

This is a new model jacket, I think, so you may have to wait some time...

 

[imported_Flaming_Groovy]

Hi everybody!
I'm new here, although some time I've been reading the forum.
I want to buy the Californian Ventura jacket of Good Wear company, and I want to know if somebody tell me how the jacket is? Maybe I'll decide for the seal goat, but I don't know yet!
I've other jacket similar to Californian, the Aero 1930'S in HFQH, It is a fantastic jacket but is heavy to me. I can't get used It! Maybe I'll sell It.

If you're looking for a more authentic looking jacket its better to have the californian in HH sealbrown.....and maybe without those straps on the sleeves.

So far I haven't seen a 40's jacket in goathide....and the HH of these jackets were thicker.

Maybe this will help you.....


Ruben

 

[Orlan]

I know many of the jackets of 40'S
were of HH, but some It was in goat.
Perhaps I'll decide for goat by the weight.
I have a A2 of Eastman in Horside and it's not heavy

 

[imported_Flaming_Groovy]

I know many of the jackets of 40'S
were of HH, but some It was in goat.
Perhaps I'll decide for goat by the weight.
I have a A2 of Eastman in Horside and it's not heavy

Maybe you're right....with your mild climatr ...goathide is more suitable..
Good luck


Ruben

 

[jacketquest]

If you're looking for a more authentic looking jacket its better to have the californian in HH sealbrown.....and maybe without those straps on the sleeves.

So far I haven't seen a 40's jacket in goathide....and the HH of these jackets were thicker.

Maybe this will help you.....


Ruben

There are plenty of 40's utility style jackets in goatskin by various manufacturers, e.g. California Sportswear, Rough Wear, and Gordon & Ferguson to name a few.

 

[Seb Lucas]

Nice jacket

I've spoken to John Chapman about this one. He has an ultra light horse available too. I would go the goat myself. It is period accurate, if that matters to you (not to me), but goat is highly abrasion resistant, soft, water resistant and hard wearing. It is light, but not as light as people often imagine. I am thinking of ordering one, but I would remove the cuff straps as they tend to get caught on things. I would also add an inch or so to the body, but I'm 6ft 2 and really short jackets look a bit naff IMO.

Cheers

 

[CBI]

http://www.vintageleatherjackets.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=5508


John's new HH from Japan is an entire new level of vintage hide - amazing! You won't be dissapointed. The hides are processed as close to 1930'3/40's standards as anyone is doing these days (and probably more). I would not say "soft" leather but certainly not stiff. I am not a moto guy but if I were, it would be a GW Calif for sure. John can tweak details if needed.

 

[Jay]

Sorry if this is a stupid question, but how much does the Californian Ventura actually cost? I couldn't find a price on the website and I really like the jacket.

Thanks Fellas

 

[Orlan]

The cost of the jacket is 950$ + shipping.
I put incontact with John Chapman. He'll send me a leather sampels and so I'll decide.

 

[imported_Flaming_Groovy]

The cost of the jacket is 950$ + shipping.
I put incontact with John Chapman. He'll send me a leather sampels and so I'll decide.

I wonder how much the longer version of the civilian jacket will cost..?

 

[Orlan]

I wonder how much the longer version of the civilian jacket will cost..?

I don`t know if Jonh makes a longer vesion jacket, but the overall design of the Ventura is quite common-sense, so that the body
isn't too short or too long.

 

[born113]

The cost of the jacket is 950$ + shipping.

Now the price is 1550 USD. Inflation for 12 years is 63%...

 

[Marc mndt]

Now the price is 1550 USD. Inflation for 12 years is 63%...

What is your point?

Yes leather jackets have become more expensive. So have cars, beer and what have you.

Check out Eastman or Schott's prices. They've doubled the last 10 years.

 

[born113]

What is your point?

It was only a remark. It wasn't surprise or sadness. I am well aware of the price history of many things in the world. I'm currently researching the price histories of some jacket manufacturers, nothing more.

 

[jonesy86]

I paid $820 with shipping for my Ventura in 2018, but it isn't Shinki horsehide, and had some wonky stitching in the lining.

 

[Canuck Panda]

I got mine here in the Classified, 1350 if I remember, just a few months ago in 2021. It's not a perfectly made jacket, but I've probably worn it the most of all my jackets, and it just joined the lineup this year. I don't know if it's Shinki or Victoria horse and it doesn't matter. I check back on GW's sale page every now and then to see if anything pops up. One day I will find out if the OG is better wearing or this.