I have here an incredible jacket from High Notch, Izumiya’s rare in-house brand. This is an expert jacket repairman who started making his own jackets, similar to what Brass Tokyo did for shoes with Clinch. However, you don’t see them very often because they don’t seem to be produced continuously. It is exceedingly difficult to find real listings of them online. You can find out more about High Notch/Izumiya from this thread.
I am lucky enough to own another in black Shinki FQHH, and as the owner of an RMC jacket I would say the level of quality is comparable.
Some jackets just have that “it” factor. I feel that’s what Izumiya/High Notch capture with their single rider’s jackets. The cut is flattering, and the details are functional and just plain cool. The horsehide on this one is supple and flexes more easily than my thicker black one, and comes in a handsome, medium-dark shade of brown.
My favorite part, however, is probably the flannel lining. It’s so soft and cozy. The storm cuffs are just the icing on the cake. This is a jacket that punches so, so high above its weight. It really kills me to list it but sadly it doesn’t quite fit me.
I would say this jacket fits as a slim 38 or a TTS 36, though the suppleness of the leather makes for surprisingly good mobility even for a trim cut. The leather is also relatively lightweight, which helps.
Will post measurements with photos below.
$675 shipped within CONUS to take this gem home.
I am lucky enough to own another in black Shinki FQHH, and as the owner of an RMC jacket I would say the level of quality is comparable.
Some jackets just have that “it” factor. I feel that’s what Izumiya/High Notch capture with their single rider’s jackets. The cut is flattering, and the details are functional and just plain cool. The horsehide on this one is supple and flexes more easily than my thicker black one, and comes in a handsome, medium-dark shade of brown.
My favorite part, however, is probably the flannel lining. It’s so soft and cozy. The storm cuffs are just the icing on the cake. This is a jacket that punches so, so high above its weight. It really kills me to list it but sadly it doesn’t quite fit me.
I would say this jacket fits as a slim 38 or a TTS 36, though the suppleness of the leather makes for surprisingly good mobility even for a trim cut. The leather is also relatively lightweight, which helps.
Will post measurements with photos below.
$675 shipped within CONUS to take this gem home.
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