D-Pocket leather jackets

[Dinerman]

 

[Monitor]

lol what's with the front snaps?

 

[Dinerman]

Original owner probably broke the zipper 45 years ago and it was an easier repair to make.

 

[navetsea]

I'm curious what was the idea behind the D shape of the pocket instead of more normal rectangular shape? is it meant for riding gloves, I can't imagine any other objects benefit from the shape more than gloves.

 

[Dinerman]

Despite some overly romantic sources that claim they were designed for holding pistols (this is false) they were originally designed as map pockets on flight suits. This pre-dated the common usage of zippers for closing the opening, and the D shape, sloping down from the opening kept the contents relatively secure and accessible, similar to the way the rounded cut of most pocketbags for handwarmer pockets keep anything you put in there from falling out. There was quite a bit of variation from maker to maker, especially in the late 1930s-early 1940s Aviator Jacket style, in the shape, placement and dimensions of the D-Pocket.

 

[oneterrifichog]

Despite some overly romantic sources that claim they were designed for holding pistols (this is false) they were originally designed as map pockets on flight suits. This pre-dated the common usage of zippers for closing the opening, and the D shape, sloping down from the opening kept the contents relatively secure and accessible, similar to the way the rounded cut of most pocketbags for handwarmer pockets keep anything you put in there from falling out. There was quite a bit of variation from maker to maker, especially in the late 1930s-early 1940s Aviator Jacket style, in the shape, placement and dimensions of the D-Pocket.

and they really work well as map pockets! I just returned from a solo trip out west through the Colorado Rockies and wore my LW J-23 the whole way (actually took 2 one in denim and one in goat) using the "D" for carrying pages from my HOG Atlas each day!
Left in Denim J-23 from LW

Keblar Pass near Crested Butte great ride all dirt 40 miles

A brief repast at the Tennessee Past Time Bar in Leadville

Arkansas River Happy Happy Day for some damn good riding

Riding up the motorcycle driveway after 3900 miles

 

[Monitor]

Some day, again...

 

[navetsea]

sounds like awesome trip

 

[Bunyip]

Outstanding mate! Wouldn't mind seeing the denim version too. Sounds very interesting.

 

[IXL]

Outstanding mate! Wouldn't mind seeing the denim version too. Sounds very interesting.

Just what I was thinking (well, that, and that I need to ride over to Colorado). We need more pics of the denim!

 

[oneterrifichog]

Just what I was thinking (well, that, and that I need to ride over to Colorado). We need more pics of the denim!

I will put some up later tonight. Right now getting ready for the up coming funeral procession for Sgt. Wyatt one of the Marines killed here in Chattanooga by the terrorist. Our plant is planning on being outside for the procession down Amnicola Highway today. Very Somber occasion.

Chattanooga Strong!!!

 

[oneterrifichog]

Just what I was thinking (well, that, and that I need to ride over to Colorado). We need more pics of the denim!

Ok here they are:

Ok I am not wearing contrasting trousers aka beige but I did tuck my shirt in.

 

[Bunyip]

Wow! Very eye catching. What sort of denim, weight etc?

 

[oneterrifichog]

Wow! Very eye catching. What sort of denim, weight etc?

13 OZ. Denim with the body being lined in the same denim. It's pretty heavy but was reasonably comfortable when riding.

 

[Bunyip]

That's really cool.

 

[sweetfights]

That is a nice British Cycle Leathers

 

[sweetfights]

how old is your j23 lost worlds?

 

[sweetfights]

4th photo down D pocket in brown-- who made that?

 

[ultrark2004]

My D pockets
Aero King of the Road

Legendary Black Stallion

Lost Worlds J23

Another Lost Worlds J23

Lost Worlds Trojan



Lost Worlds Trojan is My Favorite

 

[nick123]

Wow.