Just because the originals had imperfections does NOT mean that one shouldn't worry about imperfections in the (much more expensive) reproductions.
Great thread!
For example, Julie at Aero has made many more jackets than anyone else at Aero; therefore, not surprisingly, her skill set is more advanced than others at Aero, and her finished product reflects her greater experience. On the other end of the spectrum, Diamond Dave readily admits that he has made relatively few jackets by comparison. Of course, there is not a direct correlation between the number of completed jackets and one's skill set. Some are more naturally gifted than others. Some learn faster than others. Some are simply more careful and detail oriented than others. Some apply more rigorous standards/tolerances and refuse to accept deviations
Some are simply more careful and detail oriented than others. Some apply more rigorous standards/tolerances and refuse to accept deviations that are acceptable to others.
Sorry Handguns not sure I follow. Do you mean - is it worth the money given the hit and miss nature of the workmanship? If yes then I agree. I wouldn't pay that amount in the first place but if I did and found sloppy work I would be ******.
Mistakes are easier to overlook in cheaper goods and what we think is a mistake or deal breaker in a purchase is clearly subjective. But the bottom line is there is evidence of sloppy work here. What is done next depends on the individual. And I'm sure some people - based on this and other examples - will avoid this product.
Diamond Dave readily admits that he has made relatively few jackets by comparison.
I don't get it why all these jackets don't have a leather lining along/ around the hem line at least up to waistline level, because that way fabric lining will never hangs out, and the most wear of the lining is around the belt line and hip where the lining comes in contact with rougher materials like your jeans and your belt+ belt loops + your wallet + key chain, etc.
can't you ask for that, is there any reason against that?
in all my jackets I asked for it, and it is a great feature, also function as extra kidney panel on the back.
Seb, it's because their QCs are immaculate. Not that any of us here are obsessed with those brands though. And thanks to Carlos840, talking about price and product perfection ratio, I think Lewis Leathers are the best. But as always, some of the fellow members think that they are 'sissy' fashion jackets, unfortunately, I must add (Starting to sound like Master Yoda, I am.....).
I don't get it why all these jackets don't have a leather lining along/ around the hem line at least up to waistline level, because that way fabric lining will never hangs out, and the most wear of the lining is around the belt line and hip where the lining comes in contact with rougher materials like your jeans and your belt+ belt loops + your wallet + key chain, etc.
can't you ask for that, is there any reason against that?
in all my jackets I asked for it, and it is a great feature, also function as extra kidney panel on the back.
To me this just shows a lack of attention to detail. Which is not a massive deal if you don't care about detail, but i paid $1400 for this jacket if you take into account paying customs twice and shipping the first one back, i somewhat care.
I don't care enough not to enjoy the jacket, but i think it's important enough to be mentioned.
I think it is the original design of the J-100 jacket, well, more of a racing shirt, that is why the lining fabric runs full length towards the seam of the leather. I would like to see someone with the RMC J-100 with close-up pictures.