Favorite Keeper Leather Jackets

[Monitor]

Cool cuffs on the Schott! The Pack In is a really nice jacket as well. I remember it from when I first joined the site.

 

[Ilford88"]

Each one of some of today's leading jackets producers in different leathers

FW Switchyard, Shinki HH black
SB Roadster, Blattwerk HH black
Aero Daytona, Vicenza HH black
Eastman A-2, Monarch 352nd, Warhorse HH russet

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Hey, how does the aero Daytona feels in this combination? I'm actually in the process of buyng myself one, and strongly hesitate between Tumbled FQHH and Vicenza, so your opinion would help much
Regards

 

[AbbaDatDeHat]

This is a 1960s 'Pack In' brand steer CR. It is definitely a keeper and one of my main riding jackets.

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Greetings HD:
Late post but I really like this jacket. It has components of several different styles, all rolled up into one jacket. That would def be a keeper for me.
By the way HD, those wings look awfully familiar. What are they? Can’t quite tell.
Be well. Bowen

 

[HoosierDaddy]

Bowen...They are a vintage pair of ABATE membership wings. I think I got them off of Ebay probably twenty years ago or more.
HD

 

[AbbaDatDeHat]

Bowen...They are a vintage pair of ABATE membership wings. I think I got them off of Ebay probably twenty years ago or more.
HD

Thanks Van:
Got it. I was thinking military, Recon or jump wings etc.
Thanks
Hope all is well with you.
B

 

[ton312]

I'd like to add an amendment to my earlier post, take note, the cuffs are exactly four nickels thick. The jacket features positively insane grain and the marbled surface is unlike any other CXL I've ever handled. It's a true animals skin with a multitude of creases and folds that belonged to the animal not the maker or the wearer. I simply can't wait to wear this jacket in the fall and winter. It needs to be worn and worn hard. I'm ready to defeat Chicago's ugliest weather. No doubt.

 

[AbbaDatDeHat]

I'd like to add an amendment to my earlier post, take note, the cuffs are exactly four nickels thick. The jacket features positively insane grain and the marbled surface is unlike any other CXL I've ever handled. It's a true animals skin with a multitude of creases and folds that belonged to the animal not the maker or the wearer. I simply can't wait to wear this jacket in the fall and winter. It needs to be worn and worn hard. I'm ready to defeat Chicago's ugliest weather. No doubt. View attachment 128480 View attachment 128481 View attachment 128482
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THE BEAST!!!
Pic #6 says it all!!
#5 ain’t to bad either! Ha
B

 

[ton312]

Been wearing it this evening. Not going to lie...it's a workout. I feel as though this jacket is the equivalent of going out for Thai at a new joint and asking for extra spicy and insisting you've had it all and can't be shocked. And then. Surprise!

 

[nick123]

See the veiny leather? It’s flexing it’s muscles.

 

[Hh121]

I'd like to add an amendment to my earlier post, take note, the cuffs are exactly four nickels thick. The jacket features positively insane grain and the marbled surface is unlike any other CXL I've ever handled. It's a true animals skin with a multitude of creases and folds that belonged to the animal not the maker or the wearer. I simply can't wait to wear this jacket in the fall and winter. It needs to be worn and worn hard. I'm ready to defeat Chicago's ugliest weather. No doubt. View attachment 128480 View attachment 128481 View attachment 128482
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So, how heavy is this monster?

 

[El Marro]

I feel as though this jacket is the equivalent of going out for Thai at a new joint and asking for extra spicy and insisting you've had it all and can't be shocked. And then. Surprise!

Awesome analogy Ton!
I remember doing just that about 12 years ago with a coworker of mine. We both fancied ourselves immune to spicy food and we told the mild-mannered waiter who took our order to make it hot. Halfway through the meal we were both red-faced, dripping sweat, and we had to admit that we couldn’t taste the food because our mouths were on fire!

 

[jonesy86]

THE BEAST!!!
Pic #6 says it all!!
#5 ain’t to bad either! Ha
B

The Beast is alive!

 

[Benny Holiday]

The more I see it, the more I like it, and I liked it plenty to begin with. I don't know if it's just your lighting Tony but that has to be just about the richest cordovan colouring I've seen here. It's such a deep, rich oxblood. The collar is the icing on the cake.

 

[dudewuttheheck]

I'm not a big fan of CXL in general, but that is probably the nicest looking CXL I have ever seen. Great color, but more importantly, a very cool grain that I am not used to seeing on that leather. VERY nice.

I also have one to add to this

 

[Flightengineer]

I'd like to add an amendment to my earlier post, take note, the cuffs are exactly four nickels thick. The jacket features positively insane grain and the marbled surface is unlike any other CXL I've ever handled. It's a true animals skin with a multitude of creases and folds that belonged to the animal not the maker or the wearer. I simply can't wait to wear this jacket in the fall and winter. It needs to be worn and worn hard. I'm ready to defeat Chicago's ugliest weather. No doubt. View attachment 128480 View attachment 128481 View attachment 128482
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Now you do not need a bulletproof vest

 

[marmalademan]

I'd like to add an amendment to my earlier post, take note, the cuffs are exactly four nickels thick. The jacket features positively insane grain and the marbled surface is unlike any other CXL I've ever handled. It's a true animals skin with a multitude of creases and folds that belonged to the animal not the maker or the wearer. I simply can't wait to wear this jacket in the fall and winter. It needs to be worn and worn hard. I'm ready to defeat Chicago's ugliest weather. No doubt. View attachment 128480 View attachment 128481 View attachment 128482
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@ton312 have they revised the shape of the collar on this model or is that one of your tweaks? It looks better than I remember it

 

[Monitor]

@ton312 have they revised the shape of the collar on this model or is that one of your tweaks? It looks better than I remember it

Agreed! I'm extremely picky when it comes to collars but this jacket has one of the nicest, coolest collars I've ever seen. It looks considerably different than any other Aero I've seen. Definite tie between LL Dominator and this one.

 

[handymike]

It's the August collar.

 

[ton312]

So, how heavy is this monster?

@ton312 have they revised the shape of the collar on this model or is that one of your tweaks? It looks better than I remember it

@handymike is right. It's the August!
Not 100% sure but certainly north of 10lbs.

 

[Joxi]

Took me a bit to warm up to the style,
but its growing on me

Harley Davidson Cycle Queen
Horsehide, not sure of the era.
40s-50s

A bit of a mystery jacket, made by
" Ross Millard Custom Leather "

Quite possibly a childs horsehide
jacket, but it fits my frame