tmitchell59
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BACKSTORY: I first saw the High Large Leather jackets in a thread here. At that time I think they only made Trucker style jackets. I was in Love, but the sizes only went to a size 42 which I could not wear. Many cool leather Truckers are out there. All the major makers; Aero, Vanson, Schott, Levi make great truckers. A variety of small makers have their twist on the classic look.
I've owned two Lost Worlds truckers. One was a 46 and too big, the other was a size 42 and too small. The 46 also had a detachable collar, but was too heavy a leather. The 42 was the perfect leather, very stiff lighter weight horsehide. If it would have fit I would not be writing this. The LW 42 was older and not like any leather I had seen from Lost Worlds.
I went on to own a couple of Lee Trevors which were cool jackets, but an odd fit.
About a year ago I got a Taubers trucker I thought would be the end game for me. It is from the early 70s steerhide in a size 46. I have only seen a few of these and all were too small for me. I am quite pleased with the Taubers.
FIT
The Fine Creek Virginia Beach came on ebay in a size 46. I hesitated on this one even though it was unworn. I started researching FCL and found they are doing size 44/46 and being aggressive getting their jackets in markets outside Japan. I also learned about the “recipe” they use to create the “worn” look. I don't understand leather chemistry so I trust they do. I had not choice in size. The 44 numbers would probably work, but it would be a very different jacket. The 46 allows for wearing heavier winter garments, I doubt I could do that with the size 44.
I did notice the are longer than a typical jacket. The wrap on Truckers is their length, too short. Now it seems the Fine Creek are too long. I do like short jackets and this is not a short trucker on me in this size. I have adjusted.
IMPRESSIONS
The leather is heavier than I thought. After seeing pictures of well worn, broken in jackets I assumed these were a lighter weight. I don't know as I write this what the leather weight is. I would guess 3 to 3.5 ounce and stiff like a new horsehide jacket. I notice they are advertising a 2mm hide. No idea they were making jackets this heavy.
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I've owned two Lost Worlds truckers. One was a 46 and too big, the other was a size 42 and too small. The 46 also had a detachable collar, but was too heavy a leather. The 42 was the perfect leather, very stiff lighter weight horsehide. If it would have fit I would not be writing this. The LW 42 was older and not like any leather I had seen from Lost Worlds.
I went on to own a couple of Lee Trevors which were cool jackets, but an odd fit.
About a year ago I got a Taubers trucker I thought would be the end game for me. It is from the early 70s steerhide in a size 46. I have only seen a few of these and all were too small for me. I am quite pleased with the Taubers.
FIT
The Fine Creek Virginia Beach came on ebay in a size 46. I hesitated on this one even though it was unworn. I started researching FCL and found they are doing size 44/46 and being aggressive getting their jackets in markets outside Japan. I also learned about the “recipe” they use to create the “worn” look. I don't understand leather chemistry so I trust they do. I had not choice in size. The 44 numbers would probably work, but it would be a very different jacket. The 46 allows for wearing heavier winter garments, I doubt I could do that with the size 44.
I did notice the are longer than a typical jacket. The wrap on Truckers is their length, too short. Now it seems the Fine Creek are too long. I do like short jackets and this is not a short trucker on me in this size. I have adjusted.
IMPRESSIONS
The leather is heavier than I thought. After seeing pictures of well worn, broken in jackets I assumed these were a lighter weight. I don't know as I write this what the leather weight is. I would guess 3 to 3.5 ounce and stiff like a new horsehide jacket. I notice they are advertising a 2mm hide. No idea they were making jackets this heavy.
Day 1 Day 1 additional pictures
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