Hi. The leather has some more grain and creases than when i first got it. However, as it is a snug fit, I'm not sure i will keep it. I'm just not wearing it much as i just love to wear my 5* CR which is a little looser fit that allows me more freedom to move and layer. I may sell this one and commission an identical jacket with slightly larger measurements. I love the design and the look.
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Hi. The leather has some more grain and creases than when i first got it. However, as it is a snug fit, I'm not sure i will keep it. I'm just not wearing it much as i just love to wear my 5* CR which is a little looser fit that allows me more freedom to move and layer. I may sell this one and commission an identical jacket with slightly larger measurements. I love the design and the look.
That makes sense, thank you.
I mostly wear my jackets open or have them fully zipped. With zipper, it also gives the jacket a more edgy feeling so I'll go with the zipper.
That was my feeling too, especially with those hand warmers that enhance the asymmetry even more. Now I just need to get the right leather for it as I don't think I'll have it done with the current selection they've got.
Thank you, I'll take my time with this one as I don't want to rush it just to have it done. I'd really want this one to have a nice leather, thinking of hh. Might buy it and get it shipped to Shawn if there will be no other options.
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Thank you, looks great to me but I get it if you prefer a looser fit. I'll have to see how the leather will be in time. I saw the CR is goat. How's the leather comparing to the steer?
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I'm not convinced about the buttons on the design I made and I tried a comparison on a Flat Head that I really like how it fits and I kinda like the zipper version better.
With a zipper, I also have more room for the hand warmers and it gives a cleaner look. What's your opinion on this?
PS: I didn't try too hard on those buttons alignment so don't mind that
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So clean! I should copy that design hahaha I think they both look great but my money is on the zipper closure. Can you try to make a snap button closure render?
I'm with the zipper closure too. Be my guest in trying the design by the way(looks like a great fit for you) - I like the fact that the only zipper is the front and the rest is very minimal. especially now seeing it on a model looks much better in my opinion. I'll try to make it closed later.
I hope this very sophisticated drawing is enough for my sleeves on my 1950s All weather Halfbelt . haha
I wanted to go full custom but xxxs were exactly my measurements but I felt the urge to ask Shawn about the arm hole size and I was shocked with a picture of ton321 jackets 11inches .He asked me if I needed standard size so I measured 3 jackets and took these measurements.I hope I don't need a revision. I asked for his heavyweight black no faux aging dyed through goat leather,olive stitching and olive green cotton twill lining .
I wanted to go full custom but xxxs were exactly my measurements but I felt the urge to ask Shawn about the arm hole size and I was shocked with a picture of ton321 jackets 11inches .He asked me if I needed standard size so I measured 3 jackets and took these measurements.I hope I don't need a revision. I asked for his heavyweight black no faux aging dyed through goat leather,olive stitching and olive green cotton twill lining .
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Great outfit, the jacket looks great too.So, I have found the time and the place to shoot a few fotos...
Here are the fit pics
So, I have found the time and the place to shoot a few fotos
Here are the fit pics
That came out really nice! Much better with proper lighting. Enjoy it
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As long as Shawn understands exactly what you want should be fine.
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