Five Star Leather Jackets

[Grasp loo paper]

Has been too hot recently so I didn’t wear it too much. So far I had some sleeve color variation due to creases but that’s it.

 

[MrProper]

Those rivets were a brilliant idea. Perfect measurement for your pattern per usual.

Many thanks

 

[ton312]

Looks great!!!!!
Weight of the jacket?? ask him!

7.5lbs. Next order I’ll ask for each panel to be double sided. LOL. You retain the heavyweight throne. For now

 

[Bfd70]

Anyone have a 5star A2?

 

[Hh121]

7.5lbs. Next order I’ll ask for each panel to be double sided. LOL. You retain the heavyweight throne. For now

Lol, what a relief! How much for the shipping?

 

[Hh121]

Anyone have a 5star A2?

https://www.vintageleatherjackets.org/threads/five-star-dubow-a-2-anyone.25653/

@Imuricecreamman has Dubow, looks good.

 

[Bfd70]

Awesome thanks @Hh121

 

[ton312]

Lol, what a relief! How much for the shipping?

That’s included in the purchase price. No additional charge. At least I don’t think. Hasn’t shipped yet.

 

[ton312]

 

[Hh121]

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Better jacket than mine! congrats! Even hide looks better than Horween CXL, LOL!!!

 

[ton312]

Better jacket than mine! congrats! Even hide looks better than Horween CXL, LOL!!!

LOL. We all know about pictures…I’m excited to see it in the flesh! My fears about the fit are gone, I’ll fill it out more than Shawn. Construction and hide look great. As soon as the black is ready, I am too.

 

[Marc mndt]

I wish I would’ve thought of a denim liner. That would be perfect in the body!

Choose Kevlar lining for your next project, make it bulletproof for real lol.

 

[Carlos840]

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And they have finally figured out how the buckles work! Nice!

I think you should have asked for it to be lined with goatskin, see if it breaks the 10lb mark...

 

[PilotJens]

Bloody hell . Clothing for gladiators

 

[jacketjunkie]

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is this the brown clx or shawns take on cordovan?

 

[ton312]

is this the brown clx or shawns take on cordovan?

It does look to have some red in it. I take the photos with a grain of salt. Actually many grains as the color always seems different in the flesh. This is shawns house brand heavy brown hide.

 

[Catullus]

I'm still stuck on the suede options he has. Does anyone have advice about picking the Cow Split Suede in Golden Brown vs the Goat Suede Tan color? How would the cow split compare to the goat suede?

 

[Canuck Panda]

Is there any record of how that thick natural hide ages in the sun yet? Is it an actual naked hide that will bake in the sun and darken?

No color change so far. It's not one of those "natrual" leather that turns honey orange. It is a tan color dyed leather, with waxes pressed in. The darker brown seems like a much better choice.

 

[Canuck Panda]

I think key with using a hide as thick as that is to size down rather than up tbh. It may be super uncomfortable out of the box, but the break-in will be faster as the leather is worked more when you move. Also, less excess material hanging once it is broken in. It‘s insanely much bulk compared to excess material on a thin hide or cotton and will stand out more as that.

Also, I‘d avoid multi panel designs.. The less seams you got, the less places where like 4 layers of leather are in one spot.. these 1 cm knots will never break in.

I think I will order a very basic work jacket design without side panels, one piece back, one piece fronts, two handwarmer pockets and that‘s it.

The edges are skived so there is no bulk at the seams. Kinda nice compared to Aero because no heavy seams resting on my shoulder bones.

I thought about the no gusset panels construction for better fit too. But I am gonna give it one more try. Heavy leather all around, except the side gusset panels, which will be made in softer goat leather. Like the bike vests that are put together with side laces.

Shawn's leather is not like Horween. Horween hides feels stiff when cold, but they all soften when warm. Shawn's steerhide does not change temper after warming in the sun for an afternoon. It is not stiff but not soft either. It is not the same as Horween CXL, it has almost a spring back feeling to it. Like a leather briefcase or saddle bag.

 

[Berto]

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ROBOCOP !!!