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DM sent...Superb! Can I ask what Shawn charged for this? I really like it!!!
DM sent...Superb! Can I ask what Shawn charged for this? I really like it!!!
I just received this email early this morning. I’ve since replied, but I think the time differences mean they’re probably done for the day so I might not hear anything back until late tonight; anyone else able to shed any light on this? I set my armholes at 21” and my biceps at 15” (I’ve seen a number of you set to something similar — 21” and 16” bicep seems fairly common, if memory serves). I’m too new and inexperienced to quite follow what they’re asking: what are they meaning by “variation” and what measurement are they wanting to change to 19 or 19.5” (are they talking about making the armhole smaller than 21”)? Or are they talking about making my biceps 19”? Cause that’s WAAAAAAY too big.
Any help is appreciated. Thanks!
I think you can ask Shawn directly about his fabric jackets. I think I saw him wearing one on his brothers Instagram which I got recommend automatically through the phone number I think. He wore it in Germany His brother lives not far away from where I live
That jacket really has Tony written all over it.Superb! Can I ask what Shawn charged for this? I really like it!!!
Love it! I've got some vintage patterned wool and buttons I've sourced for a vintage styled 5* half belt.Fivestar Leather Jacket custom made, all wool 40's style Sports Jacket
with 100% cotton lining showed up today...
This time I went a tad wider to wear a sweater comfortable underneath:
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Exactly as Ton describes it.It's a soft and almost naked feeling leather....with a gray core. Very thick and quite soft.
Cool.Jacket arrived today, two weeks to the day from placing the order. It’s damn near perfect, IMO. There are a couple of minor measurements they didn’t quite hit, but by and large I think where they landed was actually an improvement. If I had any nitpicks it’d be that my specifications were for 15” biceps and they made them 16”, but it’s a barely negligible difference and, in all honesty, it’s just going to make it a bit easier if I wanted to throw a sweatshirt on underneath. The seal brown steerhide feels durable yet supple, has some decent character (to my unsophisticated eye), and smells amazing. Thanks to @ton312 and @MrProper for your thorough documentation and knowledge — I also implemented some of your adjustments.
I was nervous something was going to go awry, but I’m overwhelmingly pleased. I remember someone early on in this thread saying something like “5* will make you a jacket that is 85% of the quality of a high end jacket at 20% of the price” but from my experience, I’d say it’s 95% the quality — and it’s custom. BUT, you do also have to put in the work: be very meticulous with your measurements; give them everything. I supplied a 5 page PDF with everything I could think of listed and diagramed. And now that the groundwork is laid, I can simply use it again when I inevitably order something else.
That turned out perfect! Very well done!Jacket arrived today, two weeks to the day from placing the order. It’s damn near perfect, IMO. There are a couple of minor measurements they didn’t quite hit, but by and large I think where they landed was actually an improvement. If I had any nitpicks it’d be that my specifications were for 15” biceps and they made them 16”, but it’s a barely negligible difference and, in all honesty, it’s just going to make it a bit easier if I wanted to throw a sweatshirt on underneath. The seal brown steerhide feels durable yet supple, has some decent character (to my unsophisticated eye), and smells amazing. Thanks to @ton312 and @MrProper for your thorough documentation and knowledge — I also implemented some of your adjustments.
I was nervous something was going to go awry, but I’m overwhelmingly pleased. I remember someone early on in this thread saying something like “5* will make you a jacket that is 85% of the quality of a high end jacket at 20% of the price” but from my experience, I’d say it’s 95% the quality — and it’s custom. BUT, you do also have to put in the work: be very meticulous with your measurements; give them everything. I supplied a 5 page PDF with everything I could think of listed and diagramed. And now that the groundwork is laid, I can simply use it again when I inevitably order something else.
How thick is the steerhide?Jacket arrived today, two weeks to the day from placing the order. It’s damn near perfect, IMO. There are a couple of minor measurements they didn’t quite hit, but by and large I think where they landed was actually an improvement. If I had any nitpicks it’d be that my specifications were for 15” biceps and they made them 16”, but it’s a barely negligible difference and, in all honesty, it’s just going to make it a bit easier if I wanted to throw a sweatshirt on underneath. The seal brown steerhide feels durable yet supple, has some decent character (to my unsophisticated eye), and smells amazing. Thanks to @ton312 and @MrProper for your thorough documentation and knowledge — I also implemented some of your adjustments.
I was nervous something was going to go awry, but I’m overwhelmingly pleased. I remember someone early on in this thread saying something like “5* will make you a jacket that is 85% of the quality of a high end jacket at 20% of the price” but from my experience, I’d say it’s 95% the quality — and it’s custom. BUT, you do also have to put in the work: be very meticulous with your measurements; give them everything. I supplied a 5 page PDF with everything I could think of listed and diagramed. And now that the groundwork is laid, I can simply use it again when I inevitably order something else.
They list it as 1.3-1.4, tho beyond that I can’t verify.How thick is the steerhide?
You’d have to ask the new owner. That jacket flew my coop some time ago. I have no doubt it looks the same though. Dyed straight through and a very robust hide.Hello,
@ton312
How is your 5star hb black steer holding up? Would be nice if you can post 2-3 pics.
( I am talking about this one https://www.thefedoralounge.com/attachments/0bb3e73f-df89-4eb2-aa23-5a9c74c21062-jpeg.406876/ ).
Thanks.
You’d have to ask the new owner. That jacket flew my coop some time ago. I have no doubt it looks the same though. Dyed straight through and a very robust hide.
It fit ok. There were certain aspects of the design I did not care for. Handwarmers were too far to the side and the side panels themselves were too small for it to fit like an actual Halfbelt.Hello,
@ton312 why you sold it ? Did not liked the fit?
@morrison2951 do you have a few pics with the jacket pls?
How is the leather compared to Badalassi black steer? Is it squaeky and shiny ?
Thanks.