Freewheelers Journeyman (Deer)

[Superfluous]

looks sick! I'd probably still go for the Himel Canuck if I was going for a long leather jacket.

If I didn't already own a black Canuck, I would own the FW Journeyman or Brakeman -- both are stellar.

 

[dudewuttheheck]

If I didn't already own a black Canuck, I would own the FW Journeyman or Brakeman -- both are stellar.

I agree. Those are also gorgeous jackets.

 

[Superfluous]

Game over . . . .

 

[Grayland]

Game over . . . .

Yes, it is. Mods, please shut this site down. Discussion over. Wow!

 

[handymike]

So, did you order one? I assume thats not you in the picture with that goatee

 

[Superfluous]

So, did you order one? I assume thats not you in the picture with that goatee

Not yet. It is so damn tempting, but hard to justify given my Himel Canuck in brown Shinki. I think I would have to sell my Canuck to justify the FW Journeyman. Hmmmm . . . anyone want a good deal on a size 42 Canuck?

Ps: I did buy a new jacket today . . . something completely different for me . . . an A2 . . . more to follow.

 

[Sloan1874]

Pics, or it didn't happen, Super.

 

[singer]

Game over . . . .

This is just stunning.

I have been thinking about my next jacket purchase. If I get a longer length one, this is now high on the list. (I have been looking closely at the FW Four Corners lately, for a shorter early work coat.)

Have you had success in buying anything from Old Goat in Japan before, for shipping to the US? This looks to be a special 10th anniversary make for them, in Tatanka Brown Shinki HH. I love that shade of brown.

 

[Superfluous]

Pics, or it didn't happen, Super.

Subject to fit:

 

[handymike]

I never would have guessed...
Can't wait to see.

 

[Monitor]

Game over . . . .

Would try wearing.

 

[ton312]

To me the Himel is much more attractive. Personally not a fan of the hip flap pockets.

 

[Sloan1874]

Subject to fit:

Very nice. What contract?

 

[Monitor]

To me the Himel is much more attractive. Personally not a fan of the hip flap pockets.

I would get rid of that, too. It reminds me of the 70's jackets otherwise, which is why I like it.

 

[HoosierDaddy]

Yep, flap pockets kill it for me. Otherwise..very nice.

 

[singer]

Yep, flap pockets kill it for me. Otherwise..very nice.

Without the pocket flaps, it's basically a Freewheeler's Brakeman, which is also very nice. It's an interesting thought experiment--in the same color HH, which would you prefer, the Brakeman or Journeyman? I like both a lot.

Neither would work if it had the typical upper chest seam like most car/rail coats. The simpler front allows from some extra details.

 

[Monitor]

Better. The huge pocket flaps look so out of place. And I still don't get the Japanese obsession with those things. . . We're all living in Amerika, indeed.

 

[ton312]

I'm not a huge 3/4 length guy to begin with. That said if I'm going there I want a mouton shawl collar, single breasted button front, half belt back. Totally different ball o' wax. This style just doesn't scream to me but it's very obvious why people are drawn to it. It's certainly cool, just not quite my thing, but I can appreciate. Will we get a proper review here soon?

 

[ton312]

Better. The huge pocket flaps look so out of place. And I still don't get the Japanese obsession with those things. . . We're all living in Amerika, indeed.

Actually...'Murcia!

 

[Superfluous]

Very nice. What contract?