marker2037
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In seriousness, that is a fine looking jacket. I love the choice of leather. I probably couldn't pull it off, but it's a great choice. The Chevalier is a badass design and one of, if not the, best Himel patterns they make.
As for the whole process, I'm sorry that it soured you a bit, but as others have said I tend to forget about wait times or even the order altogether as most makers in this industry don't ever come close to their projected timelines. I don't know why they just aren't honest up front (or perhaps they are even lying to themselves), but it's pretty common practice to go well beyond your quoted time. It's annoying for sure, but the end jacket is really all that matters. In all the reviews of Himel jackets I've ever seen, your sentiments are pretty much spot on. I.E. it's not a great process, but the end result is nice, albeit perhaps one that's not worth the effort and money.
But hey, wear the shit out of that jacket! And let's see some fit pics please!
As for the whole process, I'm sorry that it soured you a bit, but as others have said I tend to forget about wait times or even the order altogether as most makers in this industry don't ever come close to their projected timelines. I don't know why they just aren't honest up front (or perhaps they are even lying to themselves), but it's pretty common practice to go well beyond your quoted time. It's annoying for sure, but the end jacket is really all that matters. In all the reviews of Himel jackets I've ever seen, your sentiments are pretty much spot on. I.E. it's not a great process, but the end result is nice, albeit perhaps one that's not worth the effort and money.
But hey, wear the shit out of that jacket! And let's see some fit pics please!
See, I now know why @Monitor and I thought you were German!But I'm probably too German to be more relaxed about it *lol*, and besides, I hate waiting. That's why there's no new Field Leather at the moment.