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Himel Kensington SHINKI leather cafe racer jacket size 44 tage size 46

jonbuilder

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I purchased this fine Kensington here from sweetfights, There are no issues with the jacket and it fits me perfectly. I wore it 3 or 4 times since my purchase, I was saving it for when I want to be well dressed and that does not happen much. I purchased this jacket to replace an original Buco J-100 that I had been wear hard for 15 years and it was one size too large. I just today purchased an original cream-colored Buco J-100 in my size 44. A couple of weeks past I purchased a 50s Cal racer and have a 60s Cal racer. As much as I like the Kensington, my finances say I need to sell.
I going to refer you to the thread Sweetfights started. The jacket has not changed
BTY the jacket is well stitched IMO. Sweetfights like Himel is Canadian and I believe he picked the jacket up in person?
Price is what I paid $1,400 shipped within CONUS. Can ship outside the states for cost less $25
Link https://www.thefedoralounge.com/thr...nki-leather-cafe-racer-jacket-size-44.100803/
 

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I am from Toronto and did pick up all my Himle jackets in person from Dave.
I can testify that this jacket is fantastic and the ONLY reason I sold it, at a considerable loss, is because I was looking for a nirvana fit. And I did achieve this with my second black Kensington.
A deal like this does not happen very often.
 

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I have been asked for measurements
Pit to pit 23"
Back 25"
Sholders straight across the back 18.5"
Sleeves curve and straight 25.5"
Helm 21" at bottom of zip note has a front dip
 

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This is a very nice hide I have shown my jacket collection to a few people lately and they all have gravitated to the Kensington. I just can not shake my vintage roots.
 

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Really looking forward to it, numbers look right so I'm just hoping it fits. Seems like there's a slimmer margin for a good fit on cafe racers. Incredible jacket, love the black oil tan.
 

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Really looking forward to it, numbers look right so I'm just hoping it fits. Seems like there's a slimmer margin for a good fit on cafe racers. Incredible jacket, love the black oil tan.

The black oil-tanned Shinki from Himel is my all-time favorite leather. Nothing I have experienced compares, especially for the particular cut of the Kensington. I am however waiting on a Freewheelers Mulholland in Shinki. If the Mulholland can match the Himel oil-tanned Shinki I will be very pleased.
Enjoy this outstanding jacket- I sincerely hope it fits you well.
 

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