How many new jackets do you have coming (and how many potential ones)?

[ABCD]

I would also choose the Bruciato horsehide as I like the color but I'm not sure how the leather is compared to others such as Shinki HH, etc. (below is this dark brown pony hair + Bruciato HH combination).

As compared to Shinki, Thedi's Italian hh feels sturdier and less supple. The sleeve creases are less pronounced / not as sharp

Whereas shinki doesn't require any break in at all, the Italian hh does (but still very little as compared to CXFQ).
What I like most about the bruciato hh is its color depth.

I think the grizzly is the same hide but hand dyed (it's a shade darker). I'm actually planning a couple of new Thedi's and one of them will definitely be the darker shade Italian hh.

I would go for the solid brown pony hair for you project. It might be too much if you're looking for a daily driver but I don't believe you are. So why not make this one extra special?

By the way, I have a hard time believing you can go a full year without buying a single jacket.
Not buying a new jacket was my new years resolution for this year. Goes without saying, I failed miserably.

 

[JMax]

I hate to see these zipper pulls too. I think that's because I associate them with fashion / mall jackets. These are never seen on quality jackets. Same holds for the 'echtes leder' tag

I’m pretty sure Schott uses them in the jackets they made for Legendary, which has some kick *** HH jackets. But I can’t recall seeing them on other really solid jackets.

Aaaaand I just saw Carlos’ post.

 

[Carlos840]

You have all the best stuff, seriously. But replace the pulls! I'd do it! Buy some of those Diamond ones, get rid of the ****py Euro pulls and make this jacket a 9/10. It honestly looks as good as the LW version, just looking at it like that.

That one's got a huge P2P, right? 24" or something?



Too much compared to what, The North Face fleece? Sure, it's definitely too much and ridiculously over the top compared to that. That's all I'm going to say.

Can you pull it off? Only if you want to.

As for the mods, definitely get rid of that sagging flap chest pocket. It's ugly af. Two slash pockets or nothing at all would be much nicer. Camo hair looks cool, I actually like it. It's fun. The rest of the jacket is great.

Is it possible to replace pulls on sleeve pockets? I don't think so, there isn't an open side with a stop to remove.
I could cut the puller off and put a new one in the remaining ring but i don't think it would look right.
Yep, chest is massive:

Pit to pit: 24.5”
Back length: 24.5”
Front length: 21.5”
Bottom hem: 20.5”
Shoulders: 19.5”
Arms length:25”

 

[roadking04]

Is it possible to replace pulls on sleeve pockets?

I was wondering this also?

 

[tmitchell59]

Another Sunday Deliver from Japan. Late 30s Scully A2 styled jacket. Will have to contact some Military jacket folks. This one has a partial map of Burma sewn in the inside, placard removed from back, three name patches and round patch on front.

 

[MrProper]

Is it possible to replace pulls on sleeve pockets? I don't think so, there isn't an open side with a stop to remove.
I could cut the puller off and put a new one in the remaining ring but i don't think it would look right.

I would probably remove the puller and attach a small split ring to the zipper. then a leather strip on this split ring.

 

[Robbie79]

You have all the best stuff, seriously. But replace the pulls! I'd do it! Buy some of those Diamond ones, get rid of the ****py Euro pulls and make this jacket a 9/10. It honestly looks as good as the LW version, just looking at it like that.

That one's got a huge P2P, right? 24" or something?



Too much compared to what, The North Face fleece? Sure, it's definitely too much and ridiculously over the top compared to that. That's all I'm going to say.

Can you pull it off? Only if you want to.

As for the mods, definitely get rid of that sagging flap chest pocket. It's ugly af. Two slash pockets or nothing at all would be much nicer. Camo hair looks cool, I actually like it. It's fun. The rest of the jacket is great.

@Monitor Thanks for your feedback. I definitely don’t go for the camo as it’s More than over the top for me. I don’t like the flap chest pocket either, that’s why I think either the two symmetrical diagonal chest pockets or no chest pocket at all could be a good option.

 

[Robbie79]

As compared to Shinki, Thedi's Italian hh feels sturdier and less supple. The sleeve creases are less pronounced / not as sharp
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Whereas shinki doesn't require any break in at all, the Italian hh does (but still very little as compared to CXFQ).
What I like most about the bruciato hh is its color depth.
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I think the grizzly is the same hide but hand dyed (it's a shade darker). I'm actually planning a couple of new Thedi's and one of them will definitely be the darker shade Italian hh.

I would go for the solid brown pony hair for you project. It might be too much if you're looking for a daily driver but I don't believe you are. So why not make this one extra special?

By the way, I have a hard time believing you can go a full year without buying a single jacket.
Not buying a new jacket was my new years resolution for this year. Goes without saying, I failed miserably.

@Marc mndt Thanks for your feedback and for sharing your experience with the bruciato HH...when looking at the Bruciato and dark Brown pony hair shawl collar combo I thought that this could also be an option for this jacket style. I‘m just not 100% sure if I really like the pony hair on hide and I‘m not sure if it would look good on me...but as it is my last one for 2021, it should be a „wearable“ jacket which is different and unique to others I already have. Believe me or not, I‘m enjoying next year when other members are posting their new leather jackets

 

[ton312]

My 5 starcaidia (2) was delivered today! On a Sunday no less! But with a 40 point Bears win I figure I’ll spread out the joy and wait until it’s scheduled delivery day (tomorrow) to open it. It’s an interesting test of self control.

 

[red devil]

@Marc mndt Thanks for your feedback and for sharing your experience with the bruciato HH...when looking at the Bruciato and dark Brown pony hair shawl collar combo I thought that this could also be an option for this jacket style. I‘m just not 100% sure if I really like the pony hair on hide and I‘m not sure if it would look good on me...but as it is my last one for 2021, it should be a „wearable“ jacket which is different and unique to others I already have. Believe me or not, I‘m enjoying next year when other members are posting their new leather jackets

I guess you will find out sonn enough, I think it is great you are going for that! I am biased fo course.

That being said I see this one more in black or a combination with black than brown, but that is only my opinion

 

[Ayeteael]

My 5 starcaidia (2) was delivered today! On a Sunday no less! But with a 40 point Bears win I figure I’ll spread out the joy and wait until it’s scheduled delivery day (tomorrow) to open it. It’s an interesting test of self control.
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That’s monk-like self restraint. I couldn’t do it. So are you team Mitch or team Nick?

 

[ton312]

That’s monk-like self restraint. I couldn’t do it. So are you team Mitch or team Nick?

Team neither, or team day drunk...But now they’ve really muddled the waters. Either way they can’t get both sides of the ball to play well simultaneously in a single game.
Today’s contest was no contest but the reg season finale against GB should be!

 

[willyto]

Are you really waiting to open the package? Come on!

 

[ABCD]

My 5 starcaidia (2) was delivered today! On a Sunday no less! But with a 40 point Bears win I figure I’ll spread out the joy and wait until it’s scheduled delivery day (tomorrow) to open it. It’s an interesting test of self control.
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You're killing is us. Here in Europe it's already 'tomorrow'. Let's see this jacket!

 

[ton312]

I made it this far. Can’t crumble now. LOL. It’s kind of fun actually. I might try his when my Aero is done mid January....NOT!

 

[jonbuilder]

Is it possible to replace pulls on sleeve pockets? I don't think so, there isn't an open side with a stop to remove.
I could cut the puller off and put a new one in the remaining ring but i don't think it would look right.
Yep, chest is massive:

Pit to pit: 24.5”
Back length: 24.5”
Front length: 21.5”
Bottom hem: 20.5”
Shoulders: 19.5”
Arms length:25”

Yes, it is possible to remove and replace the stops. JL had a seamstress do it for took about 5 minutes while I waited

 

[Berto]

Hey guys,
As one of my personal resolutions for the New Year is NOT to buy another leather jacket, I came to the conclusion that the so far last one should be special one which stands out from my other leather jackets. Therefore I've renewed my original thoughts about a ponyhair grizzly jacket. I would replace below camo cowhair with dark brown ponyhair, remove the chest pocket and replace it by two diagonal symmetrical chest pockets with ball on chain zippers. Moreover I would either choose horn buttons or leather buttons as I'm not sure how the 70s Military buttons would look like in reality. I would also choose the Bruciato horsehide as I like the color but I'm not sure how the leather is compared to others such as Shinki HH, etc. (below is this dark brown pony hair + Bruciato HH combination). I'm also considering the distressed thick/heavy black sheepskin + black pony hair on hide. Or do you have a better idea? What do you think? I'm open for ideas, both on jacket design modifications and leather types/colors in combination with pony hair on hide...and yes, I know I ordered pony hair on hide (exactly this jacket) in January this year and finally cancelled the order. Do you guys think I can pull pony hair on hide off or do you think it would be "too much"? Honest feedback please Many thanks in advance and I hope all of you are enjoying the holidays!

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Robbie, you know it's never the last one

 

[Ayeteael]

All the buzz around Johnson Leather recently had me trolling ebay, and I found this cafe racer with a modest buy now price under $300:

I sent seller an offer that was accepted, but the jacket's been in USPS limbo since 12/15/20. I opened a claim and the jacket was found at a processing station in MA. Hope to have it in hand by next week. It's tagged a 46 but the measurements are closer to a 42-44.

 

[wild_balls]

Hi,

New Aero Board racer J100 in blackened brown Vicenza on it’s way to Sweden from Thurston, Seattle.

Cheers Joakim

 

[ABCD]

Incoming :

1) Eastman Californian in black
2) Y2 roughout type II
3) Chinese canvas / leather type II

The above jacket is obviously inspired by Thedi's canvas/leather shawl collar. Normally, I'm not interested in buying knockoffs but this one is just loosely inspired by the original so I thought I'd give it a go.