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

[AeroLover]

Looks like they copied the shoulder (chest) pocket from 5* lol.

It does look a bit high

 

[ton312]

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The sleeves look weird to me. The left looks absolutely massive compared to the right. Perhaps just a bad photo.

 

[AeroLover]

Looks like they copied the shoulder (chest) pocket from 5* lol.

I’ll cancel the order. Shame because the rest of the jacket looks great.

 

[ABCD]

I’ll cancel the order. Shame because the rest of the jacket looks great.

Good call. You own many great jackets, this one won't add anything to your collection.

 

[Leilah RW]

Looks like they copied the shoulder (chest) pocket from 5* lol

Looks like they copied the shoulder (chest) pocket from 5* lol.

Argh noooo! The dreaded 5* comparison *headshake*. To be fair, I do see what you see. I had to shoot home after reading this to get my tape measure out to see if all the highwayman samples have the same pocket height. Thanks for bringing it to my attention. I think my horrific product photography may also have something to do with the proportions not looking right. Here are some alternative pics of the same jacket with different pulls…

 

[handymike]

The chest pocket placement would be fine if it was angled. I wish the handwarmers were angled too.

 

[AeroLover]

The chest pocket placement would be fine if it was angled. I wish the handwarmers were angled too.

The chest pocket is angled.

 

[Canuck Panda]

 

[58panheadfan]

These two arrived from Switzerland today. Shipped on Monday, arrived on Saturday!

I believe you have met both jackets through their previous owner. @58panheadfan

I will have some fun comparing these beauties to some vintage jackets.

Thanks to @58panheadfan
for an easy/pleasant transaction

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The thanks goes back @tmitchell59 and I am very happy the jackets have found a good new home. I am looking forward to comparing them with your vintage leather jackets.

 

[58panheadfan]

Looks like they copied the shoulder (chest) pocket from 5* lol.

These Rugged West jackets have always reminded me of the 5* leather jackets and that's how they look...

 

[AeroLover]

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What should I infer from this?

 

[Monitor]

What should I infer from this?

That the chest pocket is angled, I suppose lol.

 

[Leilah RW]

These Rugged West jackets have always reminded me of the 5* leather jackets and that's how they look...

What about the jackets should be different for you?

 

[handymike]

The chest pocket is angled.

Not enough.

 

[Canuck Panda]

What should I infer from this?

Edit 2: To be fair, many Highwayman copies have high chest pockets (even Aero's own) like the RW jacket. But I personally like the lower chest pocket like the first Aero. I don't mind the higher chest pockets for the Cafe racer type three pocket jacket or half belts, but the Highwayman design needs to be lower chest pocket imo.

Left to right, Aero 50s Highwayman, Aero premiere Highwayman, Aero Sheene-Man, Simmonsbilt Tailgunner, Field Leathers Highwayman, Colimbo, Rainbow Country, Real Mccoys

I only have the first jacket and the two Japanese jackets now, because their lowered chest pocket. The Sheene-man is on thin ice but I love CXL so that's why it's still hanging around in the Cafe Racer section but not in the Highwayman section.

My best advise is, shorten the pocket bag (yes it will make the pocket almost useless) and lower the pocket by an inch.

The top (wearer's) right corner of the chest welt pocket is about 1.5" above the armpit.
The Cafe racer jackets usually have higher chest pocket positions but the Highwayman designs have lowered the chest welt pocket location. I can take a photo of my cafe racer when I get home to show its chest pocket location in comparison.
It depends on what you're trying to make, a scooter jacket with bottom band or an Aero highwayman type jacket. I have both. My cafe racer has the higher chest pocket like your RW jacket, but my highwayman has lowered chest pocket. I just happen to wear my RC Highwayman today and it is basically a 1940s cut of the Aero highwayman which I keep saying they should do one but they don't so RC it is.


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[58panheadfan]

What about the jackets should be different for you?

Only as already noted, the chest pocket is a little too high, based on the posted photo. I know the 5* leather jackets get little love in this forum. I am more than satisfied with mine. Your leather jackets also offer a very good price / performance ratio.

 

[ton312]

My Schott rancher landed this weekend. I now have two of these in near mint condition, something of a feat in and off itself as they are often found in hard worn condition. Unless I find one in a wacky color, I can safely put a pin in the suede type 3.

 

[zebedee]

I have a SB Klondike in the works, and your couple photos helped pin it down for me. You don't show a lot of pics but I can see your chest pocket clearly and you really did a number on that with the no zip/single button, with triangles. Really nice. SB is sending me leather samples right now. So excited.

More detailed pictures...

 

[Monte.C]

More detailed pictures...

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That's golden. Thank you, friend.

 

[58panheadfan]

There is a Sale at Marrkt for some awesome early FW Stuff listed from a fellow TFL Member @Duke Mantee. Holy grail items if you’re in FW and listed sizes. Got two shirts already