I need your opinion on a jacket

[JMax]

He just answers the question. Quick yet informative. Even on Sundays, he responds quickly.

You want to feel like the center of the universe when contacting a maker, all hugs and kisses, which usually is BS anyways, LW will give you blue balls.

 

[RockSolid]

He just answers the question. Quick yet informative. Even on Sundays, he responds quickly.

You want to feel like the center of the universe when contacting a maker, all hugs and kisses, which usually is BS anyways, LW will give you blue balls.

Obviously, a chance that i don't want to feel like the center of the universe

 

[JMax]

Obviously, a chance that i don't want to feel like the center of the universe

More of a general comment, certainly not aimed at you. I think you will like the jacket, especially at that price. My LW Trojan just came in mail and I am quite happy.

 

[RockSolid]

More of a general comment, certainly not aimed at you. I think you will like the jacket, especially at that price. My LW Trojan just came in mail and I am quite happy.

I'm pretty sure i will like it
Hopefully it will fit

Do you have a picture of your LW trojan?

 

[AeroFan_07]

I tend to agree with the responses above. I called Stuart when I ordered my LW J23 (Which incidentially, is on it's 4th owner, all in these forums). Calling from France would not be nearly as easy and probably pretty expensive. Truth is with few "hard" measurements and a 10 minuite phone call, he had me all sorted and my J23 fit to a "Tee."

Had I re-thought and done it better the first time (all my own mistakes) I would have ordered it with different lining (not the Quilted - upcharge) and 3,5 oz Horsehide instead of 4.0. He ws quite helpful, but overall I would say the "knockoffs" and "imitations" have really hit him hard.

 

[Blackadder]

LMAO. Is it not enough to simply state that they are not selling on ebay and that buyers beware?

 

[El Marro]

stu is very straight forward in his mails, but i wouldnt hold that against him. hes no great fan of lengthy and time-intense mail exchanges, i guess. try to call him, i heard he's much nicer to talk to in person.

My experience as well. Emails are always very short into the point. He is quick to respond to questions as JMax pointed out, But that response may be no more than a simple yes or no. I have spoken to him on the phone two or three times now and he is nicer to deal with this way, although he is still pretty direct without a lot of small talk.
When communicating with him directly, either through email or phone call, there is no hint of the silliness or bias displayed on his website. As the owner of two of his jackets (and with a third one on the way) I can say that Lost World makes a great jacket and I would recommend them to anyone.

 

[JMax]

I'm pretty sure i will like it
Hopefully it will fit

Do you have a picture of your LW trojan?

I will post some soon but I posted some pics taken by the seller in the “what jacket do you have coming” thread.

Amazing jacket

 

[jonesy86]

Gotta wonder if TFL is part of the "effeminate social media blog"?

"Many Sellers only parrot the misinformation gleaned by self-appointed "experts" on the effeminate social media blogs, chat rooms, sites, etc."

Well, I know I am !

 

[Monitor]

Not even a hello, these guys are not very sympathic to be honest, i was thinking about buying a new one from them in one or two years but i'm not so sure after all of that

LW is worth it. You will get your moneys worth.

 

[Cornelius]

I agree it's Lost Worlds but it might be a sample or a trainee jacket or something for the Japanese market or who knows what. Here's an interesting read...

http://lostworldsinc.com/EBay_Warning.htm

"...the flawed DNA of internet mouse men" LOL

 

[RockSolid]

Yeah i've read very nice things about their jackets, even if the guy seems a bit special this should not stop me from ordering one some day
Sadly quality come at high price, right now i could afford one but i'm not sure it would be reasonnable ^^"
Also i'm annoyed by the idea of paying 400e of custom fees

Btw, i've been very weak and bought another jacket from japan in the meantime, a harley davidson horsehide trojan size L, i'll keep the one that fit the best (if one of them fit at all)
405e + shipping so around 450e i think, i don't know if i payed too much but i fell in love with it

 

[Will Zach]

So no customs fees on a jacket from Japan but 400 euro customs fee on a jacket from US?

 

[RockSolid]

So no customs fees on a jacket from Japan but 400 euro customs fee on a jacket from US?

No, cause i declare it at lower value, sure there is a risk if it get lost but i'm ok with that
Once i declared a 3000e packet at 100e, all went well, i paid something like 50e of custom fees

 

[Blackadder]

What I don't get is what is "not recommended" considering the price. It would still be a thoughtless if he hasn't been told the price. Is a sample from their early days so bad that it isn't worth 210 Euros today? I wonder how much they sold it for back in the days.
Anyway, I think it is a great jacket and it looks quite close to the thick HH they currently offer as opposed to the thin leather on those deadstock that were offered on ebay a few months back. Those deadstock were also seriously undersized. Given his habit of writing straight forward email, I guess he must be really concerned when he deems it necessary to write such a lengthy page of disclaimer and comment on his site.

 

[Peacoat]

I can tell some of you newer members aren't yet used to Stu. Hang around and you will get to know him. A real character who builds high quality jackets, but you need to be manly enough to wear them.

 

[oneterrifichog]

The main zip is crap and looks to have been changed, notice how it doesn't go to the end of the lapel. Also the jacket looks a little off to me.

I have owned a couple of those early jackets that I purchased for my wife and daughter and the leather was very light weight. They were ok but let them go years ago as neither of the ladies liked the fit.

Stu is alright just to the point. I have dealt with him for over twenty years and never had an issue with him or his jackets.

By the way that Harley Trojan from Japan is gorgeous!

 

[Monitor]

These RMC HD jackets are possibly, without an exception, the most stunning cross zips I've ever seen. I don't know when did these even happen, seem to be older jackets and they always cost way too much but... I don't think you can find a better jacket than that.

 

[RockSolid]

I didn't see the detail about the zipper but you are right, i will probably have to replace it
Once in my hands i'll see what to do

Thanks for the harley, it looks beautiful, i like the shiny finish on the leather
How can i know who made it?

 

[Blackadder]

These RMC HD jackets are possibly, without an exception, the most stunning cross zips I've ever seen. I don't know when did these even happen, seem to be older jackets and they always cost way too much but... I don't think you can find a better jacket than that.

I am afraid that is not a RMC HD.