Johnson Leather Jacket

[X83]

Jl type 2 in Horween

 

[Rugby]

Here's what mine looks after 2 1/2 years. I don't know how it compares to RW but I'm not sure how they could improve on it.
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Yeah! that looks really good. The only change I'd make is that I will opt for buttons instead of snaps. What hide did you go with?

 

[Aloysius]

Anyone with bad experience with Johnsons? (Can DM me in private) Still havent responded to my original emails after 1 week? I sent them a question with different email and the response was kinda quick. Some red flags.

The thing about Johnson is they aren't really a retail maker. They are an OEM who supplies both expensive specialty shops around the world and practical contracts for police departments and racers.

This experience means they can make anything and do it well. The flip side is they are tiny and busy so they don't have a team of support staff. It's all the same few guys.

No clue about RW. I know the owner, when starting out, came here looking for feedback/hype from the members.

Actually in fairness it was me who made the RW thread and ended up causing the whole RW trend on TFL lol. Ironically I haven't bought any of their jackets.

I just saw them pop up on social and recognized the owner as an inactive TFL member so I made a thread saying it looks like one of our MIA members started a jacket brand haha.

 

[JonS1967]

Here's what mine looks after 2 1/2 years. I don't know how it compares to RW but I'm not sure how they could improve on it.
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Looks incredible after two years! I think I saw this jacket on their IG page. Beautiful! Is this their phantom horsehide?

 

[Bluechel]

The thing about Johnson is they aren't really a retail maker. They are an OEM who supplies both expensive specialty shops around the world and practical contracts for police departments and racers.

This experience means they can make anything and do it well. The flip side is they are tiny and busy so they don't have a team of support staff. It's all the same few guys.

Actually in fairness it was me who made the RW thread and ended up causing the whole RW trend on TFL lol. Ironically I haven't bought any of their jackets.

I just saw them pop up on social and recognized the owner as an inactive TFL member so I made a thread saying it looks like one of our MIA members started a jacket brand haha.

That’s certainly an interesting piece of information…took on a life of its own.

 

[somemathguy]

Anyone have experience with their type ii style jackets? Any pictures or words would be appreciated.

I got this jacket from them a few weeks ago: https://johnsonleather.com/products/type-ii-chestnut-horween-vermont-horsehide. It’s my favourite leather jacket! The chestnut colour is lovely, the pattern is comfortable and looks good, and the lining feels luxurious.

Here are some shabby pics. The second one was taken the day I got the jacket, I think.

 

[red devil]

This experience means they can make anything and do it well.

Exactly, this is an example of a custom order

 

[X83]

Exactly, this is an example of a custom order

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Wooooo

 

[3.14nche]

Yeah! that looks really good. The only change I'd make is that I will opt for buttons instead of snaps. What hide did you go with?

I had buttons in mind has well but ended up with snaps due to a misunderstanding (on my end).
It's from the shinki horsehide batch CanuckPanda sourced at the time.

 

[Observe]

I got this jacket from them a few weeks ago: https://johnsonleather.com/products/type-ii-chestnut-horween-vermont-horsehide. It’s my favourite leather jacket! The chestnut colour is lovely, the pattern is comfortable and looks good, and the lining feels luxurious.

Here are some shabby pics. The second one was taken the day I got the jacket, I think.

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I would love something like this in black. I sent them a message on their website.

 

[Bozbag]

FYI when I went to the shop in August I did not see any type 1's or 2' out on display. I do remember them moving grabbing jackets and moving them onto display as I was asking for specific leathers, though. For truckers it was mostly type 3 reg and M-LEI and their Moroder style version. This was around the time of their anniversary sale, which may have further depleted stock. If trying on a jacket before ordering is important to you, I would call ahead before visiting to make sure they have those styles available.

Incidentally, i'm due to get my fit jacket soon. Would the fit check thread be a better place to ask for feedback?

 

[X83]

I’m due for try on jacket also it was due the 24 th guess they are a bit backed up

 

[JMax]

Was there yesterday- they had many Type 1, 2 and 3s. Walked out empty handed (couldn’t find one that fit well everywhere) but nice assortment of hides. Three folks in back working on jackets.

 

[Observe]

Anyone have advice on snap vs donut buttons for a type II jacket? I feel like going donut for the classic look but I'm not sure if I'm overlooking some benefits of snap buttons.

 

[Entropindigo]

Anyone have advice on snap vs donut buttons for a type II jacket? I feel like going donut for the classic look but I'm not sure if I'm overlooking some benefits of snap buttons.

My two cents- For someone who wears jackets open most of the time, the buttons may be worth it. Personally, weather that warrants more than two or three buttons being closed and I find the whole process too fiddly and reach for my snap or zippered jackets more. There's something I find satisfying about pulling the jacket open and feeling/hearing the snaps popping, too hahaha.

 

[dinhnguyen57]

i have a few button up jackets and some takes a big effort to button up, especially with thicker leather. Snaps are equally stylish and sort of look like buttons but much easier to close. But heck if you are wearing your jacket open most of the time, it really does not matter which you choose.

Zippers look good on most other type of jackets but the trucker type jackets look best with buttons or snaps from my personal perspective… but to each their own, of course.

 

[somemathguy]

Anyone have advice on snap vs donut buttons for a type II jacket? I feel like going donut for the classic look but I'm not sure if I'm overlooking some benefits of snap buttons.

It only took my type 2 some days before buttoning became easy. I have the new donut buttons on mine. Granted, my jacket is thinner at 0.95 mm of Horween Vermont horsehide.

 

[Rugby]

It only took my type 2 some days before buttoning became easy. I have the new donut buttons on mine. Granted, my jacket is thinner at 0.95 mm of Horween Vermont horsehide.

I have a Johnson made cossack inspired CXL HH ~3.2oz with buttons and the only button I haven't been able to button so far, except a couple of times after considerable struggle, is the top one.

 

[Observe]

I'd be going with a midweight hide, not sure which. Waiting on some leather samples in the mail before making a decision. Lots of time yet to decide.

 

[onstar]

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what type of leather is this? Looks nice.. And is it soft/stiff?