Lost Worlds "Test" jacket.

[tmitchell59]

In November of 2013, while looking through an old/odd collection of leather jackets, I renewed my interest in vintage leather jackets. I found this forum and started following links to the high end makers around the world. I was familiar with some from their military jackets. Then comes ebay and all the newer used and vintage jackets for sale. I have owned and worn vintage jackets all my life. I wore out several through the years. The newer jackets looked amazing with all the leather choices and styles. Many $ and jackets later:
Before I ordered the “Test” I purchased a used LW Roadmaster and Suburban. Both are black HH, the Roadmaster about 4.5 pounds and very comfortable. Reminds me of my vintage early 60s Sears Fieldmaster. Just a great weight and nice fit. The Suburban is a heavier, 6.25 pound. Again a very impressive jacket.
I purchased several of the HH vest from the LW sale page and had email conversations with Stuart. I told him I was interested in a “Test”. He suggested a “full bore Test”. I told him the LW jackets I owned and how they fit, my size and that is it. I’m a pretty standard 44 with a bit of post smoking belly. I did want something substantial. It took about 4 weeks to arrive. The UPS tracking said 9 pounds. I was a little concerned since I was really liking the light weight Roadmaster.
The “Test” weights 7.75. I have a custom cowhide Johnson leather that is 8 pounds. I also sold a Aero heavy HH café racer that went at least 8 pounds, just a bit small for me.
The “Test” is flawless in construction and fits perfectly. Amazing work.
Here is a link to more pictures. and here

[video=youtube;XG7Fy0-VN88]https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=XG7Fy0-VN88[/video]

 

[Grayland]

Great looking jacket and the fit is spot-on. Stu does make a great jacket. Nicely done.

 

[Monitor]

Yep, excellent looking jacket, spot on fit.

 

[nabottle]

The pictures are very detailed and the "Test" jacket fits you PERFECT. That's the first one of those I've seen on someone and it is Bad Ass! I love it!

 

[morrison2951]

Nice! Congrats!

 

[Worf]

Looks good, the only thing that would concern me is "pocket puff"... which is why I like zips on my handwarmers.

Worf

 

[ProteinNerd]

Jacket looks great, I'm just not sure what you mean by "test" jacket.

 

[Sloan1874]

That's usually a one-off jacket to test a new pattern.

 

[ykurtz]

Great looking jacket. Nice to see more pics of a LW HH jacket close up. Wear it well!

 

[ProteinNerd]

Oh I just looked up on their site and that style jacket is called test lol

 

[Superfluous]

That's a smart looking jacket. Congrats!

 

[Cooperson]

Good fit, very nice!

 

[rmconner80]

Nice jacket, fits you great. You've just inspired me to craft a similar video of my LW Test 1930s jacket in 4oz Russet. Quality and lighting are poor but you get the idea.

I got it maybe 5 or 6 weeks ago. I've put a couple hours a day in wearing it and it's breaking in nicely.

Yours fits great. I'm happy with mine and love it overall. The construction is amazing. However LW jackets are a bit boxy in the body for me. I have a size 38 Raider and knew I'd need a 40 when I ordered the HH Test. I need the 40 to get the right fit for shoulder width, and sleeve / jacket length, but I end up cinching in the waist straps quite a bit, as well as the wrist straps. It works, but as you can see the back looks kind of like the side of a barn. Superb jacket nonetheless.


[video=youtube;s4Gbl0iAes0]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s4Gbl0iAes0&sns=em[/video]

 

[tmitchell59]

Hey, great vid! I hesitate to call the "Test" a jacket, more like a coat. I haven't got the sleeve straps adjusted, they are just too tight in the hardware. I did tighten up my side staps. I have thought about ordering one in the original weight of the jacket. 4+ounce will take some time to break. My Suburban was hardly worn and has broke in nicely with wear. It is a bit lighter than the "Test". It is a lot of jacket for the money. I would think the leather alone would cost $600. Thanks for sharing that Vid. I think the Videos give a nice fit picture it isn't hard to do. Maybe more folks will give it a try.

 

[Milesdeathescape]

In November of 2013, while looking through an old/odd collection of leather jackets, I renewed my interest in vintage leather jackets. I found this forum and started following links to the high end makers around the world. I was familiar with some from their military jackets. Then comes ebay and all the newer used and vintage jackets for sale. I have owned and worn vintage jackets all my life. I wore out several through the years. The newer jackets looked amazing with all the leather choices and styles. Many $ and jackets later:
Before I ordered the “Test” I purchased a used LW Roadmaster and Suburban. Both are black HH, the Roadmaster about 4.5 pounds and very comfortable. Reminds me of my vintage early 60s Sears Fieldmaster. Just a great weight and nice fit. The Suburban is a heavier, 6.25 pound. Again a very impressive jacket.
I purchased several of the HH vest from the LW sale page and had email conversations with Stuart. I told him I was interested in a “Test”. He suggested a “full bore Test”. I told him the LW jackets I owned and how they fit, my size and that is it. I’m a pretty standard 44 with a bit of post smoking belly. I did want something substantial. It took about 4 weeks to arrive. The UPS tracking said 9 pounds. I was a little concerned since I was really liking the light weight Roadmaster.
The “Test” weights 7.75. I have a custom cowhide Johnson leather that is 8 pounds. I also sold a Aero heavy HH café racer that went at least 8 pounds, just a bit small for me.
The “Test” is flawless in construction and fits perfectly. Amazing work.
Here is a link to more pictures. and here

[video=youtube;XG7Fy0-VN88]

Love your content! Both your videos and pics. Super nice to have

 

[tmitchell59]

Love your content! Both your videos and pics. Super nice to have

Thank you.