My new Goodwear "Imperial"

[handymike]

Here's a little teaser:

http://www.goodwearleather.com/photos/Californian_Imperial01_42/

More coming soon......

 

[Grayland]

Very nice, handymike! Really like the details on that that jacket. Looks to be some nice slim sleeves too. That is the same lining I have in my Ventura. A very lightweight wool that compliments the vintage design very well. I'm guessing this thread will go on for a while.

 

[nick123]

It's going to be an action-filled weekend on the Lounge .

 

[Smithy]

Absolutely beautiful and well worth the wait!

 

[bretron]

Love it! Eric, you must be one happy boy. And congrats on owning JC's first of this pattern (Hercules, right?).

Btw- This place has gotten a lot more fun lately!

 

[mendelboaz]

I'll say! Can't wait for more pics. Great looking jacket...

 

[jlanderson]

Man, that thing is gorgeous. The hide, the tanning, the grain ... it's just amazing. And I love the photo of the throat latch ... the stitching is out of this world. What exactly is the hide and tanning process??

Just out of curiosity, what was your wait time with Chapman?

 

[tmitchell59]

Very nice!

 

[Cooperson]

That's real beauty Mike, love everything about it, it's right up my street! Looking forward to the fit pics!

 

[handymike]

Thanks guys! I'll explain everything later when I get a chance to put together the whole presentation.
Yes, this jacket is based on a 30's Hercules.
I ordered in October 2012, and after many samples of different hides I ended up with Dark Seal Shinki Horsehide.
Boy am I glad I did! It is awesome!!!!!!

 

[hondurasdave47]

I didn't see this on John's website. Is it new? I love the Hercules pattern. I commissioned one from Johnson Leather in San Francisco. It should arrive in a week or two. I will post pics up when I receive it!

Dave

 

[hondurasdave47]

Also, beautiful jacket handymike!

 

[Cooperson]

October 2012! Good grief the waiting list has grown.

 

[handymike]

As some have said before: It makes for a much easier lay-away program.
It's worth the wait!

 

[handymike]

Here are a couple shots from John:



Here is what I was going for: (kinda)


Long story short..... Very, Very Happy!

 

[Superfluous]

Great jacket Mike -- Congrats!

 

[EmergencyIan]

It's super nice, Mike! Enjoy!

- Ian

 

[handymike]

Thank you!
I'll post more pictures later...

 

[ProteinNerd]

October 2012! Good grief the waiting list has grown.

Damn that is a long wait! I hope there haven't been any measuring mistakes

 

[handymike]

Plenty of time to figure it all out.