New Freewheelers Brakeman in Tanaka Brown (Not Mine . . . Yet)

[Sloan1874]

I gotta say, I won’t consider a leather jacket without a belt or cinch straps. It’s a must to get a decent shape.

 

[Mich486]

Not my style but the lining details are just so good!

These Freewheelers jackets are really from a different planet. Whether you like or not the design of the jacket, I think it’s pretty obvious from the pictures that they are a notch above the other brands in terms of construction.


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[Lebowski]

Superb leather and perfect craftsmanship, but the pattern isn't my cup of tea.
This maker has much more interesting patterns.

 

[ton312]

Not my style but the lining details are just so good!

These Freewheelers jackets are really from a different planet. Whether you like or not the design of the jacket, I think it’s pretty obvious from the pictures that they are a notch above the other brands in terms of construction.


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I like some of them....but then some are just trying a entirely too hard

 

[red devil]

Not my style but the lining details are just so good!

These Freewheelers jackets are really from a different planet. Whether you like or not the design of the jacket, I think it’s pretty obvious from the pictures that they are a notch above the other brands in terms of construction.


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That factory is most likely the best in Japan, that was agreed upon by quite a few people selling other brands in Japan. They were surprisingly honest.
Now, is there a craftsman on his own doing an equal or better job? That is another question

 

[Monitor]

Always felt wearing a tutu...

Picture source (here in canyon brown):
https://www.thewildone.jp/item/freewheelers_brakemancoat-canyonbrown_horsehide-2016/

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Fitwise may be ok for a skinny japanese human, but if you have some love handles or a wider hip it's a no-go...

@Superfluous , please, PLEASE make sure it won't fit like this. That's not how you want anything to fit.

 

[ton312]

To me most of the Japanese stuff all looks the same. I can clearly identify an Aero, Himel, Thedi, Vanson, Langlitz, LW etc...but these Japanese brands all start to just blend into each other. You could tell me that any one of them is a fine creek, RMC or Freewheeler's and I would accept it as truth...They are fine jackets but they don't have much individual character that distinguishes one maker from another IMHO.

 

[red devil]

To me most of the Japanese stuff all looks the same. I can clearly identify an Aero, Himel, Thedi, Vanson, Langlitz, LW etc...but these Japanese brands all start to just blend into each other. You could tell me that any one of them is a fine creek, RMC or Freewheeler's and I would accept it as truth...They are fine jackets but they don't have much individual character that distinguishes one maker from another IMHO.

That's probably because most Japanese jackets posted here are RMC and then Freewheelers? But do you find that these are that similar?
What about if I add Tenjin Works, aren't they pretty unique?
And don't forget Kadoya, you were lusting after one of their jackets if I remember correctly. Having been to their shop, I can tell you that they offer serious riding gear, they are probably the Vanson of the Japanese market (although I haven't handled Vanson yet, just going by what I have read here). Or maybe Langlitz?

 

[Carlos840]

That's probably because most Japanese jackets posted here are RMC and then Freewheelers? But do you find that these are that similar?
What about if I add Tenjin Works, aren't they pretty unique?
And don't forget Kadoya, you were lusting after one of their jackets if I remember correctly. Having been to their shop, I can tell you that they offer serious riding gear, they are probably the Vanson of the Japanese market (although I haven't handled Vanson yet, just going by what I have read here). Or maybe Langlitz?

Didn't i read somewhere on here that RMC and Freewheelers are actually made in the same "Factory"?

 

[Monitor]

Didn't i read somewhere on here that RMC and Freewheelers are actually made in the same "Factory"?

Same deal with High Large and Fine Creek, too. I've also read Kadoya makes their stuff in the same "factory" as someone else, though can't recall who it was.

 

[red devil]

Didn't i read somewhere on here that RMC and Freewheelers are actually made in the same "Factory"?

Nope, that's Rainbow Country and Freewheelers

 

[TheMarriedHermit]

I am trying to convince myself that I do not need this jacket.

But how are you going to perform your tasks as a railroad brakeman without it?

 

[ton312]

That's probably because most Japanese jackets posted here are RMC and then Freewheelers? But do you find that these are that similar?
What about if I add Tenjin Works, aren't they pretty unique?
And don't forget Kadoya, you were lusting after one of their jackets if I remember correctly. Having been to their shop, I can tell you that they offer serious riding gear, they are probably the Vanson of the Japanese market (although I haven't handled Vanson yet, just going by what I have read here). Or maybe Langlitz?

Good point. I would say Kadoya definitely has a recognizable "look". Tenjin I suppose I haven't seen enough to recognize or distinguish from others.

 

[red devil]

Tenjin's unique point is the leather and the way it ages. Also their patterns are more universal. Wouldn't mix them with any of the other makers.

 

[jonesy86]

The Freewheeler's Caboose looks perfect.

 

[ProteinNerd]

I'm with the minority. The jacket and leather look amazing but I don't think the cut is very flattering.

Keep hunting super, there is another one out there with your name on it imo

 

[Mich486]

Again not my style but it really depends on what picture you are looking at:

It doesn’t seem to me to be less flattering than a Teamster, say.




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[Cyber Lip]

I'd say get it unless you have something similar in that color already

 

[Superfluous]

Many thanks for the extensive input. As others observed, I really need to focus on wearing the jackets I already own, which presently do not receive the attention they deserve. Adding another jacket would only exacerbate the problem. That said, certain jackets continue to sing to me.

 

[HoosierDaddy]

Just lay out your collection side by side and take a pic. Then we can see if they already harmonize. Possibly don't need to throw in another tenor.