RMC Steinbeck Sports Jacket

[Zaten]

Hello from London,

Been following this amazing resource of a forum for several years but this is the first time I decided to contribute.
Not sure of the proper etiquette: I thought I'll have introduce myself by showcasing my latest leather jacket acquisition, bought last February in Tokyo:
The Real Mc Coy's Steinbeck Sports Jacket

The jacket is a simple design and very well build with nice stitching throughout (but super pricey unfortunately in typical RMC fashion). The horsehide is thick but very soft to the touch, almost buttery.

I haven't had much opportunity to wear it yet so it's still not broken in at all. I suspect the hide will develop a nice grain like my another Shinki Flat Head jacket.
It's surfaced-dyed and quite prone to scratching I suspect - the undercoat is a very light brown, almost beige.
I would have preferred dyed-through but I chose to buy it none-the-less.
I'm interested to see how it develop over time -hopefully it will age gracefully colour-wise.

Thanks for reading. I hope it's a decent first contribution..!

Cheers,
Zaten



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[thor]

Cool jacket Zaten. It's a good design that can be worn on a variety of occasions, from t-shirt and jeans casual to khakis and button-down shirt semi-formal. Wear it in good health....and welcome to the exalted status of "contributing member".

 

[arkadijs]

Remarkable jacket! Perfectly suits you! About Real McCoy's skin, I have questions? Whether only Shinki uses Real McCoy's? And only in certain cases, at sale, there is information - Poland horsehide: Vegetable tanned, 1.3mm thickness?

 

[ProteinNerd]

Wow, what a first thread!

Great jacket and looks like the fit is spot on as well.

 

[ton312]

Great jacket! I love the chocolate brown color and the corduroy lined cuff. Fits you perfectly!

 

[Mysteryo]

Hi, Zaten, welcome and thank you for this first post: gorgeous jacket!

 

[Peacoat]

Nice and simple design, similar to my favorite, the Sheene. And a good fit, as well.

BTW, welcome to the lounge (finally!).

 

[belfastboy]

Great jacket, simple classic design and the fit is great.

 

[Monitor]

It fits you very well.

 

[Zaten]

Very kind (ladies and?) gents, thanks indeed for the warm welcome [emoji4]
I'm encouraged to continue contributing to this great forum.
I will be posting more pics with time to show how the jacket evolves...

@arkadijs to my knowledge at least 3 Japanese brands use Shinki: The Real McCoy's, The Fat Head and Freewheelers. A few Western brands do too: Himel, Good Wear and Simmons Bilt among others. All shinki is veg tanned and 1.3mm thickness is pretty common. I hope that answers your question?

 

[arkadijs]

Thanks!

 

[bn1966]

Really nice Zaten!! Simple, classic & versatile and a nailed down fit...love it

 

[Superfluous]

Congrats Zaten -- the Steinbeck is a classic.

to my knowledge at least 3 Japanese brands use Shinki: The Real McCoy's, The Fat Head and Freewheelers.

I think Rainbow Country also uses Shinki HH.

 

[jon11]

stunning jacket and a great fit as well

 

[Plumbline]

Very nice and some unusual features like the cord lined cuffs, 2 piece split back ........ and great fit.

 

[Worf]

Nice to meet you. Great jacket, great post.

Worf

 

[Zaten]

Thanks you... Really nice to meet you all [emoji482]

@Superfluous Rainbow Country too, absolutely. Incidentally I find their single rider an absolute stunner...




@Superfluous, oh yes


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[Fanch]

Very sharp jacket and presentation, not only sinilar to my two Sheenes but even more similar to my Himel/Chapman Californian Ventura. Welcome to the Forum!

 

[red devil]

That is definitely a great way to get in the forum
The fit is absolutely spot on

 

[Zaten]

Very sharp jacket and presentation, not only sinilar to my two Sheenes but even more similar to my Himel/Chapman Californian Ventura. Welcome to the Forum!

Thanks @Fanch !
I looked up your Cali Ventura pics on the forum: beautiful piece and a top-notch fit. A superb purchase.
There are indeed quite a few choices in this style: whilst I was in Japan, I was fortunate to see a gorgeous Rainbow Country in Russet and an equally impressive Freewheelers in burnt burgundy. If I'm honest, I preferred each to the Steinbeck purely from a style point of view, but the latter fit me much better so I left with it a happy man.