That looks amazing. Very similar to the old CW Comet and C2 that I have. Glad to see it.
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That looks amazing. Very similar to the old CW Comet and C2 that I have. Glad to see it.
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*Immediately emails Carrie at TB*
That is beautiful Ton!
Seeing a fit pic makes a big difference on my opinion of this model.
Upon closer inspection, the underside of the collar is dark brown. The color is pure sun fade.
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My thoughts exactly! I always thought this one looked weird in photos but that looks great on you @ton312!
It’ll look even better in a subtle two tone
I’m mocking it up with obernaufs and Urad dark brown. I’m really considering giving it a permanent two tone tru tone full 70’s treatment once this wears down.
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I think it looks great just as the main colour. (and would also look good two tone.It’ll look even better in a subtle two tone
I’m mocking it up with obernaufs and Urad dark brown. I’m really considering giving it a permanent two tone tru tone full 70’s treatment once this wears down.
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How did you bring out the richness in the main?
Urad dark brown. The sleeve strip is obernaufs plus urad. Both will fade back to the original color within a year. Maybe a very little bit darker. But the oil provides a much darker tone right off the bat. But I like the darker body as well. Kinda feels like Logan’s jacket in DOFP. Just need to train the collar to stay put. Previous owner had it snapped down, likely forever.
URAD is interesting in the way it low lights (for want of a better term) the grain and creasing.
I like the effect however would like to find a product that does this without the 'top coating', anything you could suggest?
@Marc mndt 's Saphir wax looked like it might have that (I have some in slightly less elegant packaging design on it's way (hope it is the same manufacturer).
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Can’t say that I do k ow of anything that won’t give you a bit of gloss/top coat other than oil based conditioners. The I tail shine Urad provides is fairly short lived, particularly with regular use. I find myself applying a coat twice a season for my older stuff.
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I use this product on bone dry leather to recondition it before I apply the Urad. I wouldn't recommend using it on non-vintage pigment dyed leather it will probably not be easily absorbed.
Which oil based conditioner are you thinking?
I might just have to get over myself on the URAD top coat & squeak thing...
Thanks Marc, good to know
Thank you Ton (£50 for 16fl oz over here! Unless anyone can advise different??)
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Dynamic pricing. Damn them...
