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What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

Boyo

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Boyo

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SJ Wills
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Tom71

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how do you avoid indigo rub off staining the inside of the cuff or around the hem? going to be relevant for me soon I dare to get a very raw unprotected vegtan cowhide as jacket, I already bought saddle soap and waterproofing wax in preparation probably going to carry them around inside the pockets the first few months until the nerve relaxes...

That is a fair question. The short (but accurate) answer would be: I don’t. At least not deliberately. I just don’t mind some staining.
To be precise: This is not about being sloppy. I would and do change a shirt if and when I soil it with icecream, pastasauce, the works. As for permanent stains in a leather jacket - I view them as the patina of real life. Just like a scar from an accident or a wrinkle in my face that will not go away any more.

Your question made me look, though. The leather does indeed show very minor spots of blue that may well be indigo-rub. I would not have noticed in normal circumstances. I often wear my shirt untucked (sorry, guys...) or layer with a sweater, so I suppose these layers serve as a kind of „protective shield“.

Thanks for asking! It once again reminded me that although we share the same passion, we do so in different shape and forms. And nobody is more right than the other...
 

Tom71

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@Tom71 if you rub the entire jacket down with a damp rag (water) and let it dry, will prevent individual rain drops from "staining" the jacket as this will effectively stain the entire jacket one time..just rub it down evenly

Oh, I know, Boyo. Thanks for that. It’s just - I just can’t be bothered. Let nature take its course. With the years, it will look just right...
 

SinSir

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I posted this in another thread but more traffic here. For those interested in what Vanson X150 starts to look like when you wear the hell out of it in any weather for a few months. It was VERY smooth, waxy, shiny, and stiff. Its now not really any those things. Grain is coming through, black is muted, jacket is very flexible, but still feels very much like Vanson armor. Its a totally different jacket, and I absolutely dig it!

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navetsea

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That is a fair question. The short (but accurate) answer would be: I don’t. At least not deliberately. I just don’t mind some staining.
To be precise: This is not about being sloppy. I would and do change a shirt if and when I soil it with icecream, pastasauce, the works. As for permanent stains in a leather jacket - I view them as the patina of real life. Just like a scar from an accident or a wrinkle in my face that will not go away any more.

Your question made me look, though. The leather does indeed show very minor spots of blue that may well be indigo-rub. I would not have noticed in normal circumstances. I often wear my shirt untucked (sorry, guys...) or layer with a sweater, so I suppose these layers serve as a kind of „protective shield“.

Thanks for asking! It once again reminded me that although we share the same passion, we do so in different shape and forms. And nobody is more right than the other...

O yeah, I'm for the most part ready for the "cool" staining water spot, dirt, scratches, sun tan, all good. ( just color transfer from dye that worries me)
thanks a lot for sharing your view and experience
 

Finn Vigorous

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Thanks, I kind of forgot they offer steer also in Cordovan.

Really liking that rich and grainy look of the hide. May I ask, how much have you used it for that look?
 

AeroFan_07

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Finally had a little sunshine this morning, after days of clouds & Covid-19 WFH. Thankful to be well, but staying out of the public sphere for now.

Aero HWM in CXL Steerhide still along way from broken in:

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Keeping the perspective on being thankful, not focused so much upon what's not in my life. We'll get through this time.
 

2wheelgrplr

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That chopper looks like a beast of a jacket! One of my favs
Thank you, yes, it’s quite the beast, Thurston Bros’ version with comp weight leather. Thankfully it doesn’t have the red quilted lining otherwise it would have been quite the super heavyweight! As it is, the very “beastliness” and multiple easier-to-wear jackets in my rotation means I haven’t worn it as often as I should have. Breaking in very slowly, but once broken in a bit, I think I can wear it more casually without feeling all stiff and Robocop, LOL!
 

2wheelgrplr

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Quarantine chronicles: today, pulling out my other awesome but seldom-worn jacket, the Thedi padded cafe racer. Reason? It’s a little tight in chest, armholes and sleeves. Also the inner sleeve lining is same material as the body lining and with the overall tight fit, it’s sometimes a struggle to push my arms through them. But once worn and zipped in, the lighter more pliable leather means things stretch a bit and everything gets relatively more comfortable. Of course, here too, need to wear this sweet jacket way more often and get it to fit my body better. Love the looks of this one.
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SinSir

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Quarantine chronicles: today, pulling out my other awesome but seldom-worn jacket, the Thedi padded cafe racer. Reason? It’s a little tight in chest, armholes and sleeves. Also the inner sleeve lining is same material as the body lining and with the overall tight fit, it’s sometimes a struggle to push my arms through them. But once worn and zipped in, the lighter more pliable leather means things stretch a bit and everything gets relatively more comfortable. Of course, here too, need to wear this sweet jacket way more often and get it to fit my body better. Love the looks of this one.
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Another winner on my list! Good taste in jackets man
 

Mandarin

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Quarantine chronicles: today, pulling out my other awesome but seldom-worn jacket, the Thedi padded cafe racer. Reason? It’s a little tight in chest, armholes and sleeves. Also the inner sleeve lining is same material as the body lining and with the overall tight fit, it’s sometimes a struggle to push my arms through them. But once worn and zipped in, the lighter more pliable leather means things stretch a bit and everything gets relatively more comfortable. Of course, here too, need to wear this sweet jacket way more often and get it to fit my body better. Love the looks of this one.
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Typically Thedi: feels tight in the beginning, but quickly loosens up before feeling like it should, i-e a second skin.
Looks fantastic!
 

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