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Branded Garments, size 42, $145: Etsy

Beck, size 40, $300: eBay

Derby small jacket. Never heard about this maker, but looks great. eBay

Yeah, this is an Al's for sure.

Cough, cough! I think this Lancer is out-of-this-world: Poshmark

Congrats! All three are fantastic! I'd say the first jacket was made during the Star Glove period, judging by the type of hide and its sewing work. I guess the "Leather by leather" label was from a kink store, like "Leather Forever", etc. This one with the collar is my favorite (just saying!).

Marc! I can't believe it, you found the jacket! :D I was looking for it everywhere, because the topic was spinning my mind from time to time, and I'm so glad it finally turned up. We can finally see the label! Does it say "Al Crowes" or "Browes"? I've googled the pic, the result is an Etsy sold...

:) Of course they did, I own two padded CHPs made by Cal. The difference between these two makers are well discussed in this thread. If you pay attention to the details, it's easy to distinguish the jackets. The same can happen with some styles of Langlitz and Kadoya, Golden Bear and Johnson...

Mate, very well done! With collar, under $200? This is what "find & deal" mean. I wouldn't have had the guts to leave the shop without it., so I'd paid much more than you. On the subject of hygiene with jackets from the BLUF community, my opinion is that rarely anyone will find a dirty jacket...

With this kind of damage on the zip, I don't know if I'd be able to fix it by myself. The only and best solution I see on this is unsewing that ripped part from the jacket (add 3cm/1.18in more) in order to reconstruct the full width, first stitching teeth and tape sides to remove the gap, and...

My Al's is pretty similar to the one from eBay (sold today), same heavyweight cowhide and that glossy topcoat. I wouldn't know which Al's was made before or after. Mine has these teardrop tabs in pockets, the sold on eBay has the same pull tabs as the cuffs. But for all other things, the same...

Al's Leather with padded elbows and shoulders, despite seller says this is a Cal. Very nice condition. $495 eBay

I see we share the same hobby :D

Cal sz42 $700 www.ebay.com/itm/266739062269

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