Recent content by PilotJens

That's not a crack in the leather.You guys keep forgetting that these coatings are from wartime "engineering" .It is paint on the suede side of the leather to prevent oils,dirt,water to soak into the suede. The paint will crack and flake over time

I think it would be helpful if you post a fit that you would consider slim/tight to your taste. I personally don't like those "sausage casing" fits

Look at chanuk pandas show above that's the same hide

So far I would say that the viskey horsehide is a pretty nice leather. The only drawbacks on my hide are multiple very small "cuts" or scrapes which would normally be removed by spot treatment when they make finished hides . They are not too noticeable but I think Shawn should look into it .I...

Happy new year

It doesn't has a plastic touch to it .Very warm and soft touch but it still has some firmness. Slightly tumbled and it seems to start creasing right away. It absorbed water right away and darkend . No bad smells either . It has a waxy feeling right out of the box .

So far I am very happy with the results.

So far so good . I wanted a copy (70% close at least)of almostvintagestyles 1940s HH Jacket and they delivered. This hose is supposed to be full grain horsehide and they no longer seem to add the faux aging to it . The finish seems to be more minimal when I look at the folded seams . The last...

To be honest I should have read the definition of sodomi before writing it .But hey life laugh toaster bath I guess lol.

Is that top or full grain ? I recently started a order to sodomize myself and the viskey horsehide is full grain now . I said never again but never say never I guess .

I don't know if there are techniques since almost all jackets are basically Mashine stitched .I think you are getting confused by shoe making where there are indeed different stitching techniques. Some quality differences may occur due to different machines and their capabilitie of using...

Could be pigskin leather .

Price drop to 300€ excluding shipping. Open for reasonable offers

I agree goat would be a pretty nice choice.Flexible strong fairly water resistant and easy to wear. It doesn't patina really much though but that could be a plus for some

Tailor Brando is a new name of Cidu or the company behind many brands .Cidu is a local Chinese brand and Tailor Brando is supposed to be for the market outside of China . They currently still sell stock they have in inventory with other brand names attached to it . Once the new brand gets...