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  1. TheSnark

    New Lostworlds Questions Advice

    Sorry, I thought it was clear. My 38 from LW fits like a 38 from Fox Creek, though the design is fuller than size 38 jackets I have from Aero and Vanson. As far as I'm concerned, the LW 38 is "true to size", as compared to the same size from most other manufacturers (accounting for design...
  2. TheSnark

    New Lostworlds Questions Advice

    A perfectly reasonable question, but I hate it when people ask that! lol I normally wear a 38R, and my 38R Suburban fits me quite well in shoulders, sleeve length, and body length, with enough room for a sweater or vest underneath. Having said that, people have different preferences as to...
  3. TheSnark

    New Lostworlds Questions Advice

    I don't have an Easy Ryder, so I have no insight there, but I do have the Suburban. The Suburban isn't really a motorcycle jacket by design, imo, though it works just fine on a bike. FWIW, I have worn in the Suburban in 40 kt. headwinds without a windshield and had no trouble at all with the...
  4. TheSnark

    Aero & Lostworlds Horse Hides

    I honestly don't know if Seal or other brown colors are available in HH from LW. I do know they have goatskin in Seal, and the sample they sent is very nice. (I don't have a LW goatskin jacket, but I've toyed with the notion.) Perhaps someone here knows about the HH color options, or you could...
  5. TheSnark

    Aero & Lostworlds Horse Hides

    I did not intend to imply that Aero leather does not show grain or character quickly, or that this is a bad thing. But referring to those qualities as "patina" on a relatively new jacket is really corrupting the meaning of the word. As I said, if LW does not appeal to you, then there are other...
  7. TheSnark

    Aero & Lostworlds Horse Hides

    Both Aero and LW have very high quality leather, though they are finished very differently. LW HH is deeply dyed, whereas Aero hides have a surface finish. The Aero surface finish wears away rather quickly, and that's what caused the fading in the creases. In this respect, Aero is much more of a...
  8. TheSnark

    My LW Ryder after 8 months

    Looking great (no surprise). I second your comment that LW has the best HH in the US (and as good as any, anywhere), and the quality of the workmanship is unsurpassed in my experience. No disrepect to Johnson and others, but their quality really isn't in the same league with LW (though the price...
  9. TheSnark

    Lost Worlds Ryder: Just Arrived!

    LOL. Four jackets later, your wife will be telling you, "That is you LAST leather jacket!". A dozen jackets after that, you'll start telling yourself, "OK, this is my LAST leather jacket." You'll both be wrong, of course...
  10. TheSnark

    Lost Worlds Ryder: Just Arrived!

    Congratulations, Grayland! For your 1st leather jacket, you really did start at the top... very, very few manufacturers can match LW quality, and I've never seen a jacket from ANYONE that exceeds them. And that price is a steal. Please do post photos when you are able.
  11. TheSnark

    Lost Worlds Ryder: Just Arrived!

    Welcome to FLounge, Jeo, and congrats on Ryder (and a really great deal). Looks good on you... just give plenty of wear and tear and it will look and fit even better.
  13. TheSnark

    New Limited Edition Trojan from LW

    Thank you, Mark. I can't comment directly on Mr. Chapman's jackets, though I've read nothing but high praise about his work. I'm sure there is a GW in my future... I just haven't ordered it yet.
  14. TheSnark

    New Limited Edition Trojan from LW

    The custom Leather Togs on the LW website really is a beauty, and I toyed with the notion of a goatskin reproduction, myself. Alas, the Langlitz option is more suitable for a summer jacket, and too many LW purchases would put me in the "religious cult disciple" category. Time to add to my...
  15. TheSnark

    New Limited Edition Trojan from LW

    @Dav: Thanks! Pencil lead actually did occur to me, but I didn't think the tiny thin leads for mechanical pencils would do the job. I never thought of a carpenter's pencil. I'll give it a try, since I have no other use for bar soap. @oneterrifichog: Rest assured I'm wasting no time breaking it...
  16. TheSnark

    New Limited Edition Trojan from LW

    Ahh, bar soap! I've tried to think of some way to lube the sliders, but oil or grease is obviously out of the question... bar soap never occurred to me (I use liquid soap for everything except the laundry). Not to belabor the point, but the Trojan has always been the ultimate motorcycle...
  17. TheSnark

    New Limited Edition Trojan from LW

    Good eyes... you don't miss a thing, do you? The main zipper is NOS 1950s Brass #6 Crown, as advertised on the website. The sleeves and pocket zippers are NOS 1950s Brass C&C (Crown)... an upgrade from the Talon Oxidized zippers shown in the ad. I didn't ask for the upgrade on the pockets and...
  19. TheSnark

    New horsehide D-pocket with improvements after good advice from forum

    A very interesting combination of classic design elements... I like it! Distinctive without going over-board... and obviously an original design, not a sloppy imitation of a vintage jacket. I like the trim cut and fit, too. Well done, sir.
  20. TheSnark

    New Limited Edition Trojan from LW

    Personally, I've never had any difficulty at all with Stuart at LW... he's always been helpful and professional. Having said that, it's clear enough from his website that he does have some strong opinions and seems a bit eccentric at times. But... as I've said before, it's a business deal, not a...
  21. TheSnark

    New Limited Edition Trojan from LW

    Thanks, everyone. The fit really is perfect on this jacket... couldn't be better if I had been there in person for a tailored fitting. As for the "coating"... there is none on any LW leather (I'm trying very hard NOT to imagine Stuart's reaction to THAT notion, LOL... he's known to be somewhat...
  22. TheSnark

    New Limited Edition Trojan from LW

    Per request, shots of interior lining: NOS 1950s tartan wool; warm enough to stay comfy down to about freezing (w/ windshield, of course). The built-in flash shots don't really do this justice, but it's the best I can provide at the moment.
  23. TheSnark

    New Limited Edition Trojan from LW

    The jacket weighs ~7 lbs., according to the bathroom scale (so not too accurate, but it's what I've got). 4.0+ oz. horsehide.

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