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    If you had to choose only one leather jacket...

    It would be my most worn jacket most likely, so I get to wear the others more
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    New member, starting up a crazy JL 6oz leather jacket order

    These kinds of unique pieces take a lot of time to figure out. But it is completely worth it :D
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    New member, starting up a crazy JL 6oz leather jacket order

    Thanks! I lik,e playong with colours :D If you go for Ostrich, keep in mind a few points: - You need big ostrich hides for a jacket, the biggest you can find. - Ostrich is more expensive than the usual leathers - About half of the hide has full quills, about a qurter has sparse quills and the...
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    New member, starting up a crazy JL 6oz leather jacket order

    The thread is here I find the jacket comfortable, I use it as any jacket, driving, going out, eating, etc. JL found the skins for that one, I don't remember how many hides, but they were not big hence the choice of a trucker which is great due to the numerous panels. I considered all of these...
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    New member, starting up a crazy JL 6oz leather jacket order

    I was lucky JL responded positively when I cme out with this idea lol They are tamazing at making unique ideas a reality.,Tthey have not said outright no to any of my ideas. but they did make sure to guide me into getting something that works in actual use more than once though. Speaking of...
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    New member, starting up a crazy JL 6oz leather jacket order

    I know the feeling... Does not mean that it will not work out for you necessarily though. JL has really good patterns, their jackets are comfortable and have great mobility, case in point You can see how it looks when I raise my arms. The leather here is not that heavy but this still...
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    New member, starting up a crazy JL 6oz leather jacket order

    Yep! That's the one I was referring to.
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    New member, starting up a crazy JL 6oz leather jacket order

    I don't think you will need much patience, the jacktr should be more wearbale than you thing from the get go. JL have really good patterns. Sure, here Let me know if you need any extra info or pics
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    Seeking the Holy Grail of Leather: In Quest of the Perfect Asymmetrical Jacket

    I would take deer over goat for that soft touch. Otherwise if it has to be horse, then , 1mm thick horse should do the trick. And as others have said there is no "perfect jacket" but there are great collections that are still evolving lol
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    New member, starting up a crazy JL 6oz leather jacket order

    If you want a 10lbs, I would recommend a bit of a longer jacket in their bison. This jacket here is 4.06 kg / 8.95lbs So a longer jacket, say a car coat will hit the 10lbs goal while still be something you can wear everyday. If I didn't have quite a few orders already with JL, I would...
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    Photos of cool jackets owned by others (non-brand specific)

    Had Five STars Leather do a repro in their early days, the jacket didn't fit me well but looked good on @ton312
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    Post Thedi Leather Jacket Photos Here........

    Let's just say that Thedi is at the top. Not the best, I have not found a "best". But in this tier of makers, you are in good hands. The difference becomes really a matter of preference. Schott jackets - I don't own one but have handled them - are very solid choices, just not at that level or...
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    Post Thedi Leather Jacket Photos Here........

    Thedi and Schott are on different levels with respective price points.
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    Post Thedi Leather Jacket Photos Here........

    That's quite the haul you got, congrats! All killer jackets!
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    Post Thedi Leather Jacket Photos Here........

    I think he calls it cognac now although I always called it "tan". In any case I wore it on the motorbike under a heatwave, that certainly helped darken it fast lol
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    Post Thedi Leather Jacket Photos Here........

    This is how the buffalo looks after a year or two https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/red-devil-fit-checks-evolution.101045/post-2702385
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    Post Thedi Leather Jacket Photos Here........

    No, it is a leather jacket designed to be worn in most conditions. While it will not keep you dry, it will take character after taking some rain or under the sun. As Theo says, the leather will tell its story. No need to overthink it, just wear that jacket whenever you feel like it, it will...
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    Exploring the Uncharted Territory of Crocodile Leather Jackets

    Thanks! I do not have rock star panache - wish I did! - But I do intend to find out if I can pull it off. It has been on my mind for years. Either way it can only be fun :D
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    Exploring the Uncharted Territory of Crocodile Leather Jackets

    Difficult to tell for sure, but it seems genuine. I have been wearing crocodile shoes quite regularly, if the hides are well cut and matched, it is not jarring to look at. A jacket is more visible of course, this I have not tried yet

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