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    What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

    These look great but I’d steer clear of their roadrunner-hunting equipment.
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    Five Star Leather Jackets

    Grateful for everyone’s thoughts! Have requested the belt loops (sent an image of a smaller cal for the layout as the panels are so different in size to the original)—will post better pics on arrival.
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    Five Star Leather Jackets

    Thanks for the pics and all good advice! To be clear, I didn’t really try to customise the proportions or ask for any changes, I just asked for it about 1.5 sizes smaller than they run to and changed the hide to goat as I liked their other goatskin jacket! The deleted belt loops were a...
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    Five Star Leather Jackets

    The 1960s one (I think) with the zip sleeves and no badge holder!
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    Five Star Leather Jackets

    So am I! Yeah I thought the proportions looked off in comparison to the original but actually it looks like they’ve graded the pattern in line with what Cal do. Note the pocket placement, which is very different to the original but quite close to the 36 Cal. I should also say I’m very unlikely...
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    Five Star Leather Jackets

    Thanks @Marc mndt and @MrProper ! I guess my question is whether the back laces issue is a problem with their pattern grading or simply a byproduct of being a size 36! Comparing their images to a (later model) Cal 36 (which I wish I had!), the location of the laces and proportions seem...
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    Five Star Leather Jackets

    To me it looks a little like the ratio of front to back panel has been messed with. It could be a difference in the pictures but I want to check so will request panel measurements. Any thoughts from those with this jacket in other sizes @Bahabp100 & @Canuck Panda ? Also, would a competent...
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    Five Star Leather Jackets

    Asked them. Also want to see it with laces tighter. I specced it to keep the chest to waist ratio the same but it looks like the front and back panels are different—like the front will curve too far round the back if cinched?
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    Five Star Leather Jackets

    More concerned about the lack of belt loops because I said I didn’t need the belt itself. But I did want the loops—probably my bad for not specifying more than theirs! Not sure whether to leave it now it’s finished…
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    Five Star Leather Jackets

    Thanks and good spot! I actually specced this a little snug as my previous order was a cm or so bigger in all measurements so not necessarily an issue for it to be a little bigger—smaller and I’m in trouble…
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    Five Star Leather Jackets

    Have just been sent QC images. I have to admit that despite being very happy with a previous jacket, the recent commentary on here (particularly @PilotJens experience) has had me second guessing the decision. But this looks like what I had expected with no tape manipulation. The lining is maybe...
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    Ask a Question, Get An Answer About Outerwear

    Thanks-if only it were a couple of sizes smaller! Most of my difficulty in sourcing jackets could be alleviated with a late-30s growth spurt but it feels unlikely…
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    Ask a Question, Get An Answer About Outerwear

    While I wait—not without trepidation—for my 5* Cal CHP replica, I’m wondering what other accessible, side-laced cross-zip CHP styles I might keep an eye out for? So far I have Schott 615/115 (which seem a bit thin on the ground, certainly in 36ish sizes) and Vanson E/Highwayman on my watchlist...
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    FT: Aero Highwayman black CXL FQHH 20th Anniversary Edition size 34 (36-38)

    Some updated, if still not terribly good fit pics. I’m 5’8 and around 130lbs FWIW. Anyone want to trade me something a little slimmer fitting?! Edit: Marking this as ON HOLD
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    Five Star Leather Jackets

    By which I mean *I* sometimes need to try out an iconic cut that I suspect might not suit me, and move it on if those suspicions are confirmed. I wouldn’t be the first or last person to not make a CHP cross-zip work after loving them in photos… Ah, thanks for the heads up but there are 2...
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    Five Star Leather Jackets

    Honestly, while I have my doubts about 5* based on others’ recent experiences, I think 5* capture more of the charm of the original (part of which is the fact that they’re often too short to actually look good on!) than Cidu. Sometimes you need to buy a jacket that you know might not work for...
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    Five Star Leather Jackets

    Thanks for posting that. The length hopefully will be less of an issue as it reduces by less than the width as they size down, but we’ll see (or not?!). The Cidu is maybe based on a later model and looks a little more like a generic DR in the proportions (particularly of the lapels)—I also...
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    FT: Aero Highwayman black CXL FQHH 20th Anniversary Edition size 34 (36-38)

    Added!
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    FT: Aero Highwayman black CXL FQHH 20th Anniversary Edition size 34 (36-38)

    Marking this as ON HOLD I like this but suspect it is just too baggy on me, so wondered if a fellow smaller person might want to trade. It’s in nice condition for its age, with further breaking in to be done. Looking for something slimmer fitting of similar quality but would consider a sale if...
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    Five Star Leather Jackets

    To add to @PilotJens’s bad experience, I’ve heard precisely nothing in the 3 weeks since I ordered a custom smaller size (as opposed to customised measurements) of their LAPD cross zip. At the time it seemed like a fairly safe bet but now I’m concerned! Have asked for a refund if they have not...

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