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  1. willyto

    How many new jackets do you have coming (and how many potential ones)?

    That looks fantastic. You will love the deerskin. I don't doubt that it will be the go to jacket...it really wears like a sweatshirt so comfortable. I still kick myself for not purchasing one of the Bootleggers one last year for under $700 and another recently but money money.
  2. willyto

    Freewheelers vs. The Real McCoys vs. Vanson Cross Zip Jackets

    I don't know of anyone who does look better on lower rise jeans/trousers. Also for how to wear engineer boots and denim/overalls with cuffs you just have to admire one of the best dressed women in workwear there is if not the best, she has impeccable taste: https://www.instagram.com/pinkployd/
  3. willyto

    Finds and Deals - Leather Jacket Edition

    If the seller was in Europe I would consider buying this one or the Black Sunset. Not going to happen being in the US. @dudewuttheheck check this seller out! Sunset in Black deerskin in 38 could be your thing.
  4. willyto

    Cleaning a goat leather jacket?

    Mink oil will eventually rot the cotton stitching on jackets or shoes, same as Neatsfoot oil. I wouldn't use that.
  5. willyto

    One more, always one more...

    I misse this thread. Wow! Thanks to @Marc mndt for resurrecting it. What a great jacket. Would love to see an update too.
  6. willyto

    Freewheelers vs. The Real McCoys vs. Vanson Cross Zip Jackets

    There is also a brown one. I much prefered the look of that one over the natural.
  7. willyto

    How old is this Eastman?

    Those handwarmer don't look original to the jacket to me.
  8. willyto

    London Outerwear meetup 8th of December - Epilogue

    I'll look into going this week. As it happens I already asked for a free weekend those days so might aswell make the trip. The moment I can confirm I will let you know. I haven't been in London since 2019 wow.
  9. willyto

    Hookless Zipper Hell

    Woaaah! That’s terrible.
  10. willyto

    vintage french cyclist jacket for trade/sale

    Is the jacket pigskin? It looks amazing!
  11. willyto

    Hookless Zipper Hell

    I would say that only a very good leatherworker should attempt it. They have to match every stitch hole in the leather in order to do it right. I have seen so many wonky jobs I wouldn’t trust anyone but a real expert who has good feedback.
  12. willyto

    How many new jackets do you have coming (and how many potential ones)?

    As @Marc mndt says used the the neutral cream. It will feed the leather, darken the dry spots but it will not get rid of the patina completely. The coloured ones can rub off and you don’t want to be staining stuff. In shoes it’s very easy to brush off the excess and only the trousers cuff can...
  13. willyto

    Finds and Deals - Leather Jacket Edition

    That seller has had better over the years and way cheaper. I still remember the cream vintage HERMES french cyclist jacket the seller had for sale, absolutely mind blowing. Also to be honest...leather and Thailand. Such a warm and humid weather. I wouldn't trust anything coming from such a...
  14. willyto

    Scarecrow Yah Ta Hey leathers

    After all the best riding gear is made in Kangaroo which is not the thickest nor the heaviest leather.
  15. willyto

    Finds and Deals - Leather Jacket Edition

    Saw it yesterday but as I recall it was too big for me.
  16. willyto

    My first trucker!

    It clearly shows. Being able to raise your arm like that with the jacket staying in place and the sleeve not riding up is a proper fit. Same experience with Lewis Leathers for example. Some patterns are just better done than others.
  17. willyto

    looking to buy Freewheelers Darius

    I can't find them now but in Yahoo auctions there have been 2 yellow ochree Darius in size 40 for almost 1,5-2 years I'd say. Keep an eye out for them, search also Mercari. If I find them I'll share the link
  18. willyto

    Choice Vintage jackets coming soon....30s/40s Horsehide, Goat, sizes 38-44

    That Goatskin aviator looks absolutely fantastic.
  19. willyto

    Fit check on TFH new (to me) jacket

    As long as when using the jacket it feels good it looks like a good fit. We usually get to hung up on the robo pose fit but then when putting the jacket to good use is when we find that they work or don't work. Be sure to check that your sleeves don't ride up half your arm when using the...
  20. willyto

    Finds and Deals - Leather Jacket Edition

    That's freaking insane. The texture on that hide is marvelous.

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