Concur. Deer, moose, even American bison. Deer is usually the thinnest of them and soft but can take a beating and looks great with age. Lots of moccasins and gloves made of deer. Moose and American bison typically much thicker but not much heavier. They are a bit spongey and drape and move...
Yeah I mean it’s obvious where I stand haha. But just like anything do some unions suck? Of course. Do some locals have bad leadership of course. Just like anything in life. But the overwhelming good, even the things people take for granted today like 8 hour days, weekends, overtime, pensions...
Actually the one thing about repro brands that pisses me off. Being a union member. I don’t mind recreating every last detail but when I see the various union made labels when I know 100% damn well it was made with 0 union made pieces or sewing. It just kills me. Because people have literally...
Similar to putting buttons and badges on leather. I never wanted to in case I ever wanted to trade or sell one..,….and then one day I added blacked out stars to my Schott 618 and I said well it’s already technically been modified. Maybe I’ll just make this one a forever jacket and add one. 15...
This is where Im torn. With inflation material costs are rising. Qualified true skilled workers are hard to find and deserve high wages and benefits. There are some true artisans at work when it comes to our niche. They deserve a hefty paycheck for what they create in todays world. Yet most of...
I think the leather looks nice, the basic layout is ok…but I don’t like the dimensions and proportions of the layout if that makes sense. Just doesn’t catch my eye. Id move where the pockets lay. I’d keep the top lapel but shorten the bottom ones. And even though the stars are useless it’s a...
I think the leather looks nice, the basic layout is ok…but I don’t like the dimensions and proportions of the layout if that makes sense. Just doesn’t catch my eye. Id move where the pockets lay. I’d keep the top lapel but shorten the bottom ones. And even though the stars are useless it’s a...
Depending on how something is tanned and finished different hides can be just as stiff or just as soft as one another. Theres way too many factors at play to definitively say how a specific hide is. But in general terms and typically Bison is very thick, yet very spongey and soft. Where as cow...
Yup definitely the issue like I said the last few years Vanson has had the worst luck with tanneries. 3 of their people closed or died. Their newer stuff I hear isn’t at all what it used to be. Hopefully they figure it out because with how great their service is, the minimal up charge compared...
Vansons are usually the best fitting, and best designed for actual riding. They have many designs and models made specifically for riding and many that can have padding or perforated leather added to them. Schotts are not really made for riding. In the sense they try to keep their heritage look...
Anyone considering some Field Leathers might want to get that order in now. Totally don’t blame the guy with how crazy the world is right now but just wanted to let the group know if they’ve been thinking of pulling the trigger gotta move quick!
Yeah I kick myself because one of the first jackets I got when getting into this collecting fever dream was a 613SH. And the leather is very nice compared to their standard leathers. Well I actually think it’s the same leather as what’s on the regular HH models just a much thicker cut version...
Ive recently really come around on Schott. After the search for an elusive perfect that doesnt exist...after trying so many styles and leathers, vintage, repro.....sometimes a simple black cross zip cannot be beat. They wont win any awards for stitching, or best or most exotic leather, they wont...
Oh Ive actually got quite a few things since Ive been MIA. Nothing crazy nor expensive or extreme.....just a bunch of very solid small things; I should probably just make a post when I have a second to show it all off at once. I can call it "How I Spent My Summer Vacation."
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