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  1. RiteStuffBryan

    Footwear to go with our jackets

    My favorite boots I’ve owned so far, Lofgren M43 in rough out natural Chromexcel:
  2. RiteStuffBryan

    Workboots, how should they be worn?

    Here, on my blog: https://the-rite-stuff.com/blogs/news
  3. RiteStuffBryan

    Workboots, how should they be worn?

    Theoretically engineer boots with pants worn over them would be a good option for firemen and engineers to wear because then coals wouldn’t be able to get into their boots. The taller heel would be a liability on the ladder they climb to get into and out of the car though. That said, I’ve just...
  4. RiteStuffBryan

    Workboots, how should they be worn?

    To wit, I have never seen a period photo of a train engineer wearing engineer boots. Instead, here’s the Sears 1938 fall catalog, when Sears introduced the field boot with adjustable strap below: Then in fall 1939 they marketed it as an engineers’ boot for the field, perfect for engineers...
  5. RiteStuffBryan

    What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

    Bill Kelso Hercules:
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    Some infos about California Sportwear Co.

    Has anybody else posted anything about the history of California Sportswear? I searched the lounge but didn’t see anything. Here’s what a quick google search brought up: a photo from the USC Library listed as “California Sportswear Co., May Company, 1931”. You can clearly see the...
  8. RiteStuffBryan

    The New Aero Blizzard

    Built-in “vestees” were common in 1930s catalogs but they weren’t usually full-on waistcoats, more like smaller panels; here’s Sears in 1936: And a patent from that same year for something similar: Anyway, I still need a good “barnstormer”, sad to see that Albert Richard one that just...
  9. RiteStuffBryan

    How tight should a leather jacket fit?

    If you can’t comfortably zip it up then it’s too small, but I know for years people liked their leather jackets (and denim jackets) Ramones-style; that is, about 3 sizes too small lol
  10. RiteStuffBryan

    Was Roughwear The Original Manufacturer Of The Iconic Hercules Jacket?

    Got my BK Heracles in black Liberty horsehide in and took some pics: -I had custom taffeta a d damask woven tags done up for this one as it’s a sample in case I want to do a run of them. -Changed the cuff adjuster to the early, rounded style -Switched out the waist adjuster buckle for a...
  11. RiteStuffBryan

    Was Roughwear The Original Manufacturer Of The Iconic Hercules Jacket?

    Definitely, I’m not a fan of things fitting slim, I’d much rather have a “powerful” silhouette than anything slim or sleek.
  13. RiteStuffBryan

    Was Roughwear The Original Manufacturer Of The Iconic Hercules Jacket?

    Considering how well Jake’s fits him I’d have to disagree there, most repros just don’t get the proportions right.
  14. RiteStuffBryan

    Rainbow Country Single Rider

    Well unless they’re shipping it to the Moon I don’t think EMS on a folded jacket should be that much, wonder what’s about.
  15. RiteStuffBryan

    Rainbow Country Single Rider

    Mushmans helped to replace a main zip on my RC years ago for an OK price, do they still offer that service?
  16. RiteStuffBryan

    Was Roughwear The Original Manufacturer Of The Iconic Hercules Jacket?

    I’m guessing it’s the extra length in the body; the bottom end is pushing against the upper thighs which in turn is pushing the zipper back up. Any kind of bottom panel or patch pockets also tends to accentuate the gut region too :D
  17. RiteStuffBryan

    Was Roughwear The Original Manufacturer Of The Iconic Hercules Jacket?

    Here’s a vintage photograph I purchased, looks like a Rough Wear?
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    Was Roughwear The Original Manufacturer Of The Iconic Hercules Jacket?

    The Liberty, that’s what I got, you’re right the Victory was much waxier looking.
  20. RiteStuffBryan

    Was Roughwear The Original Manufacturer Of The Iconic Hercules Jacket?

    Fantastic photos Terry, was that the Victory horsehide?
  21. RiteStuffBryan

    Was Roughwear The Original Manufacturer Of The Iconic Hercules Jacket?

    Oh right the pockets; the 38-39 models had more vertical ones, maybe I’ll change to that!
  22. RiteStuffBryan

    Was Roughwear The Original Manufacturer Of The Iconic Hercules Jacket?

    That buckle is like the ones Hercules models had (according to the catalogs) from 35-38, so mine is like a ‘38-‘39 what if model lol Here’s ‘35 and ‘39:
  23. RiteStuffBryan

    Was Roughwear The Original Manufacturer Of The Iconic Hercules Jacket?

    Good catch, I’ve asked for them to be more vertical as I’m thinking to make this a sort of 1938 model. I’ve also asked for rounded cuff adjusters, a ball and chain chest pocket zipper, rectangle side strap buckles, and a plaid lining:

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