There is something pretty special about the Brooks gold label pattern. They nailed that fit to perfection hitting all the right places without being too slim or too roomy. The leather is nothing special but they somehow transcend that to become more than the sum of their parts.
Out of all the...
Cal leather cafe racer arrived and I'm very happy with it. Super comfortable and a really nice mid-weight leather
The condition is near mint, which is pretty crazy for a jacket as old and as nice as this. No creasing in the arms, no wear to the leather around the zippers or collar etc.
I'm...
I think I saw that jacket you sold, Looked incredible. It's always straight to the fedora lounge for leather jacket research. We're all on the hunt for that holy grail.
I was a bit surprised to see it to be honest. Cal Leather is a pretty rare beast in general and in the UK especially. I'll be...
Just couldn't resist at that price, makes me feel better about buying yet another black CR.
Looking forward to explaining why this one is so much different from the rest!
Evening all,
Just picked this up on eBay: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/232844062226
No label but I'm thinking Cal Leather 6 panel. The back design is spot on and I've seen them with those talon chest zips.
Did anybody else do them like this?
Have to agree with the Thedi appreciation here. He manages to achieve a classic look and be genuinely innovative with the design at the same time.
I have one of his classic two pocket cafe racers in black horsehide, which is just awesome. I do sometimes wish I'd pushed the boat out and gone...
There's another on eBay right now. Description claims it was bought in the 60s.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Ibex-of-England-olive-green-suede-leather-jacket-large/273322872983?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649
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