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    Five Star Leather Jackets

    My first five star a few years ago. Curved sleeves but I didn't add too many specifications.12cm cuff 25cm arm opening.Ended up with 13-13.5cm cuff but I have full range of motion.
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    Five Star Leather Jackets

    I think this is also why replications based on measurements never really fitted the same because you didn't have 1,5-2 inches of room for your elbow. I can dissect a five star to prove my straight line theory. Their shearling jackets do have this curve
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    Five Star Leather Jackets

    What I am going to do with this dry rotted thing is a question that I have to answer myself later .I hope I can attach a new lining and repair the ripped leather lol
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    Five Star Leather Jackets

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    Five Star Leather Jackets

    So today I took apart a vanson A2 Style Jacket .Look at the sleeve pattern .I think nobody has had "evidence" of the curve in patterns as of now .As a bad leather worker I can see why jackets with a a 3 piece sleeves designs (partition at the underarm ) have more range of motion .The partition...
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    Questions About the United States Navy Peacoat

    I probably sell it though because I look like a Nazi/ Waffen SS with it . I might get it remade in dark brown goatskin or something
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    Questions About the United States Navy Peacoat

    Did they ever made a leather version of the pea coat .I recently acquired a schott leather peacoat and was wondering if they are a real thing like the U-Boot coats from Germany
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    Five Star Leather Jackets

    Looks good so it will patina overtime with oil and UV exposure. I think I try the oil pull up leather and see if it darkens
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    Five Star Leather Jackets

    I mean oil pull up leather should be able to stretch quite well in comparison to the steerhide so you should be fine. Has anyone experience with that hide ? I want to try the dark brown goat or the pull up horse hide . Does the horsehide darken when wet ?
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    Advice on Budget Leather Jacket

    What about a brand like schott aren't they relatively international since they are quite well known? In russia maybe look for noble house leather.They have retailers there that stock their stuff .Even special models that you normally get in store only .You can try it out and send it back ...
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    New Eastman A2 - strange smell

    That's probably just the new leather smell. Is it your first quality leather jacket?
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    Advice on Budget Leather Jacket

    What are your preferences in the leather? Long lasting with minimal wear or long lasting with a lot of patina ?
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    Question about Aero and alterations

    You may want to try out a different maker if you want alterations done .Five star leather will do any alterations you want .You could also go with Simmons built but they are even more controversial than five star leather. I don't recommend zipped hand warmer pockets if you have sensitive skin...
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    Five Star Leather Jackets

    Interesting to see how this thread progressed lately. Five star is definitely not the average Pakistani leather jacket company in my opinion having dealt with two factorys in their area . I can post pictures of the Irvin jacket that I got made for 300$ . cowhide strips . Sheep leather and faux...
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    Five Star Leather Jackets

    So far it seems that not a lot of dye rubs off .I took that piece and let it soak in a glass of water . After that it pressed and rubbed a paper towel on it .It doesn't seem to transfer a lot .My Cxl burgundy boots transfer a similar amount.I think a coat of sowseal and waterproofing spray would...
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    Five Star Leather Jackets

    My bootmaker suggested trying to dye the conic since he offers his boots in any (not too specific) colour by dying either natural veg tanned leather or white/beige chrome tanned leather with dyes before assembling
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    Five Star Leather Jackets

    Maybe some exciting news for the people that hate the colour of their russet goat or Steerhide. I experimented again with the sample kit of five star and found out that fiebings leather dye can redye the leather without Sanding and acetone prep work. I noticed that my steer Cossack v2 looked...
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    Five Star Leather Jackets

    Five star uses similar "Formulars" across the board.Just measure chest Vs waist and write down that difference .If you have a difference of let's say 8 cm flat between the waist then apply that number when you want to make a bigger or smaller jacket (difference between the chest and waist)...
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    Five Star Leather Jackets

    What colour does the brandy HH have on the inside? It looks so freaking good .It reminds me a little of Horween leathers (bracing myself for impact). I can really see myself getting something with brown buttons in that leather.Maybe a A1 or a second Himmel inspired Cossack . Does anyone have...
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    Five Star Leather Jackets

    Well the goat has a tighter flesh side then the standard steer so it it might be smoother and slide better

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