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  1. Seb Lucas

    Five Star Leather Jackets

    Sounds like a rookie mistake. NEVER go by sizes. A 42 can come in many different sizes depending on the era, the maker and the pattern. You need to be clear about your measurements to get the best sizing outcome. I only ever order 23.5 pit to pit, which is a 38 to 46 depending on the maker/pattern.
  2. Seb Lucas

    What was the last TV show you watched?

    For sure. Like most things, it's about perception, not the actual person.
  3. Seb Lucas

    Johnson Leather Jacket

    That collar is great!
  4. Seb Lucas

    Johnson Leather Jacket

    Very nice. Spin on an Aero Sheene? How much?
  5. Seb Lucas

    What advantage does Lochcarron Tartan have over heavy cotton drill?

    Cotton drill is hard to beat for strength. I have a tartan lining in my helf-belt and it doen't seem warmer than cotton. I judge this by how it wears in warmer weather (20 degrees Celcius), not cold weather. I suspect (but I have no evidece) that wool may be cooler than cotton on account of it...
  7. Seb Lucas

    Source Of High Quality Corduroy Blazer

    Whose?
  8. Seb Lucas

    What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

    Looks great, Man. Fine pose and outfit.
  9. Seb Lucas

    Five Star Leather Jackets

    For me there's a middle path between Wested and Eastman. And I'm not sure comparisons are relevant, but preferences are. Which is why I tend to avoid the 'posh' brands or the artisan makers, whose work is more about how far you can push the craft side of a jacket. For me, as you have also partly...
  10. Seb Lucas

    Five Star Leather Jackets

    Yep, Peter Botwright, who owned and ran Wested (until he died), used to profess amazement that someone would want his jackets to last more than a season or two. Peter saw his own leather clothing as essentially disposable. Despite the fact that people hang onto Westeds for years, the stuff was...
  11. Seb Lucas

    Five Star Leather Jackets

    This hasn't been established as a fact yet, so perhaps not. :D My money is on Turkey, where many leather garments are made on to spec for 'manufacturers.'
  13. Seb Lucas

    Tudor watches

    Tudor are known as the affordable Rolex and in years gone by they were just a solid Swiss watch with Rolex style casing. I personally prefer the ETA movements as they are a venerable workhorse while in house movements are harder to get parts for and more expensive and trouble to maintain...
  14. Seb Lucas

    Five Star Leather Jackets

    When Shawn says his tolerances are around one cm that is essentially half an inch. I personally would accept happliy (and generally expect) any jacket that came within half an inch to 3/4 of an inch of what I requested. It's a hand made item in a natural material, it isn't a piece of titanuim...
  15. Seb Lucas

    Vanson Z150 vs. X150

    I admit I am not leather connoisseur - but I don't have a problem with the look of this hide.
  16. Seb Lucas

    Aero worth the wait? Horsehide shootout; Aero vs. Schott

    While that is no doubt true - do we actually know why A2's were also made of steer? Can someone cite historical evidence that it was about needing to source materials? Because there could be several reasons steer was used.
  17. Seb Lucas

    Five Star Leather Jackets

    Not trying to be a dick here but a measurement variation of half an inch is normal. A number of jacket makers used to announce this to buyers of custom items. I would recommend Shawn specify this in his customer information.
  19. Seb Lucas

    Great coats.. To wear or not to wear that is the question?

    Well, an Australian invented box wine (the wine cask) so I guess they are capable of anything. Puffer jackets weren't really a thing here until Americans and Canadians made then fashionable.
  20. Seb Lucas

    Great coats.. To wear or not to wear that is the question?

    It was a common 1980's thing to wear Army greatcoats in winter over here. Often worn by what we call bogans - I believe that translates as neds or chavs over there. Down coats were created by Eddie Bauer in the 1930's and have no Australian connection to my knowledge. I wore an army overcoat...
  21. Seb Lucas

    Five Star Leather Jackets

    The hem usually means the bottom edge of a jacket which in a long coat may end at your thighs. This bottom edge is often folded over on the inside or hemmed.
  22. Seb Lucas

    What would you tell your former self about ordering a custom Aero?

    I've never ordered a custom Aero and only owned two of theirs. I like their patterns - but I only wear half-belts, cafes and utility styles. My advice to myself would probably be to get a Vanson PLU-3 cafe racer in Firenze weight. One and done. I don't need custom for a good fit. Know thine...
  23. Seb Lucas

    Your TOP Bogart movie..?

    Naturally... the very same story could be built around any big issue that divides nations. A problem that never goes away. It could even be done as science fiction (not that I would want to see it).

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