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  1. J

    Who are the decent+ quality American leather jacket makers?

    He makes repros like other makers too and pretty much uses the similar hides/hardware/lining but I think his stitching is a little more advanced (similar to GW without the wait time)
  2. J

    Russet Badalassi Patina

    https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/shinki-vs-badalassi-elasticity.100420/page-3#post-2775725 Theres plenty of threads on Badalassi just look them up
  3. J

    Who are the decent+ quality American leather jacket makers?

    I love JL, they are local to me and will be my go to US based maker. We all know about GW/vanson/Schott/Langlitz et al but the most interesting to me is Dave Sheeley
  4. J

    Footwear to go with our jackets

    It's different but the shaft is not really noticeable under jeans so it's not so conscious alarming to wear. I'll post better photos to get you really thinking haha I just placed an order for Motor dress engineer hand dyed brown horse butt boots too as they are currently taking orders for this...
  5. J

    How many new jackets do you have coming (and how many potential ones)?

    Well done! That looks so promising and it will be so cool to see when completed.
  7. J

    FS- Iconic 40s/50s Windward Horsehide Jacket (fits 38-40)

    I believe this is @JCSD size too. This is so cool
  8. J

    Five Star Leather Jackets

    Have you sealed it already? LOoks like it has a shine to it
  9. J

    How many new jackets do you have coming (and how many potential ones)?

    That's a super cool design and love the intricate stitching on it. Color is also so nice and that collar is just super. Congrats
  10. J

    Footwear to go with our jackets

    Onderhoud black Maryam horse butt Engineer Boots with Dr Sole black super grip full sole
  11. J

    Russet Badalassi Patina

    This may not be the leather you are looking for that application, the leather is so packed with oils/wax what have you that it's so rich and it seems like it will only darken with wear. They do have the new midweight horsehide called Kelpie and that will teacore, they have the seal brown Kelpie...
  13. J

    My Himel Experience (v2)

    Congrats man! Love that this got resolved finally. That brown is so gorgeous and the fit is so perfect here. Outfit is spot on too
  14. J

    Footwear to go with our jackets

    those look great, the red/black combo is so nice and it pairs well with so many of your red jackets. Careful not to drop alcohol sanitizer on them lol it will strip the color like with what happened to my Cigar brown cloe horse butt Chelsea. How do you rate Benzein compared to your Other boots?
  15. J

    Russet Badalassi Patina

    Look up the badalassi forum, @AerGuitar has a 1 year old russet board racer. @Robbie79 also has a russet badalassi jacket but I haven't seen him post an update of that in a while now. It looks to me like it darkened a shade or two over that time but still pretty red/orange tinge to me.
  16. J

    CX FQHH or CX Steerhide?

    them old hard worn HH/Steer chrome tanned jackets from before are truly desirable (still dreaming of a heavy weight Cal CHP padded cross zip like @Leather Walker ), I don't think my cxl repro jackets would get to that level. I do prefer vegetable tanned jackets for repro jackets because they...
  17. J

    How many new jackets do you have coming (and how many potential ones)?

    Welcome back and you didn't waste your time adding to your great collection. Can't wait to see your new jackets soon
  19. J

    Footwear to go with our jackets

    @dudewuttheheck great write up and I just received my black horsebutt engineers from onderhouds so it's great timing. I'll try to post photos tomorrow. Benzein lace up boots in Maryam T Moro (brown with some gray tones) horse butt. A little similar to my Truman Java Horse butt in color but...
  20. J

    Five Star Leather Jackets

    Thanks. Its not so bad but really noticeable when I wear black shirt/jeans. I think your new jacket is more versatile than the cafe racer and you did well designing this.
  21. J

    Five Star Leather Jackets

    should have thought of that before too lol my deerskin trucker would have looked a lot better but maybe I'll put mink oil on it or some oil to make the leather look better. Some have reported that before so just wear it and air it out, should be gone in a few days maybe
  22. J

    Five Star Leather Jackets

    Sweet! the black goatskin is likely the best leather they offer and that wax treatment really made a big difference. I'm sure future orders will get that treatment and they should make it standard really because the leather is usually on the dull/flat side.
  23. J

    Aero Hooch Hauler, size 40, Tobacco Badalassi

    It's doable, I bought a size 38 jacket and had Johnson Leather of San Francisco alter it to a size 36 for $180. Also had a detachable mouton collar added while I was at it. Before alteration After alteration

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