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  1. roadking04

    Johnson leather Horween 6oz cxl overdye D-pocket and 4.5 -5oz CXL natural LeatherTogs project

    Sounds great double h. I figured it would be easier to ship directly to the maker. Your jacket should easily weigh in the double digits. I THINK a Vanson model "E" starts out with 12lbs of raw material. Seems like they usually end up being between 7 and 8 pounds when finished. When completed...
  2. roadking04

    Johnson leather Horween 6oz cxl overdye D-pocket and 4.5 -5oz CXL natural LeatherTogs project

    Looks like a great hide. I don't think you can go wrong with Horween. Are they shipping the leather to you or the maker? I would be curious as to how much the raw leather weighs. I am glad you didn't give up. I am looking forward to the process and the end results.
  3. roadking04

    Johnson leather Horween 6oz cxl overdye D-pocket and 4.5 -5oz CXL natural LeatherTogs project

    Thanks Hh! I was getting worried. I don't think I recall seeing a JL horsehide label. Thanks for your help.
  4. roadking04

    Johnson leather Horween 6oz cxl overdye D-pocket and 4.5 -5oz CXL natural LeatherTogs project

    Does JL have a horsehide label? Every horsehide jacket I have seen always had a designated horsehide label of some sort.
  5. roadking04

    Johnson leather Horween 6oz cxl overdye D-pocket and 4.5 -5oz CXL natural LeatherTogs project

    My sample said 3.5oz horsehide on the back.
  7. roadking04

    Johnson leather Horween 6oz cxl overdye D-pocket and 4.5 -5oz CXL natural LeatherTogs project

    Who do we believe? What about Lost world's 4.5+? Even Schott claims their hh is 3-3.5oz(I tend to believe it is 3oz myself). Wasn't your 6oz JL suppose to be horse?
  8. roadking04

    do you dare to commit to wear a single jacket for a month through all your waking hours?

    @Monitor, Thanks. I thought your HH 613 was new. It LOOKS brand new to me. You need to get some wear on that sucka. I think there is about a $75 upcharge for Schott horsehide over steer. They get their steer from the States, hence the American flag. That's my biggest quarrel with Schott. All...
  9. roadking04

    do you dare to commit to wear a single jacket for a month through all your waking hours?

    Thanks Hh. I am pleased with it so far. The 618 checks most of the boxes as a RIDING jacket for me. No muss, no fuss, just off-the-rack and ready to ride.
  10. roadking04

    do you dare to commit to wear a single jacket for a month through all your waking hours?

    It is getting maybe a tad easier to wear. It was leaving red marks on the inside of my arms in the beginning. lol. When I first got it, the jacket was completely silent. After about 2 days this thing squeaks and creaks like a mofo. Kinda weird, not sure why. I noticed your 613 has an American...
  11. roadking04

    do you dare to commit to wear a single jacket for a month through all your waking hours?

    Boy, this Navetsea challenge is a daunting task. I didn't think it was gonna be this grueling. I am a week into it. I basically put the jacket on right after work. I wear it about 2-6 hours on the weekdays and about 8-10 hours on the weekend. My new 618 is not cooperating very well. I really...
  13. roadking04

    Ultimate Leather Conditioner Comparison (on Reddit)

    That looks great! It looks like you brought some shine to the overdye. It will be interesting to see how this ages. I like it.
  14. roadking04

    Ultimate Leather Conditioner Comparison (on Reddit)

    @Monitor, I think I might of saw it on the Schott forum. I know the stuff Langlitz supplies is silicone based. I am not sure. I have no experience with conditioners. One side says good, the other side says bad. lol.
  15. roadking04

    Ultimate Leather Conditioner Comparison (on Reddit)

    @Hh121, I am not sure if this contains silicone or not. It does not say on the product description. I have heard silicone is bad for leather BUT, the stuff Langlitz leather uses IS silicone based. Not sure which one is right. Edit: Pecards has been in business for a long time, they must know...
  16. roadking04

    Ultimate Leather Conditioner Comparison (on Reddit)

    I wonder if this product can bring a little shine to JL overdye?
  17. roadking04

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

    How does the redyed area wear/patina? Does it wear off quicker than the original?
  19. roadking04

    What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

    Congrats on the new bike!!! Looks great! Perfect time of the year to get a new bike and leather jacket in the Midwest. Awesome times ahead for you.
  20. roadking04

    JL custom m200

    I am having a custom "Brando" style jacket made in 4oz black overdye.
  21. roadking04

    Schott 618hh. The good, the bad, and the ugly.

    @Harris HTM, It is really hard to say. My old jacket is so limp and broken-in that it is hard to compare. I don't quite remember my first 618 being this stiff and rigid, but I am not sure. As far as the weight goes, that is also hard for me to tell. My scale broke and I have to get a new one. I...
  22. roadking04

    JL custom m200

    Thanks for your assessment @Hh121 and @Jin431. I have never had a jacket made in Horween leather. I always admired the pics of the black cxl hh that Aero uses for their jackets. Hopefully it turns out well.
  23. roadking04

    JL custom m200

    I prefer a more shiny/deeper black. I am worried the overdye will be a little dull and flat. What do you think? It is hard to tell in pics on the internet.

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