SJ - The first I knew about this new pattern was when Ken emailed me with the suggestion that I should try it. Don't know why they have called it Premium, but the differences are obviously the larger more pointed collar, slimmed down arms and high cut arm holes. The zip also stops part way...
After a trip to the factory earlier this year, I just couldn’t get past the classic design of 1930’s half belt, so ordered a size 40” in tumbled brown. Unfortunately, things didn’t turn out as I expected (which I won’t go into here) so Ken and Denny suggested their new premium 1930’s pattern...
Don't know how I missed this, must have been the " racing shirt" in the thread title, I just didn't associate with a jacket. Anyways, cracking racer! Fit is spot on to my eye, a little bit of length on a tall slim frame is definitely preferable to a jacket half way up the back. Lovely hide...
Great looking jacket, beautiful thick hide and an excellent fit! I would be interested in your opinion of the the corduroy lining in the sleeves after you've worn it for a while.
What is the The Fedora Lounge? "This swanky venue resembles a 1930s-40s club comprised of like-minded people who share an interest and passion in the "Golden Era."
Where on earth in the 'Golden Era' were shirts left hanging below the back of jackets? A gentleman's shirt was tucked in and worn...
Great story, great result! Ordering a customised jacket is always fraught with danger, good to see a really satisfied owner. Enjoy your new jacket and wear it good health.
Very nice looking half-belt, love the hide! Sleeves do look a bit short and the button cuffs a bit wide to my eye, but these things are just personal preference. Many of the new jackets I see have sleeves past the tips of the fingers, which to me are way too long - body and sleeve length are...
Nice photos, thanks for posting. Goat samples always felt bullet proof to me, never thought it could develop that much character. Good to see how goat can look after breaking in.
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