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  1. sweetfights

    Himel "The Imperial"

    Once I receive my Himel Kensington made of the exact same batch of dark brown shinki used for Tom71's Imperial we will have to compare how they wear. I'll be sleeping in mine to break it in.
  2. sweetfights

    Himel "The Imperial"

    Just a fantastic piece of art. Thanks for the update. Best looking jacket on you!
  3. sweetfights

    Himel "The Imperial"

    Tom71 How is the jacket breaking in? Update photos?
  4. sweetfights

    How do YOU break in a new jacket?

    I wear mine to bed at night to break in. Works.
  5. sweetfights

    Shinki vs Langlitz Horsehide

    I thought it was just me who thought the Langlitz old horse was the most special leather ever seen.
  6. sweetfights

    L.w. chp

    Bad ass!!!!!! 11/10 Congrats!!!
  7. sweetfights

    Shinki vs Langlitz Horsehide

    Mine too. That old classic Langlitz Horsehide is without peer.
  8. sweetfights

    Shinki vs Langlitz Horsehide

    Langlitz did not state it was shinki. When they ask their suppliers the response tends to be cagey. But the sample was identical to shinki. Sadly the end result was not to my liking. Would like to have more details on the leather the Japanese rep works with and more importantly, can supply.
  9. sweetfights

    Shinki vs Langlitz Horsehide

    Thanks Worked out in the end. I am getting a new dark brown Himel Kensington.
  10. sweetfights

    Shinki vs Langlitz Horsehide

    I did receive it. Sadly there were significant fit issues. I also did not really like the horsehide and took that opportunity to request and receive a refund. The sample I received from langlitz was not the same as the leather received. The sample leather was identical to Dave Himel's black...
  11. sweetfights

    Shinki vs Langlitz Horsehide

    Great way to test the leather!
  12. sweetfights

    Himel Bros Chevalier bis

    I relate to this fully, with even fewer jackets.
  13. sweetfights

    Himel Dark vs. Medium Brown

    That is some nice dark brown shinki!!! Damn....
  14. sweetfights

    Himel Dark vs. Medium Brown

    I live close to Dave and where his small crew manufactures Himel jackets. I dropped off my black Kensington for them to size my new dark brown Kensington. I held both colors. The new dark brown shinki is slightly lighter in weight than the older stuff. Almost identical to my Good Wear dark...
  15. sweetfights

    Himel Dark vs. Medium Brown

    Tough one. Comes down to personal preference. What other jacket colours do you have? What matches your skin tone and wardrobe? I personally love the dark oil tanned Shinki from Himel and have a Kensington being made currently in dark brown.
  16. sweetfights

    Bates leather racing jacket (44L).

    This jacket would make an awesome higher-end beater!
  17. sweetfights

    Bates leather racing jacket (44L).

    Nice looking cafe racer. How bad is the arm scratch?? How deep I should say?
  18. sweetfights

    Simmons Bilt Roadster custom size 44” CXL

    What a great looking jacket. Too bad about the fit Ton. Love SB quality. GLWS
  19. sweetfights

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

    Smells like a Himel Shinki and feels like a worn Langlitz??? That sir is a super win!!! Congrats!
  20. sweetfights

    Paint splatters on leather jackets

    Good theory... I always wondered why so many older leather jackets had paint specks. But, it just might be like jonbuilder mentions, painting with a "beater" jacket.

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