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    Aging a new ALC Irvin style jacket

    Hello all, last year I purchased an ALC Irvin without doing my homework on the FL website. While I am happy with the quality and fit of the jacket, it does have the teddybear appearance the ALC jackets are known for. My question is whether there is any way to accelerate the breaking down process...
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    Waxed Barbour jackets

    Thanks for the input fellas. The lint/cat fur is not a real issue, it's just mildly irritating. Winter is fast approaching Victoria so I'm sure the jacket will be run in soon enough. I have to say tho that i think there is very few jackets which attract more opinions than the Barbour...
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    Waxed Barbour jackets

    Hello all. I've bought myself a Barbour International jacket in black. Whilst I am delighted with the cut and quality of the jacket I do spend a lot of time brushing all manner of lint off it. Am I destined to live my life as a bit of a fur ball or will it balance out in the long run? Also, does...
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    Keeping Horween Chromexel leather clean

    PM, the boots are great, pricey (at least here in Oz) but well worth the money. Usually my feet take a bit of a beating with new boots but the 1000 miles give me no problems what so ever. The only thing that bothers me is the fact that, being loaded with oil, the boot mark really easily. All...
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    Keeping Horween Chromexel leather clean

    Thanks for the advice gents. LMH2 & PM , this might be a daft question but when you say "cream polish" do you mean a regular boot polish such as Kiwi or something a wee bit more refine? They are cracking boots and they get noticed alot. Never knew so many people take notice of a fellas...
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    Keeping Horween Chromexel leather clean

    Morning All, I have a pair of Wolverine 1000 mile boots in chromexel leather and im wondering if any of you chaps have any suggestions on how to keep them fairly shiny? I know the leather is heavily oiled by design but it seems that everytime the boots brush against anything it leaves a...
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    schott leather jackets in canada?

    Hi Irow, I bought a cafe racer (660) from Schotts about 5 months ago and they could not have been more helpful. I live in Australia so obviously could not try it on before I bought it so I mailed Schotts asking for the dimentions of the jacket which they provided and I just applied these...
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    Advice Requested on a Suit Unseen

    Thats the feeling I was getting. You would think in a City of 4 million souls there would be someone who could put a suit together. O'h well, Bookster Tweed it is! Thanks Shangas. Flashy
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    Advice Requested on a Suit Unseen

    C'mon Shangas, its $15, less than a Parmy and a pot. Buy the thing and experiment! On the subject of suits, I'm looking to have one tailor made for a wedding I am best man at. Can you recommend a tailor in Melbourne or surrounds? Im ideally looking for a a lightweight tweed 3 piece but can"t...
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    Custom Hide briefcases

    Thanks for the responses fellas, the bag is apparently being shipped tomorrow so I should get it sometime next week. Here's hoping! Wdw, which part of Edinburgh are you from? I'm originally from Leith and Mountcastle although I have been living in Australia for. About the last 14 years.
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    Schott 660 Cafe Racer

    No problem Seb, I'm glad you are happy with the jacket. Flashy
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    Custom Hide briefcases

    your silence is deafening! Well, I'm gonna order one regardless but if it all goes wrong I'm holding each and every one of you responsible!;) flashy
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    Custom Hide briefcases

    Custom Hide briefcases. Hi all, I'm in the market for a new bag and I'm looking for one with a bit of style and quality. I've been looking at the the Custom Hide Ranger which appears to be the style I am looking for. After reading an extensive thread on briefcases, I'm wondering if any...
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    Hand warmer pockets on a Schott/Perfecto Caf1?

    Seb, as much as the lining is not flannel as I would describe it, I have no concerns about how hard wearing it might be. It has a sort of course feel about it, kind of like linen I think. Good luck with your decision mate, I have mailed youths size guide. Regards Flashy
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    Hand warmer pockets on a Schott/Perfecto Caf1?

    Hi Seb, Here are my thoughts on the jacket, I must add the disclaimer tho that this is the first leather I have purchased after researching it. What I'm basically saying is I have a fairly uncultured eyer for leather but I will add my musings anyway! I am very happy with Schotts and the...
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    Hand warmer pockets on a Schott/Perfecto Caf1?

    Hi Cyber Lip, I have the Schotts 660 Cafe Racer which is not unlike the jacket you have pictured. This has zippered handwarmers and I and more than happy with the design of the jacket. If you have a look on Schotts website you will see what I mean. Regards Flashy
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    Happy Fourth of July, Yanks!

    A belated happy 4th of July to you all! Its a chilly 44 degrees F here in Victoria, Australia, good jacket wearing weather. I've got my new Schotts 660 Cafe Racer on today which is wearinmg in beautifully! All the best Flashy
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    Ever chosen a forum name you regret?

    Smithy, you weren't the chap on Chapel St wearing an Irvin the other week were you? I has my ALC Irvin on and we chatted for a wee bit?
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    Ever chosen a forum name you regret?

    I took mine as I love the UK comedy series Blackadder and Flashheart is one of the characters in it. I love the "Blackadder goes forth" series for its dark humour. The episode "Private Plane" still has me in tears of laughter after 25 years. The series finale is also one of the most poinient...
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    Ever chosen a forum name you regret?

    Hello all, Does anyone know if it's possible to change your forum name without having to re register? I joined this magnificent forum a couple of months ago and had to choose a forum name under pressure hence the plummy sounding title. "Lord Flashheart" does not really sound like a 42 year...

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