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  1. feltfan

    Anyone interested in/wearing original military watches?

    I would if I had one. I like the WWII watches. But I am interested in the watches with the metal over the crystal. I do have one of those- would have been my grandfather's. He served in WWI. I may have to get it restored. Didn't know what it was.
  2. feltfan

    Where is Soeren " Spitfire "?

    @Spitfire
  3. feltfan

    Schott's Alternative to the Aero Highwayman

    It's funny to have this conversation in the context of a thread about a Nubuck jacket... They have a ton of choices and they change over time. Natural product you know.
  4. feltfan

    Wesco rebuilt engineer boots, before and after

    Very nice. I have a pair of their boots with the black tie leather and I like it a lot. Tough stuff, low maintenance, looks great even when it takes a beating. But it seems like you ended up with new boots- all new leather, etc. Did they charge less than a new pair?
  5. feltfan

    Schott's Alternative to the Aero Highwayman

    Can you clarify that statement? What's your experience with the leather they provide? Have you been in the store to see the selection? They don't always have CXL, but often they can get it. But that's really not the only nice leather in the world. I'm pretty picky and I've always been...
  7. feltfan

    Schott's Alternative to the Aero Highwayman

    Honestly I don't get it. For that money you can get the custom fit, custom design jacket of your dreams, made from just about any hide in the store at Johnson Leathers. I don't mean to be a shill for those guys, but when I see the price tags on the other guys I have to scratch my head. That...
  8. feltfan

    WTB: sz 7 5/8 (61cm) Thin Ribbon Western Fedora

    We should talk. Can you do a 7 1/2?
  9. feltfan

    my dry cleaner he cleans leather jackets

    I had a light colored suede jacket cleaned by a dry cleaner (who specialized in leather) once. Came out fine. I would not bring CXL to a dry cleaner.
  10. feltfan

    When and where do you wear your Irvin jacket?

    Almost never, here in the SF Bay Area. Thinking of selling my WPG (originally from Spitfire) some time soon if anyone is looking for a rather large one.
  11. feltfan

    Limited Edition Himel Bros avail. at Orvis?

    tl;dr Time is money. Jackets made slowly are nicer, but cost more. We now have faster sewing machines and polyester thread, which is a bit faster and stronger. Leather heavier than 2.5 oz is too stiff. He makes up his own designs.
  13. feltfan

    Post New Hats Here!

    Nice hat. What's the story on the Stetson poster in the background, @bluesforchallah ? Is it an original from back in the day?
  14. feltfan

    Post New Hats Here!

    Looks like a Guild Edge on there. Nice.
  15. feltfan

    RIP John Morris Sr.-Rocky Mountain Hat Company

    I do remember your excellent posts. So sorry for your loss.
  16. feltfan

    Langlitz on Craigslist for $25

    More likely stolen...
  17. feltfan

    OTHER THAN eBAY Hats: Victories, Defeats, Gripes & Items of Interest

    Interesting. Mine has a leather sweatband and, as you'll note in the thread below (see hat #3), sat in that box for around 50 years and then again a few more times. http://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/3-borsalinos-pocket-light-and-feather.10256/
  19. feltfan

    OTHER THAN eBAY Hats: Victories, Defeats, Gripes & Items of Interest

    Why do you say that? Do we have any proof that the box was just a shipping box and that people were supposed to remove the hat? The one I have I keep in the box. Doesn't take long (a bit of steam helps) for it to pop back into shape. Rolling it and putting it in the box sure makes it easy to...
  20. feltfan

    Is there a line and, if so, how/where do you draw it?

    Yes!
  21. feltfan

    Is there a line and, if so, how/where do you draw it?

    I enjoy reading about austerity and self-control from people here who I know have more top end leather jackets than the average person could imagine owning. It's a matter of scale. For some of us, I think, we need to get a lot of jackets or hats or watches just to learn about them, about...
  22. feltfan

    Another MC jacket inbound

    Nice jacket, good fit! I'd spend $50 just for that gorgeous zipped inside pocket! I think you should send a couple of photos to Alan at Johnson Leathers to see if he either knows or built it. Assuming he's not lurking here and can contact you directly.
  23. feltfan

    Chapal made to measure

    For one quarter of the price or less you can get as good or better from Johnson Leathers. Just tell them what you want...

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