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  1. mendelboaz

    Show me your favorite jacket

    There's nothing quite like a supertight Schott 618 :) could you post/send me some pics of you wearing your 618HH? Wonder how it the horsehide looks when aged & how the fit is when going 2 sizes down..
  2. mendelboaz

    Thurston Bros. - Official Affiliate Thread

    My Vanson Model B (size 38) weighs 7.5 lbs. You can definitely get heavier, though: My Langlitz Padded Pocket Columbia in goatskin (approx. size 38, this is a made-to-measure custom jacket) weighs 8.8 lbs... And they also have heavier hides, medium & heavy cowhide. Their goatskin is about 3oz...
  3. mendelboaz

    Show me your favorite jacket

    I'd say that advice is mostly directed at the modern market (read fat people); there is no way you could get a snug fit when sizing up in a Schott.
  4. mendelboaz

    Thurston Bros. - Official Affiliate Thread

    It can depend a lot on the number of interior facings, seams and the type of lining used I think. Some jacket styles also tend to be bulkier than others. I don't know if it would matter that much, but it could help explain the difference in weight. From what I've heard, the PLU-3 has few...
  5. mendelboaz

    Aged Tan Cafe Racer is here

    Even though this thread is over 3.5 years old I just wanted to say that you've got a killer jacket there-- I love it, it might just be my favorite jacket I've seen on the Lounge so far. You may have convinced me to get a tan Aero racer myself... I was wondering if you could put up some pics of...
  7. mendelboaz

    Show me your favorite jacket

    Thanks monitor! Which one do you prefer, horse or cow? I can't believe Schott advises to size up from your suit size on their 641 & 618/613 jackets... I do have to note I am only 18 years old, so I'm likely to gain a few inches in the chest, shoulder & bi/triceps area over the next couple of...
  8. mendelboaz

    Show me your favorite jacket

    My current favorite jacket would have to be the Schott 641HH. The simplistic and clean, straightforward design could not make me wish for a nicer jacket (for me). I got it last August during my trip to NYC, and has broken in nicely since then. Unfortunately, as my chest measures almost 42" now...
  9. mendelboaz

    Thurston Bros. - Official Affiliate Thread

    LOL... I'm starting to wonder how big your entire jacket collection is.
  10. mendelboaz

    Thurston Bros. - Official Affiliate Thread

    Thanks, Carrie! The weather is cooling down a bit for the next few days in my country so that shouldn't be too long!
  11. mendelboaz

    Thurston Bros. - Official Affiliate Thread

    Definitely post some pictures, I was also deciding between them but went with Model B mainly because of the brass hardware.
  13. mendelboaz

    Thurston Bros. - Official Affiliate Thread

    My Vanson Model B arrived today; this is one stiff jacket! Tough as nails and such a luscious smell.. It weighs 3.4kg outweighing my Schott but it is not as heavy as my Langlitz. Here are some comparison pics; please forgive the crappy iPad front cam photo quality. I will be sure to post a...
  14. mendelboaz

    Heaviest leather jacket?

    My heaviest jacket is a Langlitz Padded Pocket Columbia in Goatskin, approximately size 38. It weighs around 8.5 lbs and is a beast to wear but very pliable. I ordered a Size 38 Aero Highwayman in Heavy Steer which I expect to be even heavier (or at least I hope so).
  15. mendelboaz

    Thurston Bros. - Official Affiliate Thread

    Those look sweet! I think Wesco boots are more my cup of tea, though. I checked out the inside of your shop on Google Maps, and it looks to be quite small (but a simply outstanding beauty of a store, though!). How can you possibly carry so many jackets within that small amount of space?
  16. mendelboaz

    Thurston Bros. - Official Affiliate Thread

    Carrie, does Insurrection still offer engineer boots? If so, what brands?
  17. mendelboaz

    Thurston Bros. - Official Affiliate Thread

    As soon as I've got my Vanson Model B, I'll tell you how it compares to my Schott 618 and Langlitz Padded Pocket Columbia in goatskin (the Langlitz weighs about 4kg in my size).
  19. mendelboaz

    Thurston Bros. - Official Affiliate Thread

    I actually like it better without the patches, a small Harley Logo (the one with the wings) on the left breast would look very cool, though.. I was asking for a friend of mine, he's crazy about the Harley Cruiser jacket.
  20. mendelboaz

    Thurston Bros. - Official Affiliate Thread

    I actually mean this style: http://www.orangedove.net/images/ims-1/1546_hdm775.jpg It's sold today as the "Classic Cruiser jacket". Sadly, current HD merchandise is all made in third world countries and their quality is very poor.. I was hoping you maybe carried a similar style, but only vintage...
  21. mendelboaz

    Thurston Bros. - Official Affiliate Thread

    I will definitely have to pay your shop a visit sometime. By the looks of it, me and my family are visiting the States for the 3rd time next Summer so I will be sure to drop by then, walking out with a 3 jacket minimum :) Do you, by any chance, carry vintage Harley Davidson jackets in their...
  22. mendelboaz

    Thurston Bros. - Official Affiliate Thread

    Carrie, do you also carry Aero & Vanson styles not shown on your website? In particular the Aero Sheene, Aero A-2 38-1711-P & Vanson Stallion?
  23. mendelboaz

    Thurston Bros. - Official Affiliate Thread

    I'll say-- gorgeous color too! It suits you well, Andy.

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