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  1. robrinay

    Proper made trousers!

    does anyone have any experience with this Yorkshire Trouser maker. The sizing guide tells me they'll work with leather jackets - they've got a good rise http://hebtro.co/shop/
  2. robrinay

    You know you have too many leather jackets when

    Your wife points out that you have 3 Aero Highwayman, so you try to persuade her it's ok because one is lightweight one is mediumweight and one heavyweight and you are prepared for any weather!
  3. robrinay

    You know you have too many leather jackets when

    You start collecting cloth and nylon jackets to avoid accidental duplication.
  4. robrinay

    Any expert in vintage Singer sewing machines?

    I've had several but have continuously upgraded after research until I finally managed to buy a 201k electric (outside motor) portable cheaply. This model was the pinnacle of Singer domestics and is often referred to on sale sites as a semi-industrial because it will sew practically any material...
  5. robrinay

    ушанканатор - USHANKANATOR .... bring it on!!!!!!

    Great hats for extreme cold conditions. I brought one back from a street market in Prague a few years ago and wore it occasionally when it was sub-zero outside as that's about the only time it was comfortable. I gave it to a friend who runs a recycling centre and has to work outside all year round.
  7. robrinay

    Welcome back Big J . . . you were missed!

    Bad luck to get infested with all those things - glad you're better. Makes me think twice about visiting certain places. I'm sure I read somewhere that some people were actually getting infested deliberately - they were experimenting with using tapeworms to cure allergies and also help them...
  8. robrinay

    What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

    My new (2nd hand but near mint) Buzz Ricksons L2a - sadly the previous owner has replaced the Crown with a modern plastic Opti zipper. I intend to sort this with a modern #5 track and a wartime Crown size 5 puller I got from eBay. Fortunately the Talon on the sleeve is still present...
  9. robrinay

    Vintage leather jacket lovers, where do you live?

    Sheffield - Yorkshire England UK, and we are blessed with several retro clothing shops eg - Cow Vintage, New Shop, Freshmans, Mooch Vintage and notably Jojo's General Store. In addition there are frequent vintage clothing fairs eg Lulu's. I strongly suspect that this rich source is fuelled by a...
  10. robrinay

    Shrinking a leather belt?

    Moving the buckle is the neat way - ask a cobbler or better yet buy a stitch marker, needle, waxed thread and an awl or a stitch chisel and diy.
  11. robrinay

    70s/early 80s Lesco MC jacket

    I've had a couple of Lescos - nicely made - v similar in style and quality to Schotts of the same period. However there's little or nothing on the history of Lesco anywhere on the net. The only info I've dug up is a brief mention of a NYC Lesco that made leather bags and their logo was similar...
  13. robrinay

    Brooks Gold Label Cafe

    Mine does but it's a red and black labelled Brooks
  14. robrinay

    Source for vintage topcoats?

    http://www.oxfam.org.uk/shop/mens-clothing?pscid=ps_ggl_Oxfam+Shop_Sitelinks&gclid=CJP44o-Ax9ECFesK0wodZqUMNg&gclsrc=aw.ds&dclid=CPCHhJCAx9ECFbOm7QodhfYBdw
  15. robrinay

    Aero Leather A-1

    Good choice it's on my wish list!
  16. robrinay

    What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

    Schott 611h with removable home made mouton collar.
  17. robrinay

    Are these WW2 flight gloves?

    Apparently the Newey studs were to attach removable silk or wool liners and these would have been stamped with identifying marks.
  19. robrinay

    Are these WW2 flight gloves?

    I've done a bit of research and they are also similar to paratrooper gloves and tanker gloves but so far so haven't found any with the wartime Newey poppers/press studs attached.
  20. robrinay

    Are these WW2 flight gloves?

    Hi Everyone, I picked these up today cheap - worth a punt as they resembled the 1942 pattern USAAF officers flight gloves sold by Eastman. Any help ref identification will be gratefully received. Thanks in advance Rob...
  21. robrinay

    Best Value for Money Piece of Clothing

    A Lewis Leather Viscount jacket for £35 in a charity shop. Both labels were missing but it shouted quality and style. I later found stitching in a small oval shape on the arm so sent pics to Lewis Leathers who confirmed it was indeed a Lewis Viscount. Sadly it's a little too small for me (it's...
  22. robrinay

    Wearing used shoes?

    Only wear premium second hand shoes as on a simple risk assessment - if the previous owner could afford them he could afford medication and good personal hygiene.
  23. robrinay

    USN Deck Jackets period / repop

    Inspired by this thread some time ago before it popped up again, I finally found a 44" and I bought it. I had to do a bit of darning, bind the cuffs and replace the zipper (the Talon was shot and so I fitted a brass Conmar)...

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