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    Leather choices ...

    I am trying to narrow down my choices for a first custom leather jacket. I am looking for a rich brown mid to heavy weight. Natural light isn't great outside right now (we are currently being battered by a tropical storm), but I took some pictures of my initial sortings. Top contenders...
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    Would Someone Please Post Photos of Horween LUX HH in Dark Brown?

    I figured this is probably a better thread for these questions. I got a bunch of swatches from Simmons Bilt tonight. The first three to grab me are all Horween: Lux Brown, Milan and Metro. Blattwerk is interesting, but the upcharge is just too steep. If anyone has good pics of these or...
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    What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

    Decisions, decisions ... (it's really hard to compare weights/thickness with these little swatches!)
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    What boots are you wearing today?

    First full day wearing my new Wescos around.
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    Enlisted vs. officers at social dances

    I spent some time on a few small bases with ‘mixed’ messes and clubs. Errgghhh! It felt like eating at the kids’ table while your parents had fun and watched you like hawks. Looking back, I’m sure they didn’t like it much either.
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    Enlisted vs. officers at social dances

    Officers were encouraged to maintain an aloofness from enlisted ranks. Officers wouldn’t feel they were able to ‘let their hair’ down in front of the troops and vice versa.
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    Engineer Boots, Harness Boots...

    Five months later, these just arrived. Kyle at Baker’s sources some brown domain leather for me and Wesco made them in a 10EEE with double midsole and a .5” heel lift. I’m surprised how comfortable they feel right out of the box - I was ready for a tough break-in period!
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    What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

    Short sleeve summer jacket!
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    What jeans are you wearing today ?

    Gustin straight leg. These are about 7-8 years old, but I have plenty more in this fit in various colors, weights and fades.
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    What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

    Hahah, I used to drink Emu Bitter when I was in high school. Switched to Tooey's Old by the time I was at uni.
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    Military 'woolly pully' sweaters

    OK: Get 15% off with the discount code : SEPT15
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    Denim Jacket - possible to brighten up the colour?

    For contrast (fades) you want to fix the base color and let it fade on high wear whiskers and flex points. My suggestion is a cold soak with vinegar to fix the color followed by wearing it around the house for the next month.
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    Clinch Jodhpur Boots Black overdyed Horsebutt CN Last Review

    Those look beautiful! Some day I'm going to get a pair of RM Williams jodhpur boots made for my fat feet (EEE).
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    Denim Jacket - possible to brighten up the colour?

    A cold rinse is a good idea - if there is any lose dye, you want it out before it bleeds on your other clothes. Usually I'd suggest adding a splash of vinegar to fix the color and prevent further fading, but it your goal is to lighten it, then the next step will be bleaching. I would suggest...
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    Show us your Guns!

    I tend to prefer older firearms. I have a soft spot for the Browning Hi Power, for example. But I couldn’t resist the AUG - a civilian version of my old service rifle (the F88C).
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    Goat, Steer, Cow or Buffalo hide. Which one and why?

    That’s a photo I saved from another forum. He ordered this during the bison 20% off sale at a time I currently had a jacket in order elsewhere. I definitely had some jacket envy when his arrived!
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    Goat, Steer, Cow or Buffalo hide. Which one and why?

    Don’t forget bison!
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    Military 'woolly pully' sweaters

    There is a plum in my size on Amazon (which has indeed been picked-over, since the last time I looked). I also liked the tweedy brown they had as well as the Norwegian shawl collar - both sold out here, now. Too bad they don’t do kids sizes. I bet my kids would wear them in winter.
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    Military 'woolly pully' sweaters

    I ordered mine from the UK, failing to realise that TWK and OK were the same brand. With shipping and the higher price, I paid close to double what I could have - and yet I still consider it a bargain! After taking another look at their Amazon store, I may have to buy a WP now - I like some of...
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    Military 'woolly pully' sweaters

    It’s probably already been said, but just in case: for US buyers, don’t order directly from OK in the UK. They also list on Amazon under their parent company TW Kempton. Fifty dollars delivered in two days.

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