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  1. ykurtz

    New Aero Premium Slim Fit 1930's Half Belt

    Nice jacket and fit. The half belt already makes the jacket look shorter to the eye; I think it falls within the right threshold on the back. I agree that length perception is personal. The only reason to send it back is if you specified the length yourself and they got it wrong. If that's...
  2. ykurtz

    New Custom Johnson Leather Jacket

    I don't disagree. It's a casual jacket and I'm not trying to achieve a look of 'sharpness' with it. However, my next jacket will be worn with dress slacks, etc., and I will lean towards a sharper look.
  3. ykurtz

    New Custom Johnson Leather Jacket

    Elk has that supple feel right out of the box, and doesn't require as much breaking in. It just feels good on from day one.
  4. ykurtz

    New Custom Johnson Leather Jacket

    I sent Alan (JL) some pictures of some jackets I liked, and we mixed and matched certain elements, e.g. breast pockets, action back, etc., until it met my structural demands. The basic design was closest to a JL M200, so we decided to use that as the starting point. He sent me out a test M200...
  5. ykurtz

    New Custom Johnson Leather Jacket

    Some quick fit pics. Please excuse the shorts and untucked polo. I wouldn't wear a leather jacket with that combo normally. It was 98 degrees outdoors when these photos were taken. There's enough room for a light sweater/layering underneath the jacket. To achieve perfection, I'd bring in...
  7. ykurtz

    New Custom Johnson Leather Jacket

    Elk is similar to deer, but perhaps a bit thicker and tougher. I'm a big fan of the hide in that it has the best characteristics of cow and most of the benefits of goat. That's a subjective assessment, based on my experience.
  8. ykurtz

    New Custom Johnson Leather Jacket

    I'm a fan of Johnson Leathers now given this jacket and have already started on another jacket that will work better in warmer weather. I like the freedom of choosing whatever materials I like, and JL is very open to try new things.
  9. ykurtz

    New Custom Johnson Leather Jacket

    The back was the one part I wanted to customize most. I wanted something with freedom of movement, but didn't look complicated. I think this action back style fits the bill.
  10. ykurtz

    New Custom Johnson Leather Jacket

    Thanks! I am probably a minority in this case but I tend to prefer things that are matte colored, not shiny, so elk in this instance and the way it was treated served its purpose well.
  11. ykurtz

    New Custom Johnson Leather Jacket

    Johnson Leathers offers a wide open way to envision and commission something exactly the way you want it, all at an affordable price point. Had to try it, and I'm pretty happy with the result.
  13. ykurtz

    New Custom Johnson Leather Jacket

    Japanese Cupro Bemberg from Britex Fabrics. Many colors to choose from; I wanted a shade of grey for a black jacket, and I found it. I also bought some in a shade of bone which I'm going to use for another (brown) jacket down the road.
  14. ykurtz

    New Custom Johnson Leather Jacket

    Received a new Johnson Leather jacket last week and was able to try it on over the weekend. Specs: Hide: Black elk, 3.5 oz (love the grain, the hide feels halfway between Bison and Goat, very supple and wearable out of the box) Lining: Oxford grey Japanese Cupro (provided to Alan) Styling...
  15. ykurtz

    Buffalo Pros and Cons

    The Bison I've seen used for jacketings have been very soft/pliant albeit quite thick (4 oz.) Very bendy leather and abrasion resistant. It wears hotter (to me) than any other hide I've tried; I imagine it would be apropos for Fall/Winter and not so much for Spring/Summer. I believe you can...
  16. ykurtz

    My New Johnson Leather Opus (pic and narrative heavy)

    Jacket looks great and fits great. Sounds like it perfectly meets your needs.
  17. ykurtz

    Some people just want to be Indy!

    You guys are a bit 'knit' picky re: tunneling.
  19. ykurtz

    Goatskin

    Pebble is a descriptor for grain. Hence the term "Pebble Grain" which is used quite often in the industry.
  20. ykurtz

    Goatskin

    I see pebbling in my finished goatskin jacket, however. It was smooth when I got it originally. I think after awhile the grain starts to pop out a bit.
  21. ykurtz

    Langlitz Prices Go Up May 1st

    As a reference point, a Columbia cost $90 in 1974, and approximately $1050 today (no add-ons or mods).
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