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    Hooked on jackets? Why?

    My earliest 'still in rotation' jacket is also from when I was 16. I guess it makes sense. By that point most of us are essentially the size we're going to be, so if it's something solid there's no reason you'd get rid of it. The "only to realize that I already own" thing happens to me more...
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    Vintage Schott-Beck Motorcycle Jackets

    I meant your square buckle one seems to be an early 618. Good point about it not being clear which buckle came first.
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    Five Star Leather Jackets

    That's why I'm saying put the fear of God in them! Being an honest merchant is an act of worship. If you're scamming people that's not a separate life from the one you're praying in!
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    Five Star Leather Jackets

    Honestly I would put the fear of God in them a bit. Not only is fraud categorically prohibited in Islam, the practice of deceptively selling a garment is explicitly called out. I would send them this and point out that faking a measurement is a modern form of that exact prohibited...
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    Schott and Coronado casual belts?

    Schott's Chromexcel belts are very well made and have great buckle hardware. The caveat is theydon't follow the usual belt sizing rule (jeans waist + 2). If you do, the belt will be way too big. So order the size that matches your jeans waist size.
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    Vintage Schott-Beck Motorcycle Jackets

    This is super interesting to me because I had thought the square buckle had only been on the detachable bridle belt until they switched the built-in belt to one in the 80s. The zipper on this is stunning. I own a prototype of a Schott repro of this Perfecto, except with a miter belt buckle. I...
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    Vintage Schott-Beck Motorcycle Jackets

    I was probably just confusing it in my head with how I thought mine was early 60s until you corrected me.
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    Vintage Schott-Beck Motorcycle Jackets

    Looking at the label of the 30s jacket, I find the "Horsehide Pony Weight" phrasing interesting, considering our recent discussion of "What does ponyhide mean?" Maybe some makers used it as a weight indicator rather than an actual animal age indicator like calf/lamb?
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    Vintage Schott-Beck Motorcycle Jackets

    I'd seen the goatskin one in the Tanaka book but this example is stunning.
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    Is this Horse Hide from 5 *?

    Once you get the CHL, keep the swatch tucked into your chest pocket at all times. Should you ever get shot, it'll stop the bullet.
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    Vintage Schott-Beck Motorcycle Jackets

    Marc's 666 had the French seams along the arms.
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    Vintage Schott-Beck Motorcycle Jackets

    I couldn't find a specific thread on this topic, though I saw several adjacent. I figured it was appropriate to have one because this is definitely one of the pieces to this history. It's well known that Beck had jackets made by Schott, some of which were available under a different model name...
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    Five Star Leather Jackets

    I think it's become generic in the sense of being about cow v horse differences in general so I think it might be okay to keep separate.
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    What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

    Even though the jacket was too snug zipped on me, I was blown away by how good the length was. Fits you perfectly. Between this, some other vintage, and old ads I've seen here I think some of our server pronouncements about jacket length are off. Like I used to think in terms of any back length...
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    Is this Horse Hide from 5 *?

    I have horsehide (from reputable makers) that looks identical. I'm in the camp where it's ambiguous short of a DNA test (which Gary Eastman had to do), unless our microscope using new member figures something out.
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    Is this Horse Hide from 5 *?

    Is this cow?
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    CLX Steerhide vs CLX FQHH - Jacket measurements

    Not just get away; I think they (including their cross-zip versions) demand a wider hem (compared to a motorcycle jacket or something) to look right with the hourglass shape.
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    Why I do not recommend Simmons Bilt Type B-7 parka

    Did you have any success?
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    Which Flat Head back design looks better?

    That settles it. We're hanging out at Saad's.
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    Ask a Question, Get An Answer About Outerwear

    That Ruff Rider in the ad looks so cool.

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