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  1. Carlos840

    What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

    18.5" shoulders: 19" shoulders: 19.5" shoulders: 20" shoulders: 20.5" shoulders: 21" shoulders: To me there is no noticeable difference in comfort between all these jackets that is linked to shoulder width, and all of them are a decent fit visualy. Of course there is a minimum...
  2. Carlos840

    Just when you thought you had seen it all . . . (Warning: Not for the fainthearted)

    The real question is: Are they leather lined? If not he's not really serious about pockets...
  3. Carlos840

    What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

    Yep, any maker who stands behind his product should see these pics and say "Sorry we got it wrong, let's remake it." Edit: but i think you should stop wearing it asap so that they still get a "new" jacket returned to them.
  4. Carlos840

    What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

    If this is a 38 you probably need a 36 and you would most likely still need width removed at the waist.
  5. Carlos840

    What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

    Shoulder width is over rated, IMO it is the least important measurement on a jacket. I have jackets with shoulders ranging from 18.5" all they way up to 21" and they all fit well. It's a different look, but not a comfort thing. IMO that jacket looks like it is one or two sizes too large, the...
  7. Carlos840

    Highwayman Virginian

    At this point i am pretty much convinced they are pulling different combinations randomly out of a hat... I wish they would fix the lingering pattern issues rather than focus on recycling them with different cosmetic overhauls.
  8. Carlos840

    Jackets You Regret Buying vs. Ones You Got Out of Your System

    Good post, that Aero A-1 really was horrible!
  9. Carlos840

    Tradeoffs - Himel Bros vs. Freewheelers?

    Personally i think Freewheelers is better made than Himel. My Himel is well made, better than a Schott or an Aero, but it still has multiple areas where the stitching isn't straight, some empty stitch holes, some folded seams are not symetrical on both sides of the jacket, it's good, but not as...
  10. Carlos840

    Lost Worlds J24 Size 44 Horsehide Crown Zip on Main Gorgeous Patina

    Pm sent
  11. Carlos840

    How many new jackets do you have coming (and how many potential ones)?

    I thought i was sending you the previous message by PM, my bad.
  13. Carlos840

    How many new jackets do you have coming (and how many potential ones)?

    Damn, 277... well, i won't be bedazling! Thanks anyway.
  14. Carlos840

    Lost Worlds J23 - Size 46 full Crown zips, belt, collar

    Don't do it Randy, this one is your best jacket!
  15. Carlos840

    How many new jackets do you have coming (and how many potential ones)?

    Nice! Dibs if you classifie it! ( I still hope it fits you...)
  16. Carlos840

    Please help me identify this vintage leather jacket

    I think the teardrop Talon zippers used on the pockets are 60s, not 50s. Professor @tmitchell59 should be able to confirm that... That's a very very nice jacket you found there, i have been looking for one like that that fits me for a few years now. Edit: Bottom of the 1st page, teardrop...
  17. Carlos840

    Aero slimfit motorcycle jacket aka Ridley

    Be careful carrying things like that. One day i ordered something from a website called CoolBlue, the cardboard box it arrived in was bright blue. I carried it 50 meters against my chest whilst wearing a LW leather jacket. When i put the box down my jacket was covered in bright blue stains...
  19. Carlos840

    Someone talk me out of this or not :)

    I am 6'2 and i can wear 24.5-25" back length. 24.5: 24.5: 24.75: It really depends on the pattern some jackets can have a short back and look good, some jackets with a short back will be too sort in the front: Bunch of pics and measurements in there...
  20. Carlos840

    Show your graining

    You really put some good work on this one, i barely recognise it! I still really like the contrast between the grainy collar and the smooth body panels, it's a really well matched/cut jacket IMO.
  21. Carlos840

    Advice needed on (Caban) Peacoat made of heavy cotton twill

    Kersey was the oifficial US Navy wool for most peacoats untill the 70s i think, it was definitely nothing fancy, it's super tough.... It's just a different weaving method, not really a different quality/grade. It probably takes more time to weave than melton. To me the main difference is wind...
  22. Carlos840

    Advice needed on (Caban) Peacoat made of heavy cotton twill

    Once you get somethign made from Kersey you'll know... I have a Crombie Melton wool peacoat and a vintage Kersey 60s peacoat, you would not believe how much nicer the vintage Kersey is. Where the Melton is open, a bit rough, not windproof or waterproof, the Kersey is woven super tightly, is...
  23. Carlos840

    CUSTOM LEATHER HARNESS FULL SUSPENDER: BLACK LEATHER: BRASS HARDWARE: LARGE/XL

    Let me paint a picture... Leather pants, leather boots, leather suspenders perfectly tuned so that the rings are aligned with your nipples, leather vest, leather cap, moustache. Add a cigare and a camera, profit!

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