Anytime...by the way I have a double ring belt on its way. Found a guy in the states that makes them old school style. Ordered mine with bridal leather, in natural. I'll let you know how it turns out when it arrives (I asked you about yours a few weeks ago).
Good question about measurements. I did post Thurston's measures but measured the jacket upon arrival too. The only difference was the shoulder. Thurston was 19.75 and I came up with 19.5. I do know when Thurston measure they spread the jacket as much as they can, so that could account for the...
Thanks for this. Very helpful.
Previous jackets I’ve put them on and gone on a road trip in the truck, or a multi-day bike ride. Can’t do that right now so I’ll use your advice. This leather is stiff, and waxy, and thick, and smells like a horse is in the house!
Carrie just emailed me to say this particular batch of FQHH is 1.5-1.6mm, heavier than average according to the head cutter at Aero. It’s going to take some work to break in.
Had this made for me, 2007 I think. I wish now I hadn’t chosen a Nero type collar, but it’s a very well fitting and comfortable jacket on the bike. Leather could be more robust... I think this is only 1.2 or 1.3mm cow.
I just had the guy that made it take it in as I’ve lost lots of weight since...
I like my sleeve length to land between wrist and thumb knuckle. I’m close enough now. I know the sleeve length over the thumb knuckle is common with some folks but to me, that makes the jacket look too big, even if it isn’t.
I won’t be riding with this jacket, and as the leather softens and...
In Levi’s or others pants I’m typically a 34. With Bravestar I go 33. When they arrive they are stiff as hell, and the buttons are damn near impossible to do up, however with time loosen up, and the waist stretches and gives. The 33 ends up fitting me perfectly. I get the 21.5 in true straight...
Thanks for this. I wore it around the house tonight and I’m thinking the same. Yeah I wouldn’t mind another 1/2” but as you say, I could order 1” longer and end up with the same length. Carrie as much as said the same.
If I went custom I’d play around with the design a bit too as has been...
Carrie got back to me and says the fit is spot on, including the sleeves. She confirms many like them longer, but she prefers them “neat”.
I’m going to wear it around the house tomorrow but I’m now leaning towards keeping it. It’s not much out, and if they do stretch out a bit (rather than...
My Sheene fit jacket arrived today, CXL Natural, size 42
P2P 24
Shoulders 19.75
Sleeves 26.5
Waist 21.5
Back 26.5
I’m thinking to keep this but I have a little reservation about sleeve length. I’ve got long arms and I could do with another 1/2-3/4” I think. Enough to wait for a custom? Hmmm
The...
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