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  1. abone

    Five Star Leather Jackets

    I asked Shawn to check the length out. He sent me pics of the strap threaded both ways, in an un-cinched position. He offered to redo with longer straps but I declined.
  2. abone

    Ask a Question, Get An Answer About Outerwear

    Check Thurston Bros, they have some Thedi’s and Vansons in this style. Lots of leather choices too.
  3. abone

    Ask a Question, Get An Answer About Outerwear

    This was custom made for me around 15 years ago, in cowhide. Not sure if this is the style you mean or not but I always wished it didn’t have a Mandarin collar. I ride and it doesn’t provide any warmth at the neck. It is a comfortable jacket however. It’s too big for me now unfortunately. Edit...
  4. abone

    Five Star Leather Jackets

    Ha, yeah its easy to go down rabbit holes, but it is enlightening too. I'll be much smarter for my next custom build. Nice collection you have there!
  5. abone

    Five Star Leather Jackets

    Thanks for this. I regret not spec'ing a double ring. I really like that look.
  7. abone

    Five Star Leather Jackets

    Is that your jacket Marc? I see the buckle is mounted the same way as my incoming jacket. Good to know it works as it should
  8. abone

    Five Star Leather Jackets

    I got into this a few days ago in an earlier post. They will work both ways. 5* mount them in the way they are mounted on my jacket, unless specifically asked not to. I missed this detail unfortunately. My Vanson buckle is mounted to the back, Thedi appear to also. Aero definitely mount to the...
  9. abone

    Five Star Leather Jackets

    I am a freak about symmetry...the back is fine.
  10. abone

    Five Star Leather Jackets

    Your jacket looks really good. The leather is perfect for the design. Well done.
  11. abone

    Five Star Leather Jackets

    Had another look at your jacket and noticed the length of the cinch belts. Mine look really short. No extra length. Considering my jacket is cut pretty trim I don't imagine I will have to cinch them up much, if at all, but I think I should have some extra material there. Waddya think? Problem or...
  13. abone

    Five Star Leather Jackets

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    Five Star Leather Jackets

    My jacket is complete and ready to ship. He nailed all the dimensions with the possible exception of shoulder width. It looks like it’s 1/2” under my target of 19.5”. Should be fine. And I wonder if I went too aggressive with my 2” drop. I’ll never do up all the buttons so after break in period...
  15. abone

    Five Star Leather Jackets

    I use WhatsApp to communicate with him, works pretty well. I can check if he's online or not!! Ha ha We've also had a video conference to go over some final details. Thanks for your help on the collar. He said he added 1/2", looks like a bit more than that.
  16. abone

    Five Star Leather Jackets

    Thanks! Yes that is their new non-distressed buffalo. 1.3mm
  17. abone

    Five Star Leather Jackets

    It’s getting close. Buttons next up.
  19. abone

    Have I made a mistake? ( jacket on order )

    I'm 65. A year ago I went to Seattle to visit Thurston Bros. As I was determined to walk away with a jacket that day, Carrie brought 10 or so jackets to the fitting that she thought I'd like and would fit. One of them was an Aero Hooch Hauler. If it hadn't been too small, that's the jacket I...
  20. abone

    Five Star Leather Jackets

    Now that I hadn’t noticed.... and for sure it being squared off doesn’t look right. I’m on it! I was so enamoured by the grain I hadn't noticed the details like this!
  21. abone

    Five Star Leather Jackets

    The jackets probably finished by now. I’ll see how the final pics look. As I mentioned in another reply to this topic, I have a Vanson Oxford and although not a half-belt, it does have cinch belts that are oriented the same way as this, and for sure I have to take the jacket off to tighten or...
  22. abone

    Five Star Leather Jackets

    You got me thinking so I found images of an Aero and for sure the buckle is mounted on the front side, as opposed to the back side like my incoming jacket is, and my Vanson is. If you are thinking of a 5* for the first time, my early experience is they will do whatever you ask for, but be sure...
  23. abone

    Five Star Leather Jackets

    I’m not sure. Someone asked the same question on another 5* half belt posted here. I’ve a Vanson with cinch straps and they face the way this does.

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