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  1. abone

    Five Star Leather Jackets

    Oh by the way, @ton312, Shawn confirmed today the buffalo will be ready in 30 days, and its up to 1mm thick
  2. abone

    Five Star Leather Jackets

    I have sent him a crap load of pictures - my Vanson Oxford with measuring tape across all the particulars, pics of the Aero Maxwell, and the Thedi Hektor. I really like the Hektor pocket set-up but mine won't be double-breasted. I think it will work out. Thanks for the feedback, much appreciated!
  3. abone

    Five Star Leather Jackets

    Thanks for asking. I have changed it a bit, morphed an Aero Maxwell and Thedi Hektor together. Traditional half belt in the rear. Shawn has the drawings and measurements, now just waiting for him to create the pattern. I've found it a bit of a challenge with the communication part so I'll know...
  4. abone

    Five Star Leather Jackets

    Picture please? I'd like to see that leather.
  5. abone

    Five Star Leather Jackets

    I asked, he said no, but I kinda expect you might get preferential treatment. He told me to ask again in a month. Not sure about their HH however....if its not CXL then will it be any better than some of the other leather? However if he'd had said ok, I would have snagged it for my jacket.
  7. abone

    Five Star Leather Jackets

    He gave me thicknesses too, but you probably already know this: Steerhide 1.3-1.4 Buffalo Hide 1.3-1.4 Goatskin 1.2-1.3 mm
  8. abone

    Five Star Leather Jackets

    I asked Shawn today and here is his reply: "All FS leathers are Drum Dyed Some in Matching Dies And some in lighter shades But Dyed in Drum"
  9. abone

    Five Star Leather Jackets

    Here is 5*'s new non distressed buffalo 1.3-1.4mm. He hasn't made any jackets from yet but its tempting. Grain looks good, colour looks good.
  10. abone

    Five Star Leather Jackets

    Shawn told me they have horsehide now but in limited supply and are reserving it for the Dubow jackets only. I never thought of a shearling vest before....your pictures have me strongly considering one now. I think its awesome, perfect for a Canuck like me! Hey, while I've got you....you seem...
  11. abone

    Show your graining

    Any chance we could see a whole view of that jacket. I am intrigued by the design. Thanks!
  13. abone

    Five Star Leather Jackets

    Thank-you. Unfortunately the jacket design I am working on requires a stiffer and thicker hide. I do like that cognac colour however.
  14. abone

    Five Star Leather Jackets

    Anyone seen, or made a jacket from, 5*'s deerskin in brown?
  15. abone

    Five Star Leather Jackets

    I like it! Any idea what thickness it is?
  16. abone

    Coldest Weather I've been in

    Ft Mac?
  17. abone

    Coldest Weather I've been in

    I flew into a remote diamond mine, Ekati BHP, in the NWT many times for work. I was in the heavy equipment business and the company I worked for had a contract for maintenance, plus we supplied the equipment. One trip it was -70C with wind chill, -50C without wind. I was looking out the window...
  19. abone

    Five Star Leather Jackets

    I've sent these patterns to Shawn, he's confirmed he can build and at a very reasonable price me thinks. I am leaning towards buffalo, non distressed 1.3-1.4mm. I'm still fussing over a couple details like should I include a slash/hand-warmer pocket behind the cargo pockets like I have seen on a...
  20. abone

    Five Star Leather Jackets

    I've sent these patterns to Shawn, he's confirmed he can build and at a very reasonable price me thinks. I am leaning towards buffalo, non distressed 1.3-1.4mm. I'm still fussing over a couple details like should I include a slash/hand-warmer pocket behind the cargo pockets like I have seen on a...
  21. abone

    Five Star Leather Jackets

    Patina was the wrong choice of word. I should have said character, wear patterns, grain etc. But yeah, it's a recent thread so perhaps not.
  22. abone

    Five Star Leather Jackets

    Ton, did you keep this jacket? If so did it develop patina?
  23. abone

    Five Star Leather Jackets

    If you're referring to the pic I posted, its CXL FQHH. Sorry, I previously said Vicenza but that was wrong

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