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  1. HDRnR

    Russet vs Seal

    I like them all.
  2. HDRnR

    Has anyone seen a Golden Era leather jacket made from Horween CXL FQHH or Steer

    He didn't say, he asked his father and he relayed the info above to me. I just asked him when the earliest use of CXL was for jackets. I figured it was Aero. I'm not sure how it works but its possible that Horween might not know what exactly their customers were using it for in every instance...
  3. HDRnR

    Has anyone seen a Golden Era leather jacket made from Horween CXL FQHH or Steer

    I decided to contact Horween directly on this topic. Nick Horween was kind enough to check on this with his father and to his recollection the earliest use of Chromexcel in jackets was the early 1980's. He said its very possible that there are jackets made from other Horween leathers from even...
  4. HDRnR

    Has anyone seen a Golden Era leather jacket made from Horween CXL FQHH or Steer

    Doesn't answer the question but interesting blog from Horween http://horween.com/101/by-request-whats-the-difference/ Also cool blog on CXL process http://horween.com/101/chromexcel-2/#more-522
  5. HDRnR

    Sunburst Pockets?

    At least your keys wont fall out. But I agree, not a great angle for hands.
  7. HDRnR

    New Alexander Leather Roadster too tight?

    If it doesnt feel right then its too tight. My grandmother always said "life's too short to wear tight shoes".
  8. HDRnR

    Finally, the Bates highwayman 1, aka, Terminator 1 jacket

    Thats a classic, great lapels.
  9. HDRnR

    Study Finds Owning Cool Leather Jacket More Rewarding Than Raising Children

    One of the best was "Detroit to be sold for scrap"
  10. HDRnR

    Has anyone seen a Golden Era leather jacket made from Horween CXL FQHH or Steer

    So back to OP, did you examine any CHP jackets ? Because thats where I'd start to look. The quality there would be higher than a standard consumer jacket in terms of construction and hide.
  11. HDRnR

    Has anyone seen a Golden Era leather jacket made from Horween CXL FQHH or Steer

    Yes, the CHP jackets seem consistently heavyweight from what I've seen, I have some that are over fifty years old and are still not broken in. Most are no names but I have a Californian that is right up there with modern CXL in weight.
  13. HDRnR

    Has anyone seen a Golden Era leather jacket made from Horween CXL FQHH or Steer

    I've had several old HB's in HH that I'd say are very heavy, close to or equal to modern CXL, the one I just sold in the classifieds is equal to a modern Aero. I also have several vintage CHP jackets that are as heavy as a modern heavy weight Langlitz which I'd say is the heaviest modern leather...
  14. HDRnR

    First Aero purchase!

    Yes, the Cordovan does bleed for a while. The worst i noticed was transferring into other lighter colored leather. Perfect example was sitting in my wife's car with a saddle interior resting my arm on the armrest, the cordovan bled right into it. After a getting wet a few times and general wear...
  15. HDRnR

    First Aero purchase!

    Here's a pic of some of the grain on my 50's HB. [/URL][/IMG]
  16. HDRnR

    NEW Alexander Leathers Detroit in Horween Bison - PIC HEAVY

    Good one, you nailed it. :eusa_clap
  17. HDRnR

    NEW Alexander Leathers Detroit in Horween Bison - PIC HEAVY

    I agree, I'm more about comfort than looks. If the jacket is uncomfortable I'll never wear it. The whole slim look thing has nothing to do with function or comfort. If I cant move right in the jacket I wont wear it riding or pretty much at all. Also everyone is built differently and jackets are...
  19. HDRnR

    First Aero purchase!

    I have a 50's in Cordovan, the hide is amazing.
  20. HDRnR

    Aero 20's Hercules

    Where exactly is the difference in the fit between them ? I have a 50's HB and cant imagine the cut any slimmer and I have a 32 waist.
  21. HDRnR

    Thurston Bros. - Official Affiliate Thread

    Thanks for the info, great pattern, I almost want to order another Aero just to get that lining!
  22. HDRnR

    1936 Bespoke Burberrys Equestrian Horse Riding Jacket

    I think the fact that the trousers have the makers label and date gives provenance to the jacket.
  23. HDRnR

    Skip the Thurston Bros. upcharge by ordering direct from India!

    looks like they changed the pic

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