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  1. 58panheadfan

    What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

    Thank you very much @Bennarion much appreciated! And this in a very short time. It still needs a little more wearing time (e.g. in a rain shower) until the jacket is perfect in every respect (like my previous jacket in size 40").
  2. 58panheadfan

    What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

    I am more than happy to have found a size 42“ replacement. As I wrote on insta, if it come to only one Leather Jacket, I guess that would be the FW Brakeman made from black Shinki HH :)
  3. 58panheadfan

    Do try this at home: leather jacket repair tips

    You are absolutely right @Marc mndt , I didn't want to say it so directly but it is true that the fine creek leather jackets, as seen on insta, have an unnatural and quick “patina”. As quickly as the lining "fades", the leathers obviously fade just as quickly :rolleyes:
  4. 58panheadfan

    Do try this at home: leather jacket repair tips

    Based on the photos, the jacket has undoubtedly been “well” worn but I still feel that the lining should not be damaged in this way. This confirms my information that the Fine Creek leather jackets do not deliver what they promise. I myself had a Fine Creek leather jacket in my hands and was...
  5. 58panheadfan

    Do try this at home: leather jacket repair tips

    Oops, how old is this jacket and what did you wear underneath that the lining already looks so worn out? Or the quality of this lining is absolute garbage.
  7. 58panheadfan

    Broken zipper pull on new Rainbow Country leather jacket

    It depends on how you handle the ball & chain zipper. It should never be pulled by the chain, but always by the attachment.
  8. 58panheadfan

    Broken zipper pull on new Rainbow Country leather jacket

    If you are looking for parts & repair sets, that's a good address. Of course these are repros.
  9. 58panheadfan

    Do Goatskin Jackets Mold to the Body like Horsehide?

    As already mentioned, the size or how close a jacket sits to the body plays a role (as with denim jeans, for example). The thickness of the leather and the way the leather has been tanned also play a role. In my experience, veg tan leathers develop most dramatically when worn in a rain shower.
  10. 58panheadfan

    What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

    SPL = Special
  11. 58panheadfan

    FS: FREEWHEELERS BRAKEMAN HORSEHIDE COAT BLACK, SIZE 40"

    The 2021 is like new, I think over time with some more wear the graining will show more prominent. There is no difference in color, it's just the lightning as I did the pics.
  13. 58panheadfan

    FS: FREEWHEELERS BRAKEMAN HORSEHIDE COAT BLACK, SIZE 40"

    Absolutely and the leather feels a tad lighter...
  14. 58panheadfan

    Show your graining

    To illustrate the difference between the 2016 and 2021 shinki hh batch for FW, here are a few photos. I personally like the outer appearance of the earlier 2016 batch better. It reminds me more of the original jackets from the 40/50. Of course, this is always a matter of personal taste. But i...
  15. 58panheadfan

    FS: FREEWHEELERS BRAKEMAN HORSEHIDE COAT BLACK, SIZE 40"

    To illustrate the difference between the 2016 and 2021 shinki hh batch for FW, here are a few photos. I personally like the outer appearance of the earlier 2016 batch better. It reminds me more of the original jackets from the 40/50. Of course, this is always a matter of personal taste. But i...
  16. 58panheadfan

    FS: RAINBOW COUNTRY LTD ED. "SANTA CLARA" BUFFALO HIDE MAHOGANY, SIZE 42"

    SOLD! Happy, both jackets found the same good new home :)
  17. 58panheadfan

    FS: FREEWHEELERS BRAKEMAN HORSEHIDE COAT BLACK, SIZE 40"

    SOLD!
  19. 58panheadfan

    FS: FREEWHEELERS BRAKEMAN HORSEHIDE COAT BLACK, SIZE 40"

    Absolutely this particular one is made from the famous 2016 batch… the new 42“ I got was made in 2021 and there is definitely a difference! The older one is more beefy and has much more grain, maybe a reason because FW isn’t able to find HH matching there preferences today… and they are doing...
  20. 58panheadfan

    FS: FREEWHEELERS BRAKEMAN HORSEHIDE COAT BLACK, SIZE 40"

    Thank you and yes, you are right, was able to find a size 42" :)
  21. 58panheadfan

    FS: RAINBOW COUNTRY LTD ED. "SANTA CLARA" BUFFALO HIDE MAHOGANY, SIZE 42"

    Measurements on request, additional sleeve lenght measurement picture
  22. 58panheadfan

    FS: RAINBOW COUNTRY LTD ED. "SANTA CLARA" BUFFALO HIDE MAHOGANY, SIZE 42"

    RAINBOW COUNTRY LTD ED. "SANTA CLARA"* BUFFALO HIDE MAHOGANY, SIZE 42" *More infos about the jacket can be found at my review. Color: brown Leather: Buffalo veg tan Hide Body & Sleeve Lining: 100% Wool Specs: 30's Style Sports Jacket 2 Front Pockets 1 Breast Pocket 1 Inside Pocket Zipper...
  23. 58panheadfan

    FS: FREEWHEELERS BRAKEMAN HORSEHIDE COAT BLACK, SIZE 40"

    Measurements

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