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  1. Seb Lucas

    1950's-60's Jacket

    Does anyone know if there's a company that makes new jackets in this style, or similar? I know there are a bunch of vintage ones around but most are in poor condition. This is not a great example but the pattern is what I'm looking for. Most of those I've seen were McGregor Ramjets.
  2. Seb Lucas

    G8 or Raider Jacket History

    Can anyone with a robust knowledge of vintage jackets tell us about this jacket's history? I always thought it was a 1980's Cooper design but I read on another site that someone had one of these made in the 1950's, possibly from a company in Pennsylvania. I have never seen one that predates the...
  3. Seb Lucas

    The Finish on Vintage Leathers

    I probably should know this material (and have certainly read posts here about this) but can anyone briefly summarize the most common leather finishes on vintage leather jackets? I'm especially interested in the tanning process that best survives the decades and hard conditions; is this...
  4. Seb Lucas

    Johnson Leathers Half-Belt For Sale

    Size 44 See ad for details. http://www.ebay.com.au/sch/i.html?_odkw=Johnson+Halfbelt&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.XJohnson+Leathers+Halfbelt&_nkw=Johnson+Leathers+Halfbelt&_sacat=0
  5. Seb Lucas

    Tweedmans Vintage

    I can highly recommend this vendor. Hard to find good Tweed jacket over here these days so I got on the Tweedman's vintage website and found a nice blue/grey herringbone tweed jacket in a 42 long. They were great to deal with and the jacket arrived promptly. On arriving there was an issue...
  7. Seb Lucas

    New Bill Kelso Half-Belt California Sportswear

    I know, I know, BK has copped some over the rep's ostentatious self promotion. Some of it from me. But you know what? This looks cool. Their attention to detail is amazing and I don't think enough people do a good half-belt. Now here's a full grain one. Look at that articulated back. Looks...
  8. Seb Lucas

    New lining fabric for a Harris Tweed jacket?

    My tailor says I should get a thin cotton fabric to replace the old, shredded polyester lining of my still robust trusty tweed. I'm not so sure since I have never seen a tweed jacket with a cotton lining before. Bemberg rayon maybe. Can anyone suggest a tried and true fabric to you use to...
  9. Seb Lucas

    Leather Collar Wear

    Anyone else find that the back of the collar wears faster than the rest of your jacket? I know couple of guys who have had to have their collar replaced as they actually damaged the hide where the back of their neck touched the collar. One explanation I heard is that if your skin is of a...
  10. Seb Lucas

    When is a suit or a blazer too worn to wear?

    I know this is subjective but I'd be interested in canvasing views on this. I sometimes wear a 40 year old tweed jacket with leather trim around the edge of the sleeve where the fabric has worn through. Some people tell me it should be thrown away. I tell them George Orwell used to wear similar...
  11. Seb Lucas

    Any original Buco J-100 experts?

    I've been taken by the look of these early cafe racer jackets. Can anyone tell me what hide the originals were made of? I hear it was cow or steer hide. Also interested about the thickness. I once held an original and was surprised at how light it was.
  13. Seb Lucas

    Akubra Quality

    I've been wearing Akubra hats for 40 years. Ever since I got my first Australian Army slouch or Diggers Hat in 1973 - I was a kid. I've owned many Akubra Stetsons too (they had the licence here). I bought about 10 hats in the 1980's, some of which I still have. I also have a recent 2008 Camp...
  14. Seb Lucas

    Highwayman fit

    What's the current thinking around the fit of a Highwayman? Insurrection says they run three sizes too big. I generally wear a 42-44 in leathers so would a 38 really be my size? I like jackets less fitted than Insurrection often recommend. I'm six two and 185 pounds, a fit a 42 1930's half-belt...
  15. Seb Lucas

    Men's 3/4 length Western Style Retro Black Leather Jacket

    Need to sell to help pay the new. You know how it is. This was made new for me by Mars Leather (a great bike leather company in Melbourne) 5 years ago and has been worn for about 10 weeks. Cotton drill lining...
  16. Seb Lucas

    A2 Hide Thickness

    Wondering what thickness the hide was for period A2s. I gather it would vary somewhat. Would I be wrong in thinking the goat and horse A2's would generally be between 2.25 oz and 2.5 oz?
  17. Seb Lucas

    Dumb Question About Measuring Pants Size

    If you're measuring waist size do you just measure around the belt? My size 34 measures around 38 inches. How do you arrive at 34?
  19. Seb Lucas

    Newby question regarding selvage jeans

    I just found a brand new pair of Japanese Edwin unwashed 14 oz red selvage jeans that are large for me. Don't know if these are any good. They are are about an inch and a half too wide at the waist. Can I wash these to make em fit? What makes them shrink (obviously no dryer)? Should I just...
  20. Seb Lucas

    Wool tartan lining

    I see light wool lining's in many Aeros - I especially like the weathered Grant tartan. Does this wear as well as cotton drill and would it be significantly warmer? I live in a warm climate but drill feels fine. Any thoughts?
  21. Seb Lucas

    Who makes the best, strongest duck cotton work jackets?

    I just got a Carhartt Detroit jacket which is nice enough but doesn't appear to be all that much better made than what I might get from any old store. Threads loose all over the place; basic materials. Will need to see how it wears. Any other makes of this kind of classic item?
  22. Seb Lucas

    Size 44 1930's half belt and size 42 1950's half belt measurements

    Hi Folks, Can anyone tell me what the shoulders and pit to pit are of a standard: Size 44 1930's half-belt Size 42 1950's half belt And am I right in thinking that a size 40 Highwayman would fit more like a 42? Pit to pit being 22.5 inches? Cheers
  23. Seb Lucas

    Jerky Horse

    Did a search on this but didn't quite find the right answers. How does jerky horse wear and is it a lighter hide than FQHH? I am also concerned that it might be surface painted which might wear off in ugly patches. What's the truth about this hide?

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