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  1. Seb Lucas

    Vintage Cafe Racer by Brooks Leathers Size 44

    A classic of the genre in brilliant condition. I need a 46 unfortunately. http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Brooks-Cafe-Racer-Leather-Jacket-/221228544046?pt=Men_s_Clothing&hash=item33823fb02e
  2. Seb Lucas

    Aero 1930's half belt size 42

    Hi Folks, I like this jacket so much I'm selling it to fund another in brown HH. http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Aero-Leather-Jacket-Mens-/221228548518?pt=Men_s_Clothing&hash=item33823fc1a6&_uhb=1
  3. Seb Lucas

    Talon Zip Question

    I have an old jacket with aluminum Talon zips. 1960's I think. Were these a cheap version of the Talon zip? Are they terrible or okay?
  4. Seb Lucas

    What is Vanson Competition Weight?

    Is it 3oz or heavier? I like the jackets but I don't need a heavy one. I know Vanson do a 2.5 oz Firenze leather too but these are harder to get .
  5. Seb Lucas

    Best and most affordable bowler options?

    I've been reading some bowler hat posts here for research. I love the things. I don't have time to search ebay, etc, and how can one get the sizing right for sich a stiff hat? And I don't want to pay more than $250-300 US. I'd like a fur felt bowler to fit a (generally) 58 sized head (my Akubras...
  7. Seb Lucas

    Horsehide Then and Now

    All this recent talk about the thickness of HH has got me thinking. Now we know that Aero FQHH is actually 3oz, not 3.5oz, how would a HH jacket by Aero compare to a 1940's-1950's HH jacket? I'd be interested in the comparison between a couple of half belts - one from then, one from now...
  8. Seb Lucas

    Just got a pre-owned Aero half belt

    Thanks to Handymike. I got his 10 year old 1930's half-belt, cotton drill lining. A few observations. Sizing - 42 and I'd say that is true to size, if a bit snug. Build quality - solid, the stitching, cut and detail is about equal to my Johnson Leathers jackets. Hide - FQHH - nice...
  9. Seb Lucas

    New half-belt by Johnson Leathers

    I already had two fantastically well-made Johnson Leathers jackets so I recently asked them (Alan) to make me a 1950's Californian Sportswear style half-belt. I didn't want FQHH or anything too heavy so I went with a 3 oz finished cowhide. Great service: had an online discussion with Alan about...
  10. Seb Lucas

    Zipper question

    I have a leather jacket with a zip problem. At the end of the zip where the lug is and where the two parts of the zip slide in together - the half-inch nylon sheath (name?) has come off both sides leaving just the material. No rips or faults in any other way. Is that a problem? Does that nylon...
  11. Seb Lucas

    Brimaco Cafe Racer Copy by Pacific Cycles Size 42

    Hi, I'm selling this nice Brimaco style racer made by Insurrection Leather in Seattle. See add below. http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/221122009503?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649
  13. Seb Lucas

    Moleskin Fabric Wear

    I have two moleskin blazers that are high quality. Problem is, the fabric looks shabby on the elbows and other higher wear areas. At those points and around the edges of seams the fabric looks flat, worn and slightly lighter this is after just a few weeks of wear. Both blazers are new. Is there...
  14. Seb Lucas

    1940-50's Horsehide thickness

    Any ideas if those early jackets were 2.5oz or 3, or even 3.5oz? I have a feeling that many of our vintage repos use a much heavier horse than the originals. I understand that A2's were 3oz, wouldn't the civilian utility jackets be about that too? I'm thinking about those Sears jobs, Hercules...
  15. Seb Lucas

    Schott 660 Cafe Racer

    This is my third cafe racer - my first Schott. It's medium weight leather - so for me ideal and more wearable than some hunk of 3.5 or 4 oz cowhide. Feels like a 1960's Brooks. Very impressed. Nice solid job of American manufacturing. Robust plaid lining, good thick pocket lining; poly cotton...
  16. Seb Lucas

    Brimaco leather quality

    They made thousands of Brimaco cafe racers over decades. The only ones I've seen were made of a pretty soft and unconvincing cowhide. Were the Brimaco's famous for their poor hide as I have read elsewhere and, if so, why? What was the thickness of these old jackets? The one I recently saw felt...
  17. Seb Lucas

    Reed Sportswear Leather Jackets Today

    I see Reed is still in business. What are they like these days? Are they in the Wilson's mode or better than that? Anyone know or have a recent Reed jacket?
  19. Seb Lucas

    Brooks Cafe Racer Leather Question

    I just auction sited myself a nice mandarin collar, Brooks cafe racer, mid brown, two pockets, zip out lining (not included). The two pockets are at the bottom- slash pockets, no chest pockets. It's cow -hide. Sorry no photos. I think it's about 40 years old. My question is; did Brooks...
  20. Seb Lucas

    Goatskin Utility Jacket By Gibson and Barnes Size 42t FOR SALE

    Hi Folks, Selling this one, click the link to eBay for info. http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/221035658765?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649#ht_500wt_966
  21. Seb Lucas

    Where to get an F1 French Field Jacket

    I may have asked this before somewhere. Anyone know where to get an unworn F1 field jacket? They make a great summer jacket as they are a high quality, unlined cotton. I've done a google search, nothing useful has turned up. Cheers - Seb
  22. Seb Lucas

    Schott CAF1 Horsehide question

    I want one of these horse cafe racers but size is a big question. Schott tell me I may need an XL and Wade at Insurrection in Seattle (he stocks CAF1 too) tells me I need an M and would "drown" in a L. Who's correct? Both know their products. I want it to fit so I can wear a sweater...
  23. Seb Lucas

    Horse Hide 2.5 oz or Naked Cowhide 3 oz?

    Hi, I'm having a cafe racer jacket made but I can't decide between the two leathers. Any views as to what would be tougher/better? I don't ride, so overall thickness isn't a safety issue, just a question of quality. Was 2.5 oz horse used in any of the classic 1940's-50's half-belts? Is it...

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