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  1. sweetfights

    Leather trucker jacket opinions?

    I know you think the Y2 is too long, if it was mine, I would have a tendency to believe it too. But, in my opinion that Y2 looks the best of the lot on you. It makes me second guess my view on proper trucker back length.
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    A barf worthy rip off of an appropriated pattern

    I had a Richmond that I loved but it was too damn long in the back otherwise I would have kept it.
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    The phenomenon of shrinking/expanding jackets

    Standard thick CXL from Aero. Not thin for sure.
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    The phenomenon of shrinking/expanding jackets

    Yes, I am referring to horsehide CXL. Not huge shrinkage but significant enough that I factor "shrinkage" into my ordered back length.
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    The phenomenon of shrinking/expanding jackets

    Every CXL jacket I have purchased brand new has "shrunk". I have always lost 1/2 inch in back length after a few months. No joke- I have no explanation to give for this shrinkage other than the weather here in southern Ontario. 4 seasons, relative humidity etc. I have no idea why this happens...
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    FS: The Real McCoy Monkey Boots Horsehide size 9E

    Stunning color! GLWS.
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    FS: S&S X SB VANISHING POINT HORSEHIDE LEATHER JACKET Sz42

    Great looking jacket. I can vouch for gily. He is a standup guy.
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    Horween lux black teacore hh 44

    A gorgeous jacket that is just broken in enough to actually be worn and enjoyed instead of coddled. Very fair price too. GLWS
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    Van Cleef III Veg Tan Engineer Boot size 10.5 USA

    Purchased from Standard and Strange- received July 2019 Paid $775 USD plus tax and shipping. I oiled these and let them soak up the sunshine for about 10 hours in the summer. Worn outside for approximately two hours. The leather on these is fantastic. These will fit a size 10.5, however, I...
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    Lost Worlds Suburban Brown HH size 46

    A great well made jacket ! The Suburban is fantastic. Zippers were the only problem I ever had with Lost World's jackets.
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    Field Leathers

    Thanks!!!
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    Field Leathers

    What deposit is required to get on the waiting list??
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    Himel Brothers Leather Co.

    Himel rocks!!! Congrats.
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    Japanese brands rejecting Shinki

    Is this the naked Shinki? And why would this gorgeous leather be considered "lesser quality"? Where is this naked Shinki from?
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    Japanese brands rejecting Shinki

    Agreed. Dave Himel Shinki is the finest I have ever seen. I wonder if Dave's Shinki is the same as John Chapman's.
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    Japanese brands rejecting Shinki

    Agreed. Dave Himel Shinki is the finest I have ever seen.
  17. sweetfights

    FS: Fine Creek Richmond sz 46 (44 L fit)

    A beautiful baby!! Congratulations.
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