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  1. bigmanbigtruck

    Schott 688, 557, Aero Seven fit checks

    I would say the 558 actually fit you the best out of the 3. The 688 is not bad either... bit more relaxed vs the 558, just the sleeves that don't work. If you were able to add length to the sleeves, I don't see why things would look disproportionate. And sorry to say, but I also think your Aero...
  2. bigmanbigtruck

    Finds and Deals - Leather Jacket Edition

    Tbf, it does fit him like a shirt
  3. bigmanbigtruck

    Technical questions - center seam, coloured leather

    1. Not always cost cutting. If it’s from a solid maker, then it’s for shaping purposes as we all have different body types/postures that a one-piece back may not drape on nicely for certain individuals.
  4. bigmanbigtruck

    Colorful cafe racer thread

    Not mine, but saw this bates on Finds & Deals thread but think it belongs here. It’s certainly a vibe.
  5. bigmanbigtruck

    Retailer too good to be true?

    Maybe he charged a special price just for you :D Anyway I figure you saw the price a while back and he lowered it till someone went for it. ~$2K is still crazy tho
  7. bigmanbigtruck

    Finds and Deals - Leather Jacket Edition

    I can't hate on Bates because the actual jacket looks great, but the color scheme and design just gives me Alice in Wonderland vibes
  8. bigmanbigtruck

    Will your new jacket ever look vintage?

    Yup, keep in mind I'm not implying you need to spend LW $$$ to get this look. Like @Aloysius mentioned, Schott can get you there. Just remember to use water to help accelerate the process.
  9. bigmanbigtruck

    Will your new jacket ever look vintage?

    This jacket could very well belong to someone here. But just to give you an e.g. this LW J23 looks well worn with beautiful graining as others were pointing out what you may be looking for. According to the description, this is just from 2 years of riding use (and maybe through a decent amount...
  10. bigmanbigtruck

    Will your new jacket ever look vintage?

    That's some sick graining on the front panels
  11. bigmanbigtruck

    Will your new jacket ever look vintage?

    ugggh... looks like it rusted rather than "teacore'd"
  13. bigmanbigtruck

    Will your new jacket ever look vintage?

    Just let the passage of time do it's thing... eventually that's what makes it vintage
  14. bigmanbigtruck

    Y'2 HR-41 Single Riders

    Don't sell 'em short... you're right the photos on their website look horrible, they seem to give their models oversized jackets. But if you explore some threads like WJAYWT, you'll see some incredible fit pics.
  15. bigmanbigtruck

    Y'2 HR-41 Single Riders

    Don't disagree there. There's certainly a lot more effort needed to separate the wheat from the chaff.
  16. bigmanbigtruck

    Y'2 HR-41 Single Riders

    like @Marc mndt mentioned, 2 jackets with the same size tag could measure slightly different. There's always some variance due to the characteristics of the panels, the craftsmanship and even the method of measuring itself. Typically makers mention a variance of 0.5" which lines up with the...
  17. bigmanbigtruck

    New to leather jackets — fit/style questions

    This is looking more like their 50’s HB. No yoke, no buttons on cuffs, less darts on back and side adjuster straps just go straight thru rather than loop back
  19. bigmanbigtruck

    What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

    Oh man, why’d you make me have to look for one of my own now That’s a timeless look
  20. bigmanbigtruck

    Confounded by sizing

    Yes, he's very concise and to the point over email, but never missed or ignored a question I asked - which I appreciate. Think he saves his vocabulary for the website lol Idk about the all caps thing - sometimes I've gotten messages from him with large font, but never all caps. I live 20 mins...
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    Confounded by sizing

    Can't speak for Theodoros as I've never dealt with him (tho I understand from others on this forum, that they've been able to visit him in person and had a great experience), but that's not LW or Stuart's approach. He'd rather have you walk away than watch how you walk or ask for a copious set...
  22. bigmanbigtruck

    Confounded by sizing

    Gotcha, I thought it might have been a problem area for you. Kinda like me and my relationship with sleeve length. Anyway broad shoulders or not, point still stands... if he's unwilling to provide measurements, provide him with what usually works for you instead. With a point of reference...
  23. bigmanbigtruck

    Confounded by sizing

    If you're broad shouldered and have concerns, I would provide him measurements of a jacket I like and ask if he thinks the shoulders would be too restrictive based on that - you just need to feed him some data I noticed he tends to discount that measurement in particular, but I've found if you...

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