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[cbez]

My only shinki hb.. so far

 

[Daniel Veit]

My only shinki hb.. so far
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Where do you get the wallet from? I tried to find a retailer but failed.

 

[cbez]

Small seller on mercari.

https://jp.mercari.com/user/profile/537418460

They also have insta. But currently seem low on pieces.

 

[STPmotor]

Anyone with experience with Midnight Blue CXL FQHH as it ages? I've seen some posts speak to how to grays considerably - but don't think that has to be a bad a thing. Asking if you're happy with the evolution of the color to be frank.

 

[Canuck Panda]

Anyone with experience with Midnight Blue CXL FQHH as it ages? I've seen some posts speak to how to grays considerably - but don't think that has to be a bad a thing. Asking if you're happy with the evolution of the color to be frank.

It's a nice color. The one I have went from blueberry/forest green to steel blue/green. There is another navy batch that age a bit differently. Horween has one of the nicest color finishing in the biz imo. So many shades depends on lighting.

 

[JMax]

Anyone with experience with Midnight Blue CXL FQHH as it ages? I've seen some posts speak to how to grays considerably - but don't think that has to be a bad a thing. Asking if you're happy with the evolution of the color to be frank.

I love it. No complaints.

 

[3.14nche]

A year and a half in it has some lighter spots but it's still pretty midnighty overall.

 

[jojothenorthstar]

does this collar look like it's real sheepskin/mouton?

 

[STPmotor]

It's a nice color. The one I have went from blueberry/forest green to steel blue/green. There is another navy batch that age a bit differently. Horween has one of the nicest color finishing in the biz imo. So many shades depends on lighting.
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thanks man - yeah looks great! agree with you about Horween. digging the blue with the brass hardware as well

 

[Canuck Panda]

does this collar look like it's real sheepskin/mouton?

Its real mouton, it looks like they trimmed it back down really short to sew the edges. Its an aesthetic thing, some have puffy seams that didn't get trimmed back as much. It shouldn't impact durability, theres still hair on, just buzz cut.

 

[STPmotor]

anyone with an ideal way to measure desired half belt height? I've seen some breakdowns here of a mto jacket where this was specified - but what are you actually measuring? the distance between your hip and natural waist? thanks as always.

 

[cbez]

what do ya'll think about himel jackets, in a vacuum without the himel drama?

 

[Bfd70]

I just picked up this Simmons Bilt and have 2 newbie questions:
1) If I have a tailor remove the hand pocket zippers will that make the jacket look imbalanced or have issues later? I don't like the teeth scraping my hands
2) same question for the belt loops. If I remove them, will it make the jacket look imbalanced?

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Dont amd dont

 

[hungapotamus]

Dont amd dont

Yeah I realized it would be a stupid idea. I've been living in the jacket since I got it and have grown to really adore everything about it.

 

[spectre6000]

Some collars have this sort of stitching, others don't. Is it reinforcement? Against what exactly? Decorative? What is its purpose?

Same here, but around the base of the collar as well in what must have a different purpose, assuming there is one.

 

[AHP91]

For some reason I couldn't keep my eye off this Buco that went to auction. Relisted today and sold somewhere - had some issues. This looks like a 1940s jacket? Buco intrigues me - some of the 1950s, 1960s jackets I couldn't care less about, and some of the early ones look super cool.

 

[jojothenorthstar]

is it possible to have allergies to sheepskin? if so, what would they present themselves as?

 

[jojothenorthstar]

Its real mouton, it looks like they trimmed it back down really short to sew the edges. Its an aesthetic thing, some have puffy seams that didn't get trimmed back as much. It shouldn't impact durability, theres still hair on, just buzz cut.

thanks! does mouton contain lanolin?

 

[Aloysius]

thanks! does mouton contain lanolin?

All wool does.

 

[jojothenorthstar]

All wool does.

thanks for the reply, was just curious because i got a new shearling jacket and was sort of worried i was allergic to it (was itching in some areas, also got a runny nose but it's probably just the weather) however i wore that one with the mouton collar for 12 years straight (it was a hand me down from my dad) every winter without any adverse reactions so i think maybe i'm just being paranoid.