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Buco J-100 from Lost Worlds Vs. Real McCoy

rimbaud

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Looking for a fitted horsehide racing jacket and can't decide between Buco J-100 from Lost Worlds and the similar version from Real McCoy. Previously owned a Lost Worlds Easy Ryder, which I loved, but unfortunately had stolen. Would replace, but I found the Easy Ryder to be too loose (though the sizing was correct). Anyone familiar with either or both models and can offer some advice?

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Superfluous

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The most significant difference is the leather. LW uses thicker, more rigid HH, as compared to the Shinki HH used by RMC. I personally much prefer the Shinki HH. That said, many here really like the thicker, more rigid leathers.
 

rimbaud

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Thanks, Superfluous. I was impressed with the weight of the LW Easy Ryder leather, which I believe was 4 oz. Unfortunately never had the opportunity to break it in to the point I felt really comfortable, but perhaps that was also attributable to it being so rigid.
 

rimbaud

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one other question - from a lot of the pictures I've seen, the RMC Buco J100 seems to have stitching that is more gray than black, and thus contrasts with the leather - is that correct or is it perhaps the light reflecting in pictures? Thanks!
 

rimbaud

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Thanks, Benj. Guess that might give a somewhat two-tone look? That doesn't appeal to me, though everything else about the jacket looks beautiful.
 

Benj

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No prob. Personally, I wouldn't really worry about it. I'd say that very few people would say that the jacket gives you a "two-tone" look, of course what matters the most is how you feel about it. But really I think you only notice the stitching in direct lighting if you focus specifically on it.

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I'm someone who's really picky and absolutely wanted a black jacket, and I never think twice about it... The pics I showed are the most gray it will ever look.
 

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