Fit Pic/Opinion on new jacket (Local Jacket Maker)

[ton312]

let me ask him for contact details. I think he mentioned he does have some overseas customers

I would like to order your Hercules in my size! Jacket looks great from here!

 

[Canuck Panda]

I see a Tony Leather Thread coming. Custom jackets under USD 400. Very tempting.

 

[Jin431]

I would like to order your Hercules in my size! Jacket looks great from here!

I see a Tony Leather Thread coming. Custom jackets under USD 400. Very tempting.

you two guys again huh lol

 

[TooManyHatsOnlyOneHead]

you two guys again huh lol

somewhere, someone is crying in Pakistan...

 

[Jin431]

somewhere, someone is crying in Pakistan...

they gained a lot of traction though from them. . . so off to the next promising maker!

 

[navetsea]

they gained a lot of traction though from them. . . so off to the next promising maker!

a maker is not properly tested before taking order from HH's casual 8oz project

 

[JMax]

a maker is not properly tested before taking order from HH's casual 8oz project

That jacket pleased HH so much that he pulled an A1. All that’s left is a little puff of smoke.

 

[TooManyHatsOnlyOneHead]

That jacket pleased HH so much that he pulled an A1. All that’s left is a little puff of smoke.

nah i think closet pole finally broke and he's trapped underneath those heavy jackets

 

[Jin431]

a maker is not properly tested before taking order from HH's casual 8oz project

Oh yeah almost forgot about him and his preference for those heavier weights lol

That jacket pleased HH so much that he pulled an A1. All that’s left is a little puff of smoke.

good on him! Maybe he'll come back with a vengeance lol

 

[matchankh]

a maker is not properly tested before taking order from HH's casual 8oz project

I doubt he would entertain the idea lol

At first he said he only works with his in house leather and I could only send the badalssi to him during low season (May-July). Luckily I changed his mind.

 

[JMax]

nah i think closet pole finally broke and he's trapped underneath those heavy jackets

Haha. Like an overturned turtle. I can see it.

 

[TooManyHatsOnlyOneHead]

Haha. Like an overturned turtle. I can see it.

he's debating chewing off an arm, but luckily he's got some milk duds in one of the pockets

 

[navetsea]

either he wears his armor and do crude motoric movements , or do high dexterity task like typing, one can not do both.

 

[matchankh]

On the sidenote, anyone have experience on using the HWT to shape the collar to make it curvy? If so could you share some technique on this?

 

[matchankh]

More detail shots @Pdawg

 

[TREEMAN]

Wait till 5* gets a load of this guy.
Leather jacket shoot-out. !!

 

[willyto]

On the sidenote, anyone have experience on using the HWT to shape the collar to make it curvy? If so could you share some technique on this? View attachment 359822

Calling @handymike

 

[ton312]

I am beginning to wonder if this Tony is the same Tony from Hercules leather company. The jacket from the OP's post looks like a Hercules Leather Co. jacket in terms of construction, as does the hide and liner....Maybe he has resurfaced? Just a thought...

 

[handymike]

I think Tony Leathers has been mentioned here before, and I don’t think he is the same guy as our English friend from Hercules.

The HWT is super easy.
Turn on your hot water and let it get pretty hot. Run the back of your jacket’s collar under the water until you feel it “soften up.” Then quickly pat it dry and form it into the shape you like. Leave it to dry for a day or so. Done.
Leathers act differently. Some have a lot of wax and once the wax softens they shape and keep that shape easily. Certain leathers get hard afterwards, so it can be hit or miss. If you are concerned- go with a similar treatment but with cold water. I often use my steamer instead since it is more controlled.

 

[matchankh]

I think Tony Leathers has been mentioned here before, and I don’t think he is the same guy as our English friend from Hercules.

The HWT is super easy.
Turn on your hot water and let it get pretty hot. Run the back of your jacket’s collar under the water until you feel it “soften up.” Then quickly pat it dry and form it into the shape you like. Leave it to dry for a day or so. Done.
Leathers act differently. Some have a lot of wax and once the wax softens they shape and keep that shape easily. Certain leathers get hard afterwards, so it can be hit or miss. If you are concerned- go with a similar treatment but with cold water. I often use my steamer instead since it is more controlled.

Sounds easy enough. Will give it a shot with cold water first. Thank you!