Five Star Leather Jackets

[abone]

I think this stap has about the same length.

I'm somewhat surprised but it holds up just fine, both ways.
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Is that your jacket Marc? I see the buckle is mounted the same way as my incoming jacket. Good to know it works as it should

 

[Marc mndt]

Will the buckles even work the way they are mounted? That's not how they are supposed to work.
IMO they are mounted backwards and i don't think they will hold without the double back.

Saying that you could do the double back towards the front like on @Marc mndt 's jacket above...
But the straps are very short.
I don't think they know how these buckles work.

All my halfbelt are mounted like this 5*. The only exception being my field leathers.

 

[Carlos840]

I think this stap has about the same length.

I'm somewhat surprised but it holds up just fine, both ways.
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I would have thought pic 2 would not have enough friction to hold long term, my bad.

 

[abone]

All my halfbelt are mounted like this 5*. The only exception being my field leathers.
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Thanks for this. I regret not spec'ing a double ring. I really like that look.

 

[Marc mndt]

Eastman didn't add stitch lines to the loop, looks pretty sloppy tbh. (Brown d-ring)

Apparently that's by design. Same on my black elmc californian.

I'm pretty confident this is the only place in the world where people discuss these kind of trivial details

 

[Marc mndt]

One more and then I'm done. Mounted like 5*, holds up perfectly.

 

[abone]

Eastman didn't add stitch lines to the loop, looks pretty sloppy tbh. (Brown d-ring)

Apparently that's by design. Same on my black elmc californian.
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I'm pretty confident this is the only place in the world where people discuss these kind of trivial details

Ha, yeah its easy to go down rabbit holes, but it is enlightening too. I'll be much smarter for my next custom build.
Nice collection you have there!

 

[abone]

Length looks good to me. On the photos the side panels aren't pulled together yet there's still some length left on those straps. I think you'll be good.

I asked Shawn to check the length out. He sent me pics of the strap threaded both ways, in an un-cinched position. He offered to redo with longer straps but I declined.

 

[Marc mndt]

I asked Shawn to check the length out. He sent me pics of the strap threaded both ways, in an un-cinched position. He offered to redo with longer straps but I declined.

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Is say this is the perfect length. Some of my halfbelts have longer straps but they somewhat bug me because they're sticking out.

 

[Fonzie]

^Agreed.

 

[ton312]

I wouldn’t lengthen them either. I like the longer straps in my Aero because CXL is “slippery” so I double them back like so:

All of my 5 Stars are tighter at the torso but the adjustment straps have never budged.

 

[Pandemic]

Update on suedes available:

 

[dlite90]

Eastman didn't add stitch lines to the loop, looks pretty sloppy tbh. (Brown d-ring)

Apparently that's by design. Same on my black elmc californian.
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I'm pretty confident this is the only place in the world where people discuss these kind of trivial details

I don't think it's sloppy, that gives it a craftsman vibe. Leather jackets are supposed to feel utilitarian.
3-Michelin-star restaurants will chop up vegetables unevenly or leave big leaves in their parsley to make a dish feel rustic.

 

[Riu]

Update on suedes available:

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I'm not a big fan of suede leather but I like that golden brown.

 

[Pandemic]

I'm not a big fan of suede leather but I like that golden brown.

I'm still kicking around ideas for a suede jacket as my next order. Maybe a half belt or a slim and simple HWM type design, bit I really want a thick, rough-out leather and not a flimsy skived mall suede. Also, I keep going back to the rust color of the Aero Majestic and then feeling less inclined to compromise on these sandy browns.

edit: Shawn says it is 0.8mm thick.

 

[bn1966]

Keep thinking of an unlined suede Trucker

 

[Jin431]

I'm still kicking around ideas for a suede jacket as my next order. Maybe a half belt or a slim and simple HWM type design, bit I really want a thick, rough-out leather and not a flimsy skived mall suede. Also, I keep going back to the rust color of the Aero Majestic and then feeling less inclined to compromise on these sandy browns.

edit: Shawn says it is 0.8mm thick.

Yes! A roughout in cow/buffalo would be cool to see. Suede looks nice but a little fussy and it can't get wet (right?)

 

[Pandemic]

The only suede jacket I've owned was black, but I have never understood the 'you can't get suede wet' thing. I don't think it shows water damage and it doesn't shrink anymore than similar hairless hides. You can spray it with silicon as a protectant and water proofer if you want, but usually a good brushing gets it clean again.

 

[abone]

Received my fit pics from Shawn overnight. Jackets on its way, but I might have an issue with the front drop. I spec'd 2" drop, he confirmed via photo that it was exactly 2" but something is off. Either 2" is too much, or the shape of the drop is wrong, or a combo of both.
I am taller and a bit bigger than Shawn I think, and I'll never do up the bottom button, so it might not be as prominent as is looks. Will know when it arrives but a visit to a leather tailor might be in order.

 

[air]

Yes! A roughout in cow/buffalo would be cool to see. Suede looks nice but a little fussy and it can't get wet (right?)

The only suede jacket I've owned was black, but I have never understood the 'you can't get suede wet' thing. I don't think it shows water damage and it doesn't shrink anymore than similar hairless hides. You can spray it with silicon as a protectant and water proofer if you want, but usually a good brushing gets it clean again.

Maybe because it's thinner there's more risk of breakage when it's wet?