I have one seal premium goat - it's not squeaky at all! It's great... has that squeaky topcoat. It is a seal steerhide. I definitely wiill not get that one sgain.
I have one seal premium goat - it's not squeaky at all! It's great... has that squeaky topcoat. It is a seal steerhide. I definitely wiill not get that one sgain.
@Hobbes1 Shawn's seal goat is very very dark grey brown. Anthracite type color. But it wears to show some lighter shades underneath.
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The black is just black all the way through. I personally prefer the seal because it can swing two ways. If you do decide to go goat instead of steer, make sure you ask for the thickest goat skin. It feels so much more premium than the thinner one.
Thanks! I need to go back and search this thread thoroughly for your previous posts. I recall that you put up a lot of different pictures and experiences with the various leathers from 5*.
In some previous correspondence with Shawn, he stated that they have lots of new leather in a large variety of colors coming. I tried to get some time frame on when, but he adopted radio silence at that point and I gave up after several requests. So, there might be loads of new leather options at 5*...someday
Would you send gold to a blacksmith?Didn't someone send Shawn some Shinki or Badalassi?
Would you send gold to a blacksmith?
I think with the quantities you'd have to buy for one jacket (for proper panel matching) you might as well buy a Badalassi Thedi for the same money.
Would you send gold to a blacksmith?
I think with the quantities you'd have to buy for one jacket (for proper panel matching) you might as well buy a Badalassi Thedi for the same money.
Would you send gold to a blacksmith?
I think with the quantities you'd have to buy for one jacket (for proper panel matching) you might as well buy a Badalassi Thedi for the same money.
Sending expensive leather to 5* thus defeating the purpose of a decently made budget leather is another thing that I am having trouble understanding.
Shawn, from what I've seen, has a selection of some perfectly fine leather, exactly the kind that makes his product financially approachable so it seems to me that sending in high-end leather which, of course, has no actual benefits over cheaper options other than prestige that comes with luxury, only negates that one single benefit 5* has over other makers.
Sending expensive leather to 5* thus defeating the purpose of a decently made budget leather is another thing that I am having trouble understanding.
I believe that Shawn’s operation is capable of taking that expensive leather and turning it into a great jacket for lower labor costs and at a faster turnaround than high end brands. This may boost the appeal to some folks. Just my $0.02 worth.
One point in favor is that you can create your own design there, get this according to your own measurements and in a very short time.Here, as @Monitor mentioned, what is the pay-off?
I believe that Shawn’s operation is capable of taking that expensive leather and turning it into a great jacket for lower labor costs and at a faster turnaround than high end brands. This may boost the appeal to some folks. Just my $0.02 worth.
One point in favor is that you can create your own design there, get this according to your own measurements and in a very short time.
You can always trust Thedi, but can you trust others?All the more reasons as the Badalssi in a Thedi is chosen by Theo, the Badalassi you buy and send is chosen by the supplier.
One point in favor is that you can create your own design there, get this according to your own measurements and in a very short time.
If, on the other hand, you are satisfied with a manufacturer's design and can wait, there is probably little to be said for organizing your own leather and commissioning 5* with it.
You can always trust Thedi, but can you trust others?
Just kidding, I think both points are valid, I can only say I enjoy my two fivestar cxl very much.
Is the seal goatskin the Gunrunner? I really like that design, considering one with a different pocket design. Yours looks great the way the lapels lay.I went a little nuts with Vaseline this afternoon. These are Shawn's conic goat and seal goatskin after applying a coat of Vaseline. The shine stays and the grains are showing through. Although I am not sure what the long term effect is. I apply Vaseline on a bunch of my jackets ranging from Shinki, Vicenza to Shawn's goatskin, the common effect is the shine and leather have gotten softer. It did wonders for bulky seams.
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Fingers crossed but I think Vaseline might be the answer for the stiffy CHL...