I lowered the back panel slighly, give the Jacket a longer less boxy optic on Back:
Huge difference.
I would not assume that it is the same jacket model.
It's really cool.
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Huge difference.
I would not assume that it is the same jacket model.
It's really cool.
TartuWolf
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Some QC photos from Shawn for my center-button half-belt. Can't wait to see how it looks in person and how it fits.
58panheadfan
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In addition to my review above, here is my order sheet as an idea (not only for a 5Star Order).
This makes things easier for you and for Shawn. From my experience the more infos are given the better
(the features I have copied from Five Star Leather site:
Measurements were made from an existing Jacket:
This makes things easier for you and for Shawn. From my experience the more infos are given the better
(the features I have copied from Five Star Leather site:
Measurements were made from an existing Jacket:
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58panheadfan
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Looking promising!
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Don't mean to compete with @58panheadfan awesome D pocket Road Master, but here is an update on 2mm brown steer.
I've been wearing it almost everyday for the last 2 weeks. The jacket has been through few workouts, hikes in the sun, rain and lots of everyday wear. So far its not bad. The leather is thick and heavy but not as restrictive as 1st Gen of CHL was described here. I can honestly say I like this jacket quite a bit. Here are few pictures showing how the leather slowly develops the character.
I've been wearing it almost everyday for the last 2 weeks. The jacket has been through few workouts, hikes in the sun, rain and lots of everyday wear. So far its not bad. The leather is thick and heavy but not as restrictive as 1st Gen of CHL was described here. I can honestly say I like this jacket quite a bit. Here are few pictures showing how the leather slowly develops the character.
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@Aloysius Thank you for the words of caution and wisdom about that ill fated, stiff, thick leather.
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Thanks for this....your jacket is a home run and I may be using it as a model for my next purchase. If you don't mind sharing, what is your height weight chest and waist measurments?
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I am 5'11" (180cm) 174 lbs atm (79 kg) by 40" (100 cm) chest and 35" waist and belly circumference (90 cm) by 32-34“ jeans waist size depending on model…
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Has anyone ordered a Geman U-boat jacket? Show full length fit photo please.
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I did, last year. I customized it (black goat instead of the standard grey steer) and I also asked them to remove the half belt on the back.
really nice jacket.
Just realized you asked for fit photo's.
These are from when the jacket was new, last November. I specified the back to be 32''.
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born113
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I really like the jacket in your photos. Looks like what I've been looking for for a long time. Perhaps I'll place an order.
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What I would change if I ordered it again would be the storm cuffs: they are acrylic ones and I would specify wool.
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Thank you very much for those images. I'm ordering my own custom jacket from 5*, and I was having a hard time choosing the leather. I couldn't decide between black goat or HH, and i'll definitely go with the goat now.
Are the acrylic storm cuffs just not holding up or not warm enough? I have a jacket of theirs with a wool lining. Is there a wool option for storm cuffs that is soft vs the (perhaps) "tougher" one used for linings? Nice looking jacket, btw. Thanks
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they seem less sturdy compared to wool ones, and I think they will lose their elasticity faster than the wool ones.
The 5* wool ones (as in my A2 and AN6552) are rough, quite rougher compared to Aero or Bill Kelso, but really sturdy and warm.
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Goat? Post fit pics when it arrives.
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@KBlake
Yup:
Premium Semi Veg Tanned Goatskin - Black - 1.4mm - Waxed(!)
I'll make a separate thread for the review and post a link here to avoid flooding this thread with pictures
Yup:
Premium Semi Veg Tanned Goatskin - Black - 1.4mm - Waxed(!)
I'll make a separate thread for the review and post a link here to avoid flooding this thread with pictures
"Not bad" is an understatement. These sleeve rolls are awesome.
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@chollie As a little tip: If you have in mind to order a D-Pocket from 5* make sure you give them exact position of chest zipper (I forgot
). Compared to my jacket, lower and closer to the corner of the d-pocket. The angle of the right outside pocket should angulated more to the front, the Zipper is too steep and therefore the inside of pocket is difficult to reach.Similar threads
