Five Star Leather Jackets

[bn1966]

A little tighter than expected. I underestimated the thickness a bit. But that will settle after a while anyway. Great for my taste, but I also like it rather tight.



No, that's the new shealing. This is a little more curly and the outside is slightly shinier.

As you say, it should flatten with a bit of wear & give a bit..nothing worse than a baggy vest

 

[Seank]

Received the G-1 remake today.
I like the leather much better than the first jacket. It has a completely different look, feel, and weight.
It feels softer, more supple, and the finish is less shiny...more matte. The grain appears different as well, it seems tighter and less pebbly. It weighs significantly more, .6lbs more which is substantial. Just altogether looks and feels higher quality than the first jacket. I am much happier with this leather. I asked for a heavier leather for this rebuild, the heaviest possible seal goat he had, and he delivered, but I wasn’t expecting such a big difference between the two because I also asked for the heaviest leather I could get on the first jacket. It’s night and day how much higher quality and better feeling this leather is in comparison.

All the other changes worked out pretty well to. The collar actually looks like the comparison photos I saw, the added neck length and body width fit better.

I still come up with different measurements when I measure the jacket vs the pics Shawn sent me, but at least this time the jacket does seem to fit pretty well.

overall I’m a lot happier with this one than the first.

 

[ton312]

Goatskin Dubow A-2. by far the best I've had so far from 5 star. View attachment 298076

What color is this? Looks good!

 

[ton312]

Received the G-1 remake today.
I like the leather much better than the first jacket. It has a completely different look, feel, and weight.
It feels softer, more supple, and the finish is less shiny...more matte. The grain appears different as well, it seems tighter and less pebbly. It weighs significantly more, .6lbs more which is substantial. Just altogether looks and feels higher quality than the first jacket. I am much happier with this leather. I asked for a heavier leather for this rebuild, the heaviest possible seal goat he had, and he delivered, but I wasn’t expecting such a big difference between the two because I also asked for the heaviest leather I could get on the first jacket. It’s night and day how much higher quality and better feeling this leather is in comparison.

All the other changes worked out pretty well to. The collar actually looks like the comparison photos I saw, the added neck length and body width fit better.

I still come up with different measurements when I measure the jacket vs the pics Shawn sent me, but at least this time the jacket does seem to fit pretty well.

overall I’m a lot happier with this one than the first.
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This looks significantly better. The fit too.

 

[Imuricecreamman]

What color is this? Looks good!

This one is russet. Posted some better pics of the leather in the "what jacket are you wearing" thread.

 

[Hh121]

Great guy, great company!!

 

[MrProper]

Great guy, great company!!
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Cool. What kind of leather is that?

 

[Hh121]

Cool. What kind of leather is that?

Horween Natural 4.25 oz.

 

[Seank]

Great guy, great company!!
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That looks NICE!

 

[Seank]

A few more pics of the G1 (an-6552) showing some of the detail work and comparison between the two jackets. You can really see the difference in the two leathers.

 

[MrProper]

Horween Natural 4.25 oz.

Ah ok, this is the leather that you procured yourself. If that had been one of Shawn's, I would have ordered immediately.
Really nice.

 

[TheDonEffect]

Great guy, great company!!
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Oo, it came out really nice, is that a custom label?

 

[ton312]

Great guy, great company!!
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Holy shit!!!

 

[Seb Lucas]

Horween Natural 4.25 oz.

Amazing work Hd121, well done.

 

[ton312]

Ah ok, this is the leather that you procured yourself. If that had been one of Shawn's, I would have ordered immediately.
Really nice.

You and me both!

 

[ton312]

Can’t wait to see the real pics. Shawns always undershoot the reality. This is phenomenal. That collar is PERFECT. Vey well done @Hh121
Man. What a jacket!!!

 

[Hh121]

Can’t wait to see the real pics. Shawns always undershoot the reality. This is phenomenal. That collar is PERFECT. Vey well done @Hh121
Man. What a jacket!!!

Thanks so much, I certainly did nothing but steal your spec!
This jacket is based on winter half belt with Californian collar and cuff (with small modification), Shawn nailed almost every request I sent to him, which is unbelievable.
I think he is ready for 6-7 oz Horween hide.

 

[Hh121]

Oo, it came out really nice, is that a custom label?

it is one of the new labels they created recently.

 

[Jin431]

the deerskin trucker arrived today. My sister loves it, glad I was able to give it to her before she leaves after the holidays. The leather is fantastic, soft hand, lovely grain, drapes well, no strong chemical smell. It's so much nicer than the premium goatskin I received before. It might be their best leather yet. I'm ordering one for myself lol

Before I applied the buttons

After antique brass donut buttons were placed

 

[Jin431]

Great guy, great company!!
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Damn! So cool! You got your project finally! So cool, congrats.