Man, the fit is perfect. Enjoy it and wear it in good health
same thing happened to me with my Schott 141. Tailor did an insane job actually making that jacket look like a piece of art from the box it used to be. But he missed holes, didn't finish stitching. Was a mess. I got past it after about a week because the cut is just perfect. I haven't tried this "putty" but what I did do was dampen the holes and then blast them with a hair dryer to get them to cinch up. Now that's with Schott leather, don't know what will happen to the Five Star stuff, so proceed with caution. It didn't 100% fix it, but I'd say at least 70%.
Great fit Riu, fill the stitch holes..
when the lining inside is still roomy the leather on the forearm will expand overtime, the first day I got my vegtan jacket I was really afraid I made a huge mistake since my forearm is just impossibly tight, when I bend my elbow and the sleeve rise a bit I feel my hand numb after awhile, few months later it is fine. leather just expand if the lining inside allows it.Thank you! The forearm was already trim before but now it's a bit tighter and I didn't want that. I'll have a look at that leather putty later on after wearing the jacket for a while. What do you mean when the lining allows?
I'm trying to forget all about the holes but it's just too fresh and it's stuck in my head for now I know there is a solution for everything, I was just hoping it won't be the case.
Indeed, it's good to know there's a workaround for this. I'll see how it shapes by wearing it more and then probably get back to those nasty holes.
I think everyone in here likes thick leather but stiff. Personally, I prefer thick and soft leather (Like @Riu CR jacket. I really like the leather, grain, softness.) Because for me when the leather is thick and soft, it feels more comfortable to wear on. With thick, stiff, movement will be uncomfortable. Can anyone tell me why everyone wants thick, stiff leather?
I think everyone in here likes thick leather but stiff. Personally, I prefer thick and soft leather (Like @Riu CR jacket. I really like the leather, grain, softness.) Because for me when the leather is thick and soft, it feels more comfortable to wear on. With thick, stiff, movement will be uncomfortable. Can anyone tell me why everyone wants thick, stiff leather?
Yes he has quoted me the same exact price several time for different builds, which included shipping to USA, for a jacket modified in every way plus new pattern, leather and hardware upgrades etcI am working on a modified version of the "CIVILIAN VINTAGE 1930'S CLASSIC MEN REAL LEATHER JACKET" on the Five Star Leather website with Shawn. It will be in buffalo leather. He said it will be around 350$. Has his price been about the same for others with modified models?
Good to know, thank you.Yes he has quoted me the same exact price several time for different builds, which included shipping to USA, for a jacket modified in every way plus new pattern, leather and hardware upgrades etc View attachment 319928 View attachment 319929 View attachment 319930 View attachment 319931 View attachment 319932 View attachment 319933 View attachment 319934 View attachment 319935 View attachment 319936 View attachment 319937
I am working on a modified version of the "CIVILIAN VINTAGE 1930'S CLASSIC MEN REAL LEATHER JACKET" on the Five Star Leather website with Shawn. It will be in buffalo leather. He said it will be around 350$. Has his price been about the same for others with modified models?
Me too.I communicate with him via Facebook messenger and that works well.
I like a lot SB´s vest combination.Hello Irvin/shearling lovers
I need some advice on my irvin project .My old Irvin style jacket got stolen and I got my sample kit from Shawn today .I need a bit of advice on my project .Should I play it safe and go with seal with russet trim or try to recreate my old red/purple cognac trim jacket (the Irvin with pockets below )
I am not 100% sure if the light colour fur would work with shawns redskin .
Thank for any input and advice
Hello Irvin/shearling lovers
I need some advice on my irvin project .My old Irvin style jacket got stolen and I got my sample kit from Shawn today .I need a bit of advice on my project .Should I play it safe and go with seal with russet trim or try to recreate my old red/purple cognac trim jacket (the Irvin with pockets below )
I am not 100% sure if the light colour fur would work with shawns redskin .
Thank for any input and advice
You won't get a historically correct version with Shawn's Shearling. I would wait until Shawn has the "right" shearling for an Irvin.I would wait for Mr. Proper to comment. I had mentioned an Irvin custom with 5*, and he mentioned they don't have a correct shearling for that yet. Maybe that has changed in the internet.
I am on the fence about the redskin.The colour looks kinda fleshy .I gave it a war time nitro cellulose topcoat to see how it looks.
Mr.Proper how does the topcoat wear after some time ? It feels like a acrylic top coat.
I might do the seal russet and get the other colour variant by Simmons Bilt because they said they could source almost the same colour like my noble House.