How do you access the seller note? I didn't see any tab or anything indicating a notes section. I guess I am missing something.
Yes Shawn told me as well regarding payment when jacket was done, this is after working on the jacket for over 2 weeks maybe 4, when I asked for a invoice “ just buy any jacket or combination of jackets for the proper amount on website” no invoice. Sure I thought this was weird but i didn’t question is and I figured it is for bookkeeping reasons and did it. And it was all good.
So if I buy the cheapest version of the jacket they will adjust accordingly?
Don’t pay until he gives you instructions I’d say. In my case it was $350 so I just found a jacket and size that was $350 on the web , not my jacket and PayPal which is what I was told to do by Shawn. When my jacket started, a replica of a jacket I sent - he said he had 10-12 jackets from customers to replicate before mine . Then they made a sample in a stock size to make sure the pattern worked then a custom sized version for me.
I've always gotten the size that is closet to the measurements I need. I wonder if that's what others do as well
No, I don't think you can buy a size XXXS and adjust the measurements to fit XXXL.
So, I guess in order to sort of establish a process, first email them the measurements, type of leather, and specifications, wait for a response/price and then buy the closest priced approximation of the custom jacket from the website to establish an order number. I've been already informed that horsehide will incur a $100 surcharge over the listed price. In the case of the trucker I'm looking for, the listed price for the size I think is closest to my measurements, is $205, so I'm looking at a $305 -$330 deal. Not bad at all. The quote I got from US makers was not less than $1000. Not that I have a "made in USA" fetish, but I have to admit US made leather jackets are superior, materials, fit and craftmanship. Ok Aero are absolutely great as well. So, I'm a bit apprehensive about this pakistani maker, but I'm convinced by all the members of this forum who have only had good things to say about this maker.
Notes are on the right hand side. I usually do NOT pay until Shawn sends me QC pics. But for the Irvin I ordered from the web store I paid first (I didn't have to). Paypal has the option to pay later too. Very flexible payment system.
FWIW, I have Johnson trucker jackets on order too. I don't think they are the same. Shawn is selling 800 dollars jacket for 350. Johnson is selling one thousand dollars jacket for one thousand. They are still two totally different jackets. My Johnson trucker is gonna be made with super thick aniline Horween CXL horsebutts with (way better) quilted lining. My 5Star trucker is being made with pigment (I think) 2mm horse fronts with thinner poly acrylic fur lining (B-10). The pattern is a bit different too. Construction wise they are equally good. But as good as Shawn's new horse hide is, he still has room for improvement in lining material and hardware. These things seems minor but is standard in American made while is still an upgrade in off shore made.
My process looks like this:
I'm looking for black HH. I'll send them my specs and...see what they say
Alden 403 Moc Toe Boot - Brown Chromexcel - $680 The classic "Indy" style Alden Boot in the classic Horween brown Chromexcel. 
Grant Stone Diesel Boot Dark Olive Chromexcel - #395 Goodyear welted, Horween Chromexcel, classic good looks. 
Himel Bros. - The Ross Mk. 1 Leather Jacket Classic D-pocket motorcycle/aviator style jacket. Yeah that's good series of steps. I was thinking something similar with email
If they insist to go the website route I'll do exactly what you did. Thanks
I just ordered a seal brown hh cross zip and can post photos when I get them.
You went with the snaps? Is it possible to ask for metal donut buttons?
