Five Star Leather Jackets

[Observe]

What I always say... everything that is not exactly specified is left to chance ;-)
But if you hadn't explicitly pointed it out now, I probably wouldn't have noticed it at all.

Comparing to the new photos @nattevagten uploaded of his premier HB in another thread and I think I'm just looking for problems. Different pocket size but similar overall placement.

 

[Canuck Panda]

What's the chest pocket zipper length? 5"?

 

[Observe]

What's the chest pocket zipper length? 5"?

Yeah, 5".

 

[klorel]

I pulled the trigger: this jacket below is now on its way. I shall see how it fits.

 

[Canuck Panda]

Yeah, 5".

The Aero premier HB chest pocket is 4". Looks vintage-y but can't fit anything in there. Will have to use the inside pocket for storage. Most of my modern motorcycle jackets have 6" zipper on the chest pocket. Big enough to get half a hand in there with the glove on. So Shawn is somewhere in the middle.

Honestly, your 5star and this brown one up here are some of the best ones I've seen from Shawn. This thread really show the progress from beginning to now peak.

 

[Eddiesuave]

Hello All,
I got something a little different this time. Wanted to try their wool jacket with custom sizing and details. They did it for an exceptional extra $50 and in my opinion it came out phenomenal. I made some minor changes to it based on Lee Wool Riding Jacket I saw on Cillian Murphy in Oppenheimer. The Leather parts in higher friction will reduce wear/tear of the wool (I’m not sure how good 5* wool is), which is why I went with the cuffs being completely leather. I wanted to go with something more tea core like Seal Brown HH, but I felt like the Black color fit better and I could always repaint it when it wears down to grey. Hope you guys enjoy the images attached.

 

[KBlake]

Hello All,
I got something a little different this time. Wanted to try their wool jacket with custom sizing and details. They did it for an exceptional extra $50 and in my opinion it came out phenomenal. I made some minor changes to it based on Lee Wool Riding Jacket I saw on Cillian Murphy in Oppenheimer. The Leather parts in higher friction will reduce wear/tear of the wool (I’m not sure how good 5* wool is), which is why I went with the cuffs being completely leather. I wanted to go with something more tea core like Seal Brown HH, but I felt like the Black color fit better and I could always repaint it when it wears down to grey. Hope you guys enjoy the images attached.

That looks so good!

 

[Mighty44]

I pulled the trigger: this jacket below is now on its way. I shall see how it fits. View attachment 538951

Hey @klorel — I was curious how this turned out because I’m interested in ordering something similar. Would love to see some photos of the jacket now that you’ve got it and hear a review. Looks beautiful.

 

[Eddiesuave]

Hey all,
Wanted to make a follow up on the delivery of 5* work on the wool jacket. I messed up on the sizing, copied a unlined jacket for a lined jacket, should of added an inch everywhere instead of keeping it the same. Sleeves are a little tight. Sorry about the blurry, bad images don’t have much area, lighting or expertise for photography. But wanted to say, I’ve never been impressed by 5* leather, but this one threw it out of the ball park, this jacket feels solid and looks a little too good to be true. The leather feels very impressive and adds great durable feel the jacket. The wool pretty good too, feels like an old school overcoat. Overall very happy with my jacket if I get too tired of the tight fit or gain weight I will be back.

 

[ton312]

Hey all,
Wanted to make a follow up on the delivery of 5* work on the wool jacket. I messed up on the sizing, copied an unlined jacket for a lined jacket, should have added an inch everywhere instead of keeping it the same. Sleeves are a little tight. Sorry about the blurry, bad images don’t have much area, lighting or expertise for photography. But wanted to say, I’ve never been impressed by 5* leather, but this one threw it out of the ball park, this jacket feels solid and looks a little too good to be true. The leather feels very impressive and adds great durable feel the jacket. The wool pretty good too, feels like an old school overcoat. Overall very happy with my jacket if I get too tired of the tight fit or gain weight I will be back. View attachment 542051 View attachment 542046 View attachment 542047 View attachment 542048 View attachment 542049

Love that! Love the collar especially!

 

[ton312]

I'm ordering this wool. I love it.

 

[blood_e]

anyone buy their bi-swing trucker? Any good for riding in?

 

[KBlake]

I'm ordering this wool. I love it.

I think I have to have it too.

 

[58panheadfan]

Brought out my FiveStar Jackets while waiting for Leather Jacket weather:

Roadmaster

 

[58panheadfan]

Trojan

 

[2-or-more]

Good fits @58panheadfan . Really enjoy the attention to details.

 

[ton312]

En route! I tweaked the pattern to fit more like a traditional Halfbelt. Looks promising.

 

[58panheadfan]

Nice front drop

En route! I tweaked the pattern to fit more like a traditional Halfbelt. Looks promising.
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[navetsea]

Trojan
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I think
their front panel looks alright, just the chest pocket can be further down and away from the armpit.
the side panel and lower back panel however might need a rework to make better/ more tapered or more hourglass silhouette and avoiding bunching up

 

[serhen]

Hello. This is my first post here. I am interested in buying a good quality leather jacket and i have looked at the half belt 30s style from fivestar. I do not wish it to be a very "slim fit" since i live in northern Europe and would like to have a knitted sweater under the jacket sometimes. I have not owned this style of jacket before. Can someone chime in on sizing tips or other ideas, i really like the look with single pocket in the front and handwarmers. Of course there is option to customize but i feel the return policy is good to have for a first order.. I'm absolut thinking about what leather to choose between goatskin vs steerhide. Grateful for help pointing me in the right direktion.

I am 181 cm and weight is 90. About 107 chest with a lambwool sweater. Around 103-104 with t-shirt. Thinking about getting the XL.