Five Star Leather Jackets

[El Marro]

I recently started a order to sodomize myself and the viskey horsehide is full grain now .

If that’s what it takes to get full grain horsehide I’m going to pass. I admire your dedication though.

 

[Aloysius]

If that’s what it takes to get full grain horsehide I’m going to pass. I admire your dedication though.

It's possible that Jens enjoys it. Certainly some of the buying habits here are no less masochistic (and not just in the Five Star thread!)

 

[tweedydon]

This thread delivers!

 

[cbez]

If that’s what it takes to get full grain horsehide I’m going to pass. I admire your dedication though.

dont ask dont tell is the best policy regarding how we pay for all these jackets

 

[bigmanbigtruck]

Is this proof of 5* trying to go after a specific segment of Langlitz's customer base?

 

[PilotJens]

To be honest I should have read the definition of sodomi before writing it .But hey life laugh toaster bath I guess lol.

 

[4444Design]

Looks amazing on you mate! in my eyes the jacket looks as good as it could!(shoulders looks perfect!)

@4444Design Also love that A2! really nice looking leather and fits you like a glove


Cheers boys!

Thanks for the positive feedback!

In my opinion an A2 is not made to for layering underneath respective to function as the outer "level" but rathermore to be worn underneath some heavier and warmer garment (like B3 jackets or so). Thus i don't like 'em too baggy and with the RW i think i found just about the correct cut to fit the shape of my body ...

I'm pretty happy with the jacket for sure.

Maybe the seal is a bit on the dark side but it is not pitchblack anyway.

 

[4444Design]

Don't sodomize yourself brother.


Never seen pebbly horsehide like that. Looks like cow?

Compared with any steerhide or cowhide jacket the leather would be too thin.

Nah - i think it is horse ... - at least i ordered horse ...

 

[4444Design]

"Talking" about 5Star:

see some shots of their A10 gloves (seal) in comparison with some repops i bought in Normandy about 10 yrs ago for twice the price of them Fivestar gloves ...

I do not own an original pair or one of the high-price repros from either MASH, ELC or any other company but compared with the ones i already have they are much better made with better materials.

The liner makes 'em pretty warm so they are good for some walks through "WWL" (winter wonder land) as well ...

The knits are trim enough and the craftmanship is also remarkably good

Those 5Star gloves are on the right side of the pics ...

To order them "singulary" - i mean just those gloves bit nothing else - in Pakistan would be an financial "overshoot" coz of the shipping rate but as an addition to any incoming jacket those approx 30 bucks are an good investment

 

[Edward]

"Talking" about 5Star:

see some shots of their A10 gloves (seal) in comparison with some repops i bought in Normandy about 10 yrs ago for twice the price of them Fivestar gloves ...

I do not own an original pair or one of the high-price repros from either MASH, ELC or any other company but compared with the ones i already have they are much better made with better materials.

The liner makes 'em pretty warm so they are good for some walks through "WWL" (winter wonder land) as well ...

The knits are trim enough and the craftmanship is also remarkably good

Those 5Star gloves are on the right side of the pics ...

To order them "singulary" - i mean just those gloves bit nothing else - in Pakistan would be an financial "overshoot" coz of the shipping rate but as an addition to any incoming jacket those approx 30 bucks are an good investment

Nice tip. I've been happy over the years to buy from more expensive makers for big items like jackets, but sometimes when it comes to bits and pieces like gloves, it's not always worth a big spend...

On the matter of Five Star, I've also been idly look at their G1s. I've had a G1 patch project in mind for some time, relating to a university project I'm involved with in Beijing. (Partly this grew out of my fondness for the AVG look, though their blood chits aren't something I could realistically wear in Beijing, for obvious reasons.) Don't want to put big money into the base jacket, as is common for those of us looking at patching something up. Thing I'm finding is a lot of the more affordable options are on the small size. Five Star can clearly accommodate my shoulders, but it looks like they might end up being comically overlarge on the chest to accommodate my waist. Looks from their measurements chart that all their G1s (and all but one M422a) assume a ten inch drop chest to waist? It's unlikely I'll ever be small than a 42W again, but I'm a 48 chest... gonig up to 54" on the jacket chest would surely swamp me? I'm not looking to wear it with a Winter sweater, more likely just a shirt underneath, same as I'd wear an A2...

 

[PilotJens]

So far so good .
I wanted a copy (70% close at least)of almostvintagestyles 1940s HH Jacket and they delivered.
This hose is supposed to be full grain horsehide and they no longer seem to add the faux aging to it . The finish seems to be more minimal when I look at the folded seams .

The last picture is the original as a reference

 

[PilotJens]

So far I am very happy with the results.
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[Canuck Panda]

So far I am very happy with the results.
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Can you please take a photo of the front panels? 5Star QC photo has bad lighting it's hard to tell if its wrinkle paint or raised grain. Thanks.

 

[PilotJens]

It doesn't has a plastic touch to it .Very warm and soft touch but it still has some firmness.
Slightly tumbled and it seems to start creasing right away.
It absorbed water right away and darkend .
No bad smells either .
It has a waxy feeling right out of the box .

 

[LostWorldsFan]

Fit pics please

 

[naader]

Hi guys I'm in the process of having some custom stuff made by 5* and through sleuthing online, yall seem to be the best bet when it comes to experience with the brand.

How have your experiences been with their semi veg goat skin vs the 100% veg? I really want the coat to feel like "skin" rather than synthetic polymer a lot of the crap on the market feels like these days and unfortunately their 100% veg is not available in black lol.

I'm trying to have a winter jacket made similar to the "van puffer bomber" Danier sells, it can get kinda chilly where i live and assumed goat would be the best bet but honestly i don't really know much about leather. All the reading in the world doesn't really replace first hand experience.

If yall have alternative suggestions (i've heard horse hide handles getting wet pretty well too?) I would be happy to hear them!

 

[Alphahunter]

It doesn't has a plastic touch to it .Very warm and soft touch but it still has some firmness.
Slightly tumbled and it seems to start creasing right away.
It absorbed water right away and darkend .
No bad smells either .
It has a waxy feeling right out of the box .

That looks great. Congrats! Is that their Visky HH?
I’ve made my way to page 216 on this thread. I’ve seen excitement and I’ve seen disappointment. I think Tony’s adventures drew me in the most when I saw his thicker leather on a FB post. I was disappointed that their thicker leather wasn’t recommended. In a recent email from Shawn he discouraged ordering a jacket in that material after I sent him a picture of Tony’s jacket .
Their deer skin leather looks intriguing. I think what has drawn me in is the speed of processing your order and the endless customization features and good communication with Shawn and above all else cost. You can’t beat the cost. I’ve lost 30lbs since my double bypass (I had heart disease and didn’t know it) and I'm down to a 46 or less. I’ve tried reaching out to Johnson Leathers on FB and Email with no luck and I have one of their CR N-200’s and love it and seeing the post on Fields 1.5 to 2 years out etc I think this is the best option in a custom jacket especially for the price. I appreciate this post and you guys sharing your journey. When I decide to place my order I’ll post my journey on here. I’m torn on what style I want to order. You guys have made some pretty sweet jackets on this thread. Thank you!

 

[Alphahunter]

I love the look of Bill Kelso’s 1920 Aviator and this is the design I’m leaning towards. I have a Bill Kelso Aeronaut and love it.

 

[MrProper]

deer skin leather looks intriguing

Then I hope that 5* have a good deerskin by now. The one I had was thin, embossed and absolutely boring in color. Definitely not a good choice.

 

[Alphahunter]

Then I hope that 5* have a good deerskin by now. The one I had was thin, embossed and absolutely boring in color. Definitely not a good choice.

Then I hope that 5* have a good deerskin by now. The one I had was thin, embossed and absolutely boring in color. Definitely not a good choice.

After seeing PilotJens recent HH acquisition I’ll be going with HH for my first build.