Freewheeler's Neal Cassay Brakeman coat

[jon11]

Has any you guys any experience of the Neal Cassady Brakeman Rail jacket in Horsehide by Freewheelers Japan. Want to know how they run in size, accurate or otherwise. What I do know they are an expensive piece of kit. Any help greatly appreciated.

 

[handymike]

That is an amazing jacket!
Ishmael is the Freewheelrs expert and man on the ground in Japan.

 

[Superfluous]

One of my favorite jackets. Great cut and simple lines. Shinki HH. I have other FW products, including a wool jacket, and the quality is tremendous. FW just re-released the black Brakeman -- its gorgeous! I have never tried on a Brakeman and, therefore, I cannot speak to the sizing. As HM stated, Ismael is the FW expert and I think he has tried on a Brakeman.

 

[jon11]

Great thanks handymike and Superfluous must send Ishmael a private message.

 

[Blackadder]

You can find the measurements on Rakuten.
http://global.rakuten.com/en/store/banana-f/item/1502940/
I also find this
http://blog.livedoor.jp/mcfly_store/archives/50771290.html
Shoulder width / Chest / Length / Sleeves
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[jon11]

cheers Blackadder.

 

[Ishmael]

Having never owned one, it's hard to think of myself as an expert on the topic. As everyone has stated. The brakeman is indeed a great jacket. Quality hide, construction and details. The latter being what sets it apart from the rest. All comes down to whether you like the style and color of the brakeman, and whether you want the top class details. Some people don't like the back seam, for example. Two standard colors are russet and black, some people don't like either. Mirrorball has also been doing an Auburn version and a lot of guys round the internet have their hopes up they'll be doing it again.

http://the-rising.co.jp/?action=item_detail&id=604

Size wise, think you just need to look at the measurements and see if they work for you. I'm usually a 40 or 42 in jackets and the 42 brakeman fits me well.

 

[Ishmael]

Other jackets to consider in the same vein are Himel Canuck, Joe McCoy and the Colimbo Stockmans.

 

[jon11]

Thanks Ishmael a lot of nice stuff out there, however a lot of these type of jackets not available at present.

 

[jon11]

Ishmael, can you private email please, as your box is full and I cannot get a message to you. Thank you

 

[jon11]

Thank you Ishmael you have mail

 

[Sir Jacket]

Anybody know if these beauties still available?

 

[handymike]

I dream of one.
"Santa, anyone..."

 

[Blackadder]

Anybody know if these beauties still available?

Try Rakuten. I see a size 38 and a size 40 left there (different shops).

 

[handymike]

The Switchyard is a beauty too!

 

[Sir Jacket]

Thanks for the link! 40 is my size. Pricey, though…

 

[Sir Jacket]

Rakuten reliable? Wouldn't want that much cash to disappear.

 

[Superfluous]

The FW Brakeman is currently available through several Japanese retailers. In fact, it was just re-released in both black and brown. If I didn't already own a Himel Canuck (two), I would definitely own the FW Brakeman. In fact, I have contemplated buying a Brakeman several times notwithstanding my Canucks, and recently bid on one through Yahoo Auctions, but was outbid at the last second.

Rakuten reliable?

Rakuten is akin to E-Bay . . . it is merely a shopping mall. Therefore, reliability depends on the particular seller. I have had very good experiences buying through Rakuten -- I had one sour experience (inaccurate posted dimensions), but Paypal facilitated a full refund (Rakuten was not helpful in this process).

 

[Sir Jacket]

Superfluous, I've been having a web scour but can't see mention of it (apart from Rakuten) so if you could specify the retailers, would be much appreciated.

 

[Sloan1874]

Rakuten is akin to E-Bay . . . it is merely a shopping mall. Therefore, reliability depends on the particular seller. I have had very good experiences buying through Rakuten -- I had one sour experience (inaccurate posted dimensions), but Paypal facilitated a full refund (Rakuten was not helpful in this process).

+1 My experiences have been broadly positive - a couple of times I've been sent stuff without charge! - only once did they not even acknowledge the order.