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Thanks for the tip. I guess the issue of looking for a light weight or Summer weight jacket is more complicated than just the weight or thickness. I have an Aero Vincenza that feels heavier than my Himel in Shinki horsehide. I had JL make a M500 out of 2.5 oz naked cowhide a couple years ago that has a nice drape. My GW goatskin cossack is pretty light, though it will take a long time to soften up. As others go into the 6 oz. realm in search of the thickest jacket that still has a nice hand and drape, I suppose I am going in the other direction. I am heading in the 2 oz. direction of leather that still has a decent feel and drape.
I've thought a lot about warmer climate leather over 30 years - given my location.
I agree with you. The ideal hide for me is around 2 oz-2.2 oz. I can wear jackets made of that for several months of each year.
I also have a JL 2.5 oz naked cow jacket I had Alan make for me some years ago. [By the way, I always thought Americans were crazy to buy Aero when JL is right there.] JL also made a light cafe racer goatskin jacket for me - it was around 2.2 oz and weighed just over 3 pounds. An Aero goat hide jacket in the same pattern is closer to 4 pounds.
Some goatskin (as used by Aero and Simmons Bilt) seems to be closer to 3 oz thickness. Of course the batches vary.
The 2.5 oz naked cow from JL is about the same weight as my Aero Vicenza hide, only way softer. Again batches vary.
My favorite jacket, a Brooks in light steer weighs 3 pounds.
I have worked out that for my preferences a jacket needs to weigh around 3 pounds to be of most use to me. About half that of a FQHH jacket in my size (42-44).
I also wear light calfskin and lambskin jackets which weigh under 3 pounds.
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