How many new jackets do you have coming (and how many potential ones)?

[Marc mndt]

What size is the main zip you got from Japan? Is it a Talon repro? May I ask how much they charge for the main? Thx.

Talon repro size 5. I don't know how much they charge (Greg ordered them), but I have been told that these Japanese repros are much more expensive than Chinese repros.

 

[Will Zach]

They look real nice. I like the idea of brass hardware. The warm glow of brass is more appealing to me than the cool sheen of aluminum. On most leathers, anyway. Match it with a brass buckle on your belt and you are good to go!

 

[handymike]

If they are solid brass and uncoated, they will be amazing in time! They will develop character along with the hide.

 

[Marc mndt]

It was actually Greg's idea to go brass for this project. First I said no, let's stick with nickel. Because somehow I thought brass goes well with brown leather, nickel with black leather. But then I though about it some more and I saw this addict clothes post on Instagram. Combination looks badass.

 

[Will Zach]

^^
That's what I am talking about!
I had a steerhide Lesco cross-zip with brass hardware, sold it, and I got this horsehide Spiegel, also with brass. Somehow brass works better for me with cross-zips, perhaps because there are a lot of zippers and the color stands out. Dark brown tape reinforces the look. Cafe racers I can have with alu on black tape.

 

[handymike]

I’ve got brass on my black cxl jacket and love the look- wish they were solid and not coated though...

 

[Marc mndt]

I’ve got brass on my black cxl jacket and love the look- wish they were solid and not coated though...

How can you tell the difference between solid or coated?

 

[Jin431]

My Field leathers modified Idaho project has been on hold for a couple of weeks because I decided I wanted brass hardware, which had to be ordered from Japan. View attachment 262752 The hardware arrived yesterday. Greg has also made changes to the pattern to address the issue I had with the front shoulder: View attachment 262753
He took one cm off each inner shoulder tapered down to nothing. He also told me he made some minor alterations to the neckline. Not sure how or what, but the jacket will be ready by the end of next week so I'm going to see the end result pretty soon. Can't wait

Can't wait to see your project. Happy days ahead for everyone who ordered the brass hardware.

 

[Jin431]

How can you tell the difference between solid or coated?

Don't remember who told me but I was informed to use a magnet, a solid brass hardware should not stick but coated brass will be magnetized.

 

[handymike]

The solid will tarnish and age beautifully...the coated is more yellow and will dull slightly, but then wear to either copper or zinc as the coating wears off. I know Waldes makes unvarnished brass zippers, and they start to tarnish once you touch them.

 

[tmitchell59]

Two jacket in the USPS Truck, Out For Delivery.

This White Pony rode in yesterday,

 

[navetsea]

fine looking hardware, good luck with the finishing of the jacket.

 

[Turnip]

@Marc mndt

This is the must have accessory to be added.

 

[Jin431]

Two jacket in the USPS Truck, Out For Delivery.

This White Pony rode in yesterday,

View attachment 262792 View attachment 262794

Wow, never knew a white leather jacket can look good.

 

[HoosierDaddy]

Looks light gray on my monitor.

 

[tmitchell59]

Wow, never knew a white leather jacket can look good.

It is very dirty and stained, but interesting.

 

[Guppy]

At Target today. Cart full of groceries and I spy this Levi’s Sherpa trucker. Literally the LAST thing I need. Didn’t even stop the cart. Threw it on top of a bag of frozen strawberries and went right to check out. Nice one. Canvas. I dyed it gray. WTF is with these jackets and why do I love them so.
Before:
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After:
View attachment 255823
I used charcoal gray Ritt dye. I like that the stitching pops now (as it should on a trucker) and the dye somewhat muted the faux fleece. Hard to tell from the pics.

How did you dye it without staining the sherpa lining???

 

[tmitchell59]

Looks light gray on my monitor.

Dirty White!

 

[Jin431]

It is very dirty and stained, but interesting.

Yep, looks like it needs a good clean and it's definitely interesting. Like how the back has the half belt without the side adjusters.

 

[Marc mndt]

Dirty White!

View attachment 262810

Great collar!