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

[red devil]

Ah yes, just remembered, elastic bands like on this woman's jacket, I have seen then on cheap men jacket as well

 

[Marc mndt]

Ah yes, just remembered, elastic bands like on this woman's jacket, I have seen then on cheap men jacket as well

Glimlach means smile in Dutch. Let's start a thread on this things we don't like to see on jackets.

 

[Mich486]

^Those zipper pulls were ubiquitous on mall jackets at some point in the 90s early 00s. I can see why you hate them with a passion!

 

[Monitor]

Ah yes, just remembered, elastic bands like on this woman's jacket, I have seen then on cheap men jacket as well

Lol, this!!!

 

[Carlos840]

I hate to see these zipper pulls too. I think that's because I associate them with fashion / mall jackets. These are never seen on quality jackets. Same holds for the 'echtes leder' tag

That's why i have such a love/hate relationship with this jacket, if it had any other zippers it would be a 9/10, with these zippers it's a strong 5/10:

 

[Monitor]

That's why i have such a love/hate relationship with this jacket, if it had any other zippers it would be a 9/10, with these zippers it's a strong 5/10:

Beautiful jacket, though. Look at that lining. I bet it's warm.

 

[Carlos840]

Beautiful jacket, though. Look at that lining. I bet it's warm.

Super warm, and inded very beautiful, but imagine her with diamond pulls, or Waldes chain and ball, or even Talon teardrop pullers... She would be incredible!

This one is actually made from horsehide just like the 613H i sold you, side by side there was no difference between them.

Edit: Gratuitous lining shot (yes it has a shimmer when seen in the light)

 

[tmitchell59]

USPS doing a rare delivery on a Sunday morning. I should have another coming today and several next week.

This is a Meyers of Salem Oregon. I have seen this label before. There was a thriving industry throughout the USA producing native game hides into garments. This example is unique in the style using buttons and a classic half-belt with side adjustments and vented back. Also shorter Trucker length. Many deerskin jackets were made with fairly simple patterns using hides brought in by local hunters. The Meyers show they would duplicate the styles of the day in more complicated patterns.

What a beauty! The hide is very soft and more thick, minimal wear.

Just opened.

 

[Robbie79]

I've just ordered the second time (after cancellation of my order in January) following Thedi jacket but I'm not sure yet regarding following specification details, yet:

- Original chest pocket, no chest pocket or diagonal chest pocket (like used for half belt designs)
- Button type (he can also horn buttons instead of these 70's Military buttons)
- Or zip version of this jacket (zipper would end slightly above the last button)
- Leather type: Either 1.3-1.5mm thick UK Domestic full veg-tanned sheep leather as pictured below (black Cafe Racer jacket) without the hair panels (all black sheep leather) or 1.2-1.3mm thick waxed brown New Zealand sheepskin (with less antique/vintage/distressed look) with rough out brown NZ sheepskin two-tone combination (He will finish below jacket in January - and will then send me more pictures)

Which combination do you think could look best for this MTC-127969 jacket style? Or do you have any better ideas? I currently tend to the 1.3-1.5mm thick UK Domestic full veg-tanned sheep leather without chest pocket (perhaps zipper pocket instead) and with horn buttons instead of the 70's military buttons.

Thanks guys!
Cheers,
Robbie
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Hey guys,
As one of my personal resolutions for the New Year is NOT to buy another leather jacket, I came to the conclusion that the so far last one should be special one which stands out from my other leather jackets. Therefore I've renewed my original thoughts about a ponyhair grizzly jacket. I would replace below camo cowhair with dark brown ponyhair, remove the chest pocket and replace it by two diagonal symmetrical chest pockets with ball on chain zippers. Moreover I would either choose horn buttons or leather buttons as I'm not sure how the 70s Military buttons would look like in reality. I would also choose the Bruciato horsehide as I like the color but I'm not sure how the leather is compared to others such as Shinki HH, etc. (below is this dark brown pony hair + Bruciato HH combination). I'm also considering the distressed thick/heavy black sheepskin + black pony hair on hide. Or do you have a better idea? What do you think? I'm open for ideas, both on jacket design modifications and leather types/colors in combination with pony hair on hide...and yes, I know I ordered pony hair on hide (exactly this jacket) in January this year and finally cancelled the order. Do you guys think I can pull pony hair on hide off or do you think it would be "too much"? Honest feedback please Many thanks in advance and I hope all of you are enjoying the holidays!

 

[El Marro]

I just dislike exposed zippers and to such an extent that it will stop me from buying an otherwise beautiful jacket, even if the deal is good.

Oh that’s funny, I kind of like exposed zipper tape and I even think it’s cool sometimes when it’s the wrong color for the jacket. This is not a feature I seek out, and I do like the clean look of a welted zipper, but exposed zippers are not a problem for me.

 

[Monitor]

Super warm, and inded very beautiful, but imagine her with diamond pulls, or Waldes chain and ball, or even Talon teardrop pullers... She would be incredible!

This one is actually made from horsehide just like the 613H i sold you, side by side there was no difference between them.

Edit: Gratuitous lining shot (yes it has a shimmer when seen in the light)

You have all the best stuff, seriously. But replace the pulls! I'd do it! Buy some of those Diamond ones, get rid of the crappy Euro pulls and make this jacket a 9/10. It honestly looks as good as the LW version, just looking at it like that.

That one's got a huge P2P, right? 24" or something?

Do you guys think I can pull pony hair on hide off or do you think it would be "too much"? Honest feedback please Many thanks in advance and I hope all of you are enjoying the holidays!

Too much compared to what, The North Face fleece? Sure, it's definitely too much and ridiculously over the top compared to that. That's all I'm going to say.

Can you pull it off? Only if you want to.

As for the mods, definitely get rid of that sagging flap chest pocket. It's ugly af. Two slash pockets or nothing at all would be much nicer. Camo hair looks cool, I actually like it. It's fun. The rest of the jacket is great.

 

[Marc mndt]

I would also choose the Bruciato horsehide as I like the color but I'm not sure how the leather is compared to others such as Shinki HH, etc. (below is this dark brown pony hair + Bruciato HH combination).

As compared to Shinki, Thedi's Italian hh feels sturdier and less supple. The sleeve creases are less pronounced / not as sharp

Whereas shinki doesn't require any break in at all, the Italian hh does (but still very little as compared to CXFQ).
What I like most about the bruciato hh is its color depth.

I think the grizzly is the same hide but hand dyed (it's a shade darker). I'm actually planning a couple of new Thedi's and one of them will definitely be the darker shade Italian hh.

I would go for the solid brown pony hair for you project. It might be too much if you're looking for a daily driver but I don't believe you are. So why not make this one extra special?

By the way, I have a hard time believing you can go a full year without buying a single jacket.
Not buying a new jacket was my new years resolution for this year. Goes without saying, I failed miserably.

 

[JMax]

I hate to see these zipper pulls too. I think that's because I associate them with fashion / mall jackets. These are never seen on quality jackets. Same holds for the 'echtes leder' tag

I’m pretty sure Schott uses them in the jackets they made for Legendary, which has some kick ass HH jackets. But I can’t recall seeing them on other really solid jackets.

Aaaaand I just saw Carlos’ post.

 

[Carlos840]

You have all the best stuff, seriously. But replace the pulls! I'd do it! Buy some of those Diamond ones, get rid of the crappy Euro pulls and make this jacket a 9/10. It honestly looks as good as the LW version, just looking at it like that.

That one's got a huge P2P, right? 24" or something?



Too much compared to what, The North Face fleece? Sure, it's definitely too much and ridiculously over the top compared to that. That's all I'm going to say.

Can you pull it off? Only if you want to.

As for the mods, definitely get rid of that sagging flap chest pocket. It's ugly af. Two slash pockets or nothing at all would be much nicer. Camo hair looks cool, I actually like it. It's fun. The rest of the jacket is great.

Is it possible to replace pulls on sleeve pockets? I don't think so, there isn't an open side with a stop to remove.
I could cut the puller off and put a new one in the remaining ring but i don't think it would look right.
Yep, chest is massive:

Pit to pit: 24.5”
Back length: 24.5”
Front length: 21.5”
Bottom hem: 20.5”
Shoulders: 19.5”
Arms length:25”

 

[roadking04]

Is it possible to replace pulls on sleeve pockets?

I was wondering this also?

 

[tmitchell59]

Another Sunday Deliver from Japan. Late 30s Scully A2 styled jacket. Will have to contact some Military jacket folks. This one has a partial map of Burma sewn in the inside, placard removed from back, three name patches and round patch on front.

 

[MrProper]

Is it possible to replace pulls on sleeve pockets? I don't think so, there isn't an open side with a stop to remove.
I could cut the puller off and put a new one in the remaining ring but i don't think it would look right.

I would probably remove the puller and attach a small split ring to the zipper. then a leather strip on this split ring.

 

[Robbie79]

You have all the best stuff, seriously. But replace the pulls! I'd do it! Buy some of those Diamond ones, get rid of the crappy Euro pulls and make this jacket a 9/10. It honestly looks as good as the LW version, just looking at it like that.

That one's got a huge P2P, right? 24" or something?



Too much compared to what, The North Face fleece? Sure, it's definitely too much and ridiculously over the top compared to that. That's all I'm going to say.

Can you pull it off? Only if you want to.

As for the mods, definitely get rid of that sagging flap chest pocket. It's ugly af. Two slash pockets or nothing at all would be much nicer. Camo hair looks cool, I actually like it. It's fun. The rest of the jacket is great.

@Monitor Thanks for your feedback. I definitely don’t go for the camo as it’s More than over the top for me. I don’t like the flap chest pocket either, that’s why I think either the two symmetrical diagonal chest pockets or no chest pocket at all could be a good option.

 

[Robbie79]

As compared to Shinki, Thedi's Italian hh feels sturdier and less supple. The sleeve creases are less pronounced / not as sharp
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Whereas shinki doesn't require any break in at all, the Italian hh does (but still very little as compared to CXFQ).
What I like most about the bruciato hh is its color depth.
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I think the grizzly is the same hide but hand dyed (it's a shade darker). I'm actually planning a couple of new Thedi's and one of them will definitely be the darker shade Italian hh.

I would go for the solid brown pony hair for you project. It might be too much if you're looking for a daily driver but I don't believe you are. So why not make this one extra special?

By the way, I have a hard time believing you can go a full year without buying a single jacket.
Not buying a new jacket was my new years resolution for this year. Goes without saying, I failed miserably.

@Marc mndt Thanks for your feedback and for sharing your experience with the bruciato HH...when looking at the Bruciato and dark Brown pony hair shawl collar combo I thought that this could also be an option for this jacket style. I‘m just not 100% sure if I really like the pony hair on hide and I‘m not sure if it would look good on me...but as it is my last one for 2021, it should be a „wearable“ jacket which is different and unique to others I already have. Believe me or not, I‘m enjoying next year when other members are posting their new leather jackets

 

[ton312]

My 5 starcaidia (2) was delivered today! On a Sunday no less! But with a 40 point Bears win I figure I’ll spread out the joy and wait until it’s scheduled delivery day (tomorrow) to open it. It’s an interesting test of self control.