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

[Bfd70]

Getting warm. There is more details in there. Dig.

 

[JurassicUtility]

I too say Eastman but I’m betting it’s an A2. @Bfd70 has been indicating a strong desire to own another one lately and I bet that’s what he has on the way.

^Marc nearly had it I think. He caught on to the clues I didn't, but by process of elimination it must be this:
https://www.eastmanleather.com/50cal-collection/187-type-a-2-50cal.html

 

[handymike]

My guess is the HighwayStar.

 

[Bfd70]

^Marc nearly had it I think. He caught on to the clues I didn't, but by process of elimination it must be this:
https://www.eastmanleather.com/50cal-collection/187-type-a-2-50cal.html

Winner winner
A jacket of 2
A2
50 degrees = 50
If i lived in cal = cal
Opposite of westman = eastman
Eastman A2 50 cal inbound

 

[El Marro]

^Marc nearly had it I think. He caught on to the clues I didn't, but by process of elimination it must be this:
https://www.eastmanleather.com/50cal-collection/187-type-a-2-50cal.html

I think you’ve nailed it!

 

[Marc mndt]

I just received this Lewis Leathers Lightning. It's much more wine red than on the seller's pics, which is good. I like it.

 

[red devil]

I just received this Lewis Leathers Lightning. It's much more wine red than on the seller's pics, which is good. I like it.

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Seems like the leather has much more character than the current offering as well

 

[Monitor]

I just received this Lewis Leathers Lightning. It's much more wine red than on the seller's pics, which is good. I like it.

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Beautiful. I've seen this lighter leather used only on their special edition jackets, for posh stores and such. It's really gorgeous. Would wear.

It's also entertaining how regular LL cowhide the patch is made of appears thicker than the entire collar.

 

[Marc mndt]

Seems like the leather has much more character than the current offering as well

I was expecting the leather to be thin, but it's even thinner than I thought. Yet it has tons of character and even thought it's thin, it doesn't feel flimsy. It's very well made. It's a great summer jacket.

 

[Edward]

I just received this Lewis Leathers Lightning. It's much more wine red than on the seller's pics, which is good. I like it.
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Looks great. Interesting the logo patch is black (rather than same-colour); is this a fairly recent production model? Very sharp.

I was expecting the leather to be thin, but it's even thinner than I thought. Yet it has tons of character and even thought it's thin, it doesn't feel flimsy. It's very well made. It's a great summer jacket.

Is it their sheepskin leather? A lot of vintage Lewises I've handled were surprisingly light for any of us who grew up on eighties bike leathers, but I've never handled one I'd be afraid of tearing. Definitely a good option for a lighter jacket for warmer weather.

 

[Marc mndt]

is this a fairly recent production model? Very sharp.

Is it their sheepskin leather?

I think it's cowhide, very thin but quality cowhide. I think this one is from the 90s. It's much more a fashion jacket than a mc jacket.

Compared to LL jackets from the 80s I've handled, the hides from the 80s were heavier but of lesser quality. The nicest vintage ones are the ones from the 70s imo.

 

[Edward]

I think it's cowhide, very thin but quality cowhide. I think this one is from the 90s. It's much more a fashion jacket than a mc jacket.

Compared to LL jackets from the 80s I've handled, the hides from the 80s were heavier but of lesser quality. The nicest vintage ones are the ones from the 70s imo.

Based on what I've handled, the 60ws were the real glory days, with things declining from the late 70s onwards - some great jackets from that period, but QC was more hit and miss. IT's surprising how light many British bike jackets were back in the day; sometimes seems that notions of rider safety and PPE are a very modern concept indeed! It'd be interesting to know what proportion of Lewises since the 1990s revival are actually worn on bike and what proportion sell to non-riders. The latter (as with bike-style jackets in general) seem to have markedly increased from the 70s onwards when the leather jacket became a staple associated with many heavy metal and (to some extent, though mostly second-wave in the UK) punk rock subculture members.

 

[Carlos840]

I was going to wait untill i had the jacket in hand before posting pics, but i can't keep this to myself any longer, i think this jacket is just too cool not to share.

I don't know how much she weighs, but Stu said she was super thick and heavy, apparently they used 5+oz leather and lined some of the pockets (the patch pockets and the hidden gusset pocket) in their heavy canvas. I am expecting an absolute beast!
It isn't an exact copy of the Appalachian, more a LW interpretation than a real repro, but i think it really came out great.

Unfortunately i am leaving on sunday for a hike across Corsica (Gr 20) and won't be able to see it untill i come back on the 15th of July, i can't wait!

If any of you guys are into it, it should be available on the website soon...

 

[JMax]

^^ Amazing. Nothing else to say but wow.

 

[ton312]

Oh my that does look good! Nice and stout too.

 

[Canuck Panda]

You nailed this one outta the park, well done!
I tried to do one of these, but failed a few years ago. I swear I am no fan of Lost Worlds but you wearing their leather togs keeps pulling me in. Now this... The big map pocket at the back is just awesome.

 

[Edward]

I was going to wait untill i had the jacket in hand before posting pics, but i can't keep this to myself any longer, i think this jacket is just too cool not to share.

I don't know how much she weighs, but Stu said she was super thick and heavy, apparently they used 5+oz leather and lined some of the pockets (the patch pockets and the hidden gusset pocket) in their heavy canvas. I am expecting an absolute beast!
It isn't an exact copy of the Appalachian, more a LW interpretation than a real repro, but i think it really came out great.

Unfortunately i am leaving on sunday for a hike across Corsica (Gr 20) and won't be able to see it untill i come back on the 15th of July, i can't wait!

If any of you guys are into it, it should be available on the website soon...

I like this; I'm quite a fan of the 'could have been' school of design when it comes to civilian styles. The long, zip pocket on the (jacket's) left is nicely incorporated - separating it out like that from the flap-pocket (I'm sure I've seen an old Buco design where this was basically a 'triangle' with the flap at the top of the zipper, an old police-style I think??) really works. The handwarmers are nicely placed, too. I can imagine them being pretty practical for the intended purpose (no zip-rub on the skin!), while the flapped pocket still ensures secure storage should you use this on a bike...

 

[Monitor]

I was going to wait untill i had the jacket in hand before posting pics, but i can't keep this to myself any longer, i think this jacket is just too cool not to share.

I don't know how much she weighs, but Stu said she was super thick and heavy, apparently they used 5+oz leather and lined some of the pockets (the patch pockets and the hidden gusset pocket) in their heavy canvas. I am expecting an absolute beast!
It isn't an exact copy of the Appalachian, more a LW interpretation than a real repro, but i think it really came out great.

Unfortunately i am leaving on sunday for a hike across Corsica (Gr 20) and won't be able to see it untill i come back on the 15th of July, i can't wait!

If any of you guys are into it, it should be available on the website soon...

Looks fantastic like I've said - I'll still rate LW among the only three makers I'd buy a new leather jacket from, the others being Lewis Leathers and Field Leathers - but honestly, what I'm really looking for is the product blurb for it.

 

[Carlos840]

You nailed this one outta the park, well done!
I tried to do one of these, but failed a few years ago. I swear I am no fan of Lost Worlds but you wearing their leather togs keeps pulling me in. Now this... The big map pocket at the back is just awesome.

All i did was send a bunch of pictures and ask for all the Crown zippers...
This was basically the same process as 5 star but i didn't send any measurements in.

 

[Canuck Panda]

All i did was send a bunch of pictures and ask for all the Crown zippers...
This was basically the same process as 5 star but i didn't send any measurements in.

I tried this maybe two years ago with SB and failed. My fault, not theirs. I didn't know their biker jacket has a straight torso fit, no taper, and I mistakenly added extra length. Then early this year I asked JL to mod it shorter and tigher at the waist, but the cost was almost a new jacket, so I went with a new jacket instead. This still on my to do list though. The thing is when all is said and done, I would end up spending close to what a LW cost. Story of my life. Sigh.

Your LW is perfect. Can't wait to read your review.