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

[Mrfrown]

I’ll be sure to post pics and a review when I have it in possession. I will be back in the states tomorrow for a couple of weeks (NJ and a short trip to New England).



Thanks! Looking forward to sharing them.

Hey @marker2037 did you ever receive your Thedi Atlas / Field Jacket style? If so, what are your thoughts? Any pics?

 

[Mrfrown]

This is the 442 in horsehide. It looks pretty dull

Their dark brown sheepskin looks 10000x better

@MrProper ^^^What Marc said. Lewis horse is utility style leather, chrome tanned, painted finish. Very tough, will go through water and heat without changing shape. But does not age at all. Vinyl like.
Lewis veg tan Sheep is THE BOMB! Really luxurious and premium stuff.
I have the same jacket in both leather. I would go sheepskin over horse for Lewis.
Lewis is suppose to come out with a veg tan horse. But it could get expensive like their veg cow.

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The sheepskin really does have a lot more character. I can see the appeal of both

 

[Mrfrown]

Decided to cover the colder end of the spectrum with this old Pendleton coat.

I love the woolen flannels I have from them, stoked about this big boy.

 

[MrProper]

This is the 442 in horsehide. It looks pretty dull

Their dark brown sheepskin looks 10000x better

@MrProper ^^^What Marc said. Lewis horse is utility style leather, chrome tanned, painted finish. Very tough, will go through water and heat without changing shape. But does not age at all. Vinyl like.
Lewis veg tan Sheep is THE BOMB! Really luxurious and premium stuff.
I have the same jacket in both leather. I would go sheepskin over horse for Lewis.
Lewis is suppose to come out with a veg tan horse. But it could get expensive like their veg cow.

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Thank you very much for your advice.
I'm glad I requested sheepskin anyway.
I didn't have that on the radar at all. But after some positive reports here, I should try it out.

 

[ton312]

Got a message this one I missed from Terry was available. No hesitation on this second chance! Super excited to have two vintage gems inbound!

 

[Salmosalar]

Oh boy, Lewis Leathers Cyclone in British racing green sheepskin incoming.

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That sounds amazing Marc - that racing green sheepskin is one of the very best hides I have ever encountered anywhere - and it will look really classy on the Cyclone - a great combo and I look forward to seeing your posts on delivery!

 

[Salmosalar]

This is the 442 in horsehide. It looks pretty dull

Their dark brown sheepskin looks 10000x better

Yes - definitely go for sheep in brown - I would only get the HH in their bright racing colours tbh.

 

[Salmosalar]

@MrProper ^^^What Marc said. Lewis horse is utility style leather, chrome tanned, painted finish. Very tough, will go through water and heat without changing shape. But does not age at all. Vinyl like.
Lewis veg tan Sheep is THE BOMB! Really luxurious and premium stuff.
I have the same jacket in both leather. I would go sheepskin over horse for Lewis.
Lewis is suppose to come out with a veg tan horse. But it could get expensive like their veg cow.

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That green sheep UVR looks amazing!

 

[Jin431]

Got a message this one I missed from Terry was available. No hesitation on this second chance! Super excited to have two vintage gems inbound!
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Definitely a @ton312 type of jacket. Looks very nice! Congrats

@MrProper ^^^What Marc said. Lewis horse is utility style leather, chrome tanned, painted finish. Very tough, will go through water and heat without changing shape. But does not age at all. Vinyl like.
Lewis veg tan Sheep is THE BOMB! Really luxurious and premium stuff.
I have the same jacket in both leather. I would go sheepskin over horse for Lewis.
Lewis is suppose to come out with a veg tan horse. But it could get expensive like their veg cow.

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Sheepskin is it this summer! Those jackets look so nice!

 

[JurassicUtility]

I couldn’t lay off this one. Seller sent offer, I countered, the rest is a history. Never heard of this label and the jacket looks very clean.
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Nice! Glad someone on here got this one. I was planning to post this in the Finds/Deals threads, but it sold when I looked away. Lol

 

[photo2u]

Just picked up this beauty. I have no idea who the maker is, looks like it could be a Langlitz or Cal - but absolutely no idea. Hide is the heaviest I’ve ever seen. Size 42. Probably looking to get a collar made by JL. If anyone can help with identifying it, it would be much appreciated. This thing is an absolute beast!

Also, new to the lounge!

Cal Leathers make the very best collar for that jacket. Their mouton is by far the very best I have seen in the new production jackets like yours. However, your jacket is Not Cal leather. Your jackets have several distinct stitching practices I have seen in Al's of Ventura. Two points I can distinctly differentiate are the end of the sleeves finishings and the front cross zip stitching over the right pocket. Furthermore, the belt loops are different in the way they snap. Lastly, Cal has been doing their own belts. That particular belt could be an addition but it looks to me like a Don Hume. knowing how proud Cal leathers are from their belts, I doubt they would contract out. Lastly, I think the applets are not consistent with their style for this particular model. To be honest, the bottom left side looks like it has a snap? That is also a strange aspect of this jacket. If you show more detailed pictures of the inside of the jacket perhaps it could help identify it better. There is a wealth of knowledge in this forum. My self excluded of course.

 

[tmitchell59]

Decided to cover the colder end of the spectrum with this old Pendleton coat.

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I love the woolen flannels I have from them, stoked about this big boy.

I would be Stoked too! I love wool jackets. There are many great ones out there often for not a lot of money. This is a Beauty!

 

[tmitchell59]

Got a message this one I missed from Terry was available. No hesitation on this second chance! Super excited to have two vintage gems inbound!
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The Californian comes to Chicago, Nice! Glad you got in on that guy.

 

[tmitchell59]

Ralphs-Pugh basket case is Out for Delivery.

 

[Mrfrown]

I would be Stoked too! I love wool jackets. There are many great ones out there often for not a lot of money. This is a Beauty!

Thanks Terry! I have a few lighter wool options that I really like so this one will be in good company.

I probably won't have all that many days where a jacket of this apparent weight will get use...but at the price I feel like it'll be easy to get my money's worth.

As much as I love the Grizzly style...not sure I'd really get the wears in to justify it to myself.

 

[Craig from Craigslist]

LVC leather jackets never quite seem worth the price tag new to me (their latest suede bomber was $1200) but I've always loved this blue goat leather jacket from SS 2019. Finally found one in my size that feels fair price-wise.

 

[tmitchell59]

I'm really stoked about this one coming in Tomorrow! It's Beauty was presented here and I did not notice. I think it larger than small, but most likely won't fit the current me. Too much in the middle still!
I am not knowledgeable about the Harley branded jackets. I've owned a couple and looked at others. Often the issues were size, though I saw issues I did not like with some of their leathers. Jackets that did not look well used had serious leather issues. I just saw that too many times and it sticks in my head.

I'm thinking the back has had some adornment now removed, so I'm curious about damage. The Belt looks a little thick, so may not be original. Does appear to have the original Conmar zippers. I'm judging this leather as rather substantial for the time c. early-mid 50s. Probably shouldn't clean this one!

Will be fun to explore and compare with others, so an extended stay will be necessary. Fit or not it will probably be difficult to part with. It has the right details to be a nice piece of MC History just hanging around. Folks pay for HD memorabilia, not sure why jackets are not seen as such.

 

[Monitor]

I'm really stoked about this one coming in Tomorrow! It's Beauty was presented here and I did not notice. I think it larger than small, but most likely won't fit the current me. Too much in the middle still!
I am not knowledgeable about the Harley branded jackets. I've owned a couple and looked at others. Often the issues were size, though I saw issues I did not like with some of their leathers. Jackets that did not look well used had serious leather issues. I just saw that too many times and it sticks in my head.

I'm thinking the back has had some adornment now removed, so I'm curious about damage. The Belt looks a little thick, so may not be original. Does appear to have the original Conmar zippers. I'm judging this leather as rather substantial for the time c. early-mid 50s. Probably shouldn't clean this one!

Will be fun to explore and compare with others, so an extended stay will be necessary. Fit or not it will probably be difficult to part with. It has the right details to be a nice piece of MC History just hanging around. Folks pay for HD memorabilia, not sure why jackets are not seen as such.

Those snaps are strong.

 

[navetsea]

Got new photo sent to me, the leather shell seems cool, probably i need to go try it.

 

[Jin431]

Got new photo sent to me, the leather shell seems cool, probably i need to go try it.
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Slowly taking shape! Love the extra zip pocket on the inside lapel.