The ones came through my door I took photos and measurements. Once I got comfortable with the logistics I had some drop shipped directly to jacket maker to save on shipping and stupid custom duties.
I get the desire for thicker leather now. Where is HH121? He was the first one, buying his own 6oz leather. I just followed.
I couldn't buy any Kokkolan direct (no reliable retail). You and RedDevil bought at wholesale volume and got some amazing hides. I got my Kokkolan from SB. It's really premium stuff.
Horse hides are rare, and less supply. Same with game animal hides like moose. I think cowhide Langlitz would be just fine.
But wait what? You can get a Columbia without the tail? The Langlitz "add 5" to the back length" thing made me lose sleep for many nights. Hope everything turns out fine in 8 months.
It is certainly fun to buy your own leather, but generally makes the project more expensive overall... apart when you buy wholesale... but that is more complicated to deal with lol
I think the SB offering is of kokkolan is a steal, granted it is the printed hide which limits the wastage but still I wonder how they do it.
That reminds me that I have lighter navy CXL I bought from tannery row probably five years ago. about 10 sq/m... so maybe two jackets. What would you do with it if you had it in hand?