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

[Jasonissm]

They arrived. Both need some seam sewing. Both well worn, but not worn out. Quite pleased. One fts perfectly.

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Is the first a Trojan?

 

[MickeyPunch]

It is. As good as any I've handled. They seem to do LL knockoffs but someone had a right idea for this one. I'm very happy with it.

I’ve been following that brand for a while, but had doubts about the patterns, there aren’t many fit pics out there. Does the pattern feel alright?

 

[Schambach]

Thankfully the seller took it back. 22.5” p2p actually measured out to about 25”.

Was it listed as a natal? I might be interested in that one.

 

[ton312]

Was it listed as a natal? I might be interested in that one.

It wasn’t. Let me see if I can point you in the right direction….not relisted but here is the sellers handle.

 

[Schambach]

It wasn’t. Let me see if I can point you in the right direction….not relisted but here is the sellers handle.
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Much appreciated!

 

[ton312]

Much appreciated!

The hide was absolutely amazing. Had it been a size down I’d have been absolutely in love with it.

 

[Schambach]

The hide was absolutely amazing. Had it been a size down I’d have been absolutely in love with it.

It definitely looked amazing. I should have reached out to you earlier!

 

[tmitchell59]

Is the first a Trojan?

Yes.

 

[JMax]

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Cool lining.

 

[jeo]

They arrived. Both need some seam sewing. Both well worn, but not worn out. Quite pleased. One fts perfectly.

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The Trojan is beautiful. Looks like a case where it’s in better shape than the pictures suggested.

The aviator is amazing as well. Looks small…ahem…. What does the back look like?

 

[tmitchell59]

Cool lining.

Seems to be a common lining for Trojans. Very clean too.

The Trojan is beautiful. Looks like a case where it’s in better shape than the pictures suggested.

The aviator is amazing as well. Looks small…ahem…. What does the back look like?

January 1939 for the Aviator. The Trojan zip is a replacement. 1950s I estimate.

Would have regretted not buying them. These older jackets are getting scarce.

 

[ton312]

I picked up the same jacket I sold two weeks ago b/c it’s exactly 1” longer.

And I dug this out of my basement. I think I’ll throw some snaps in the shoulder to hold the collar firmly in the 70’s. These 70’s brooks with insane wind flap collar are underrated. I love the way they fit.

 

[ai00344]

I picked up the same jacket I sold two weeks ago b/c it’s exactly 1” longer.
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And I dug this out of my basement. I think I’ll throw some snaps in the shoulder to hold the collar firmly in the 70’s. These 70’s brooks with insane wind flap collar are underrated. I love the way they fit.
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I respect the aggressiveness with the paper clips lol

 

[ton312]

I respect the aggressiveness with the paper clips lol

It’s definitely a go big or go home affair.

 

[Al 916]

It’s definitely a go big or go home affair.

Never pick a fight with a guy wearing paperclips!

 

[Rawky]

I made a separate thread on this but it seemed to get lost in the ether. So just thought I'd do a cheeky post in here:

I've been perusing some sales of various brands and came across the 50% OFF sale by Triumph.

This Deacon Classic D-Pocket is down to £180 from £450. Quite the offer wouldn't you say? But does anyone have experience with Triumph's jackets? Leather quality? Build?

https://www.triumphmotorcycles.co.u...con-classic-d-pocket-leather-jacket-mlhs20109

The jacket itself is probably considered every day wear rather than a rider jacket. But I'm slightly smitten.

 

[barnabus]

does anyone have experience with Triumph's jackets? Leather quality? Build?

I had a Triumph Kirk waxed cotton jacket before. I bought it last time there was a sale. It was beautiful, lovely construction. But sadly the sizing didn't work and it was too small for me - and there wasn't another size available at the time.

Annoyingly, I can't remember what size I actually tried before, as it's only £99 at the moment for a Medium!

 

[TartuWolf]

Just made my first order from Japan. Very excited and worried.
Using "fromjapan" proxy.
Vanson Model B in slightly shorter length and a very nice replaced two way chunky Waldes brass zipper.
At 140eu it feels like a safe gamble.
Leather looks fantastic too.
Collar is a bit worn, but that doesn't bother me.
Looks like a jacket that has been worn a loved, and (hopefully) seen a lot of Japan on a bike, infused with spirit!
I like my current Model B so much (especially the fit!), only wish the hardware was brass instead of nickel, leather was more substantial and length was shorter.
Hopefully this purchase will improve on all those fronts.

 

[tmitchell59]

A Wild One, but not what you think. Seattle Woolen. Out West all the way!

 

[ton312]

Another flyer. Short (27”) blazer style. Suede era is in full effect. I’m tempering my excitement. It’s a 46.7% fit chance. Probably too small.