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

[Wdawg]

You'll know straight away when you get the jacket but of all the cafe racer jackets I've handled, these early Cal's are the best by far. I've had two, one I recently sold here... But they're just perfect in every possible way. You'll see. The leather is also something else.

I think I saw that jacket you sold, Looked incredible. It's always straight to the fedora lounge for leather jacket research. We're all on the hunt for that holy grail.

I was a bit surprised to see it to be honest. Cal Leather is a pretty rare beast in general and in the UK especially. I'll be sure to get some pics up when it arrives if I end up keeping it.

 

[Monitor]

I think I saw that jacket you sold, Looked incredible. It's always straight to the fedora lounge for leather jacket research. We're all on the hunt for that holy grail.

I was a bit surprised to see it to be honest. Cal Leather is a pretty rare beast in general and in the UK especially. I'll be sure to get some pics up when it arrives if I end up keeping it.

Problem is, these old Cal CR's never seem to have a tag and they're, at a first glance, similar to some other, less valued jackets (like for example, Fidelity). So from a sellers perspective, it's hard to claim these jackets are what they are - which is the reason they don't go for as much as what they're worth. But they're seriously the best. One that I have pretty much concluded my CR quest. And it wasn't something I had planned, just that after getting that jacket, I realized there's just no point in looking for another black cafe racer.

 

[Logician]

Logician, Four month wait. "I really don't mind waiting though as long as I get an awesome jacket!"

I feel the same way. steve p.s. I must have three months to go.

Update. I finally received the jacket on July 3 (last Tuesday). I will post some pics in a few days. Beautiful jacket. My only concern is the Talon #5 brass main zipper. Is it sturdy enough? Only time will tell... I've lubricated all my LW zippers thoroughly as a precaution (#10, #8 and #5). Can't take any chance of having a zipper failed on me.

 

[steve u]

Logician, Thanks for the update. I hope the zipper works good for You.
Me...still waiting...steve

 

[Logician]

Logician, Thanks for the update. I hope the zipper works good for You.
Me...still waiting...steve

Be patient it should be there soon! Patience: “A habit born of a long contemplation of eternity.” Godfather III

 

[Edward]

I'll be wearing my latest jacket on Saturday, all being well: not leather, but rather a navy blue wool Argyle (Kilt) jacket and matching waistcoat.

 

[ton312]

As of yesterday my 50's Half belt has left Aero.

 

[sweetfights]

just in... 30's half belt, Steerhide, 9 pound baby boy!
Fits like a dream!!

 

[sweetfights]

 

[sweetfights]

just in... 30's half belt, Steerhide, 9 pound baby boy!
Fits like a dream!!

Thanks to Ton and everybody else who contributed to recon, style/fit assessment, and inspiration.

Size 42, 26 inch length and 27 inch sleeves. One interior left pocket.

 

[AbbaDatDeHat]

just in... 30's half belt, Steerhide, 9 pound baby boy!
Fits like a dream!!

Whew whoo!!!
Can’t wait to see him!
Time to burn one for the boys!!
B
Ps: i see him! I see him!
A straping 9 pounder!

 

[AbbaDatDeHat]

As of yesterday my 50's Half belt has left Aero.
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Quick Ton:
Schedule some vacation time!!
You won’t be worth a darn at work!
B

 

[ton312]

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Hot freak'n damn!!!!!!!! That's a beautiful monster jacket! Which collar is that sweets? August?

 

[Monitor]

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Holy Mary mother of God...

 

[sweetfights]

Hot freak'n damn!!!!!!!! That's a beautiful monster jacket! Which collar is that sweets? August?

August

 

[Corky Corcovado]

Just received this. Needs some work but all kinds of cool.

 

[ton312]

August

Excellent. I did the same. Seeing yours, I'm glad I did. Really changes the jacket for the better imho.

 

[sweetfights]

Excellent. I did the same. Seeing yours, I'm glad I did. Really changes the jacket for the better imho.

I felt the highwayman collar over powered the look of some jackets. The august has sharper angles making it stand out a little as opposed to just taking up room visually. Individually preference only. And I have a big melon on top!!

 

[sweetfights]

Excellent. I did the same. Seeing yours, I'm glad I did. Really changes the jacket for the better imho.

And thank you for the advice on making sure the rear half belt sat where I wanted it. I have shorter legs but a longer torso and preferred the belt sit at my true waist level. Evens out my proportions better.

 

[sweetfights]

And thank you Monitor for getting be addicted to CXL.

I did request the heaviest steer and Carrie/Aero delivered. It is definitely the weight of Lost World's 4 oz + chrome tanned.