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

[JMax]

I just ordered a Walter Dyer cafe racer from their ebay account. The pit to pit measurement looked weird, so I asked for a pic...it wasn't 19, but 21 inches. Should be perfect

Shipping+customs is not nice, but for a new Walter Dyer the price is right (and then some!).
https://www.ebay.com/itm/284097825174?ul_noapp=true

I had this one a few years ago. Super easy to wear and I think the pattern will suit you well. Great jacket.

 

[skybert]

@JMax glad to hear it The numbers definitely looked right, with a decent taper from chest to waist.

What did you think of the leather? It doesn't look like WD's heaviest leather, but looks nice to my eye.

 

[JMax]

@JMax glad to hear it The numbers definitely looked right, with a decent taper from chest to waist.

What did you think of the leather? It doesn't look like WD's heaviest leather, but looks nice to my eye.

I like the leather. A change up from LW or CXL for sure, but sometimes a welcome change. It’s very much like the naked cow that’s used on my Schott vest or I have seen used by a few US makers, like Fox Creek, Natal/Natel, Kerr. Though not as thick as the last few. It isn’t thin, not by a long shot, but it isn’t a heavyweight Natal/Natel. At least not in my experience with this jacket. It is soft, drapes well and really easy to wear. Nice grain, typical of the naked stuff. Not for everyone. I like it. I would repeatedly grab it for dinners with the wife.

Add:: I just checked my database. My jacket weighed around 4.5 pounds.

Enjoy the jacket.

 

[skybert]

@JMax Awesome. Thanks for the elaborate answer...I might get an armor-like jacket down the road, but right now this sounds perfect.

I will!

 

[nick123]

This book has a lot of pictures, not the best/largest shots. Here are some pages. It is mostly Japanese.

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That sounds interesting! What language is the correspondence in?

English, typed letters in addressed envelopes. With a Rin signature at bottom. Looks like maybe circa 2000? He’s telling the recipient about his My Freedamn! editions and some other personal notes.

 

[Marc mndt]

Just bought this Shields set. Not my size but way too cool not to buy.

 

[Robbie79]

Just bought this Shields set. Not my size but way too cool not to buy.

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@Marc mndt This one looks really cool! Haven’t seen it before. If you don’t want to keep it, you know whom you could contact first

 

[JMax]

Just bought this Shields set. Not my size but way too cool not to buy.

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That jacket is supercool! Awesome. Your are in Amsterdam right? One of my favorite cities, be careful where you go in that get up. I have a feeling some manner of debauchery will tap on your shoulder. I find it very difficult to say no.

 

[Pandemic]

Evel Kneival suit acquired. Love it!

 

[red devil]

Just bought this Shields set. Not my size but way too cool not to buy.

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That is very cool!

 

[Mich486]

Damn buying stuff that doesn’t fit just because you like it is pretty hardcore! That’s a place where I really don’t want to go

 

[Mrfrown]

Just placed the deposit for a custom piece from Johnson Leathers. Should get the mock up just after my birthday end of April / beginning of May. So stoked!

 

[Marc mndt]

Damn buying stuff that doesn’t fit just because you like it is pretty hardcore! That’s a place where I really don’t want to go

I don't know, it just enjoy handling lots of different styles from different eras from different makers. As long as it's quality and in good shape. This ticks all the boxes.

 

[Mrfrown]

Just placed the deposit for a custom piece from Johnson Leathers. Should get the mock up just after my birthday end of April / beginning of May. So stoked!

Was multitasking earlier and lost part of my draft without realizing it.

Design plan right now is:

Asymmetric zip cafe racer style in Horween Vermont Dark Brown Horsehide.

Curved back yoke with curved bottom hem w small 1.5” back drop.

Brass Riri zips and few other customizations.

Overall idea looks a lot like a Langlitz Crescent with different leather and back design.

 

[Jin431]

Was multitasking earlier and lost part of my draft without realizing it.

Design plan right now is:

Asymmetric zip cafe racer style in Horween Vermont Dark Brown Horsehide.

Curved back yoke with curved bottom hem w small 1.5” back drop.

Brass Riri zips and few other customizations.

Overall idea looks a lot like a Langlitz Crescent with different leather and back design.

Alright good specs! Congrats!

 

[Monitor]

Just bought this Shields set. Not my size but way too cool not to buy.

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This is what it's all about! Finds like this. Something truly unique. You'll see this now and NEVER again. I'd wear this.

 

[Pandemic]

Was multitasking earlier and lost part of my draft without realizing it.

Design plan right now is:

Asymmetric zip cafe racer style in Horween Vermont Dark Brown Horsehide.

Curved back yoke with curved bottom hem w small 1.5” back drop.

Brass Riri zips and few other customizations.

Overall idea looks a lot like a Langlitz Crescent with different leather and back design.

Sounds awesome. Damon is a pleasure to work with and I’m sure it will look amazing when completed!

 

[Mrfrown]

For the vest I just sent him pics and said “Please make this!”

The jacket was more complicated for me to decide on what I wanted, and he’s been very patient. I also made clear several times that I wanted him to tell me if anything I asked for was a bad idea or if he had any suggestions.

He had a few pointers here and there, but for the most part his vibe has been “yeah, it’s a jacket, we can do that, we’ll make sure it works out for you”

 

[Leather Walker]

I've found this one on a flea market yesterday:

At first glance, this surprised me because there are soft leather or faux-leather coats on these kinds of markets (most mall products). Yesterday, however, there were plenty of bikers jackets hanged on a wall. I ran into the place and caught a glimpse of this one, watching life go by: so I didn't doubt, knew what this jacket was, and I bought it.

This Golden Bear has some issues:
1. Lining was replaced at some point in Germany, there are "Echtes Leder" tags inside.
2. The Main zipper was replaced with a #7 YKK and installed in the wrong sides. YKK on pockets and cuffs.
3. There's a little "belt" with eyelet under the left side of the collar. Despite this, there's no button or similar on the opposite side.
4. Leather (heavy-weight, btw) is dirty, dried and has "brown" areas. IDK if the black on leather has gone due to the age/use, or what.
5. There's an unusual Harley-Davidson logo on the back. I googled it but the common logo is an eagle with spread wings; on this the eagle has upright opened wings. Any thoughts?
6. On top collar, a tag shows "52"... nope. I measured the chest, it's 20" p2p.
7. Sold with a belt, but I don't know if it's original. Was this model supplied originally with one?

Front:

Back:

 

[Monitor]

@Leather Walker , yep, that's GB. Really beautiful example, too. Fits you very nice. Like a heavy leather jacket. I often wonder how did any of these find their way here, to Europe. Anyway, now that you got this one, maybe it's time to part with padded Cal? XD I know, I know but this seriously is nice!!