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

[dudewuttheheck]

Hot damn @ton312 that jacket is perfection

 

[JMax]

Very robust campus jacket delivered two days early. Shockingly thick and heavy for a vintage piece. Fits perfectly. This is after a heavy coat of Obernaufs. Strong jacket! More to come on this guy. I’m delighted!
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Alters your perception of the label, yes? The jacket looks awesome.

 

[ton312]

Alters your perception of the label, yes? The jacket looks awesome.

WAAY different than the black one I had. This is old Cal type HH. Thick as Hell and strong. Must’ve been some wild variety in the hides they used.

 

[tmitchell59]

@ton312, you will like this one. right up your alley, and mine

Got a Vintage Wooly half-belt coming in from LA, Hollywood label. No pictures until it arrives. Found by accident while looking at another jacket for a forum member. The member ended up buying the leather which looked quite nice and fortunately too small for me

I'm thinking the Wooly will fit me and my collection.

 

[jpk_NJ]

Another Vanson en route. Two good old school finds this week. Though I still have two in closet I need to post to classifieds! Ah the sickness

 

[Yamahana]

A little rough but not much $$, will see

 

[tmitchell59]

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A little rough but not much $$, will see

Spiegel is the next chapter in Who made What and When. I have some ideas already and will be calling on both Spiegel owners to share some pics so I can complete my investigation. My hunch is an interesting one too.

 

[Yamahana]

Spiegel is the next chapter in Who made What and When. I have some ideas already and will be calling on both Spiegel owners to share some pics so I can complete my investigation. My hunch is an interesting one too.

Will do

 

[Will Zach]

I have a bunch of my Spiegel pics I can share. I'd be very interested in knowing who made it for them. I went through the three Spiegel catalogs that at @born113 shared but did not see the motorcycle jacket.

 

[Turnip]

Schott USS20, obviously the European version of the 740 which costs a fortune at this end. Wanted to have a more rugged version as an addition to my Armor Lux Peacoat cause the outer fabric of the woolen Cap Sizun is a little sensitive and possibly lighter. Maybe I’ll pick up a 740 next stay in US. Will see how it works, no risk ordering online.

https://www.schott-store.com/fr_en/uss20.html

 

[hjv2]

Schott USS20, obviously the European version of the 740 which costs a fortune at this end. Wanted to have a more rugged version as an addition to my Armor Lux Peacoat cause the outer fabric of the woolen Cap Sizun is a little sensitive and possibly lighter. Maybe I’ll pick up a 740 next stay in US. Will see how it works, no risk ordering online.

https://www.schott-store.com/fr_en/uss20.html

Nice one. I have the Cyclone 2, an European version as well. A great coat for a great price. The European versions don't use as thick wool as the US ones but the cuts are more modern and tailored which work better for my frame than the boxy US fit.

 

[TooManyHatsOnlyOneHead]

Went down the deck jacket rabbit hole. Got a couple variations incoming from Bronson. Hoping it scratches the itch so I don't have to spend bigger bucks.

 

[Yamahana]

 

[Zoo]

I like A2 jackets, but I also like hand warmer pockets, so I was on the lookout for a postwar civilian style jacket.

I took a punt on this Californian in horsehide.

So far so good. It could be an inch longer in the sleeves and body. The leather is stiff, as mentioned by the seller, but doesn't feel dry or crunchy.
It needs a good vacuum to get dust off, and the Serval zip could use a good waxing, so no fit pics yet. Knit replacement is down the road.

 

[El Marro]

Went down the deck jacket rabbit hole. Got a couple variations incoming from Bronson. Hoping it scratches the itch so I don't have to spend bigger bucks.

I’m hoping that Bronson is just your gateway to IH…

 

[TooManyHatsOnlyOneHead]

I’m hoping that Bronson is just your gateway to IH…

I'm worried about that. Trust me LOL. Assuming I like the style, I'll be on the prowl for one in our classifieds.

 

[Turnip]

Schott USS20, obviously the European version of the 740 which costs a fortune at this end. Wanted to have a more rugged version as an addition to my Armor Lux Peacoat cause the outer fabric of the woolen Cap Sizun is a little sensitive and possibly lighter. Maybe I’ll pick up a 740 next stay in US. Will see how it works, no risk ordering online.

https://www.schott-store.com/fr_en/uss20.html

Tried it…First thing to experience opening the box is a slight chemical smell. Fabric is quite heavy and feels OK at first grip. Throwing it over with just a T-Shirt it runs very tight around shoulders and especially arms…at 3XL…indeed very European cut, as almost expected, too tight for me. Unthinkable to wear anything thicker than a T-Shirt in it.
So if a Schott, it has obviously to be an US cut for me. Also don’t like the stretchy wear overly. => Return to sender.
Ordered additionally a second Armor Lux, black one this time, at similar size and price tag. Fits with an Aero Submariner as planned. Pure, un-stretchy wool fabric, shoulder and sleeves width for (sea)men, metal buttons, slightly lighter. => Will keep this one and try out the US sized 740 once I visit USofA again one sunny day.

 

[Tom71]

I'm worried about that. Trust me LOL. Assuming I like the style, I'll be on the prowl for one in our classifieds.

I have one in navy (Size XL) that I hardly ever wear. It´s great (as evidenced by many reviews here on TFL), but for me it has been the gateway to RMC.
Just let me know if you´re interested. I´m not in a hurry to sell, but it would be the "smart" thing to do. Might be a hair big on you if layering is not an option in your climate.

 

[Marc mndt]

My next Thedi in the making:

 

[TooManyHatsOnlyOneHead]

I have one in navy (Size XL) that I hardly ever wear. It´s great (as evidenced by many reviews here on TFL), but for me it has been the gateway to RMC.
Just let me know if you´re interested. I´m not in a hurry to sell, but it would be the "smart" thing to do. Might be a hair big on you if layering is not an option in your climate.

Thanks, Tom. yeah, I think I will be a Large. Interesting you went from IH to RMC. I hear many going the other way. I think the pocket configuration is higher on the RMC, and the IH is in a more natural position. I don't know. Splitting very fine hairs when you start talking about those two brands, can't really go wrong.