JL custom m200

[Jin431]

That collar is bad ass!
Perfect fit and I can tell you have a big smile going under that mask, congratulations!

Thank you @El Marro. I think the collar makes this jacket as it just adds a little flare because how simple the pattern is. I was, wore the smile and the jacket around the city for a whole day too

Wow that is a great fit and love that collar!

Thanks @Psant25 i know right, the collar just looks right up at you in the face lol

Oh no you didn't! I totally forgot you ordered another jacket using the "German stuff". Geez that looks good, spot on fit, and I bet it's super comfortable compared to the CXL.

Thank you @TheDonEffect. Oh yes I did and I'm so happy I took the try. Also glad they finally gave it a name that we can now refer too lol. I'm sure there are other hides similar to this but I feel this is the right horsehide for our weather (it's like a heavier goat but more rewarding to wear). You bet, it's velvetty soft to the touch and it forms to you right away. I wore it around the city for a whole day and did not have any issues at all.

 

[Psant25]

Nothing to see in here folks keep moving

 

[Jin431]

Nothing to see in here folks keep moving
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GReat call with the pick of the brown cxl, now it pairs well with at least 2 of your boots now too. Superb fit, happy break in.

 

[Pandemic]

You guys!!

Im pretty much committed to a JL now. I’m not in any rush since it will be a ‘next Winter’ jacket. Specs I’m thinking so far:

Heavy CXL, brown or maybe cordo, horse or steer.
Oversized brass zippers
Vertical chest zipper on right side (southpaw jacket!)
Two zippered diagonal hand warmer pockets
Cuffs at wrists and also bottom-side zippers
Wool or alpaca lining on body (I have a mid-weight jacket, might as well make this the beast!)
Very slim (goes for everything I have, tbh)
Decent sized collar

Main thing I’m undecided on now is whether to have a yoke on the back and whether to have a band at the bottom.

 

[TheDonEffect]

You guys!!

Im pretty much committed to a JL now. I’m not in any rush since it will be a ‘next Winter’ jacket. Specs I’m thinking so far:

Heavy CXL, brown or maybe cordo, horse or steer.
Oversized brass zippers
Vertical chest zipper on right side (southpaw jacket!)
Two zippered diagonal hand warmer pockets
Cuffs at wrists and also bottom-side zippers
Wool or alpaca lining on body (I have a mid-weight jacket, might as well make this the beast!)
Very slim (goes for everything I have, tbh)
Decent sized collar

Main thing I’m undecided on now is whether to have a yoke on the back and whether to have a band at the bottom.

That's going to be a beast!

That's a tough call, I've been liking those subtle western single point yokes lately but on my upcoming one I went with none. My advice, go to the store, I'm sure they have a ton of examples and the right one will jump out at you.

 

[Pandemic]

That's going to be a beast!

That's a tough call, I've been liking those subtle western single point yokes lately but on my upcoming one I went with none. My advice, go to the store, I'm sure they have a ton of examples and the right one will jump out at you.

I do like a subtle western point yoke, but I’m getting that on the FL I have on order, so right now I’m leaning towards no yoke and a single 2.5” bottom band. Or maybe both? Certainly accents a strong ‘V’ shaped taper in the body!

 

[Pandemic]

3.5oz horse or 4oz steer CXL?

 

[ton312]

3.5oz horse or 4oz steer CXL?

Steer!

 

[Pandemic]

Steer!

Why do you say that?

I’m actually leaning that way myself, since this will be replacing the CXL heavy steer cordovan jacket I’m currently wearing.

 

[Jin431]

You guys!!

Im pretty much committed to a JL now. I’m not in any rush since it will be a ‘next Winter’ jacket. Specs I’m thinking so far:

Heavy CXL, brown or maybe cordo, horse or steer.
Oversized brass zippers
Vertical chest zipper on right side (southpaw jacket!)
Two zippered diagonal hand warmer pockets
Cuffs at wrists and also bottom-side zippers
Wool or alpaca lining on body (I have a mid-weight jacket, might as well make this the beast!)
Very slim (goes for everything I have, tbh)
Decent sized collar

Main thing I’m undecided on now is whether to have a yoke on the back and whether to have a band at the bottom.

Congratulations in advance to a future JL jacket.

Heavy CXL steer will be interesting to see, as all the jacket out of JL recently has been HH. That's an awesome make up to start with. May I suggest for an extra added weight/warmth to cover the wool/alpaca with another liner so it's not so itchy and clothes don't stick to it?

Whatever back design you go with it will still look super. Good luck with your jacket project.

 

[ton312]

Why do you say that?

I’m actually leaning that way myself, since this will be replacing the CXL heavy steer cordovan jacket I’m currently wearing.

Soft and HEAVY. Like a leather blanket.