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^^^ Marc
Thick Leather + non skived edges + cooler temperature = very uncomfortable, you are correct
warmer = better
skived + warmer = even better
I am testing to see if combination weights + skived edges = best
If you do plan to get a Tochigi jacket they are best known for their veg tan 2mm steerhide. Best to skive the edges for comfortable fit. I saw Greg playing around with a skiving machine once on instagram stories and he cut himself. He was right about skiving in general (that it's better for heavier leather).
Now a photo for Johnson Leather. This is a 4/5 oz Horween Deerskin jacket they are working on. Yes, you read that right, big hulking American deers that wears their armor at 4/5 oz, yet still super soft, and at a bargain price. Little rustic for some, but 4/5 oz super soft deerskin jacket, 840 shipped (to Vancouver) price is pretty decent deal. I bought the leather from Maverick and drop shipped to JL. 50 sf of Horween Deer was 190 plus 650 for JL to make the stock pattern jacket. Custom would cost more, pushing it into Aero price range. I am in it for the leather, so stock pattern and less money.
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Lovely choice of leather. Can't wait to see the finished product. I hope you choose that tan quilted liner as it's amazing and a great match for the skin.