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Johnson Leathers

Rugby

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And here is my new acquisition from JL in 3.5oz Bison hide. It's just a superb leather. Supple, pliable, basically no break in time, and yet it's thick and feels very durable. Beautiful grain, and out of the box mature character.
The jacket is comfortable and wears really well. They nailed the measurements and styling recommendations. It's more of a wear going out jacket, but it can be easily worn on the motorcycle.
It is a large 48. Not much layering, besides a relatively thick shirt or sweater.
Over all very satisfied. I think JL is worth the price.
 

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Canuck Panda

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That's really nice Rugby. Fits you very well. This is a full custom job I assume. No post for a year and you hit one out of the park.
 

Rugby

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That's really nice Rugby. Fits you very well. This is a full custom job I assume. No post for a year and you hit one out of the park.
Thank you, yeah custom job as I can't find anything off the rack. I've had some adverse results of my silly activities and had to have some medical attention. Any way, I'm thinking of a buttoned jacket next from JL, modified Cossack or maybe hip length halfbelt/blazer type design.
 

Rugby

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Hope everything got better.

Here is the one I've asked Johnson about before. Half belt button front. Always thought it was a real nice jacket. Probably not in the overdye CXL though that leather is too beastly.

https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/johnson-leathers-1920’s-cxl-steerhide-button-front-hb-jacket.103086/page-2
Man that's a great jacket! The only thing I would change is the chest pocket. I don't like that kind. My personal preference for that type would be something like
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Or similar. But yeah, that's the kind of jacket I'm thinking of. Would have to be a type of leather conducive to buttons. But that hide looks awesome though.
 

Al 916

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That's it..!!!!

I'm going to get one in my size (in black)

......But your white looks great on you!
 

Canuck Panda

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Great find. Heavyweight N200 with armor pockets.

@Al 916 Ask them what's currently on their sale rack if you are going the brand new route. The M200/N200 and M500 are their core models. If you want heavy leather, go 5oz like Monitor jacket. It will be heavy but wearable.
 
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Great find. Heavyweight N200 with armor pockets.

@Al 916 Ask them what's currently on their sale rack if you are going the brand new route. The M200/N200 and M500 are their core models. If you want heavy leather, go 5oz like Monitor jacket. It will be heavy but wearable.

Yep, this is majorly heavy but perfectly wearable. Leather is as soft as can be in this weight but the jacket actually does feel heavy when I have it on though the N-200 having such a good pattern, it's not uncomfortable at all. But I can see it how easily it could be. Can't wait for colder days, though. It's still way too warm for me to wear it, especially with the thick quilted lining so we'll see. . .
 

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