This is a jacket I have been guilty of overlooking. I suspect that it is a natural reaction to gravitate towards jackets like the J24 or the Leathertogs when browsing the Lost Worlds site.
Problem is that this classic style has been so overdone that we tend to gloss over it, Any person on the street wearing a "biker jacket" will most likely be wearing some cheap version of this great classic.
That is until I saw @Monitor wearing his, he just rocks it so well!
So I had to pay my respect to this style, and decided to do so by going completely opposite to my usual approach, i.e. to make this jacket as pure and classic as possible. Heavy black HH, no customisation whatsoever and top end zips.
It is similar to making steak, how good it comes out solely depends on the execution and nothing else.
I should mention that the jacket has already been worn seriously for over a week in these pics
Stitching as good as ever
There is a clear difference in graining between the panels
I thought about having a clean back, but glad I decided against it, this seam is just perfect!
Under arm gusset for improved mobility
Love the teeth on these zips!
This jacket is one of the most comfortable I own despite being over 4.5oz. It weighs 3.62kg / 7.98lbs yet feels so easy to wear. Walked with it the whole day, no fatigue, no issues. I can't say the same about other lighter jackets as I own. The weigh rest squarely on the shoulders.
The range of motion on this jacket is one of the best I own, and the jacket is indestructible, making it so useable. It is an easy jacket to use in all circumstances that will handle everything... if you were looking for a daily wearer that will age beautifully, this is it!
To me this is the epitome of this style
Problem is that this classic style has been so overdone that we tend to gloss over it, Any person on the street wearing a "biker jacket" will most likely be wearing some cheap version of this great classic.
That is until I saw @Monitor wearing his, he just rocks it so well!
So I had to pay my respect to this style, and decided to do so by going completely opposite to my usual approach, i.e. to make this jacket as pure and classic as possible. Heavy black HH, no customisation whatsoever and top end zips.
It is similar to making steak, how good it comes out solely depends on the execution and nothing else.
I should mention that the jacket has already been worn seriously for over a week in these pics
Stitching as good as ever
There is a clear difference in graining between the panels
I thought about having a clean back, but glad I decided against it, this seam is just perfect!
Under arm gusset for improved mobility
Love the teeth on these zips!
This jacket is one of the most comfortable I own despite being over 4.5oz. It weighs 3.62kg / 7.98lbs yet feels so easy to wear. Walked with it the whole day, no fatigue, no issues. I can't say the same about other lighter jackets as I own. The weigh rest squarely on the shoulders.
The range of motion on this jacket is one of the best I own, and the jacket is indestructible, making it so useable. It is an easy jacket to use in all circumstances that will handle everything... if you were looking for a daily wearer that will age beautifully, this is it!
To me this is the epitome of this style
