tmitchell59
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In November of 2013, while looking through an old/odd collection of leather jackets, I renewed my interest in vintage leather jackets. I found this forum and started following links to the high end makers around the world. I was familiar with some from their military jackets. Then comes ebay and all the newer used and vintage jackets for sale. I have owned and worn vintage jackets all my life. I wore out several through the years. The newer jackets looked amazing with all the leather choices and styles. Many $ and jackets later:
Before I ordered the “Test” I purchased a used LW Roadmaster and Suburban. Both are black HH, the Roadmaster about 4.5 pounds and very comfortable. Reminds me of my vintage early 60s Sears Fieldmaster. Just a great weight and nice fit. The Suburban is a heavier, 6.25 pound. Again a very impressive jacket.
I purchased several of the HH vest from the LW sale page and had email conversations with Stuart. I told him I was interested in a “Test”. He suggested a “full bore Test”. I told him the LW jackets I owned and how they fit, my size and that is it. I’m a pretty standard 44 with a bit of post smoking belly. I did want something substantial. It took about 4 weeks to arrive. The UPS tracking said 9 pounds. I was a little concerned since I was really liking the light weight Roadmaster.
The “Test” weights 7.75. I have a custom cowhide Johnson leather that is 8 pounds. I also sold a Aero heavy HH café racer that went at least 8 pounds, just a bit small for me.
The “Test” is flawless in construction and fits perfectly. Amazing work.
Here is a link to more pictures. and here
[video=youtube;XG7Fy0-VN88]https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=XG7Fy0-VN88[/video]
Before I ordered the “Test” I purchased a used LW Roadmaster and Suburban. Both are black HH, the Roadmaster about 4.5 pounds and very comfortable. Reminds me of my vintage early 60s Sears Fieldmaster. Just a great weight and nice fit. The Suburban is a heavier, 6.25 pound. Again a very impressive jacket.
I purchased several of the HH vest from the LW sale page and had email conversations with Stuart. I told him I was interested in a “Test”. He suggested a “full bore Test”. I told him the LW jackets I owned and how they fit, my size and that is it. I’m a pretty standard 44 with a bit of post smoking belly. I did want something substantial. It took about 4 weeks to arrive. The UPS tracking said 9 pounds. I was a little concerned since I was really liking the light weight Roadmaster.
The “Test” weights 7.75. I have a custom cowhide Johnson leather that is 8 pounds. I also sold a Aero heavy HH café racer that went at least 8 pounds, just a bit small for me.
The “Test” is flawless in construction and fits perfectly. Amazing work.
Here is a link to more pictures. and here
[video=youtube;XG7Fy0-VN88]https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=XG7Fy0-VN88[/video]