My Lost worlds Test 44R arrived

[TREEMAN]

Way too big. Definitely go down a size.

You nailed it again Super......Way too big!!

 

[Hammerklavier]

Ok, I guess I should change my username to "the baggy jacket guy" or " the guy with his baggy jacket " ~~

 

[ButteMT61]

Well, as has been discussed here many a time before, if you ask for opinions...
And as for me, I'd rather here the truth from guys/gals here than kid myself. That's just me though...

 

[Monitor]

Ok, I guess I should change my username to "the baggy jacket guy" or " the guy with his baggy jacket " ~~

No way, man. You're gonna be known as the perfect jacket guy, once the remake arrives.

 

[sweetfights]

I notice in one of the pics, the zipper when it gets closer to the zipper pin is moved out a bit from the leather. Is it supposed to be like that?

My Easy Rider zipper on the pin side also sticks out slightly- It makes starting the zip up a little quicker. But, mine is the #10 upgraded Scovil zipper.

 

[navetsea]

with all the problems and the size, to me it is a very easy decision...
about the length of the hem, I think on bigger sizes the jump on length is less than the girth of the body, as when people are meatier, doesn't mean they get taller.

 

[Roma]

How many oz your leather? I have a 4 oz Suburban and 3.5 oz B2. Both are equipped with number 10 main zips. I think yours is 6 and if the leather is 3.5 or 4 you may have some trouble with it since the leather is very stiff. As for the fit, I think it,'s just a bit bigger if not at all. If you like it, keep it. As for the crack, I wouldn't like it but if you can oil it or something to make it look better, would be fine.

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[TREEMAN]

IMO this is probably one of the worst example's of a leather jacket ( supposedly from one of the top brands ) that I have ever seen. From the lackluster leather itself to the proportion's of the jacket. Absolutely dreadful...............

 

[jacketjunkie]

I am a big fan and defender of the loose and wide fit on this board and wear my HWM just like that, (check out this post of mine for reference http://www.thefedoralounge.com/thre...ooking-for-feedback.87153/page-3#post-2131452 )

but I have to agree with the common judgement here that your jacket is just this tad too wide. Monitor made a good point, just imagine what it looks like once the leather is no more stiff and holding its form. You'll be wearing a shapeless tent. Looking at LWs pricing, I'd highly recommend you to send it back and size down two sizes.

edit: It's also not just the body. It's also the sleeves. They are way too wide, you could fit your wrist three times through that cuff. You need short sleeves and you need them tapered down at the cuff by like 5".

 

[Roma]

In this case one should've gone a size or two down and requested a custom length. But since that jacket is a stock one, it looks the way it does and to me it would work since I prefer the loose and wide fit too. But if we want a perfectly fit jacket, a custom jacket is the way to go but the price will be different.

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[Peacoat]

You said in the original post that this is a "test" jacket. Not sure what that means in this situation, but if it is indeed a test jacket, I wouldn't think twice about sending it back. The crack in the leather wouldn't bother me too much, but the oversize body and sleeves, especially the sleeves, would be a deal breaker for me. And then there is that problem with the zipper . . . .

 

[El Marro]

"Test" is the name of that particular model from Lost Worlds.

 

[ButteMT61]

IMO this is probably one of the worst example's of a leather jacket ( supposedly from one of the top brands ) that I have ever seen. From the lackluster leather itself to the proportion's of the jacket. Absolutely dreadful...............

Um, no.

 

[oneterrifichog]

Was this the jacket Stuart had up on ebay? I remember seeing a brown "Test" jacket there. Couple of other things 1. I have had Aero jackets that had crappy zippers as well and with both companies if you run a little paraffin up both sides inside and out they work fine after that. As to the leather I currently on 10 LW jackets and the leather is awesome on the Goat, Steerhide and Horsehide. It does take longer to break them in but once you wear it enough the leather is fine. Now as to the fit it looks large to me but hey if you are into baggy then do your thing man. At least you got something to grow into.

 

[oneterrifichog]

"Test" is the name of that particular model from Lost Worlds.

Yes

 

[l0fielectronic]

I must admit that while I like room to move in heavier jackets it does look somewhat on the large side to me too.

"Test" is the name of that particular model from Lost Worlds.

Aha. That bit confused me too.

 

[l0fielectronic]

Looking for photos of this model I see this old thread with some photos. A shorter fit though even this jacket looks a little oversize... http://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/fs-lost-worlds-1930s-test-jacket-russet-sz-40.79553/

This looks a good fit to me, though it seems this style does seem to have a somewhat large/baggy back upper shoulder area whatever the fit http://frederic0713.pixnet.net/blog/category/3587159

 

[Peacoat]

"Test" is the name of that particular model from Lost Worlds.

Thanks. Obviously I am not as familiar with L.W. as I am with other manufacturers.

 

[Hammerklavier]

Thought it's interesting to post, here are two photos shows the fit of brand new jacket and the fit after 6 months.

 

[HoosierDaddy]

...and you are happy with that I assume..??