New Custom Monarch 'Drifter' (size 44) from Dave Sheeley

[lina]

Back panel I like of a Monarch, prewar half belt. I like the colour also.
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Dave does make some beautiful jacket backs...

 

[Edward]

Sorted that autocorrect or you.

Looks like a nice jacket. For a long time I liked my leather jackets only either short or over the knee-length, but I've recently been coming round to the idea of something in this sort of mid-length, work-jacket style. I too would lean to the view that this sort of shape of simple work-wear type jacket benefits from a mid-weight hide with more drape from the get-go; I'm a big fan of goat myself.

 

[Colin G]

Looks like a nice jacket. For a long time I liked my leather jackets only either short or over the knee-length, but I've recently been coming round to the idea of something in this sort of mid-length, work-jacket style. I too would lean to the view that this sort of shape of simple work-wear type jacket benefits from a mid-weight hide with more drape from the get-go; I'm a big fan of goat myself.

I am considering goat but the only experience I have with goat is at the local Punjabi restaurant where it comes smothered in curry sauce.

I am leaning toward mid weight horse for a Monarch.

 

[Dr H]

Dave’s horsehide is great and is a good choice, I simply prefer goat for weight and drape.

 

[Edward]

I am considering goat but the only experience I have with goat is at the local Punjabi restaurant where it comes smothered in curry sauce.

I am leaning toward mid weight horse for a Monarch.

Both are as practical. I like goat because it doesn't look 'worn out' the way horse can after a few years, though that might make it less appealing to some.