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It’s really unfortunate your LW didn’t work out. He is one of the few makers that stock black deerskin, and I believe that would be a very good leather choice for your J100 jacket. Deer/Buck/Elk would always be chrome tanned but it’s always dyed through. It would also be your softest leather that would handle water better than all other animal skins. Deer’s ultra softness can give you more comfort at a tighter than horsehide fit. The only drawback would be the spongey grain, which some people dislike.
I’ve heard JL offers deerskin but I am not sure what’s the situation now.
SB has elk now, which is actually moose, but the Brits calls it elk. They are not the favourite brands around here but I actually have one in Brit Elk on order. I too am not quite ready to join the LW club, my only LW was from the classifieds here.
If Lewis leather had a J100 pattern I would recommend that. Veg tan sheep 3.5 oz soft dyed through full grain leather tanned in France. But they offer Brit moto styles only, no classic American styles.
If you still want full aniline Shinki for the J100, FL is probably the best value for the fit, but the guy has too long of a wait list now.
Its hard, getting the perfect jacket. We could all use some luck on this journey eh.
I’ve heard JL offers deerskin but I am not sure what’s the situation now.
SB has elk now, which is actually moose, but the Brits calls it elk. They are not the favourite brands around here but I actually have one in Brit Elk on order. I too am not quite ready to join the LW club, my only LW was from the classifieds here.
If Lewis leather had a J100 pattern I would recommend that. Veg tan sheep 3.5 oz soft dyed through full grain leather tanned in France. But they offer Brit moto styles only, no classic American styles.
If you still want full aniline Shinki for the J100, FL is probably the best value for the fit, but the guy has too long of a wait list now.
Its hard, getting the perfect jacket. We could all use some luck on this journey eh.