Canuck Panda
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Very well thought out. D pocket, CHP, Perfecto, and cossack collar. The patina on the IR is just awesome. That was a nice batch. Well done.
Thank you HH - yes that's just ~ 2 years of normal wear & usage. The horizontal creases are pretty common with the Horween FQHH; if you sit in a car, these do develop. I have worn it a lot, through several rains, and even around the house during the summer inside. But nothing else, no aging techniques, etc. It seems specific to this batch of leather, I do not normally see this much development in 2 years.Teacore on IR is crazy, did you achieve that by just normal wearing?
that vintage wayfarer is the best!2 pages later and only 2 from my previous post remain. The Windward has proven to be a warrior. I’ve never once even considered selling it.
Aero:
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Wool HB’s:
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One more to add and then I'm done.
2 pages later and only 2 from my previous post remain. The Windward has proven to be a warrior. I’ve never once even considered selling it.
Aero:
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Wool HB’s:
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Windward and unknown:
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One more to add and then I'm done.
No more cross zips for me. I simply don’t wear them enough. Of course I’ve been tempted by BL 4. But I won’t.Many good ones but I think my favourite is the last one. Is that the unknown? I agree with Canuckpanda, where are the xzips?
You won't regret it one bit.Just Leather's in there too. With some great company. I think I'll go add one, what the heck.
I'm in the hunt!You won't regret it one bit.
There are some deals to be had on these, although the name "Just Leather" makes it tricky to search for them. That may be a benefit to you, price-wise.
So I have another thought...
I'll open this up to the broader community here. I have the budget this fall to add one more - up to ~ $1500 for a new one (or two pre-owned for up to $750 a piece). I really do not want to go beyond this, as they simply do not see enough use if I do. If I buy a new one (preffered) it will get the kind of break-in and usage that the Indian Ranger has seen - ideally. Needs to be usable and somewhat practical.
So -- What would you all suggest? Maybe this will get interesting...
I prefer zippers to buttons. I also would not prefer any type of bomber jacket (elastic waist bands and wrist bands). i have several pairs of brown boots. I am not set on any "one" brand, or type. It can be a more conservative model, or a little more wild. I am pretty open. So what do you all think? Have some fun with this one..
Get the new Peters or Leathertogs B. Sell the j24 to ME. LOL.
How about something like a standard cuffed sheene? You’ve got zippers and m/c styles covered and I know you are not a fan of HB’s. A sheene with HWM style cuffs and a slanted chest pocket like a bootlegger would be very cool. Simple and elegant. A daily driver for sure and different from what you already have. With Aeros current promo and the subtle price reduction the price on a new Aero is historically low.So I have another thought...
I'll open this up to the broader community here. I have the budget this fall to add one more - up to ~ $1500 for a new one (or two pre-owned for up to $750 a piece). I really do not want to go beyond this, as they simply do not see enough use if I do. If I buy a new one (preffered) it will get the kind of break-in and usage that the Indian Ranger has seen - ideally. Needs to be usable and somewhat practical.
So -- What would you all suggest? Maybe this will get interesting...
I prefer zippers to buttons. I also would not prefer any type of bomber jacket (elastic waist bands and wrist bands). i have several pairs of brown boots. I am not set on any "one" brand, or type. It can be a more conservative model, or a little more wild. I am pretty open. So what do you all think? Have some fun with this one..
One more to add and then I'm done.
I'm always impressed with your collection. The fit is always perfect and the jackets are a nice cross section of styles.My current Leather Jacket Line up:
upper row, left to right:
Five Star D-Pocket black waxed Steerhide
Thedi MTC-1279720, cocoa Buffalo
Thedi MTC-127949 reddish brown italian veg tan Cowhide
MF Ringo black veg tan Cowhide
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lower row, left to right:
Eastman Roadstar Italian veg tan Black Horsehide
Thedi MTC-127980 Canvas x dark brown Cowhide
Eastman B-6, Sheepskin
Brakeman black Shinki Horsehide
Many thanks for the kind words. I have a long odyssey behind me and this is what's left of Leather Jackets (8). At the moment I'm very happy with this stock. The number and the different Types of Jackets is also perfect for me. I'm overwhelmed with more Jackets. I didn't actually have many vintage Leather Jackets, just two Bucos a 1948 J21 and a 1951 J65 (which I sold through this forum). I'm not that into vintage when it comes to Leather Jackets because I really enjoy and appreciate the break in process for a new Jacket... a Leather Jacket adapts over time like a second Skin, which is unfortunately not the case with used vintage Leather Jackets. The same applies to shoes/boots...I'm always impressed with your collection. The fit is always perfect and the jackets are a nice cross section of styles.
I've imagined you in several of my Vintage jackets. I don't recall you in a vintage jacket?
beautiful collection. Love the variety. All fits are superb. The 2nd Thedi, the reddish brown for me is top of the top.My current Leather Jacket Line up:
upper row, left to right:
Five Star D-Pocket black waxed Steerhide
Thedi MTC-1279720, cocoa Buffalo
Thedi MTC-127949 reddish brown italian veg tan Cowhide
MF Ringo black veg tan Cowhide
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lower row, left to right:
Eastman Roadstar Italian veg tan Black Horsehide
Thedi MTC-127980 Canvas x dark brown Cowhide
Eastman B-6, Sheepskin
Brakeman black Shinki Horsehide