Thedi Padded Cafe Racer in Italian HH

[Fanch]

Thanks Fanch, I just tried on one of my armored shirts and it will be comfortable, as the shirts fit so tight. The DD has larger upper arms and more of a pre-curve to the elbow, and the waist comes in tighter. I'll wear the DD more for just casual wear as opposed to this which will be for the bike. The DD leather is lighter and more flexible.

Chris, that 's great; virtually no duplication between this one and your others.

 

[pawineguy]

Chris, that 's great; virtually no duplication between this one and your others.

I'm quoting that word for word to my wife...

 

[jacketjunkie]

I don't find Thedi jackets very appealing to be honest, I don't like the look of the leather and most of the designs... somehow, to me, they don't have the charme of an Aero, they somehow look "industrial" to me, not in a cheap mall jacket kind of way, but in a "hanging next to Belstaff" way. High quality, no question, but not that special thing about them, if anyone understands what I mean.. if not, excuse my ramble.

However...the jacket fits great! Front looks perfect, back could be a bit more tapered at the waist, but this is a detail so small that you shouldn't give a second thought and nothing you could expect on a non-bespoke jacket. Only one thing that troubles me is the collar/neck area. The neckhole looks too wide on the pictures, like if you zipped it up, it would still be fairly wide. This might be my mistake though.. just looks like it to me on the pictures.

Either way, it's a great fitting jacket and I hope you get much joy from wearing it!

 

[SpeedRcrX]

Chris, how would you compare this HH to Vicenza ?

 

[Monitor]

The vintage vibe has definitely been toned down on Thedi jackets, but that's what I like. It's a fresh take on a relatively tired style, but one that still retaining all the important retro details and features, albeit moderately modernized. I think they look cool and sleek no matter how you look at 'em. I mean, you don't absolutely have to wear rolled up jeans and suspenders with Thedi jackets.

 

[IXL]

Quite a good-looking jacket. I could see myself in one. It should be the business when out bike riding.

 

[pawineguy]

Chris, how would you compare this HH to Vicenza ?

The biggest difference seems to be the lack of a top coat on the Thedi HH, which makes it softer and more supple. This jacket seems to be slightly thicker than Vincenza, but just by a little bit.

 

[pawineguy]

I don't find Thedi jackets very appealing to be honest, I don't like the look of the leather and most of the designs... somehow, to me, they don't have the charme of an Aero, they somehow look "industrial" to me, not in a cheap mall jacket kind of way, but in a "hanging next to Belstaff" way. High quality, no question, but not that special thing about them, if anyone understands what I mean.. if not, excuse my ramble.

However...the jacket fits great! Front looks perfect, back could be a bit more tapered at the waist, but this is a detail so small that you shouldn't give a second thought and nothing you could expect on a non-bespoke jacket. Only one thing that troubles me is the collar/neck area. The neckhole looks too wide on the pictures, like if you zipped it up, it would still be fairly wide. This might be my mistake though.. just looks like it to me on the pictures.

Either way, it's a great fitting jacket and I hope you get much joy from wearing it!

Good observation on the collar, as I noticed it looked a little wide also. (although it is a very short collar, more similar to those on racing shirts) So, I took out the tape measure and pushed the collar flat and measured its width. It turns out it is 1/2" narrower than my DD J-100, and the same as my Vanson J-100. The width is an optical illusion caused by the shorter collar not coming further up the neck.

 

[ProteinNerd]

Mine did turn up this morning [emoji38]
Here are a few quick selfies. I'll try to get some better ones in a few days.

I really like it. Not sure how I'm going to justify having 3 black cafe racers to myself though!

 

[dan_t]

Very nice PN!
Just in time for our 30 degree Celsius Autumn weather, nice!
When is winter coming........?!
#iamsooversummer

 

[ButteMT61]

I dig it. Looking at the brown version...

 

[SpeedRcrX]

The biggest difference seems to be the lack of a top coat on the Thedi HH, which makes it softer and more supple. This jacket seems to be slightly thicker than Vincenza, but just by a little bit.

Thanks Chris,

PN that's an awesome fit too.

My new mantra : don't buy a new jacket this year... don't buy a new jacket this year... don't buy a new jacket this year...

 

[navetsea]

looks great!
better than the first on you.

 

[Monitor]

It does look ace, PN!! Make a thread for this beauty.

How long are these jackets back and front?

 

[pawineguy]

Mine did turn up this morning [emoji38]
Here are a few quick selfies. I'll try to get some better ones in a few days.

I really like it. Not sure how I'm going to justify having 3 black cafe racers to myself though!

Looks like you picked the correct size, great fit.

 

[pawineguy]

It does look ace, PN!! Make a thread for this beauty.

How long are these jackets back and front?

Mine, in an XL with a 23" pit to pit (so more like a 42) is 23" front and 26" back.

 

[Monitor]

23" front you mean, from the bottom of the collar? Is there a drop on the front or the back, like on the J-100?

 

[ton312]

I think these are the coolest looking CR's you can get right now. The quilted padding is perfectly done. Both superb looking jackets.

 

[pawineguy]

23" front you mean, from the bottom of the collar? Is there a drop on the front or the back, like on the J-100?

Yes, bottom of the collar, so the zipper is more like 21". Not really a pronounced front drop like the J-100, more straight all around.

 

[Monitor]

Huh! Thought it's longer at the front. Seemed so on your photos. Thanks, Chris!