Captain Sensible
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Thanks mate, a fave of mine, it’s a Sugarcane wabash.What shirt is that? It looks great.
Thanks mate, a fave of mine, it’s a Sugarcane wabash.What shirt is that? It looks great.
View attachment 206723 I recently bought this highwayman on ebay and it’s quite old in age, beginning of the 90s .. I want to use it as the main jacket for every day, it really is very comfortable soft, but there is one question .. how to get rid of the smell of old clothes from him (mustiness) and would like to betray the skin shine, what means do you use? thanks.
Thanks J, again.
I believe it was your post in the Deals thread that led this to me. It didn’t take but a minute to Bin it. I don’t think i even read the description for fear of losing it. Lol
There was a short discussion about the originality of the bearded lapels and short zip. Took about a second in hand to see it was original.
One of my top 3 most comfy leathers, all vintage.
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I remember, just did not know you purchased it. It is awesome.
At some point, I am going to request some sort of royalty from these Ebay sellers I hook up with you.
Definitely. This and this.Washing machine and sunshine - UV light kills most smells.
I think the thing I admire most about your impressive collection is that they all are the perfect length IMHO. Is there a specific back length you shoot for when purchasing a new jacket?I don't usually wear my leather jackets to the office, but I did so earlier this week -- RMC Steinbeck:
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Is it apply to jacket with tobacco smell as well?The first and least risky/work intense step is to use baking soda. Rub it into the lining of the jacket or put the jacket insides out in a bag with baking soda and shake and leave like that for a day. The natron in baking soda neutralizes most smells and you can get off remaining baking soda very easily.
Step two is putting the jacket into the freezer/outside in cold winter night. Cold kills most bacteria responsible for the smell. That's why Levis recommends putting their jeans into freezer rather than washing them too often. Works for wool lining in jacket too. Did it before, the cold did no harm to the leather that I could see.
If jacket still smells after this, tape zipper so it doesn't get damaged and put the jacket into the washer at 30° with some neutral washing elixir that doesn't damage the leather. Don't put jacket into tumbler afterwards (too warm) , leave it hanging for two days or so until it's dried. You probably have to treat leather after this.
Tell us more about the sleeves shortening work.
Art Fawcett hat (one of his last ones) and Freewheelers jacket
Thanks mate, a fave of mine, it’s a Sugarcane wabash.
I think the thing I admire most about your impressive collection is that they all are the perfect length IMHO. Is there a specific back length you shoot for when purchasing a new jacket?
Just got this Thurlow Leather World Deerskin. Lot of leather. No idea what you call this style of jacket. View attachment 206886 View attachment 206888