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What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

Davisleathernyc

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Went for a ride today, full leather.
 

regius

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Shawn nailed it to the ground again. This hide is shockingly thick! It’s honestly near a Vanson if not maybe even a bit more in terms of weight. I was a little worried at first but I think this turned out beautifully!!
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ton, I missed the back story? who's Shawn and what jacket is this? I love this style, been meaning to make one myself
 

regius

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Ooh, i remember this one! They did well, you like the fit? Based on what I can see, this pattern doesn't have much of a quirk to it, visually it's like a standard pattern as those Lesco/Schott four pockets in the 70s with higher armhole. If you have a side view of you wearing this (original) jacket, I just want to see where the shoulder seam lies.
 
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Ooh, i remember this one! They did well, you like the fit? Based on what I can see, this pattern doesn't have much of a quirk to it, visually it's like a standard pattern as those Lesco/Schott four pockets in the 70s with higher armhole. If you have a side view of you wearing this (original) jacket, I just want to see where the shoulder seam lies.
I love the fit! It's nice and trim, but not overly so (at least imho). The original jacket wasn't mine. I was given pics from @AerGuitar for the build. You're right about the lesco/schott vibe too, kinda like these guys:
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jonesy86

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It was in the high 60s F. to low 70s F. for a few days so I skipped my swim and went for a walk along the coastal trail instead. The guys living in their van parked at the beach park in town, in good fun kidded me a bit about wearing a leather jacket and boots. I did a cuff check.
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GW A-2 Bronco Cowhide
 

Will Zach

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SoFlo
I would test a spot with a second coat. Go thin with the oil, but with LP, 2 or even 3 coats really gets it looking good. You’ve already committed to this road, so try another round.
@Will Zach can we see what the Kakishibu did to the natural belt?
Yes. I will post in a separate thread in order not to clutter this one. The Kakishibu solution they sell on Amazon is about 3%, and I read on Japanese blogs that they apply up to 8 layers, drying in-between. So far I got 4 layers down and will take some pics this Sat, when it is supposed to be sunny. I kept a piece of the belt uncoated for comparison, lol.
 

Mrfrown

One Too Many
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Now that jacket will be sure to turn some heads! Do be sure to say "I'll be back" after you get your tacos.

Hah! You know, the place has a really diverse clientele, a leather jacket here or there is definitely not surprising even for breakfast. Plus the food and coffee are <chef’s kiss> so good

I’ve said this before but it’s worth repeating: this is YOUR jacket! I mean you wear it with shorts and sneakers which I normally hate seeing together with a leather jacket, but still it WORKS. It just fits you so good, like you and that jacket belong together. Soulmates.

Thanks man. You know I wasn’t sure at first if it was for me...then it just clicked. It’s my only crosszip and my only black leather jacket (for now at least heh)
 

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