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Today....85’ Columbia thanks to @JMax the man for the heads up.
Been enjoying the parade of fine leather here lately. Thanks
Be well. Bowen
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Thedi again today.
View attachment 195919 View attachment 195920 Greetings All:
Today....85’ Columbia thanks to @JMax the man for the heads up.
Been enjoying the parade of fine leather here lately. Thanks
Be well. Bowen
(had to push afew 5-year old kids out of the way, but it was worth it for the photo op!)
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This arrived last night. Iron Heart J-35 in japanese horsehide. Just some quick pix done at work, worried somebody might walk in on me any moment.
Powerband has posted great close-ups of the design and construction (and has been a massive aid in my own decision making).
Snug fit that already loosened up after a few hours of indoor wear (Oh the rolling eyes of the wife…!). As Powerband observed, very comfortable to wear due to the underarm-construction and the action-gussets in the back.
This is a size "Large". Measurements are (roughly) 19" shoulders and 22" P2P. I usually wear 18,5" shoulders and 23" P2P. I could use the extra inch in the body, but the leather will give me that once I start breaking it in for real. I tried to layer with a medium- weight wool jumper and even that is workable, although not yet ideal.
I really must comment on the hide. I am a Horween-guy, so this jacket is not at all heavy but my standards. It is pretty pliable right out of the box. The leather is just lovely, with a soft, luxurious hand and a wonderful smell. I know that Iron Heart, as compared to the makers more promiment here, is an industry manufacturer, but they really use top-notch materials. This was a pretty spontaneous buy after seeing the pictures of Powerband, and I don´t think I will regret that one.
Beautiful jacket, Terry. Very interesting coin pocket placement, and upon close inspection of the photos, I see stitching detail around that pocket as well as the adjacent zip pocket. Nice feature!A 1947 Sportclad. I found these pics while searching my files. The nicest leather I have ever encountered on a vintage jacket for sure, as nice as any new leather I have owned. Very much like Shinki.
This was purchased from the nephew of the original owner who bought it and never wore it. Size 46 tag in pocket.
Here is a thread I did on this guy.
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View attachment 195919 View attachment 195920 Greetings All:
Today....85’ Columbia thanks to @JMax the man for the heads up.
Been enjoying the parade of fine leather here lately. Thanks
Be well. Bowen
A 1947 Sportclad. I found these pics while searching my files. The nicest leather I have ever encountered on a vintage jacket for sure, as nice as any new leather I have owned. Very much like Shinki.
This was purchased from the nephew of the original owner who bought it and never wore it. Size 46 tag in pocket.
Here is a thread I did on this guy.
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View attachment 195919 View attachment 195920 Greetings All:
Today....85’ Columbia thanks to @JMax the man for the heads up.
Been enjoying the parade of fine leather here lately. Thanks
Be well. Bowen
Thanks @Kalmer.Great looking jacket and the fit is spot on!
Do you know the leather type and how about the thickness?
Terry the Sportclad is outstanding and pristine. That back panel is amazing and when blown up unbelievable.A 1947 Sportclad. I found these pics while searching my files. The nicest leather I have ever encountered on a vintage jacket for sure, as nice as any new leather I have owned. Very much like Shinki.
This was purchased from the nephew of the original owner who bought it and never wore it. Size 46 tag in pocket.
Here is a thread I did on this guy.
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^^Nice find there! Neat setting as well