What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

[Schambach]

I guess this shows that you have to take a seller's measurements with a grain of salt. It was stated as 22" pit to pit. I measured it today and it's actually 24" (stretched tight). My chest measures 41-41.5". Anyone in the UK or Europe (subject to red tape) want to work out a trade for something more suitable? I should put something in the classified.

That seems to happen a lot with p2p measurements. Nice jacket otherwise!

 

[powersci]

Let's play good news, bad news.

Good news: I bought @ton312's Bravestar sherpa lined jacked: it fits perfectly and pairs well with a henley. It also kept me comfortably warm on another mid-40s walk with the dog (pictured behind me, haha).

Bad news: It fits great! That means anytime he sells something I know it's going to fit me. I better lock up my wallet.

 

[Will Zach]

Getting warmer so lightweight Score CR is out:

 

[navetsea]

 

[TG3]

Yup warmed up here too in Philly. 43 F so wearing my FW Caboose View attachment 312654 View attachment 312655

Nice jacket! I've learned most of the abbreviations for Brands but what maker is FW? Noob question haha

 

[handymike]

Freewheelers

 

[Jin431]

thedi getting some love before it gets too hot for the shearling. It's a little boxy in the torso which is surprising because by the pure measurements, it shouldn't even fit me. But the leather has got a way to go to break in more and then hopefully I'll get a better drape.

Great fit and score on this! Love the collar!

Just excellent!

Thank you @sweetfights

Let's play good news, bad news.

Good news: I bought @ton312's Bravestar sherpa lined jacked: it fits perfectly and pairs well with a henley. It also kept me comfortably warm on another mid-40s walk with the dog (pictured behind me, haha).

Bad news: It fits great! That means anytime he sells something I know it's going to fit me. I better lock up my wallet.

You are in for a treat with yours truly @ton312

Getting warmer so lightweight Score CR is out:

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Is that a vintage find too? Great fit but that buckle is so strong! Nice

 

[TG3]

Freewheelers

‍‍‍ duhhh. Haha. Thanks! Which one went out of biz? Freewheelers or flathead?

 

[Jin431]

FL jacket again. I've been unlucky with bravestar (still haven't found the right size/fit) but lucked out with indigo selvage denim from S&S

 

[Will Zach]

Great fit and score on this! Love the collar!




Thank you @sweetfights



You are in for a treat with yours truly @ton312



Is that a vintage find too? Great fit but that buckle is so strong! Nice

Thanks, @Jin431. Yes, the Score jacket is a vintage find. And the buckle is from Japan, solid brass. I made the belt myself from a leather blank. It is not too difficult, and with the right hardware one can have a nice belt for a fraction of the cost.

 

[navetsea]

Thanks, @Jin431. Yes, the Score jacket is a vintage find. And the buckle is from Japan, solid brass. I made the belt myself from a leather blank. It is not too difficult, and with the right hardware one can have a nice belt for a fraction of the cost.

why make so many belt holes though, I have similar plan to buy blank belt myself and a hole puncher, but I will only punch one hole on it.

 

[TG3]

FL jacket again. I've been unlucky with bravestar (still haven't found the right size/fit) but lucked out with indigo selvage denim from S&S


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Love this jacket. Have you tried Railcar? Their spikes fit me perfectly

 

[Jin431]

Thanks, @Jin431. Yes, the Score jacket is a vintage find. And the buckle is from Japan, solid brass. I made the belt myself from a leather blank. It is not too difficult, and with the right hardware one can have a nice belt for a fraction of the cost.

Got it. I've been weary of vintage jackets but seeing all these nice looking cafe racers really got me thinking! Thanks for sharing the info about the belt, never knew you could get a leather blank. Does it involve stitching around the buckle? Super cool buckle, that's the nicest one I've seen.

 

[Jin431]

Love this jacket. Have you tried Railcar? Their spikes fit me perfectly

I haven't yet looked up railcar but that might be a good idea. Are they true to size? The black indigo 19oz jeans look great

 

[hoipac]

Long time lurker, first time poster. The jacket addiction is real! Himel heron today.

 

[Monitor]

Lee Trevor. I know it's too large but what can I do while having such a cool jacket at home, other than wear it.

 

[Will Zach]

why make so many belt holes though, I have similar plan to buy blank belt myself and a hole puncher, but I will only punch one hole on it.

That is a good idea. I punched them 1/2-in apart, and only use two or three, depending on the weight of my jeans (they range from 22-oz to 12-oz) and how tight I want the belt. When punching I just went with my old commercial belt to mark the holes, but did not consider just punching one or two holes. Good idea, my next belt will have one hole, and if I need more I'll just punch more.

 

[Will Zach]

Got it. I've been weary of vintage jackets but seeing all these nice looking cafe racers really got me thinking! Thanks for sharing the info about the belt, never knew you could get a leather blank. Does it involve stitching around the buckle? Super cool buckle, that's the nicest one I've seen.

Yeah, I am getting my blanks from Weaver Leather, English Bridle leather. Couple of my belts are from14-oz blanks - no more wimpy commercial belts. The Japanese hardware I get from Smoky Sumi - look him up on eBay or the internet. Solid, sand-cast brass - no more wimpy cheap buckles! I don't stitch but use brass Chicago screws to hold the buckle in place. I got a rotary hole puncher for $19 on eBay and that thing is a beast. Lots of fun making belts, recommended!

 

[Trenchfriend]

Jacket? JACKET??

 

[Marc mndt]

Horsehide Schott Perfecto. Just passing through on its way to @Monitor . I think with the addition of yet another Perfecto you do owe us a comprehensive and in depth review of your Schott Perfecto collection @Monitor

edit: this is one of the nicest Schotts I've handled. Nice leather, neatly stitched without major flaws and the proportions are right.