Which J-100?

[belopsky]

Eyeing a few different ones right now, doesn't appear like any are available in the US right now..
Real McCoy would be a custom order by Standard and Strange to get it in, $1900 USD
ELMC looks nice, haven't seen a US stockist..

 

[Psant25]

Too many options to list. I would look at:

https://himelbros.com/collections/men/products/kensington

 

[jonbuilder]

Aero's broad racer

 

[Jin431]

fields leather j-100 inspired racer can also be had in shinki, fully customizable for about $1400

 

[Lebowski]

RMC

 

[Downunder G Man]

I have a Simmons Bilt J-100 in black goat. Stock off the rack 44". Fits like a bespoke/custom jacket. Bought new.
Some folks on the Lounge have said it is my best fitting jacket from my collection ( I have a fair few !)

This has a 2 way RIRI zipper , handy when sitting on a motorcycle and yer belly bulges haha..

 

[nick123]

I like the Board Racer quite a lot. But the crown jewel seems to be the RMC. However, I must admit my love (lust) for it has decreased over time.

 

[Monitor]

I like ELMC the most. It's got some tiny details of the earliest J-100, like the double piping around the sleeve & main zipper.

 

[belopsky]

Thanks for the suggestions, the only downside is not sure what sort of return policy there would be for a J-100 from either HPA or Standard and Strange (Eastman, RMC, respectfully) as both would be a special order

 

[AeroFan_07]

I rather like this one TBH:
https://www.thurston-bros.com/colle...r-size-42-blackened-brown-vicenza-horsehide-2

 

[BloodEagle]

https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/fs-real-mccoy-buco-j-100-size-42.99419/#post-2715519

 

[belopsky]

https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/fs-real-mccoy-buco-j-100-size-42.99419/#post-2715519

I have messaged him couple days ago and haven't heard back

 

[sweetfights]

Depends on your body type really.
Off the rack could save a lot of money.
I do love the Simmons Bilt British cafe racer but if you are very slim the Aero Board Racer could be a winner. Otherwise the Aero cafe racer is amazing too.
My all time favourite is the Himel Kensington made to order. But very expensive, albeit well worth the money.

 

[Downunder G Man]

Here is another shot of my Simmons Bilt J100 in black goat, taken at the coast this morning.

Unzipped and untucked T shirt (it was the "beach" after all) , but you'll get the idea.

Simmons Bilt are REALLY good to deal with. I also have a Nebraska in black goat (café racer with a shirt style collar)

I do ride regularly , and these both fit the bill "no worries" as they say in Australia.

Now at the time , in January this year , I got a real good deal on this , NOWHERE NEAR the kind of $USD numbers mentioned in this thread for other "bespoke" makers. I am not, and will never be , shopping at that level tho' I do "like" those variations that appear on the forum regularly.

DISCLAIMER photo already used in the "What jacket..." thread

 

[Superfluous]

My all time favourite is the Himel Kensington made to order. But very expensive, albeit well worth the money.

^ This . . . x2. I previously owed a RMC J-100. Its a great jacket. However, the shoulders were too broad. I replaced it with two Kensingtons and have never regretted the decision.

That said, my absolute favorite J-100 is . . . . an original Buco.

 

[Downunder G Man]

Now at the time , in January this year , I got a real good deal on this , NOWHERE NEAR the kind of $USD numbers mentioned in this thread for other "bespoke" makers. I am not, and will never be , shopping at that level tho' I do "like" those variations that appear on the forum regularly.

When I got this jacket it was "new" but had been specced by another ( a shop) , Proconsul in LA.
Black goat
Red cotton lining (loud !)
RIRI 2 way zipper
One inside "pistol" pocket
2 zippered chest pockets
2 zippered "hand warmer" pockets

Stock "off the rack" 44" dimensions

Starting from scratch I would probably not have ended up with this exact "combo" of options , but the price was right , it was BRAND NEW WITH TAGS , and I do like it mighty fine anyways, indeed it is/has become one of my "favourites". It does fit me rather well even if I say so myself !

I will be wearing it to the pub tonight for Wednesday $15 AUD "Steak night" (and a "coupla pints of refreshment" , no COVID lockdown here thankfully !).

Here's a few of the original sales photos from when I bought it.

 

[sweetfights]

When I got this jacket it was "new" but had been specced by another ( a shop) , Proconsul in LA.
Black goat
Red cotton lining (loud !)
RIRI 2 way zipper
One inside "pistol" pocket
2 zippered chest pockets
2 zippered "hand warmer" pockets

Stock "off the rack" 44" dimensions

Starting from scratch I would probably not have ended up with this exact "combo" of options , but the price was right , it was BRAND NEW WITH TAGS , and I do like it mighty fine anyways, indeed it is/has become one of my "favourites". It does fit me rather well even if I say so myself !

I will be wearing it to the pub tonight for Wednesday $15 AUD "Steak night" (and a "coupla pints of refreshment" , no COVID lockdown here thankfully !).

Here's a few of the original sales photos from when I bought it.

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The best fit for me from the Cafe Racer's at Simmons Bilt.
Excellent.

 

[belopsky]

Aero's broad racer

I quite like the look of this! Price is right too.. https://www.thurston-bros.com/produ...cenza-horsehide-3?_pos=1&_sid=8b42bf1e3&_ss=r

but it's "inspired" by. Maybe Eastman is the way to go.

Ill have to talk with Charles to get measurements, haven't seen a size chart. I am assuming a 42 will be perfect, trim fit, and now as high armholes like RMC

 

[belopsky]

Does anyone here have the Eastman J-100 that can get me measurements? No big rush, and Charles will get me them, but it'll take him some time

 

[belopsky]

RE; sizing - Real Mccoy (London) thinks that a 40 is worth a try in the J-100. I measured my chest and it's 106cm over a tshirt. Per their guide, the jacket is 108cm and they say it'll stretch some too.

In general I have no plans to wear this over a thick shirt, either...a 42 has too wide of shoulders..

Of course RMC isn't my only option here, however that leather is calling me..