Worn in jacket Thread

[Pdxgeo]

I came across the "russet vincenza sheen after a year" thread and there was some call for a bartender to re-name it which I don't think happened so...here it is.

As we all know leather jackets improve with age so it is actually MORE important to document what they look like as they progress. This record can be incredibly useful for potential buyers, obviously for vendors, and hell, it's eye candy for all of us so let's do this. I will post some new pics of my LW A2 (my only current jacket) to kick off this thread but please show us yours!! I know Terry makes awesome videos and please keep that up but post pics here too!

 

[AeroFan_07]

Ok, here's a 1970's Harly Davidson leather to get this started. Patina!! It's on a friend's back now down south, so he can add to the patina and chracter...

 

[Mark]

Great idea for a thread but at what point do we say a jacket has developed enough patina/character to justify posting here? My HWM is a couple years old now and beginning to show some age but not enough to tell a story so to speak.

 

[BobJ]

When in doubt.... post the pics!

 

[Peacoat]

I came across the "russet vincenza sheen after a year" thread and there was some call for a bartender to re-name it which I don't think happened so...here it is.

As we all know leather jackets improve with age so it is actually MORE important to document what they look like as they progress. This record can be incredibly useful for potential buyers, obviously for vendors, and hell, it's eye candy for all of us so let's do this. I will post some new pics of my LW A2 (my only current jacket) to kick off this thread but please show us yours!! I know Terry makes awesome videos and please keep that up but post pics here too!

I must be missing something as I don't see that you posted any pics?

 

[navetsea]

I have periodic photos of my jackets hoping to capture any major happening in their evolution, so far only creases and minor fading since I'm an indoor person and only been wearing them for the last 3yrs.

other threads you might like to look
http://www.thefedoralounge.com/thre...jackets-lets-see-that-grain-and-patina.85085/
http://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/show-your-patina.65487/

and more
http://www.thefedoralounge.com/search/9196521/?q=patina&t=post&o=relevance&c[title_only]=1&c[node]=4

 

[tmitchell59]

I've done lots of pics of my contemporary jackets from new. It is interesting to see the changes in different leathers. I almost ask in a thread for pictures of well worn Good Wear Civilian Jackets. I just don't see them.

1950s Windward Steerhide

 

[handymike]

Wow! That is a real beauty, Terry.

 

[Pdxgeo]

WOW, that Windward is stunning! I have indeed not yet posted pics. I want to take some in the light of the sun (if possible in Portland during winter)...

 

[Iron Horse]

 

[technovox]

I came across the "russet vincenza sheen after a year" thread and there was some call for a bartender to re-name it which I don't think happened so...here it is.

As we all know leather jackets improve with age so it is actually MORE important to document what they look like as they progress. This record can be incredibly useful for potential buyers, obviously for vendors, and hell, it's eye candy for all of us so let's do this. I will post some new pics of my LW A2 (my only current jacket) to kick off this thread but please show us yours!! I know Terry makes awesome videos and please keep that up but post pics here too!

So are you looking for pics of vintage worn-in leather jackets... or leather jackets purchased new that have aged over the last few years or so?

 

[Pdxgeo]

either is great!

 

[tmitchell59]

I've posted this Windward before. It is one of the most interesting Jackets. I got it several years ago. Replaced the zipper had elephant ear pockets sewn. I've seen many Windward Jackets but yet to see one like this. The Steerhide is stiff. It is a bit small for me, just seems too nice to move.

 

[AeroFan_07]

Really neat Terry! I think I missed that one when I visited. Hoping to make it through there sometime soon again.

 

[tmitchell59]

So are you looking for pics of vintage worn-in leather jackets... or leather jackets purchased new that have aged over the last few years or so?

I'd like to see contemporary jackets. I'm putting some wear on a couple of Good Wears I have kept, but I have not seen but one GW Civilian with much wear.

 

[technovox]

Here's a vintage Cal Leathers Horsehide Cafe Racer circa late 50's early 60's... with a bit of the "worn-in" thing going on...

 

[Peacoat]

I've done lots of pics of my contemporary jackets from new. It is interesting to see the changes in different leathers. I almost ask in a thread for pictures of well worn Good Wear Civilian Jackets. I just don't see them.

1950s Windward Steerhide

I realize the label says, "Steerhide Leather," but the hide on that jacket grains out like HH. I like it.

As old as that jacket is, and it being stiff, it probably needs a conditioner before it starts to crack. Once cracked, there is no going back.

 

[Monitor]

My Schott. Just the right amount of wear.

 

[58panheadfan]

Aero Plainsman, battered HH:

 

[roadking04]

My Schott. Just the right amount of wear.