How many new jackets do you have coming (and how many potential ones)?

[Liam_Og]

Just found a new project!
Got this ebay find a few years ago. Had the sleeves let out, then stripped it and dyed it. Now it's killer.
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Recently out of curiosity I searched the label and wouldn't you know it I found another identical to the first.
The first one was a dull flat brown before I stripped it.
This new one will receive the same treatment.
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I'm thinking a sort of deep butterscotch color. (Still need to coordinate with the lining and buttons.)
Maybe a color something like this or a bit more yellow -
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“Maybe a color something like this or a bit more yellow”

No, that color is absolutely on the money. Do that

 

[Liam_Og]

2 more for the brown lantern
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Brown lantern.

That was a good one

 

[Monte.C]

“Maybe a color something like this or a bit more yellow”

No, that color is absolutely on the money. Do that

Thanks for the vote! Yeah "camel" was the word I think I was looking for. Maybe something in more of a camel direction...
But the real accomplishment is if I can give it a little variation, a little depth like the way the red-brown one turned out. If I can do that with these tan tones. We'll see. But I'm into this tan one for $45 all in, shipped, so far. Win! For the cost of the leather dye I have a project in the works.

 

[tmitchell59]

Looking for information on this Sugercane jacket. I know they are Toyo like the Buzz Rickson label. This a rather stunning jacket. It appears to have a nos Crown zipper. Told it was from early 2000s.

To me, it just presents itself as something special.

 

[photo2u]

Looking for information on this Sugercane jacket. I know they are Toyo like the Buzz Rickson label. This a rather stunning jacket. It appears to have a nos Crown zipper. Told it was from early 2000s.

To me, it just presents itself as something special.

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The jacket is an excellent sample of good quality craftsmanship. However, those zippers are a reproduction. Not the real thing. I have both samples. They were sent to me to evaluate them with originals. This is what I did. Magnification, scratch, weight and close assessment of the mechanical performance. The zipper does look cool, and most people will think it is the real deal. I was on to them some 20 year ago when I purchase a terrible Korean War Japanese repro. Additionally, I search online and found that others were experiencing the same problem. The company's American warranty rep who represent them in the US (that what he told me) was no help at all. I know some people like him, but that was my actual experience with this help.

 

[tmitchell59]

This is what I did. Magnification, scratch, weight and close assessment of the mechanical performance

Thanks, I don't have much knowledge of Crown zippers, I thought someone would know. How did these reproductions compare to the original? Is there one company that makes these various reproduction zippers? The ball and chain have no stampings. It is quite a good reproduction and does look good on the jacket.

 

[tmitchell59]

Spiegel Aviator just arrived. Spiegel jackets are the biggest mystery in my world of leather jackets. This is late 1940s, no leather tag, but i belive it is Horsehide. Ever Spiegel I own is larger than their label size. This one is labeled a 38, yet it fits bigger.

 

[zebedee]

I have a Car Coat from SB on the way in their Prairie Black. I've been really impressed by the Klondike and SBV2 that I own and am considering a Drifter in Mooreiche.

 

[Monte.C]

I have a Car Coat from SB on the way in their Prairie Black. I've been really impressed by the Klondike and SBV2 that I own and am considering a Drifter in Mooreiche.

I have a SB Klondike in the works, and your couple photos helped pin it down for me. You don't show a lot of pics but I can see your chest pocket clearly and you really did a number on that with the no zip/single button, with triangles. Really nice. SB is sending me leather samples right now. So excited.

 

[red devil]

@Monitor helped me break new grounds... it is thrilling

 

[ton312]

 

[tmitchell59]

These two arrived from Switzerland today. Shipped on Monday, arrived on Saturday!

I believe you have met both jackets through their previous owner. @58panheadfan

I will have some fun comparing these beauties to some vintage jackets.

Thanks to @58panheadfan
for an easy/pleasant transaction

 

[photo2u]

G-1 style jacket take 3., let’s see if third time is the charm. I completed a transaction for a Schott NYC G-1 naked cowhide. This will be my first new with tags jacket in a very long time. not sure if this guy buys these at the Schott factory sale but I picked this one up for roughly 1/4 the price on the website. With removable collar and zip out liner. He accepts returns so very low risk.

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One of my all-time favorites. I made several super cool vest linings for this jacket. The mouton lining was called the bear. Lastly, how cool is that rod bent? You know there is some serious hide pulling it down. LOL.

 

[photo2u]

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Love the jacket. Just a question regarding the zipper pocket. Is the pocket a #5 or smaller?

 

[zebedee]

I have a SB Klondike in the works, and your couple photos helped pin it down for me. You don't show a lot of pics but I can see your chest pocket clearly and you really did a number on that with the no zip/single button, with triangles. Really nice. SB is sending me leather samples right now. So excited.

Yes, the Klondike is a good pattern - the triangular patches are a minimal extra expense. SB's goat is really nice, and the Blattwerk mahogany I got a SBV2 in is thick and not stiff. The car coat I have coming will be in Prairie Black, which is from the same tannery as Blattwerk.

 

[ai00344]

These two arrived from Switzerland today. Shipped on Monday, arrived on Saturday!

I believe you have met both jackets through their previous owner. @58panheadfan

I will have some fun comparing these beauties to some vintage jackets.

Thanks to @58panheadfan
for an easy/pleasant transaction

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Looking forward to the video!

 

[jeo]

Love the jacket. Just a question regarding the zipper pocket. Is the pocket a #5 or smaller?

I never had this jacket in hand but it looks to be a #5

 

[Monte.C]

Yes, the Klondike is a good pattern - the triangular patches are a minimal extra expense. SB's goat is really nice, and the Blattwerk mahogany I got a SBV2 in is thick and not stiff. The car coat I have coming will be in Prairie Black, which is from the same tannery as Blattwerk.

It seems this pattern is very similar to classic halfbelt styles but with a bit of difference, which I like. I'm glad to hear your endorsement. I have a café racer in fairly heavy black goatskin, and one is enough for me. This one will be in a very dark brown horsehide with a reddish tint to it. Hopefully something with some character and depth. I don't know names or sources, but like I said, samples are on the way.

I found your question about the triangle reinforcements, and the positive response you got. I love the detail. What did you do for the handwarmer pockets? I'm thinking no zips or buttons, and maybe triangles aren't needed there?

 

[AeroLover]

Rugged West Sample

 

[ABCD]

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Looks like they copied the shoulder (chest) pocket from 5* lol.