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Finally able to post on my own thread lol. Something was wrong with the verification system. Anyways, I've posted a bunch of new stuff. I can work with anyone here regarding foreign sales.

Selling a lot of my collection (moving). Started posting stuff on ebay but would rather sell it here for obvious reasons. Let me know if you see anything of interest and throw me an offer or any questions. I will be posting over the few weeks. https://www.ebay.com/usr/sillyrib

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horse racing cards or marking sheets

be careful of black heavy steerhide or horse. Mine bled black all over when it leaked

http://www.realmccoys.co.jp/blog/shop/2013/02/buco-j-24l-jacket.html the perfect leather moto jacket?

the Vegas Robaina vitola has been discontinued so get them while you can. I would recommend the Unico. The Trinidad series is also a good brand and is being discontinued.

I have a pretty large collection of cuban cigars although I havent collected any in a few years since my smoking habit has dropped off sharply. Anyways, there is a distinct flavor component you find in cubans that you just dont find in any other countries terroir that I have come across. I...

looks like the football shaped area that goes through the under arm. I'd have them replace that piece with a similar shade piece. unfortunately this looks like sheep so i dont know what they would do about the lining there

I would like to see an independent lab or company do the testing. Maybe Horween? This should be for all hides. Many people specifically do not want horsehide due personal reasons but may in fact have gotten a whole or partial jacket made of HH. Any jacket that is tested against the labeling...

http://www.unionmadegoods.com/Levi_s_Vintage_Clothing_1930s_Menlo_Jacket_in_Black_5634.html it has that washed leather rumpled look so probably isnt vintage more like the above

the heavy fqhh horween leather that aero uses is 4+ oz. I have never seen this thickness hide in any of the vintage models I have had with the exception of an old windward and I have seen a buco j22 type model that appeared very thick although I think this style jacket was often made with...

I think the tanning process and quality of the hide is more important than the animal itself. That said, all things being equal it comes down to visual preference. The grain on horsehide is generally more elongated than steer and forms a rippled look. Steer can look a lot like horse but horse...

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