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    New member, starting up a crazy JL 6oz leather jacket order

    Just out of curiosity, what do you put into the chest pocket? My phone (not the latest and biggest of today phone) won’t fit. Wallet is too thick, so it goes into the interior pocket. I can only think of business cards, or slim credit card case. But then, the zipper is kind of inconvenient to...
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    New member, starting up a crazy JL 6oz leather jacket order

    Same thought. I never use mine. However, for aesthetic reason, it’s just a tiny bit too high.
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    New member, starting up a crazy JL 6oz leather jacket order

    Once they started on the jacket making process, it will be very quick. From the time Damon had me tried on the canvas jacket to when he finished my jacket was 4 days. It was insane speed to my expectation. I left town 1 day too early so I had to wait two weeks to get the jacket in hand after...
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    Leather under a microscope

    Wow, it’s crazy to see the pores under microscope. And the difference between veg tanned vs chrome tanned too. Can you elaborate more on the chrome tanned leather being charred? Maybe the cause and effect of chromed tanning process. Please give the explanation so that fifth grader can...
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    PSA: Bad Actors in Classifieds

    Best response I read so far, and love the attitude! I do feel and understand the gripe, but indeed, your last statement just concluded it all!
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    Wildfang Design Visit

    So funny when you posted this, Thedi shows one of his interpretation on IG
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    Wildfang Design Visit

    You just have to bring it up haha
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    Wildfang Design Visit

    What animal does this hide come from? It’s wildly exceed my imagination…in a good way What does it feel like in your hand? From the side view, it looks almost like hollowed sponge. Do you plan to order a jacket with it? Or is this just a sample they send you to check out. Either way, they do...
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    New member, starting up a crazy JL 6oz leather jacket order

    While it may feel soft hand and can easily be crumbled in your hand, it’s a bit deceiving with a small piece though. I felt the same way when I had a small sample of the Shinki hh in my hand. My original thought was that “wow, really soft, nothing like I have imagined”. But when I received the...
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    Freewheelers leather jackets

    The color is awesome. And it fits you well!
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    Got my first and probably only leather jacket: Real Mccoy's Buco J-100

    Haha, that sounds like me. When I first started on this journey last years, I said TWO. And now I’m at FOUR and still eyeing on more
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    Lesser Known Japanese Jacket Brands

    Group buy sounds like a good idea at first, but only makes sense for something that has quick turnaround time. Leather boots/leather jackets take forever that the chance the buyers change their preferences/mind is fairly high.
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    New member, starting up a crazy JL 6oz leather jacket order

    Haha, I get it. The shrunken horsebutt is just beautiful. Shrunken bison, on the other hand, is a lot more rugged. It looks indestructible What color is it though? One thing I notice is that 95% of leather jacket are some shades of black and brown. I would love to see a more variety of colors
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    New member, starting up a crazy JL 6oz leather jacket order

    Thanks for the tips. I’m still toying with the idea and juggling between the jacket design and the quills on the ostrich hides. It will be a while before I’m taking on the actual project
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    New member, starting up a crazy JL 6oz leather jacket order

    You already had that shrunken horse grizzly jacket or is it in the work now? Damon showed me a picture of an shrunken horse jacket, but it was only the sleeve
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    New member, starting up a crazy JL 6oz leather jacket order

    The trucker is a great choice for such small hide as shark or kangaroo leather. I have been thinking about an ostrich leather jacket that combines the full hide and leg panels. Can’t wait to see your next project though. I really love the styles and color choices of your leather jackets. You...
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    New member, starting up a crazy JL 6oz leather jacket order

    Did you make a specific thread for this jacket? I couldn’t find it to find more details on it. I have a shark skin wallet, so I love its grain. And knowing that it’s quite stiff, but to hear you and @Monitor describe as tin is very interesting. Do you struggle to bend the arm? What about...
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    New member, starting up a crazy JL 6oz leather jacket order

    How does the shark skin wear like? I saw the jacket on their IG but didn’t know that YOU have it. It looks darn good on you and that arm raise is as good as any good patterned leather jacket.
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    New member, starting up a crazy JL 6oz leather jacket order

    I don’t necessarily chase after the heavyweight but I love the pronounced grain of the shrunken bison leather, which just happens to be very thick, 6-8oz. If it’s only just for the pronounced grain, my option can be to skive the entire panel down to 3.5-4.5oz, and make it somewhat wearable. I...
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    New member, starting up a crazy JL 6oz leather jacket order

    JL has the skill and experience of doing these beastly jackets. I’m curious to hear a review from the owner of this jacket though. He mentioned about the love for heavy weight leather and yet not a review on the jacket itself.

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