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So many times I've been close to pulling the trigger on a Diamond Dave Buco J-100. I’m not really the type to count stitches, and I’ve always been enamored of Shinki horsehide. So when Dave lowered his prices on the horsehide, it was a no brainer. Dave was extremely patient, always personally answered the phone within a few rings, and he turned this jacket around in just 3 weeks from start to finish.
After going through a few months and a couple of rains on the jacket, I feel it’s just beginning to take on that beautiful patina…good enough for a couple of pics. The grain is starting to pop, and it’s developing some super nice creasing. Nothing like a good winter soaking to give a jacket character!
As for the fit…I feel Dave nailed it . I asked for a bit shorter body than typical of the Bucos… similar to the 1959 Buco J-100 pattern. And I asked for the grainiest “tea core” Shinki horsehide Dave had in stock. I know nickel hardware is more traditional, but these days I’m liking the look of brass against a black hide. (And since I have plenty of other café racers with nickel hardware, I wanted this jacket to be a little different.)
Perhaps the best testament to how much I’m liking Dave’s work is that it has quickly become my “go to” jacket- it’s amazingly comfortable and my first choice when running out the door. And it’s an ideal weight for our Bay Area climate.
Here are the pics.
After going through a few months and a couple of rains on the jacket, I feel it’s just beginning to take on that beautiful patina…good enough for a couple of pics. The grain is starting to pop, and it’s developing some super nice creasing. Nothing like a good winter soaking to give a jacket character!
As for the fit…I feel Dave nailed it . I asked for a bit shorter body than typical of the Bucos… similar to the 1959 Buco J-100 pattern. And I asked for the grainiest “tea core” Shinki horsehide Dave had in stock. I know nickel hardware is more traditional, but these days I’m liking the look of brass against a black hide. (And since I have plenty of other café racers with nickel hardware, I wanted this jacket to be a little different.)
Perhaps the best testament to how much I’m liking Dave’s work is that it has quickly become my “go to” jacket- it’s amazingly comfortable and my first choice when running out the door. And it’s an ideal weight for our Bay Area climate.
Here are the pics.
I'm glad, his jackets are amazing and yours is a prime example. Wear it in good health!
