What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

[Will Zach]

why make so many belt holes though, I have similar plan to buy blank belt myself and a hole puncher, but I will only punch one hole on it.

That is a good idea. I punched them 1/2-in apart, and only use two or three, depending on the weight of my jeans (they range from 22-oz to 12-oz) and how tight I want the belt. When punching I just went with my old commercial belt to mark the holes, but did not consider just punching one or two holes. Good idea, my next belt will have one hole, and if I need more I'll just punch more.

 

[Will Zach]

Got it. I've been weary of vintage jackets but seeing all these nice looking cafe racers really got me thinking! Thanks for sharing the info about the belt, never knew you could get a leather blank. Does it involve stitching around the buckle? Super cool buckle, that's the nicest one I've seen.

Yeah, I am getting my blanks from Weaver Leather, English Bridle leather. Couple of my belts are from14-oz blanks - no more wimpy commercial belts. The Japanese hardware I get from Smoky Sumi - look him up on eBay or the internet. Solid, sand-cast brass - no more wimpy cheap buckles! I don't stitch but use brass Chicago screws to hold the buckle in place. I got a rotary hole puncher for $19 on eBay and that thing is a beast. Lots of fun making belts, recommended!

 

[Trenchfriend]

Jacket? JACKET??

 

[ABCD]

Horsehide Schott Perfecto. Just passing through on its way to @Monitor . I think with the addition of yet another Perfecto you do owe us a comprehensive and in depth review of your Schott Perfecto collection @Monitor

edit: this is one of the nicest Schotts I've handled. Nice leather, neatly stitched without major flaws and the proportions are right.

 

[Tom71]

Horsehide Schott Perfecto. Just passing through on its way to @Monitor . I think with the addition of yet another Perfecto you do owe us a comprehensive and in depth review of your Schott Perfecto collection @Monitor
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edit: this is one of the nicest Schotts I've handled. Nice leather, neatly stitched without major flaws and the proportions are right.

Returning one of your previous comments: You do rock that Moto-style as effortlessly as the more toned down Sports jacket look (not to mention the impersonation of a 1970´s pimp with your RLL coat...). Cool jacket. Who would have thought that a size 38 works for you in that model...

 

[DrMacabre]

Found this old Wrangler wool coat begging to be purchased on Vinted for $15.

 

[dannyk]

Horsehide Schott Perfecto. Just passing through on its way to @Monitor . I think with the addition of yet another Perfecto you do owe us a comprehensive and in depth review of your Schott Perfecto collection @Monitor
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edit: this is one of the nicest Schotts I've handled. Nice leather, neatly stitched without major flaws and the proportions are right.

Tell @Monitor its yours now. Looking good. Suits you.

 

[ABCD]

Returning one of your previous comments: You do rock that Moto-style as effortlessly as the more toned down Sports jacket look (not to mention the impersonation of a 1970´s pimp with your RLL coat...).

Thanks. I really enjoy wearing different styles, trying to make them work and pulling off the look. My goal is to have a diversified jacket collection, having at least one of each style.

Expected this week: A Grizzly

Who would have thought that a size 38 works for you in that model...

It doesn't, it's too tight and I cannot wear it zipped up. I think a 40 would be perfect for me.

 

[torfjord]

Horsehide Schott Perfecto. Just passing through on its way to @Monitor . I think with the addition of yet another Perfecto you do owe us a comprehensive and in depth review of your Schott Perfecto collection @Monitor
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edit: this is one of the nicest Schotts I've handled. Nice leather, neatly stitched without major flaws and the proportions are right.

That looks damn good! Tell @Monitor you accidentally sent it to someone in Sweden instead. I’ll pm you my address.



Jokes aside, if you ever let this go monitor, I am officially asking for first dibs.

 

[TooManyHatsOnlyOneHead]

Horsehide Schott Perfecto. Just passing through on its way to @Monitor . I think with the addition of yet another Perfecto you do owe us a comprehensive and in depth review of your Schott Perfecto collection @Monitor
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edit: this is one of the nicest Schotts I've handled. Nice leather, neatly stitched without major flaws and the proportions are right.

this one would have gotten lost in the mail for sure I'm eyeing something similar, I just don't need it though.

 

[dwilson]

Horsehide Schott Perfecto. Just passing through on its way to @Monitor . I think with the addition of yet another Perfecto you do owe us a comprehensive and in depth review of your Schott Perfecto collection @Monitor
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edit: this is one of the nicest Schotts I've handled. Nice leather, neatly stitched without major flaws and the proportions are right.

What are the boots Marc? They look really nice.

 

[ABCD]

What are the boots Marc? They look really nice.

Thnx, they're RRL 'Bowery' boots.

 

[Bfd70]

 

[ABCD]

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Mega cool! And perfect fit. Congrats.

 

[Boyo]

@Bfd70 That looks great!... now that you know your Real McCoys size... there are a few other leather jackets you can try out.. LOL

* I love everything that TRM put out but its a blessing and a curse that none of it fits me..

 

[AbbaDatDeHat]

Lee Trevor. I know it's too large but what can I do while having such a cool jacket at home, other than wear it.

Somebody’s gotta take one for the team. Cool jacket...Cool guy.
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[Bfd70]

@Bfd70 That looks great!... now that you know your Real McCoys size... there are a few other leather jackets you can try out.. LOL

* I love everything that TRM put out but its a blessing and a curse that none of it fits me..

Yeah, no, one and done here. I’m going to sell at the plasma bank on my way home from work.

 

[Robbie79]

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@Bfd70 Congratulations! Fit is perfect! Still one of my favorite leather jackets.

 

[Monitor]

Horsehide Schott Perfecto. Just passing through on its way to @Monitor . I think with the addition of yet another Perfecto you do owe us a comprehensive and in depth review of your Schott Perfecto collection @Monitor
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edit: this is one of the nicest Schotts I've handled. Nice leather, neatly stitched without major flaws and the proportions are right.

Dude, this fits you not like it was tailored for you but rather, like it was tailored for you to wear on your rock concert which is needless to say better! Zipped or not, this is how you wear a Perfecto. Get one. From Greg!
And thank you for sendin' me this stuff. My collection would continue to **** *** if it wasn't for you.

That looks damn good! Tell @Monitor you accidentally sent it to someone in Sweden instead. I’ll pm you my address.



Jokes aside, if you ever let this go monitor, I am officially asking for first dibs.

Hahaha sure, man, of course. If it comes to that! HH size 38 is something I've been after for a long while, but it rarely turns up & I wasn't ready to pay a grand or more for one so this is a dream come true. But you know how it goes.

 

[Bfd70]

@Bfd70 Congratulations! Fit is perfect! Still one of my favorite leather jackets.

Thanks. I have an OTR build which is very fortunate in this game. I’m always nervous a custom order will show up 6 months after the order and not fit. Much easier with a no hassle return policy.