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Fit Pic/Opinion on new jacket (Local Jacket Maker)

navetsea

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either he wears his armor and do crude motoric movements , or do high dexterity task like typing, one can not do both.
 

matchankh

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On the sidenote, anyone have experience on using the HWT to shape the collar to make it curvy? If so could you share some technique on this?
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I am beginning to wonder if this Tony is the same Tony from Hercules leather company. The jacket from the OP's post looks like a Hercules Leather Co. jacket in terms of construction, as does the hide and liner....Maybe he has resurfaced? Just a thought...
 
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I think Tony Leathers has been mentioned here before, and I don’t think he is the same guy as our English friend from Hercules.

The HWT is super easy.
Turn on your hot water and let it get pretty hot. Run the back of your jacket’s collar under the water until you feel it “soften up.” Then quickly pat it dry and form it into the shape you like. Leave it to dry for a day or so. Done.
Leathers act differently. Some have a lot of wax and once the wax softens they shape and keep that shape easily. Certain leathers get hard afterwards, so it can be hit or miss. If you are concerned- go with a similar treatment but with cold water. I often use my steamer instead since it is more controlled.
 

matchankh

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I think Tony Leathers has been mentioned here before, and I don’t think he is the same guy as our English friend from Hercules.

The HWT is super easy.
Turn on your hot water and let it get pretty hot. Run the back of your jacket’s collar under the water until you feel it “soften up.” Then quickly pat it dry and form it into the shape you like. Leave it to dry for a day or so. Done.
Leathers act differently. Some have a lot of wax and once the wax softens they shape and keep that shape easily. Certain leathers get hard afterwards, so it can be hit or miss. If you are concerned- go with a similar treatment but with cold water. I often use my steamer instead since it is more controlled.

Sounds easy enough. Will give it a shot with cold water first. Thank you!
 

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