How many new jackets do you have coming (and how many potential ones)?

[ojaw]

The leather on the elbow do seem to stretch out a bit while wearing them to break it in. But I've found once they're hung up it sort of settles itself, and the next time I put the jacket on it's just creases.
The thing about breaking in heavier leather is to be a gentle to avoid the inside elbow rashes. Some sleeves taper at the forearm making this even more noticeable.

Thanks, if there wasn’t a taper before there certainly is now!
Also, are you talking about a rash on my skin or the horsehide?

 

[Claybertrand]

Ciao he 44 size Is a medium fit or more Large?

Ciao, the 44---assuming it is American sizing we are talking about--- would fall into the size Large category in my opinion. I believe a 44 in European sizes is a 34 in American sizing. So to be clear---if it is an American or British made jacket with a tagged size 44---that would be considered in the size LARGE range. Numbered sizing is more specific than the Small/Medium/Large/Extra Large sizing. But different makers will run larger or smaller than the stated size (ex. Aero tends to run big for it numbered sizes so your actual size in their jackets is often a size or two down depending on the jacket).

I hope I am not confusing you. Just figure an American 44 is a Large.

 

[Canuck Panda]

Thanks, if there wasn’t a taper before there certainly is now!
Also, are you talking about a rash on my skin or the horsehide?

I get rashes on my arm when I break in new CXL leather sleeves. Not sure if it's the drill rubbing or just the robust CXL leather. So whenever I can I opt for moleskin lined sleeves, it helps to soften the break in. I once saw a guy post on Instagram about that too. He took photos of his arm rashes while breaking in his CXL KOTR. The result is still worth it though. Just spread out the breaking period.

 

[ojaw]

I get rashes on my arm when I break in new CXL leather sleeves. Not sure if it's the drill rubbing or just the robust CXL leather. So whenever I can I opt for moleskin lined sleeves, it helps to soften the break in. I once saw a guy post on Instagram about that too. He took photos of his arm rashes while breaking in his CXL KOTR. The result is still worth it though. Just spread out the breaking period.

My arms aren’t suffering except a little at the pits, and the jacket is becoming more roomy there. It is unlined and feels great against my skin when I do shortsleeves.

 

[El Marro]

Marro, I ordered mine 6 days ago. I placed the order early at 12:30 A.M. on the 25th. However, no answer tracking number. I called HD to get an update but the rep little hang up on me. I called back again and the rep kept on making excuses as to why no tracking number was available. She claims they have many orders... I told her perhaps they should hire an adequate labor force to address their needs. At their site, if you need decent mail delivery times, you must pay a premium. Not cool. Six days and counting to PROCESS an order is not the American way.

Oh boy! Well we’re headed into a heat wave here in the Bay Area so I won’t freeze if I don’t see the jacket for a little while. Still that is disappointing to hear about your bad experience with HD. I can only hope the jacket makes up for that when it arrives!
To be honest I was really surprised to see that they still had them available after all this time. I know when they have released this model previously it usually sells out within hours.

 

[photo2u]

I was thinking of contacting Vanson directly to get mine with some MIl zippers. I know back in the 50s builders like durable and Cal leathers used those extra heavy teeth zippers. So is not outside the possibility of looking out of time period. Vanson did a really good job with that model. The only part I do not like is the lining. Just too thick for me. I live in the only Mediterranean climate zone outside the Med. LOL.

 

[Pandemic]

When did you place your order? I placed my order at July 4th and haven't hear anything.

July 5th for me. It’s finished and about to ship, if I can convince the credit card company that the charge is legit.

I’m getting nervous about the fit and second guessing my choice of lining now.

 

[ton312]

July 5th for me. It’s finished and about to ship, if I can convince the credit card company that the charge is legit.

I’m getting nervous about the fit and second guessing my choice of lining now.

Can't wait to see it!

 

[El Marro]

I was thinking of contacting Vanson directly to get mine with some MIl zippers. I know back in the 50s builders like durable and Cal leathers used those extra heavy teeth zippers. So is not outside the possibility of looking out of time period. Vanson did a really good job with that model. The only part I do not like is the lining. Just too thick for me. I live in the only Mediterranean climate zone outside the Med. LOL.

That’s funny because it was the lining that pushed me over the edge to order the jacket yesterday. I love buffalo plaid and i’ve always thought this lining looks so cool in the early MC jackets from Buco and others.

 

[Pandemic]

Can't wait to see it!

Same. I ended up not changing the pattern’s shoulder, chest and hem measurements- hope that wasn’t mistake. They only make a couple of these a year, so it’s hard getting good feedback on the stock sizing.

Delivery on Tuesday.

 

[JMax]

Well, this came in….

All measurements good (P2P 23.5”) except the damn 18” S2S. Just too tight for my glorious delts lol. If it were 19” I would be golden. Stunning hide. Everything about the jacket is top notch.

 

[Hh121]

Bartender Edit: We aim to keep things 'family friendly' round here, folks - if in doubt, please see the House Rules thread at the top of the Outerwear room. Thank-you!

 

[Kenan]

Very excited to recieve this grail. Thanks to @Kubatu for providing a smooth transaction <3

 

[tmitchell59]

Well, this came in….

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All measurements good (P2P 23.5”) except the damn 18” S2S. Just too tight for my glorious delts lol. If it were 19” I would be golden. Stunning hide. Everything about the jacket is top notch.

Nice looking leather! Is it moving on? Sorry, my condolence on the fit

 

[JMax]

Nice looking leather! Is it moving on? Sorry, my condolence on the fit

It is moving on. As a few of my jackets that were just a tad too small have. You may see it in the background in google maps’ street view of the red light district.

 

[mr_lits]

Always been a huge B3 fan (they get plenty of wear time up in Alaska) and some might even consider my interest in them mildly obsessive, but hey. The B3 had a first pattern contract in 1933, it was revised in 1935 and contracted to Werber. It was a kind of fusion of Irvin and what became the standard B3. It has zipps at the cuffs and gusseted pits, among other pattern differences. Most notably it was among the last of the whiteskin contracts.

The only photos I have found of a original were a deep dive on the web some years back. (see below)

Getting an email from John Chapman is like finding out that Christmas is coming unexpectedly. After planting the seed a few years ago about a 1935 Werber B3, I got word that it is on its way. It is kind of embarrassing how giddy a grown *** man can get about things like a leather jacket. Now is the absolute hardest part, getting through the next few days checking the tracking obsessively.

More to come.

 

[Robson]

Aero Hooch Hauler natural HH came in 2 weeks ago, a lovely jacket but still needs to break in. The natural leather CXL is very thick, more so than my other CXL HH jackets.
No problem, I like to work with the thick leather and get it into shape.

 

[Schambach]

That's gorgeous. I love the hooch hauler, but don't know if it would work for my build.

Aero Hooch Hauler natural HH came in 2 weeks ago, a lovely jacket but still needs to break in. The natural leather CXL is very thick, more so than my other CXL HH jackets.
No problem, I like to work with the thick leather and get it into shape.

 

[Bonasera]

D pocket jacket arrived.
I really like this d pocket design.

 

[handymike]

A beautiful Ralphs-pugh!!!!!