
And, in case anyone cares, I just ordered a Filson Packer that was a great deal on Ebay. I previously had a Cruiser in the red/black lumberjack color, but that wasn't meshing with my style so much anymore.Just got my hands on a Vanson Chopper for the motorcycle. It was custom-made by the seller to have some air vent zips on the arms and back for warm days. I used it today on a moderately hot day, and the air flow was great.
I've got my eyes on a few Filson jackets (maybe a Packer) for the winter. I've got an Aero Board Racer I never wear that I'm going to try to sell to fund this one.
John Lofgren Monkey Boots Shinki Horsebuttt - $1,136 The classic monkey boot silhouette in an incredibly rich Shinki russet horse leather.
Grant Stone Diesel Boot Dark Olive Chromexcel - $395 Goodyear welted, Horween Chromexcel, classic good looks.
Schott 568 Vandals Jacket - $1,250 The classic Perfecto motorcycle jacket, in a very special limited-edition Schott double rider style. Aero Type 3 in unfinished HH came in today.
Looking forward to see how this one will evolve.
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So, the cleaners didn't want to send this jacket out, all kinds of warnings & cautions about this, and a very high price as well. Even to the point they thought it would shrink. So, it's going through a circuit of multiple washings and a very slow-fan-only ambient drying cycle. (As in - hung up with a fan blowing towards it, it is not in the clothes dryer. -- that would shrink it.) By this evening, I should be able to give it the first thin application of conditioner to the jacket to re-hydrate the hide.It's a rare day when three jackets show up at your residence on the same day, and it's 94F (34.4C) outside to boot. No way I'm wearing any of these for a while. Actually the Langlitz in the center was out to them to get a new main zipper and some repairs. The two others are the Apparel Annex (Brown on Left) and a Branded Orchard M/C (Black on Right). The Apparel Annex is off to a professional leather cleaner, going to give that route a try, it had a bit of funk and just needed a good cleaning. The Branded needs nothing and is simply immaculate, with some very nice leather and a great pattern. Overall pleased with the fit of all three, but the Langlitz may be up in the classified soon, if anyone is seeking a "daily driver' that would be good on a bike.
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Apparel Annex more detailed shots (before professional cleaning). Appears the leather is nice but does need some TLC.
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Thanks!It’s a beauty!!!
I’m always attracted to unfinished natural leather
Sure looks great, I've never tried something like this, maybe that will be next on the list.Thanks!
Color aside it as a very different feel than any other jacket I have handled so far, really soft and pliable.
That's a spectacular fit. It will be interesting to see it evolve.I almost look like I have a tan
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I almost look like I have a tan
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lolI thought shirtless photos were not an option here?!?
Killer jacket. Will be interesting to see how it develops.
Looks great.Just received this beautiful JL from @BassandB3! Superb jacket. I can’t believe nobody snagged it before I did.
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Very soft Horween, great easy wearing pattern. JL has the type 3 locked in.
These are very well placed and very usable! That said I will NEVER put my hands in them. I loath handwarmer pockets on a type 3. Generally, they ruin the proportions IMO. And I had fears this jacket would be too long. Stepping back from my phone though, I think this still looks well balanced, even if it is indeed longer. If I were to order it custom I would omit those pockets and keep the length. The jacket is sublime to wear. The softest cxl I’ve ever handled. I’m actually thrilled with it.Looks great.
How’re the handwarmer pockets?
I had mine all the way at the seams, between the front and back panels. They’re a pain to use them.
These are very well placed and very usable! That said I will NEVER put my hands in them. I loath handwarmer pockets on a type 3. Generally, they ruin the proportions IMO. And I had fears this jacket would be too long. Stepping back from my phone though, I think this still looks well balanced, even if it is indeed longer. If I were to order it custom I would omit those pockets and keep the length. The jacket is sublime to wear. The softest cxl I’ve ever handled. I’m actually thrilled with it.
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