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    abbaralph replied to the thread Jacket Question.
    I think the leather quality is great. It was a special tanned goatskin just for the purpose of matching the jacket. I am not a leather...
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    abbaralph replied to the thread Jacket Question.
    Here’s the new five star jacket compared to the original. I haven’t sewn buttoned on it yet, just got it
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    abbaralph replied to the thread Five Star Leather Jackets.
    Got the prototype u boat jacket based on the original I sent in. They didn’t have the buttons I wanted so I will sew ones on myself...
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    abbaralph replied to the thread Jacket Question.
    Would love to see how it turns out for you however I think you’ll get just as good with five star leather as magnoli and both are made...
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    abbaralph replied to the thread Jacket Question.
    I can understand that. For me it isn’t really about inaccuracies on the history bunker it’s more I don’t like the way it looks, and if...
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    abbaralph replied to the thread Jacket Question.
    Would love to see the finished jacket if you get one :) My concerns about history bunker are circled in this picture. I think it is...
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    abbaralph replied to the thread Jacket Question.
    That’s why I would suggest going through five star leather. They will build a pattern and produce the jacket in whatever leather you...
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    abbaralph replied to the thread Jacket Question.
    Both jackets are on their way back to me now. Will give an update when they arrive!
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    abbaralph replied to the thread Jacket Question.
    For the engineer style jacket you are mentioning the only one I have seen that does a good version in my opinion is sm wholesale because...
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    abbaralph replied to the thread Five Star Leather Jackets.
    In this case I sent them the actual jacket and asked to be copied completely without any changes in measurements. Previously they...
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    abbaralph replied to the thread Five Star Leather Jackets.
    It doesn’t smell too bad at all. Definitely old leather smell, wearable for sure.
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    abbaralph replied to the thread Five Star Leather Jackets.
    Here is pictures from the maker of the finished u boat jacket from my original
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    abbaralph replied to the thread Five Star Leather Jackets.
    I would suggest against trying to get it shortened and enjoy it the length it is. I am short and have one of their truckers and it works...
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    abbaralph replied to the thread Five Star Leather Jackets.
    Got some pictures of the jacket based on an original u boat jacket I sent them to replicate. They developed a new tanned goat leather...
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    Hello, I have period unmarked dr who style double breasted jacket. Also known as coachman’s coat or kriegsmarine style reefer jacket...
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