Recent content by AeroFan_07

I haven't had it very long, and prior owners wore it very little. Too "many" jackets, not enough time.

Crazy isn't it - that software is all Long out of date now - but the jackets they had made for employees are still quite useful and maybe even a little collectable.

Looks like Talon main zipper, and likely also the ring zippers. This tag looks like what they used in the 70's and maybe early 80's: Vanson stated production in 1974, so this is likely one of their earlier models. Leather looks great, very nice jacket you have there...

^^ That's kind of my thoughts on this too sir. I like it, but I'm not sure I would really want it on a jacket you took time to make, if that makes sense. It's still nice, but I hope you keep posting photos of it as you give it more time & wear.

Also, I believe if it really is HH, it may have a blue/green plaid lining as well as the tag stating the Horsehide. But this may not be 100% accurate.

This is really the best idea! Nothing beats in-person shopping & try-on's. :) Something else to consider, Schott is pretty well known on many of their Made in US products to fit a standard poly-fill "quilted" lining in many of their motorcycle-design Perfecto jackets. It's usually fixed and...

i appreciate your kind comments...thank you! I didn't quite clarify in my earlier post, but the Aero IR & LW J24 are the only two Horsehide jackets left in my small collection. All else are steer or cowhide.

Actually that's a really good description - like the lead apron! :)

I've been thinking about this a little, how to describe "feel" of a particular type of leather used on a jacket, and more specifically how it feels after it is well broken in. After owning many CXL Steer & Horse hide jackets, I only have one left. It's an Indian Ranger that I ordered through...

Very nice Langlitz Padded Columbia with snap off fur collar - states ~ 46-48 Men's size but oddly only ~ 22" pit to pit. Nice long sleeves, back details are odd to me - upper yoke seems different?? $750 or offer - please someone go for it before I'm tempted... :)...

Apples to Oranges. Here, read the actual text from Lost Worlds on these jackets: https://lostworldsinc.com/Motorcycle_Jacket_Horsehide_Leather_Cafe_Racer.htm https://lostworldsinc.com/Buco_J23_Horsehide_Leather_Motorcycle_Jacket.htm

Or just order up a 5-OZ HH version of this from Stuart and never look back. https://lostworldsinc.com/Motorcycle_Jacket_Horsehide_Leather_Cafe_Racer.htm

Here check this one out... https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/us-made-cafe-racer-jacket-review.110115/#post-2982258 Let me just share this - due to the collar design, it was never a comfortable jacket to wear. The band-type collar always got in the way, with lighter leather it would not...

As you can see it is quite difficult to tell. Honestly I just would not worry about it and wear and enjoy your jacket.

Correct - New Old Stock (NOS)