Recent content by Guppy

I don't recall the term "kentaurus", specifically, but that Board Racer was very nice. Amazing leather. The Board Racer pattern didn't work for me, sadly, but I loved that jacket while I had it.

Not really. The tumbled one is much more flexible, so doesn't really develop creases. The grain on it is a lot more evident. The brown one, hasn't creased much yet, and is slowly breaking in, but I'm not rushing it. If I wore it every day for a year, it might catch up a bit to where the...

Look at the label, if it says Horsehide, it's horsehide. I happen to have a Horsehide model B in my closet, in size 42. I can post some pics of it if it'll help you confirm what yours is made from.

You're welcome. I like both jackets, and I would have to say that the more fully broken in cordovan jacket is more comfortable, more wearable. But the less broken in, heavier brown jacket is not uncomfortable. It just needs to be worn more to achieve full break-in. We've been having a cool...

That's really tough due to different weather and terrain. For a pair of uninsulated boots, I'd go with a 8" pair from a PNW maker: White's, Nicks, or Frank's. My most comfortable probably being my White's Bounty Hunters on their semi-dress last. They are a good mix of heavy duty, rugged...

Tumbled CXL varies quite a bit in characteristics, apparently. When I ordered my Wayfarer, I ordered heavy brown tumbled CXL FQHH. I really liked the tumbled cordovan example photos on Aero's website at the time (NOT the current photos, which are a different jacket), and wanted something very...

They would make a bootlegger with zip sleeves on request if you wanted, or at least they did. The example OP is considering looks old enough to be of that era. And if they don't still do it, that's a shame. It's a great option for the Bootlegger to have zippered sleeves.

Bootlegger. Or possibly the Hooch Hauler if it's newer. Check the back.

A lot of people don't seem to enjoy it, but it really isn't even bad or difficult, and I enjoy the feeling of wearing them when new.

Probably the top candidate would be Vanson. And there's the notable extinct Natal/Natel/Walter Dyer/Kerr/etc etc. pattern which is often found made with super heavy hides.

TRD The Real Deal brown motorcycle jacket, big size. $200 https://www.ebay.com/itm/267235472962

I thought I'd read on these forums that Cal made jackets for Al's Leather, and a few other re-labelerss (Mr. S, etc. ) but I'm not sure how to prove that. I think Cal has used YKK zippers in some periods, although the more vintage ones use Talon or Crown hardware.

Could be. Are the sleeve cuffs mouton lined?