Recent content by jos198

What's the armpit to armpit on the sashiko trucker?

I put the order in. It was a stock jacket they had on sale because its a thinner CXL. All the numbers work, except the 0.5 extra on the sleeves. But if it's shorter because the shoulder is an inch smaller, vs my regular racer, then it should fit like a glove. Fingers crossed!

This is the jacket. https://www.aeroleatherclothing.com/product-detail.php?id=4972

Need some help with Aero Board Racer sleeve sizing. I found a size 42 for sale. The Shoulder is 17.5 and sleeve is 26.5. I have a regular cafe racer with 26 sleeve and 18.5 shoulder. The sleeve length is perfect on mine. I was wondering if the shoulder is an inch smaller, on the board...

Sold. Off to new home in Germany Sent from my E5506 using Tapatalk

Thanks for the input! Was on the fence between this one and a Aero board racer. I think I'll stick with the Aero. Sent from my E5506 using Tapatalk

Hi All, I'm eyeing this jacket on the bay, but having trouble finding much information/reviews on it. Hoping to get some feedback on the brand and quality...

Just saw the over dye leather. The leather on mine isn't that style. It's completely dark brown Sent from my E5506 using Tapatalk

Shoulder width and waist is 20 inches measured from the front Thanks

Hi All, I was given this as a gift years ago, but lost weight and never got around to really wearing it. It's in great condition. I wore it about 15 times out. Really heavy leather. Still stands up on it's own. If anyone can identify the type of leather used on it would be great. It...

Thanks for the reply. I bought the fidelity jacket, I'm thinking of buying the Vanson one. Do you have any experience with the Vanson and associates jacket? Sent from my E5506 using Tapatalk

Thanks. I just want to avoid purchasing another jacket that has the vinyl feel. Was just worried that older jackets normally take on that feel. Sent from my E5506 using Tapatalk

Here's the fidelity

This is the vanson jacket i'm thinking about buying...

Hi All, I bought a Leather jacket on ebay made by Fidelity that was from the 70's. The fit was nice but the leather felt like...i don't know what the word is, it wasn't dried out, just had a plastic feel to it. Is this normal for vintage jackets? Or is it just the type of leather used...