Recent content by Morecowbell

Got this from Shawn a few years ago and have only worn it a handful of times. It's exactly what I wanted but I just don't have that much opportunity to wear it so here it is: Seal brown horsehide, olive knits, brown cotton lining, cognac thread, bone buttons. Its labelled a 40 but its a...

Random FiveStar question: Does anyone know what the standard thread used on an A-2 is in terms of number of plys? I asked Shawn about thread colors and he came back with the same color in 6 ply and 3 ply, and I didn't know that that was an option. There was a particular jacket I asked about...

I really like the cossack style jackets, and I think the slash pockets are a good call. I keep looking at the Einstein and Mr Freedom Campus jackets, there are interesting similarities and differences in the various designs. I think the leather and fit are great - well done and enjoy!

I know this is an old thread but I'm fascinated by this jacket - and also the Levis/Einstein/Menlo Cossack. Mark Action's jacket pictured above is pretty amazing. I know its not for everyone but I'm a big fan of the self-aging idea, seems to make it very personal. My only issue is that I need...

Hmmm, does it not show up on my post? I pasted it in and it's visible to me in my feed so I thought it was there - please let me know if that doesn't work! Here it is again, just in case...

Ooh, ooh! How have I missed this thread? This is a bench I purchased locally (Indianapolis area) about a year ago, had been in a piano factory that started production in the 1870's if I recall correctly. I'm on the fence about restoring it. It has fantastic patina but it could use a 50,000...

Great looking jacket! Thank you for posting these pics - I really like the color choices and the contrast level of the thread, very nice

Yes, thank you for posting this detail with the thread color, it looks really good. If you can, please post a larger picture of the front of the jacket, I'd like to see how the thread looks on a larger scale - thanks!

Hi everyone - Wanted to ask about thread color - to contrast or not to contrast? Can anyone share some contrasting thread examples, thoughts, successes, regrets? I just got samples from Shawn, leather and knits but no thread. I'm looking at doing an A-1 with the seal horsehide and (probably)...

Quick update - I fixed the tear, reinforced the upper left chest and sleeve, and moisturized with ADV Leather moisturizer. So far so good...and now if it keeps falling apart I can just keep fixing it :D Before: After: The patch: Special thanks to Ken at Aero Leather, Barb at Leather Care...

This is my kind of forum....

I'm thinking of doing an A-1 with Shawn, and the only visual thing about the original jacket design that I'm unsure about is the lower snaps on the front closure - they seem vulnerable to paint chipping and somehow look slightly out of place to me, even though I know they're period correct. But...

Yes, exactly. Runs the gamut from finish to partial finish to suede

Hi everyone - First post so please be gentle. I just acquired this beast and am trying to figure out what leather conditioner to use on it. Its a Bronco A-2 in pretty rough shape, have been told its HH. I've had one recommendation from a knowledgeable person of a beeswax/carnuba polish...