Recent content by PhilR

Hey Guys, A friend just picked up this thrift store find and would like to know if anyone here could provide insight into its history. Any help would be appreciated, thanks!

Hard to say because it was custom to begin with. Everything I read advises against trying to do steep alterations on store-bought leather jackets to do big waist measurement changes, it's always better to find a jacket maker to do it from scratch. I've only lucked into one store bought jacket...

Wow, what is the drop on that jacket? I have a 42" chest and 32" waist, custom is the only way I can get a good fit. Looks like that one might work! Super nice jacket.

Not being a collector and living in a warmer climate, I think I would be fine with only two or three jackets. One brown, one black, and possibly a tan, all in slightly different styles. I want all of my leather jackets to be "signature" pieces, meaning completely broken in from continuous...

Nice! It looks like you got the exact same chocolate brown HH that mine was made from 6 weeks ago. Wear it in good health!

Any photos of this bad boy yet?

Awesome jacket, great fit! How long was the wait for it?

The jacket weighs 5.5lb / 2.5kg I inherited my father's barrel chest and have been consistent in the gym for over 20 years. Great for looking fit, not so great for getting nice clothes that actually fit. Please don't let my sizing experience with Johnson turn anyone away from giving them a...

Thanks guys! Buler, your thread was a big help and ultimately what pointed me towards Johnson. I downloaded your photos to my phone and took them to the shop as an example of how I wanted the jacket to fit. I'll get a weight on the jacket later today. Chi Town - Alan at Johnson told me that...

After pouring through MANY great posts here on FL, I took a simple thought of needing a new leather jacket and turned it into an awesome custom piece tailored to my measurements and specifications. I thought long and hard about Aero, but my need for a jacket in time for winter (two months) and...

You should add Johnson Leather in San Francisco to your short list. In addition to being a well regarded & high quality leather jacket maker, their prices tend to be about 20-30% cheaper than the others you have mentioned. They will also do custom work for a just bit more money than their...

I'll second RM Williams. Fantastic boots at a really good price. The Craftsman model is really versatile and looks great with jeans or a suit.

Perfect, thanks for the suggestion!

New color combo and font sizes are more difficult to read, definitely a step backward for me. I used to be able to easily browse the site on my smart phone, with the new change that isn't an option anymore. Suggestions - increase the font size for post listings on the individual forum home...

Check out ebay seller wicked*cool. Lots of interesting used leather jackets in his store.