Recent content by Rbm83

Nice looking jacket, @Ben Langworthy! There's something intriguing about the black jackets with bronze colored zippers.... Damn! I think I need one like that now! LOL

"The Boardwalk Empire" inspired me to get a few suits (pants + vest, tailor made) to go to work. Eventually, I stopped using those suits to go to the office. You'll see, I hate my job and it doesn't inspire me! LOL But somehow, I always felt attracted to the 1890's /1950's era. I'd wish all...

Amen to that, @Monitor ! Thanks :)

Sure! Of course I had the same fear/doubt about "what if it get wet". So, I sparge water on the jacket to simulate rain drops. And it seems the wax has made it's job very well. The water wasn't absorbed by the leather. :) I do like the brown leather. And I felt a little sad for changing it's...

Thanks Fonzie, Superfluos and Ton312! A leather specialist told me that he would charge me $70 for dyeing the jacket. But his store is 2 hours away from where I live. And I said: "Hey, how hard it can be if I dye the jacket by myself??" -- And yes, I understand the price that he charged me! It...

Hi! I got involved in a "restoration project". I saw on Ebay a Brooks in brown color described as late 1960's early 1970's. The price was $69.99, I did make an offer to the seller and he agreed to let go the jacket for $45. Since the leather needed some maintenance and I already have a brown...

Maybe We all should learn to sew to make our own perfect jackets! ;)

Thanks for taking your time to write such a informative answer. I appreciate it, @Rabbit . I was lucky enough to win a bidding on Ebay for that jacket. It Just cost me $03 (+ $18 of shipping) I was the only bidder. I got away with a sweet deal :)

@technovox , you are a true believer!! That's an awesome collection. I couldn't choose which one to wear.

@Rabbit I can see that you know a lot about the vintage european jackets! According to your knowledge and experience in trading leather jackets, could you evaluate the jacket that I've posted?? At least a calculated average price. Let's say is yours and you're considered to sell it. How much...

Thanks a lot Ton312 and Aerofan_07! Is nice to hear (read) a honest advice. Fanch, you got it right. Black leather is not enough. A nice brown jacket is also a "must have". :) Nick123, Wow! the brass colored zipper looks great! I haven't heard about "Lesco" before. Great find! Monitor, those...

HossierDaddy and Mike D. Beatiful jackets!! That motorcycle is such a good looking ride. :) I have a question!! There ís a small sized cafe racer on Ebay. But it has an Eagle in the back. Although, is a nice art, is not for my taste. Do you guys think that drawing can be TOTALLY covered up if I...

Wow! That information is priceless! Thanks a lot Rabbit.

Thanks to Ton312 & Monitor for your answers. I've noticed that Brooks stamps their logo in the snap buttom of the collar. This snap button is flat. It may be a jacket produced by any of the other brands. That's a good looking jacket, Ton!

Hi! This is my "WWII Era" jacket. The label says "Wien" (Vienna, not wine, haha). The vendor told me that some else sold this jacket to him 10 years ago. it supposed that it was manufactured in 1940's. Well, I can't tell if that is true. My sister tells me that's a woman jacket, because...