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Conditioner, by definition, penetrates into the leather unless blocked by a coating. Over conditioning by soaking in oil, or using an oil that can break down the leather fibers, is to be avoided. That being said, Leather is amazingly forgiving to our mistakes.

My leather is 95% practical riding gear. ATGATT (All The Gear All The Time, except maybe when it's just too blistering hot). I have picked up Fox Creek Motorcycle Classic I (1 ea) and the Fox Creek Motorcycle Classic II (3 ea). My Go-To leather treatment for jackets and pants/chaps that might...

THANK GOD! Beautiful jacket. You saved me from myself.

“This jacket fits someone who would wear a sz 46 or 48 sports jacket.” What kind of sick sadist are you? I was perfectly happy to tell myself that a Langlitz in 50 was way too big for me and I could just forget about it. Thanks for nothing.

My experience with Obenauf's has ranged from amazing to meh, ok. On naked leather it soaks in and does magical things to the pliability and hand feel. On any treated leather that has marginal porosity, the surface remains greasy for days. It has been necessary to apply a fair amount of...

I had never heard of them before, then after looking around, it seems as though these jackets are very heavy duty. We will see how it cleans up and takes dye and oil.

This one is on the way. Taylor's Detroit without the front pocket flap badge holder. I don't wear a badge, so no loss. I likw the styling for the most part. Would prefer side laces and belt with loops, but for $140 I'll take it as is. I have to send it to Taylors to get a liner fitted, so...

I bought this Apparel Annex Tailors Leather for $80 (eBay). It will need some 'love" when it arrives.

I have acquired 3 Fox Creek leather jackets. Yes, I see that this is a dead thread, but like Lazarus, it lives again. All 3 are size 46 and fit perfectly. The first one is a Classic I, the second is an older Classic II, no sleeve vents oddly enough. The third is a current version of the...

I'm wearing one of those today. Applied some Doc Bailey's last night. I love my heavy jacket.

I'm an engineer AND I ride a motorcycle. I occasionally wear engineer boots. YOU have MY permission (you don;t need my or anyone else's permission to express yourself) to wear whatever suits YOUR esthetic taste at that moment. In the event that someone wants to give you gas about YOUR...

+1 on the Ebay and Craigslist scores/finds. I have: 1 HD Made in the USA "Shovelhead" Leather cross zip which seems to be made of rat hide. It sucks. 1 HD "RPM" White Orange Black cafe style. Nice lightweight summer jacket. Made in China. 1 HD "Speedway" Screamin' Eagle. I had to have it...

WOW! Quite impressive! I'm not sure what the rules are about swearing, so please add the appropriate expletives in all the usual places.

I don't know how much of a "Deal" it is, too much $ for me to drop on a far too similar jacket to one that I already have.

Side cinch