Johnson Leather Del-66

John A Koehler · Jan 25, 2021

I’ve been looking at Johnson Leather’s Del-66 half belt, and am wondering if anyone here has one. Looking around the internet has proven no fit pictures, and was hoping to see where the half belt sits in the back.

Jin431 · Jan 25, 2021

John A Koehler said:
I’ve been looking at Johnson Leather’s Del-66 half belt, and am wondering if anyone here has one. Looking around the internet has proven no fit pictures, and was hoping to see where the half belt sits in the back.

I am sure nobody here has that specific model yet so you'd have no luck with fit pictures. I do have a black Masaye horsehide highly modified version of it with bigger collar, different pocket placement, zippered hand pockets and sleeves, Single point western yoke and without the half belt

Mrfrown · Jan 25, 2021

John A Koehler said:
I’ve been looking at Johnson Leather’s Del-66 half belt, and am wondering if anyone here has one. Looking around the internet has proven no fit pictures, and was hoping to see where the half belt sits in the back.

Have you tried emailing or calling JL? Damon has provided fit pics for me of a few models we’ve discussed.

Info@johnsonleather.com

John A Koehler · Jan 25, 2021

Mrfrown said:
Have you tried emailing or calling JL? Damon has provided fit pics for me of a few models we’ve
Info@johnsonleather.com

Thanks for the suggestion. I’ll contact Damon.

John A Koehler · Jan 25, 2021

By the way Jin, that’s a fine looking jacket.

Jin431 · Jan 25, 2021

John A Koehler said:
By the way Jin, that’s a fine looking jacket.

Thank you, the del 66 is great looking. I've tried it on a few times while at the shop. I'm not too big on half belts at this time but that particular model is slim fitting and a clean pattern.

carl1000 · Jan 28, 2021

I have two Johnson leather jackets. That guy will make anything you want. I basically sent him a picture of a Rainbow Country Leather Jacket that I like. He made an exact copy. Great stuff.

hondurasdave47 · Jan 28, 2021

John A Koehler said:
Thanks for the suggestion. I’ll contact Damon.

Please share fit pics when you receive them. I'm also interested in how this jacket looks "in the wild."

John A Koehler · Jan 29, 2021

hondurasdave47 said:
Please share fit pics when you receive them. I'm also interested in how this jacket looks "in the wild."

Will do. I think the process in having a jacket made is almost as fun as getting it.

ai00344 · Jan 29, 2021

carl1000 said:
I have two Johnson leather jackets. That guy will make anything you want. I basically sent him a picture of a Rainbow Country Leather Jacket that I like. He made an exact copy. Great stuff.

Carl, I would love to see some pictures of your Rainbow country replica!

John A Koehler · Mar 30, 2021

Well here it is! I’ll start off by saying it was a complete pleasure to work with Damon at Johnson Leathers. To our first discussion on the phone, to the last email, Damon always made sure that I was happy with what was going on. This was the first piece of clothing that I have had custom made for myself, and it was pretty liberating and kinda scary all at once.
I was looking to make an Aero Majestic/Sears Topline from the 30’s/40’s. The Del-66 was a good jacket to start with. All that was really added from the stock form was a bi-swing back. Having a fit jacket helped tremendously in figuring out where the half belt should sit, and how the bi-swing back will help with normal arm movements. I am completely happy with the jacket, the customer service, and would highly recommend Johnson Leathers to anyone considering their next jacket.

TheDonEffect · Mar 30, 2021

Very nice man!

Jin431 · Mar 30, 2021

John A Koehler said:
Well here it is! I’ll start off by saying it was a complete pleasure to work with Damon at Johnson Leathers. To our first discussion on the phone, to the last email, Damon always made sure that I was happy with what was going on. This was the first piece of clothing that I have had custom made for myself, and it was pretty liberating and kinda scary all at once.
I was looking to make an Aero Majestic/Sears Topline from the 30’s/40’s. The Del-66 was a good jacket to start with. All that was really added from the stock form was a bi-swing back. Having a fit jacket helped tremendously in figuring out where the half belt should sit, and how the bi-swing back will help with normal arm movements. I am completely happy with the jacket, the customer service, and would highly recommend Johnson Leathers to anyone considering their next jacket.

Awesome jacket, John! Congratulations on your first bespoke jacket, may it be the first of many! That jacket looks perfectly tailored to you, hope it's not too warm and that you can enjoy wearing it this Spring and for many years to come.

John A Koehler · Mar 30, 2021

Thanks everybody.
I got this jacket for Spring/Fall use, and here in western Washington it still gets pretty chilly until about late April, so I’m looking forward to having a chance to wear it for a good month.

HoosierDaddy · Mar 30, 2021

Looks great, John. Congrats
HD

Peacoat · Mar 30, 2021

Nice jacket. A good job, as usual, by Johnson Leather. Good to know Damon has taken up where Alan left off.

Mrfrown · Mar 30, 2021

Very nice. What type of leather is it?

John A Koehler · Mar 30, 2021

It’s suede cow hide.

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