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  1. bigmanbigtruck

    Lost worlds horsehide A2 size 38

    This is gonna make those guys that liken LW sleeves to pant legs tingle lol
  2. bigmanbigtruck

    New forum member brand (Rugged West)

    That's a fair point - but I feel like the comments were directed more at the maker and their design rather than how the jacket fit the person. Tbh, I think the fit on the jacket is just fine and do hope that person continues to enjoy it. It's just the other small details we got hung up on.
  3. bigmanbigtruck

    New forum member brand (Rugged West)

    The more the merrier!
  4. bigmanbigtruck

    Lost Worlds horsehide vs Aero CXL horsehide

    Not wrong, but the question was phrased as: It's definitely more similar to 40s-50s HH than CXL is.
  5. bigmanbigtruck

    Lost Worlds horsehide vs Aero CXL horsehide

    This is true, concerning his leather that's 4oz and up - but they will still form a lot of nice graining like the originals do. From discussing with him, he'd liken the originals to use HH closer to his 2.5-3oz grade stuff. They still have a more robust topcoat.
  7. bigmanbigtruck

    New forum member brand (Rugged West)

    I didn't mean to imply it's a bad jacket or that these are deal breakers considering the price point. Like I mentioned, I agree adding the zippers doesn't do a thing and seems unnecessary - guess the way I phrased it didn't make it clear.
  8. bigmanbigtruck

    Lost Worlds horsehide vs Aero CXL horsehide

    I think it would be more productive if you try to ask the majority of your questions in one go rather than a slow-drip. But to answer your question, that seems to be the consensus. The owner (Stuart) is very knowledgeable about jackets from that era and has a bunch of originals at hand. He's...
  9. bigmanbigtruck

    New forum member brand (Rugged West)

    Overall jacket looks fine. Tbh, those cuffs are a bit wide, but usually that's the look on work-style jackets that this was inspired by. But agree adding the zipper to them really has no value. And maybe it's just me, I find the angle/placement of the handwarmers to be odd compared to mine...
  10. bigmanbigtruck

    What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

    Got a "Strada-fied" Buco Rider today - very unique. Absolutely stunning and came out even better than I expected. The olive used here is such a unique shade and matte in normal lighting. I like that it doesn't overpower the black. The contrast stitching on the olive panels is a cool touch as...
  11. bigmanbigtruck

    Lost Worlds horsehide vs Aero CXL horsehide

    Yes, it is dyed-through. Of course, there can be variations in how deep the dye penetrates due to the density of the hide. It's an art, not science. And it's as waterproof a jacket as I have come across. I was dumb enough to wear one of mine out in a storm. While everything else I was wearing...
  13. bigmanbigtruck

    How many new jackets do you have coming (and how many potential ones)?

    2-tone Buco Rider came in today. Stunning.
  14. bigmanbigtruck

    What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

    Don’t even get me started on the hotdog flavored water :D
  15. bigmanbigtruck

    How many new jackets do you have coming (and how many potential ones)?

    It's mandatory you stud it up :)
  16. bigmanbigtruck

    What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

    Ah nothing wrong with the filter, but the very center of your face hugger ended up looking rather anatomical - the kinda thing that makes a proctologist tick :p
  17. bigmanbigtruck

    What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

    Can't help but say it - that chocolate starfish in the middle of your face has gotta go :confused:
  19. bigmanbigtruck

    How many new jackets do you have coming (and how many potential ones)?

    Absolutely! Looks like I got the official RD seal of approval lol And yup, saw that Navy/Green Moosehide Trojan - looks thick and comfy, like I could sleep in that thing and wake up in a different tax bracket.
  20. bigmanbigtruck

    Super thick CXL cafe racer - who does the best pattern?

    Found this in a photo dump of the workshop
  21. bigmanbigtruck

    Super thick CXL cafe racer - who does the best pattern?

    I've got a 5oz trucker from LW - thick and beefy. Definitely become a lot more pliable but still got a ways to go. Highly doubt you would want to go heavier than this - breaking this in will keep you very occupied for a while. Pretty sure I've partially chrome-tanned my fingertips getting the...
  22. bigmanbigtruck

    How many new jackets do you have coming (and how many potential ones)?

    Black/Olive. Like the Buco Ryder and Strada got together and had a baby or Stu made a Frankenstein. Your pick :)
  23. bigmanbigtruck

    How many new jackets do you have coming (and how many potential ones)?

    It’s a LW. Just put a pic of a black B/R for now since the two-tone one I’m getting hasn’t been done before and is being made.

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