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    Viscose as a lining in a Thedi? Pros/cons?

    Hello. I’m soliciting opinions about viscose vs cotton lining for a Thedi cafe racer build. Most of my jackets are cotton drill or cotton with viscose sleeves, but I have not owned a full viscose lined jacket, so I’m tempted to try it out. Is it pretty durable? Seems like it might be...
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    FS: Matchless Fulham Shearling - gorgeous

    Selling my beautiful Matchless Fulham Shearling jacket as I'm moving to a warmer climate. Selling for nearly $2200 new, this jacket has phenomenal finishing and is made in Italy. It's long sold out in Small and is in like-new condition from a smoke-free home. -Central two-slider zipper...
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    FS: Matchless "Captain" and "Kensington" leather jackets, size small

    Keninsgton is SOLD. Captain still available. Thanks
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    FS: Matchless "Captain" and "Kensington" leather jackets, size small

    The Kensington is Matchless' most well-known jacket. This is the rare "black green" color, which is sold out in all sizes. It's more of a grayish-brown with olive undertones. The color is unique and striking. Made in Italy. Like new condition from a smoke-free home (purchased late January...
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    FS: Belstaff Brad in hand-waxed antique brown - Malenotti era Gold Label - Small

    Hello! Selling my Belstaff Brad jacket, size small. This jacket was produced during the desired Malenotti era of Belstaff. Made in Italy with beautiful, hand-waxed antique brown leather. Cotton lining / viscose sleeves. Measurements: Pit to pit: - 20.5 inches Shoulder seam to sleeve cuff...
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    Custom Aero Board Racer in battered brown steerhide

    I thought you all might like to see my custom size 38 Aero Board Racer since it features some uncommon selections. For maximum comfort and mobility I opted for battered steerhide and added shoulder gussets. It feels like I'm cheating with respect to breaking in the jacket! Other options...
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    Opinions on goat cafe racer fit

    Yes, I ordered it in battered brown steerhide for maximum pliability and shoulder gussets to help with movement.
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    Opinions on goat cafe racer fit

    Thanks for the insight, everyone. I ended up selling this jacket and placing an order for a custom Aero Board Racer. The Board Racer fit jacket had the armholes placed much higher and thus felt much more comfortable to move around in, despite having thicker leather.
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    Opinions on goat cafe racer fit

    Well put. Thank you.
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    Opinions on goat cafe racer fit

    Haha I hear you. This goat is fairly supple, nothing like the FQ horsehide I had back in the day. Thanks for your advice.
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    Opinions on goat cafe racer fit

    Will try this. Thank you!
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    Opinions on goat cafe racer fit

    Thanks but I don’t think alterations are in the books for this one. Interesting points though!
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    Opinions on goat cafe racer fit

    Thanks guys. Would you recommend any water soaking techniques or anything?
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    Opinions on goat cafe racer fit

    It sounds like your theory is that I should have tweaked the armhole and high arm width measurements to be a tad more accommodating, as well as looked for a design with articulated shoulders. Thank you for chiming in.
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    Opinions on goat cafe racer fit

    I've never owned a goatskin jacket before and wanted to get some opinions on fit (i.e. "is this normal"?). This was a made-to-measure jacket by Magnoli. I used two other jackets I have for measurement references and like a neat fit, but am still a bit surprised at how restrictive the jacket is...

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