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    Suggestions for B-6 shearling jacket

    That’s true. I was looking into as many alternatives as possible. All the brands mentioned here so far seem to be very reputable but I didn’t want to end up paying significantly more just for the name. Thanks, I might get in touch to see if he is located within driving distance. Did Real...
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    Suggestions for B-6 shearling jacket

    Thanks for your recommendations. Both Aero and Eastman look promising and I'll look into them. Thanks. I'm located in Australia, so being realistic I understand that virtually anything is difficult to get, plus shipping costs generally being prohibitive and lengthy for a jacket of this size...
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    Suggestions for B-6 shearling jacket

    Hello friends, it's been awhile since I've been at these forums. I was hoping to get some recommendations from knowledgeable folk on B-6 shearling jackets, ones that would fit small and slim for a likewise slender build and person of small stature. Recommendations so far have been Buzz Rickson...
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    Chelsea Boots?

    Couldn't comment on Gant chelsea boots as I haven't researched them nor had a chance to see them in person. I did a quick search and they do look quite affordable. It just becomes a question of whether it's worth putting down more dough for something that is more well-recognised and possibly...
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    Leather Cafe Racer Jacket.

    I think body shape and overall appearance is much more important in "carrying off" a leather jacket than age. Cafe racer leather jackets would probably suit people with either an athletic frame (V-shaped torso with smaller waist and well built chest) or rectangular frame (uniformly slim...
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    G-1 jacket creak solved

    Conditioning only works temporarily to eliminate the creaking in my steerhide jacket. Soon it just comes back in all its glory. I wouldn't repeatedly condition jackets unless its seen tough conditions or feels dry and really needs it. I just live with the creaks these days and my wife calls the...
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    Vintage Things That Will NOT Disappear In Your Lifetime

    High cut swimming briefs or "budgie smugglers".
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    Cleaning a Schott leather peacoat

    Hmm, not sure who the bloke was. I can only remember he was pretty broad and stout, and had short hair! Yes, what you say is true about washing the lining. If I were to wash it, a short gentle cycle is all I'd do. Cold water wash, line dry in the shade.
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    Cleaning a Schott leather peacoat

    Bit late to the party and I read that you've already washed the jacket. When I bought a second hand leather jacket some months ago, I went to a store in Melbourne city called Mars Leathers for advise. They have been in the business for some decades although I've also read that the business...
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    Nothing like the smell of new leather....

    Have used Renapur Leather Balsam twice on my jacket. That combined with a bit of sunning and just normal wear have resulted in a rather sweet (for want of a better word) smelling leather jacket. This is a complete turnaround compared to what it used to smell like after likely having been stored...
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    What are you wearing today??

    Surgical scrubs, navy with burgundy trim. Rossi work boots, jet black. Giorgio Armani meccanico ceramica wristwatch in white.
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    Used (new to me) Langlitz Cascade

    The brass hardware is pretty cool, adds an extra dimension to the gradual aging of the jacket itself!
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    What Did You Drink Last Night?

    The Lagavulin 16YO was one of my first forays into the world of Scotch. It is stunning and quite memorable.
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    What Did You Drink Last Night?

    Laphroaig PX Cask. Used to really like the peaty whiskies, but think I'm turning into a Highlands drinker. The Old Pulteney Pentland Skerries is superb, shame it's only available as a travel retail drink. And I've been waiting in vain for The Balvenie 14YO Caribbean Cask to go on sale...one of...
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    Looking for affordable dress wrist watches

    A bit late to the party, but here's my thoughts. There could be a lot of debate centered around what constitutes a "dress" watch, and how such a watch should look, the complications it should (or should not) have. My subjective opinion on dress watches: - should demonstrate understated...
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    Zipper repair of the thread behind the male insertion pin

    Looks like a fairly common problem and I'm also a statistic with a ripped Talon zipper. It was mildly annoying too because the damage wasn't disclosed by the seller, who actually did say that all the zippers were working properly. I think it's going to be a stretch to find an identical...
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    How many new jackets do you have coming (and how many potential ones)?

    A goatskin A2 jacket is on the way. I was hopeful of it arriving before the long weekend here but looks like my hopes are in vain. I've briefly entertained the thought of a B3 jacket, having seen one at a local antique warehouse and regretting I didn't at least try it on for size. But I can try...
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    Help Finding a Cafe Racer

    Sorry to necro this thread, but I happened to chance upon it while browsing, noticed the debate, and thought I'll just add a little on my personal experience with Schott. I'm a newbie and hence not qualified to talk about quality, but I can at least put in a plug for their customer service...

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