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    Finds and Deals - Leather Jacket Edition

    Was YKK around in 1940s? Seller says original YKK zippers.
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    Finds and Deals - Leather Jacket Edition

    Kit https://www.etsy.com/listing/1709672840/vintage-1940s-kit-carson-indian-scout
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    Finds and Deals - Leather Jacket Edition

    Aw, come on, there is a Best Offer option.
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    Photos of cool jackets owned by others (non-brand specific)

    He is pondering the recent TSLA price action and competition from BYD.
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    Finds and Deals - Leather Jacket Edition

    Kudos to bartenders for keeping this thread open. You are the best in the business.
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    Mystery Jacket CHP style

    ID will be tough because this maker, for some reason, never used labels. The bit about the fur in cuffs is interesting. My bet is a small maker of custom cop jackets from the 50s. But no badge holders. A mystery. Not sure it is a Monarch, tbh.
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    Mystery Jacket CHP style

    Yes. The leather protector strip in the neck area is one of the distinguishing features of these jackets. None of them (and I have seen maybe five) has a label
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    What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

    That is old school. Love it.
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    Finds and Deals - Leather Jacket Edition

    Yep, monster grain on this one. Seller even included a page from Rin Tanaka's book; says value is $600-800. It isn't, but is a solid $300, give or take. Paging @jeo , might be his size, but I suspect he is not big on CRs either.
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    Finds and Deals - Leather Jacket Edition

    Seller offered me this jacket for $225. Might take $200. This is close to a screaming deal category for a white label HD Sportster CR.
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    Ultimate Leather Conditioner Comparison (on Reddit)

    The Henry Ford method of color selection...;) I also have mostly black, with one exception. Online pics show that Blackrock darkens natural-colored hides one shade, to beautiful russet color. Handymike is onto something, as usual. Looks like very good stuff.
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    Ultimate Leather Conditioner Comparison (on Reddit)

    @JMax @handymike , does Blackrock darken lighter leather? Conditioners like Pecards and Obenaufs do (at least temporarily), curious how Blackrock does in that department. Thx.
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    What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

    It's great to be able to wear a piece of history.
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    Ask a Question, Get An Answer About Outerwear

    I think wax may help a little in this situation, actually. It will help the thread slide inside the holes instead of biting into the leather and cutting it. But "little" is an operative word here. If, as @Aloysius says, the leather is skived (thin), stitch density high (perf), and garment...
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    What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

    .... and it has the proper length!
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    What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

    Spot on. I wear a 38, and this is 38.
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    What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

    Look up posts by @dudewuttheheck about his Vanson C2, and maybe his Youtube piece on it. Just an awesome jacket, his is rarer because the hide has more grain. Most C2s are smooth cowhide. Such lovely jackets, totally under the radar (except, apparently, in Japan).
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    What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

    This came with the belt, I just took it off, don't need it.
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    What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

    Vintage Vanson C2 just came in. This may be the best-patterned Perfecto-style jacket out there. Soo comfortable. Perfect length. The cowhide is thick and soft. TFL-ers looking for a nice cross-zip really should give the C2 a chance. @dudewuttheheck has already showed what a great jacket it is...
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    Aero Ridley Natural FQHH - 40

    Nice jacket, thin skin, OP.

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