I think if you can tone down those darker areas and spots, this could actually become quite interesting, closer to a natural look.
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Five Star Leather Jackets
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I think if you can tone down those darker areas and spots, this could actually become quite interesting, closer to a natural look.
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5star new natural leather, looks good! (looks like regular oil-tanned leather)
I received the jacket today, took a few pictures and I'm quite pleased with the result. It's on the short side as I wanted it and I like that.
The sleeves seem longer a bit although I asked them to be shorter than on the CR and the measurements are fine, I guess it's the pattern. I'm happy with the jacket, the leather is thick and feels great(I think it feels better than the steer). Overall I can say great work from 5*!
The sleeves seem longer a bit although I asked them to be shorter than on the CR and the measurements are fine, I guess it's the pattern. I'm happy with the jacket, the leather is thick and feels great(I think it feels better than the steer). Overall I can say great work from 5*!
to me, oil pull up, won't make interesting creases and grain, they only change in color and collect scratches, but not really creasing well, more suitable for boots and bag & pouches imo, is Oil Pull a wax stuffed nubuck? after sometime on wear areas they feel like nubuck .
Thank you! Now I just gotta wear it
Thank you! It's pretty good, I feel just a bit of restriction but I think that's because I wanted it to be just enough for one layer and no more. The pictures are with just a t-shirt but I can use a light sweater.
Thank you! I actually thought about adding zippers to all pockets during the process but I stayed to my original design.
I like it too, thank you! I wanted to keep the design from the rgt jacket and I'm actually glad I added the buttons since the cuffs are on the tight side.
I had to insist on some details and I would have probably tried to push them even further but I'm sure I was already a big pain in their arses
Thank you, I'm really happy with the jacket!
Thank you! It's their 1.3mm black goat. Shawn even put a sample in the package but it definitely seems thicker than 1.3mm
I should have listened when everybody said the goat is nicer than the steer, but that's what you get when you're being stubborn and I went for the latter for the CR.
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It's funny, when I ordered mine, seems like an eternity ago with this journey I've been on, I asked Shaun straight up, send me your best leather, something where it will give the best impression and make we want to order something else. He sent me the seal steer. Looking back, now after handling a few dozen jackets, I realize it was a dumb request. "Best" means a lot of things to a lot of people-- thickest, softest, color development, etc. After getting some samples and seeing many posts here, I've determined "Best" for my tastes is probably going to be black goat and maybe seal goat as a close 2nd.
The steer is ok. It's definitely thick, on the softer side. So I can see how Shaun would think that would make the most impression. It's probably an upgrade to your usual mall jacket leather. But it's just blah. No highlights. No variation in color. The pattern seems stamped. Like I said back then, at $300 maybe slightly sub $300, I think it's a good value, especially factoring in the customization angle of it (assuming you know your measurements and can baby sit the process).
I like the goat and steer but there is definitely a difference in appearance and visual quality .
Just compare the luster of the goat and the flat look of the "russet" Steer .
Both have the same amount of shine in the sun and both have been hand buffed with buffalo brand leather conditioner.
I still refuse to give up on them .
The stuff you guys want are returning reason for most people that are not into this religion.
For example my love hate relationship with noble house Leather.
They have returns because "my jacket started to crease and now looks like fake leather complaints ....
Leather got dark because of the rain ...
They used to have a nice vachetta like horsehide taping on the Irvin look alikes .Now it is orange pigment coated horsehide without the ability to get character . Some of their hides were really really nice but they changed them probability because of unknowing customers
Five star is first and foremost a hobby and side income for Shawn and associates and they make do with what they have .Mass marked leather with typical characteristics.
Just compare the luster of the goat and the flat look of the "russet" Steer .
Both have the same amount of shine in the sun and both have been hand buffed with buffalo brand leather conditioner.
I still refuse to give up on them .
The stuff you guys want are returning reason for most people that are not into this religion.
For example my love hate relationship with noble house Leather.
They have returns because "my jacket started to crease and now looks like fake leather complaints ....
Leather got dark because of the rain ...
They used to have a nice vachetta like horsehide taping on the Irvin look alikes .Now it is orange pigment coated horsehide without the ability to get character . Some of their hides were really really nice but they changed them probability because of unknowing customers
Five star is first and foremost a hobby and side income for Shawn and associates and they make do with what they have .Mass marked leather with typical characteristics.
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The steer indeed is rather dull. I noticed the goat looks much better after I wore the jacket today for a while so there is no doubt about that. For a fashion jacket, I get why Shawn said that. The steerhide doesn't change much in time the jacket will look the same so it's better.
Thank you
I like how it fits me and looking forward to seeing how it's going to develop in time.The steer indeed is rather dull. I noticed the goat looks much better after I wore the jacket today for a while so there is no doubt about that. For a fashion jacket, I get why Shawn said that. The steerhide doesn't change much in time the jacket will look the same so it's better.
Thank you
Rui,
What color of Stitching did you use?
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