Five Star Leather Jackets

[Dumpster Diver]

Wow that looks legit, are those WPG B-7 Repros?

Thanks for posting those pics, I really appreciate!

 

[Dumpster Diver]

How do you measure the sizing of the flying helmet?

Also, did you have to ask for anything custom?

What about those goggle lenses etc? I've always wanted some of those goggles, they were too pricey for me as a kid.

Your B-6 Flying helmet looks totally awesome! I'd wear that with the goggles on a ski trip or something!

Here you go. Note the AN6530's with the green glass were NOT included.

 

[EvilMerlin]

Wow that looks legit, are those WPG B-7 Repros?

Thanks for posting those pics, I really appreciate!

Yep they are real AN-6530/ B-7's.

 

[EvilMerlin]

How do you measure the sizing of the flying helmet?

Also, did you have to ask for anything custom?

What about those goggle lenses etc? I've always wanted some of those goggles, they were too pricey for me as a kid.

Your B-6 Flying helmet looks totally awesome! I'd wear that with the goggles on a ski trip or something!

I just measured my melon and used the chart on Five Star's site. XL works great for me.

I found those goggles at a WW2 vet's estate sale.

You can get GOOD repro goggles with clear lenses for around 100 bucks on Fleabay.

 

[Hobbes1]

I can only speak for the horsehide arms on my B-3 and its GOOD leather. Tough, but pliant. Will still need time to break in.

Sorry, two more questions. Do you recall the thickness of the horse hide and has it started breaking in (eg: creases, etc. and not the "rubbery" return to "new" look that some of Shawn's leather sports)? Thanks

 

[EvilMerlin]

Sorry, two more questions. Do you recall the thickness of the horse hide and has it started breaking in (eg: creases, etc. and not the "rubbery" return to "new" look that some of Shawn's leather sports)? Thanks

The horsehide is a bit over 1mm, like 1.2 maybe (I'll measure later today for you)? And yes, its already started breaking in with some nice creases and color changes.

 

[Dumpster Diver]

I'm not sure I follow the size chart, it's just XS,S,M,L,XL

Whether that's 'US' or 'UK' sizing?

I don't know if anyone might be able to help.

I fit a size 7 1/8 hat size, my head measures in around 21.7 inches roughly.

Best I can figure is I'm either a Small to medium...or a Medium to Large size?

 

[EvilMerlin]

So thats a size 57, or 22.25" according to maths, so I would go with a Medium

 

[Dumpster Diver]

Ah, Yes. Thank you very much for taking time with me once again. I've measured twice and it must be size 'Medium'. After a final head measurement of 22 3/8 inches around.

 

[PilotJens]

So far very pleased with the shearling quality .
Fitpic after being worn in snow and a bit of rain .
The coating on the outside has a good quality and character .
Stitching is still tight .

 

[Dumpster Diver]

Wow, I actually really like the Zipper Pockets on your Irvin Jacket! looks like it's tailor made to fit you perfectly.

 

[Hobbes1]

5* horse hide “pullup brown” or Conic Glazed? That is the question. Decisions.

 

[ton312]

5* horse hide “pullup brown” or Conic Glazed? That is the question. Decisions.

Horsehide. Do you have a pic of it? What’s Shawn’s turnaround time like these days? Has he been able to keep up speedy deliveries?

 

[Hobbes1]

Horsehide. Do you have a pic of it? What’s Shawn’s turnaround time like these days? Has he been able to keep up speedy deliveries?

The horse is kinda what I’m thinking too. The only pics are on 5* website (I copied here a page or two back). We have one member with horse on his shearling jacket and it looks good. He says it’s good quality.
It’s a leap of faith for another unknown to me hide from 5*.

edit: sorry, no idea about turnaround times

 

[ton312]

3-4 days to ship for a stock jacket on his site. Pretty impressive, given the volume he’s working with. I couldn’t resist so I went back for black steer and a slightly modified version of a stock jacket. Changed the liner to purple nylon, different cuffs. Looking for something similar to my 50’s HH Phillips. Nothing too fancy, just a daily driver Halfbelt. I like Shawn’s house steerhide. It’s thick and stiff enough with nice grain. This model looked pretty good as is, no need to reinvent the wheel.

 

[MrProper]

3-4 days to ship for a stock jacket on his site. Pretty impressive, given the volume he’s working with. I couldn’t resist so I went back for black steer and a slightly modified version of a stock jacket. Changed the liner to purple nylon, different cuffs. Looking for something similar to my 50’s HH Phillips. Nothing too fancy, just a daily driver Halfbelt. I like Shawn’s house steerhide. It’s thick and stiff enough with nice grain. This model looked pretty good as is, no need to reinvent the wheel.
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Let's see... maybe I will copy these then ;-)

 

[ton312]

Let's see... maybe I will copy these then ;-)

I’m just amazed he can still punch these out so quick! Hard to resist that and I have to say it’s nice to let someone else beta test the design first!

 

[ABCD]

3-4 days to ship for a stock jacket on his site. Pretty impressive, given the volume he’s working with. I couldn’t resist so I went back for black steer and a slightly modified version of a stock jacket. Changed the liner to purple nylon, different cuffs. Looking for something similar to my 50’s HH Phillips. Nothing too fancy, just a daily driver Halfbelt. I like Shawn’s house steerhide. It’s thick and stiff enough with nice grain. This model looked pretty good as is, no need to reinvent the wheel.
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Nice tramp stamp

 

[ton312]

Nice tramp stamp

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LOL. I’m having mine custom done b/c it’s a cowhide jacket

 

[handymike]

I thought you preferred the thick goat.