Himel Kensington Shinki

[Carlos840]

Fantastic looking- Who made this one?

Diamond Dave, not my favourite by any means...

 

[Monitor]

So here's some pictures including the rear gussets. So anyone have any idea which leather this is?
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What a nice city!

 

[handymike]

It could be his steerhide.

 

[sweetfights]

So here's some pictures including the rear gussets. So anyone have any idea which leather this is?
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Nice fit
Congratulations!

 

[jonbuilder]

I like your Kensington The fit concerns of Ton will probably resolve as the jacket breaks in and molds to your body.
Is the Shinki horsehide that Hemil uses different than other makers use?

 

[sweetfights]

I have only been exposed to the thicker and rather nice Shinki SB used to make my former British Cafe Racer.
I am not sure if Dave Himel uses the exact same as John Chapman and I have not touched Good Wear Shinki.
To date Himel Shinki is the nicest, but I suspect I would like other Shinki as well. The Himel pigment finish is also very nice- the kind that shows patina via earthy undertones.

 

[handymike]

I think you lucked out! That steerhide was pretty amazing stuff.

 

[Mich486]

If you couldn’t tell it apart from Shinki who cares whether is actually Shinki?

It looks like a very nice jacket to me.


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[nick123]

That jacket's the bee's knees. Just keep it away from all that gym sweat.

 

[sweetfights]

That jacket's the bee's knees. Just keep it away from all that gym sweat.

Thanks

Himel Shinki highly recommended!

 

[sweetfights]

@sweetfights, how do you feel about the fit, compared to the Langlitz jackets you had? IMHO those were two of the best fitting jackets I’ve seen on you. This one seems more relaxed/ loose. Not necessarily a bad thing but I’m somewhat surprised to see sleeves that wide on a Himel. The ones I tried on at mildblend...could barely get my hand in them. I’d be curious to hear your thoughts overall, not just on the hide or construction but the fit in particular. I’ve always felt Himel jackets weren’t necessarily a good choice for muscular/athletic builds and I hate to say it, and pardon me for doing so, but your pics kind of confirm that. It’s as if the build was over shot out of fear for being too small.
Please don’t get me wrong, it’s certainly not a bad fit but I’ve seen you in better. Just my opinion.
Edit: according to HB site this is a bespoke piece, so now I’m even more curious as to what information they took from you.

further- hard to beat Langlitz fit; so many measurements taken. They have it down to a science.
Truth be known, the best looking fit is always the largest difference in chest-waist ratio.

 

[ton312]

further- hard to beat Langlitz fit; so many measurements taken. They have it down to a science.
Truth be known, the best looking fit is always the largest difference in chest-waist ratio.

I know man. And honestly this Himel isn’t a bad fit. But if I’m being 100% honest...I really do think both your Langlitz and Aero fit better. Although I agree you should go up a size in the Aero. 40” is too small.
I’d be curious to see what shakes out with the Brimaco. I really do think that’s the Himel to have. As a Canadian he should know that pattern to the nuts.

 

[hondurasdave47]

I know man. And honestly this Himel isn’t a bad fit. But if I’m being 100% honest...I really do think both your Langlitz and Aero fit better. Although I agree you should go up a size in the Aero. 40” is too small.
I’d be curious to see what shakes out with the Brimaco. I really do think that’s the Himel to have. As a Canadian he should know that pattern to the nuts.

The Brimaco has become my “if money was
no object” jacket. I’m curious to see how Sweet’s turns out!


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[ton312]

The Brimaco has become my “if money was
no object” jacket. I’m curious to see how Sweet’s turns out!


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It’s a rare one too. Not seen too often at all. I’m surprised. Anyone who has ever owned an original knows it’s one of, if not the best, vintage CR pattern.

 

[Seb Lucas]

I like the Brimaco pattern but the only thing that spoils it for me is the fiddly, overly long collar. And I'd want it leather lined, not fabric lined like most of the originals.

 

[sweetfights]

I know man. And honestly this Himel isn’t a bad fit. But if I’m being 100% honest...I really do think both your Langlitz and Aero fit better. Although I agree you should go up a size in the Aero. 40” is too small.
I’d be curious to see what shakes out with the Brimaco. I really do think that’s the Himel to have. As a Canadian he should know that pattern to the nuts.

True- the examples on the net make the Brimaco gorgeous but I can thank you for having doubts about my next choice.
I am starting to really consider a Langlitz again. I am really thinking Langlitz horsehide. Cost prohibitive in my mind prior to this but there is not much difference in cost between a Himel Shinki and a Langlitz in horsehide. I just discovered today that the horse used by Langlitz is leather from Italy that is tanned in Japan.

 

[ton312]

True- the examples on the net make the Brimaco gorgeous but I can thank you for having doubts about my next choice.
I am starting to really consider a Langlitz again. I am really thinking Langlitz horsehide. Cost prohibitive in my mind prior to this but there is not much difference in cost between a Himel Shinki and a Langlitz in horsehide. I just discovered today that the horse used by Langlitz is leather from Italy that is tanned in Japan.

Why not get some samples and see what cooks? Langlitz offers up a whole catalog of undisclosed leathers (like Vanson) I believe.
I’m not trying to rain on your parade man. The Himel is fine, by all means.
But for $2.4K...there is better.

 

[red devil]

Why not get some samples and see what cooks? Langlitz offers up a whole catalog of undisclosed leathers (like Vanson) I believe.

That is very good advice, it never hurts to see what your options are
And being perfectly honest, I don't see how you could beat your Langlitz jackets... they are the reason I want to get fitted at their shop when I get the chance

Edit: typo

 

[sweetfights]

samples requested

 

[Colin G]

I have a sample of the black Langlitz horse. It is nice and not a tea core at all. Very dark black all the way through in case you don't have a sample handy and you're wondering. It is the same thickness as their lightweight cowhide.

I thought about it for the Cascade I ordered but an extra $1200 is not worth it to me plus I'd want something thicker. My med weight Langlitz is breaking in nicely and the leather is starting to get soft to the touch and lose it's stiffness to the finish. It loses that stiffness to the finish once it really starts to break in and mine has lost that now. If You can afford the upgrade to horse I say go for it since it is really nice. It is like Vicenza but not plasticky feeling like the Vicenza samples I had and smooth to the touch.