Midnight Blue Highwayman yes? no?

[Bunyip]

I got an email from Denny. They don't typically carry blue thread, but he can arrange some. I think it would look pretty damn good.

 

[tropicalbob]

How about a LHB with a yoke? I'm thinking that as the jacket got worn in the edging would look fantastic. The style would suit you, as well. And the nickle, no question.

 

[Sockeye]

Or a zip sleeve Highwayman with front yoke and cream contrast stitching. The blue will come out around the seams, and I think the yoke would look much better than around a pocket.

 

[avsmusic1]

+1 for nickel

 

[nick123]

This is a very difficult decision. Thanks for the ideas guys.

 

[handymike]

Keep it simple Nick!
If you like the HWYMN and know your sizing, then it'll make a great jacket.

 

[nick123]

Ok, but for the tartan. You guys convinced me. I'm thinking about simply requesting from Aero or Thurston (Carrie, is this leather available through you guys?) just to surprise me.

I'll need a rock n' roll label though. Lol

 

[nick123]

Keep it simple Nick!
If you like the HWYMN and know your sizing, then it'll make a great jacket.

Very sage advice. I think you're right. The LHB as Tropicalbob mentioned is a cool one, but I think I'm settled on the HWM.

 

[Bunyip]

Sunburst with blue stitching would be pretty wild.

 

[nick123]

And there's also that tumbled brown Wayfarer looking at me on the sale page...

The epitome of first world problems. We're very fortunate, lucky people.

 

[nick123]

Sunburst with blue stitching would be pretty wild.

That original russet goatskin Sunburst modeled when it was released looked dynamite. I think you'd want to be conservative color-wise with that one. The back panel lines alone are enough excitement. That one seems easy to "overdo". Imo of course.

 

[dan_t]

I wonder if this hide is available in a tumbled version? now THAT would likely look stunning from the offset!
Highwayman, tartan lining, nickel hardware - sorted!

 

[ProteinNerd]

I wonder if this hide is available in a tumbled version? now THAT would likely look stunning from the offset!
Highwayman, tartan lining, nickel hardware - sorted!

If they had a midnight blue Vicenza....that would be trouble!

 

[Bunyip]

If they had a midnight blue Vicenza....that would be trouble!

Langlitz have an awesome goat similar to this, blue/black, would look great in a cascade

 

[nick123]

I've been back and forth looking at the other blue Thurston carries. It's more vivid, but I'm kind of liking it too. It's a bit lighter I think.

 

[Bunyip]

I like the darker hide. I think it's quite classy. Am I right in thinking that the creasing etc will come up with more pronounced blue?

 

[nick123]

I like the darker hide. I think it's quite classy. Am I right in thinking that the creasing etc will come up with more pronounced blue?

I think the Chromexcel has a lighter blue undertone that will show through with time. I agree, the darker blue looks classy. In fact, it would look pretty good as is without color aging.

For the lighter hide, (I have no idea what it is.) I know it's archived here somewhere. But I don't think it's as heavy (thick) as the regular FQHH. Since you guys got me started with the crazy tartan choices, I'm thinking that lighter blue leather might be interesting.

 

[nick123]

Idk anymore. Going to think this one through.

 

[Bunyip]

Don't let it get on top of you mate. It can get real stressful,real quick!

 

[handymike]

I can post up the others, but I think the dark one is the way to go.