Super thick CXL cafe racer - who does the best pattern?

[NamoAmituofo]

This is just another crazy idea from my crazy head.

Last year a member ordered a 6oz CXL jacket from JL that weighs 10lb.

Not aiming to break that record - but thinking of ordering a cafe racer in the same thick CXL.

I haven’t decided if this should be rough out - I think a 6oz rough out would be a lot of fun!

Most importantly who makes the best pattern for a CR that makes wearing such a heavy jacket still comfortable?

 

[Guppy]

Probably the top candidate would be Vanson.

And there's the notable extinct Natal/Natel/Walter Dyer/Kerr/etc etc. pattern which is often found made with super heavy hides.

 

[AeroFan_07]

Here check this one out...
https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/us-made-cafe-racer-jacket-review.110115/#post-2982258

Let me just share this - due to the collar design, it was never a comfortable jacket to wear. The band-type collar always got in the way, with lighter leather it would not have been an issue. While the leather US-Made company used was ultra thick but semi-soft, it was manageable but never comfortable. it came in just under 9 lbs. It was too much, and I wound up selling it along as it just never seemed right.

Ideal Cafe-racers are usually around 5-6 lbs.

The cross-zip style jackets work a little better as the quite heavy units, since the collar and lapels tuck out of the way most of the time. If you really want an ultra-heavy leather jacket, look in that direction...

 

[Aloysius]

I haven’t decided if this should be rough out - I think a 6oz rough out would be a lot of fun!

The only place I can think of going for this is Johnson, which happens to be also be the only place that could pull it off.

 

[AeroFan_07]

Or just order up a 5-OZ HH version of this from Stuart and never look back.
https://lostworldsinc.com/Motorcycle_Jacket_Horsehide_Leather_Cafe_Racer.htm

 

[Grayland]

Or just order up a 5-OZ HH version of this from Stuart and never look back.
https://lostworldsinc.com/Motorcycle_Jacket_Horsehide_Leather_Cafe_Racer.htm

That's right. No biscotti, chocolate chip cookies baby!

 

[AerGuitar]

Here check this one out...
https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/us-made-cafe-racer-jacket-review.110115/#post-2982258

Let me just share this - due to the collar design, it was never a comfortable jacket to wear. The band-type collar always got in the way, with lighter leather it would not have been an issue. While the leather US-Made company used was ultra thick but semi-soft, it was manageable but never comfortable. it came in just under 9 lbs. It was too much, and I wound up selling it along as it just never seemed right.

Ideal Cafe-racers are usually around 5-6 lbs.

The cross-zip style jackets work a little better as the quite heavy units, since the collar and lapels tuck out of the way most of the time. If you really want an ultra-heavy leather jacket, look in that direction...

I made myself a cafe racer with 4+ oz CXL and yes, the stand collar is definitely an issue with the heavier/stiffer hides. It’s doable, but my 4+oz cross zip is waay more comfortable. 6oz CXL…. Wow, my machines would say NO WAY. I’ve often wondered what JL and Stuart are using to put those beasts together..

 

[bigmanbigtruck]

Or just order up a 5-OZ HH version of this from Stuart and never look back.
https://lostworldsinc.com/Motorcycle_Jacket_Horsehide_Leather_Cafe_Racer.htm

I've got a 5oz trucker from LW - thick and beefy. Definitely become a lot more pliable but still got a ways to go.
Highly doubt you would want to go heavier than this - breaking this in will keep you very occupied for a while.
Pretty sure I've partially chrome-tanned my fingertips getting the buttons through when new.

Would not advise going for something that heavy if you're for a CR like j100.

I made myself a cafe racer with 4+ oz CXL and yes, the stand collar is definitely an issue with the heavier/stiffer hides. It’s doable, but my 4+oz cross zip is waay more comfortable. 6oz CXL…. Wow, my machines would say NO WAY. I’ve often wondered what JL and Stuart are using to put those beasts together..

Not knowledgeable on this, but @photo2u seems to have a good idea what LW may use