What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

[Tom71]

That’s a beautiful jacket. I was toying with the idea of buying a new Enfield but I’ve read multiple negative comments about the current competition weight. What exactly is the problem with it? I think someone said if they didn’t know better they wouldn’t even be sure it was leather.

Hmm, that could have been me. I bought it from Thurston Bros. and glad I did, because I sure would doubt the authenticity otherwise.

The leather looks and feels very plasticky. It even has a vinyl-like sensation to the touch. The topcoat is shiny and it doesn’t really rub off with wear, it flakes off, leaving unsightly grey areas beneath.
The Chopper is a VERY sturdy jacket, with all the quilting and the iron-like kidney panel, so I guess this even adds to the ”artificial” feel of the leather.
The hide is totally resistant to any signs of age, character or patina (other than the flaking thing mentioned). I’ve beaten it hard for many years, but it looks essentially the same as always.

Don’t get me wrong: it’s a phantastic jacket, well worth the money. Construction is excellent and in the looks department it gets 11/10. Certainly one of the jackets I get most compliments from strangers when wearing it. I just cannot un-notice the deficiencies of the leather.

 

[Tom71]

RMC Wayward with the new boondockers from a few days ago when it was windy and in the 40s with overcast skies. Today is much nicer.

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Another great one with yet another great fit. Is that a new one?

 

[ChewingWax]

Hmm, that could have been me. I bought it from Thurston Bros. and glad I did, because I sure would doubt the authenticity otherwise.

The leather looks and feels very plasticky. It even has a vinyl-like sensation to the touch. The topcoat is shiny and it doesn’t really rub off with wear, it flakes off, leaving unsightly grey areas beneath.
The Chopper is a VERY sturdy jacket, with all the quilting and the iron-like kidney panel, so I guess this even adds to the ”artificial” feel of the leather.
The hide is totally resistant to any signs of age, character or patina (other than the flaking thing mentioned). I’ve beaten it hard for many years, but it looks essentially the same as always.

Don’t get me wrong: it’s a phantastic jacket, well worth the money. Construction is excellent and in the looks department it gets 11/10. Certainly one of the jackets I get most compliments from strangers when wearing it. I just cannot un-notice the deficiencies of the leather.

Thanks

 

[58panheadfan]

Started the new motorbike season with two short rides in my FW La Brea...

H-D FLHTC 1989

H-D DuoGlide 1958

Have a nice Weekend y'all!

 

[58panheadfan]

Finally, a well fitting FW Mulholland

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Did you do some alterations? Looks perfect, congrats!

 

[58panheadfan]

Vanson Enfield, bought from a fellow lounger and received yesterday.

The jacket is quite boxy, so I may lack half an inch in the shoulder department, but I really like the fit. The quintessential no-fuss jacket and a true pleasure to wear.

The leather: thick, chunky, butter-soft Competition weight. The “old” one.

Yes, I know, you told me it’s great and I chose not to really believe it. I was just too disappointed in the leather of my Chopper.
This is instantly one of my favourite hides. Feels good to know what all the hype is all about, and that it’s true. Even more striking how much the new(er) batches pale in comparison.
Not a convincing stunt from a marketing perspective to even call it the same.

Sizing: both my Vansons are size 42, but the Enfield fits easily half a size larger than the Chopper.

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That's a cool looking Jacket, congrats!

 

[Pruthvi Nagilla]

Did you do some alterations? Looks perfect, congrats!

No, sized up to 44 on this one. My usual size is 42. I tried two different batches hoping some slight wiggle room at shoulder. No luck. This size 44 looks and feel great as of now. We’ll have to see how it feels once broken in.

 

[Chris_K]

Finally, a well fitting FW Mulholland

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There's something about the cut of the Mulholland, really is a special jacket. Think I'm right in saying it's based on an old Spartan Sportswear model?

 

[MrProper]

 

[torfjord]

Vanson Enfield, bought from a fellow lounger and received yesterday.

The jacket is quite boxy, so I may lack half an inch in the shoulder department, but I really like the fit. The quintessential no-fuss jacket and a true pleasure to wear.

The leather: thick, chunky, butter-soft Competition weight. The “old” one.

Yes, I know, you told me it’s great and I chose not to really believe it. I was just too disappointed in the leather of my Chopper.
This is instantly one of my favourite hides. Feels good to know what all the hype is all about, and that it’s true. Even more striking how much the new(er) batches pale in comparison.
Not a convincing stunt from a marketing perspective to even call it the same.

Sizing: both my Vansons are size 42, but the Enfield fits easily half a size larger than the Chopper.

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That’s the good stuff! Sleeves look very similar to my Comet and C2. I love the old CW, have to agree it’s one of my favourite leathers.

 

[jeo]

Another great one with yet another great fit. Is that a new one?

Thank you. Had this one since since late 2017. My first from Japan. The jacket that hurled me into the Japanese leather jacket rabbit hole.

 

[jeo]

There's something about the cut of the Mulholland, really is a special jacket. Think I'm right in saying it's based on an old Spartan Sportswear model?

Trojan Sportswear. Spartan is the name that FW uses on their ‘replica’ label.

Original Trojan label

Mulholland label with the Spartan name

 

[Pruthvi Nagilla]

There's something about the cut of the Mulholland, really is a special jacket. Think I'm right in saying it's based on an old Spartan Sportswear model?

Tbh, I’m a leather jackets newbie. But I think you are correct. It’s based on old spartan sportswear model. The jacket label says the sane as it’s a reproduction. Cheers!

 

[Marc mndt]

Tbh, I’m a leather jackets newbie. But I think you are correct. It’s based on old spartan sportswear model. The jacket label says the sane as it’s a reproduction. Cheers!

It's not a 1:1 Trojan copy. To me it looks closer to a 40s Californian police jacket.

 

[jeo]

It's not a 1:1 Trojan copy. To me it looks closer to a 40s Californian police jacket.

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It's definitely not a 1:1 copy of a Trojan, but it is based on a Trojan, not a Californian.

I have a picture somewhere on one of my old hard drives from an old Japanese blog that was about the Mulholland that showed the exact Trojan jacket that the Mulholland was based upon.

It was practically identical to the Trojan except for the chest pocket. But it had the same underarm gussets, one piece back and no side seam exactly like this Californian. The main difference between this Cali and Trojan is the bottom band.

 

[ton312]

Land-N-Lakes. These western wools are about all I want to wear lately. There’s just something about them. Cool thing is if I don’t like what I see I simply pop the collar, put my head down and kabob my eyes. I can also use the popped collar to guide my beard trimming.

 

[ChewingWax]

Land-N-Lakes. These western wools are about all I want to wear lately. There’s just something about them. Cool thing is if I don’t like what I see I simply pop the collar, put my head down and kabob my eyes. I can also use the popped collar to guide my beard trimming.
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Go on. Fill out the tag.

 

[JMax]

Go on. Fill out the tag.

Next owner may disagree.

 

[Will Zach]

Next owner may disagree.

Ouch!

 

[Chris_K]

Trojan Sportswear. Spartan is the name that FW uses on their ‘replica’ label.

Original Trojan label
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Mulholland label with the Spartan name
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Everyday's a school day, cheers man. Epic jacket!