OWJ88's LC Wested

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OWJ88's LC Wested

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I got my first LC Wested last week. I am just now getting around to posting some photos. When I received it, since it was a predistressed cowhide I was surprised by how light it was. I took it home and applied some Pecards and it really brought the leather to life. I used rubber gloves to apply the treatment and it worked much easier than using my bare hands.
The photos show the jacket in different lighting. I aslo inlcuded a photo of the leather facings that I have not treated yet so you can see the difference the Pecards makes.
This was a custom order with my name sewn into the jacket and the leather lining on the pocket. Cotton lining for the body and silk for the sleeves. I had silk linings in another leather jacket and over time the lining shredded so I went for longevity rather than SA. I had a chance to thank Peter in another thread.
I placed the order on 8/11 online, got a response the next day, and the jacket was shipped on 9/14 and I received it on 9/17.
So far I am really pleased with the jacket and the process.
Thanks for all your posts that helped me to make my educated decision on what style I chose. _'s jacket in the gear history really sold me. Now I just need my HJ to come from Magnoli and I will be ready for fall.

Cheers,
OWJ88

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Post by Castor Dioscuri »

We'll need to see pics of the jacket on ya to see how well it compliments you! ;)

Judging from those pictures though, it looks like quite the chameleon with the color changing between shots! I'm not a big fan of the over-sized pockets myself (after only recently finding out the joys of smaller pockets), but the jacket as a whole looks like it will be exceptionally comfortable for a cowhide jacket! Is it as soft as those pictures make it out to be? If so, then you certainly have a lifelong companion as it will get ya the best of both worlds.

Btw, two of those photos don't work.
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I think I have fixed the photos (for now). The jacket has a very contrasting look when using the flash or not. It actually is darker since I treated it. The cowhide is very soft. Its not a heavier hide so I find it to be very comfortable in cooler weather. I really like the way it darkens up as I treat it.
I will try to get some photos wearing it when it cools down more here in CO. Try to make a trip to the mountains soon.
Just need my HJ from Indy Magnoli. It's been taking longer since Fedora's is tied up in the Indy 4 production. Hopefully, I will hear something soon.

Cheers,
OWJ88
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