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- Tue Jan 07, 2025 9:16 pm
- Forum: Leather Jacket
- Topic: S&J LC in thin horsehide?
- Replies: 33
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Re: S&J LC in thin horsehide?
I see any Indy jackets as 2.5-3 season jacket, regardless of type leather, but that’s just my opinion. I’ve found goatskin to be my best ‘all round’ leather choice for various seasonal wear. I find my S&J thin horsehide a perfect mid range weight. Not too heavy, not too light. I just wish I had...
- Tue Jan 07, 2025 7:25 pm
- Forum: Leather Jacket
- Topic: S&J LC in thin horsehide?
- Replies: 33
- Views: 883
Re: S&J LC in thin horsehide?
No need to feel bad. As I said, I was just surprised, as you are going for exactly what I was after, and that’s what he steered me toward, which I am very happy he did! I’m puzzled as to the change of direction now. No big deal, just puzzled. Regards! M I got the impression that he believed the thi...
- Tue Jan 07, 2025 6:13 pm
- Forum: Leather Jacket
- Topic: S&J LC in thin horsehide?
- Replies: 33
- Views: 883
Re: S&J LC in thin horsehide?
Great question! I just pulled the trigger on my first Indy Jacket with S&J! Diego has been super responsive and helpful. I too am going with the ‘38. It’s my favorite and raiders very close second. I too was curious about horsehide and thin cowhide. Diego told me the thick/normal cowhide works ...
- Tue Jan 07, 2025 5:58 pm
- Forum: Leather Jacket
- Topic: S&J LC in thin horsehide?
- Replies: 33
- Views: 883
Re: S&J LC in thin horsehide?
Great question! I just pulled the trigger on my first Indy Jacket with S&J! Diego has been super responsive and helpful. I too am going with the ‘38. It’s my favorite and raiders very close second. I too was curious about horsehide and thin cowhide. Diego told me the thick/normal cowhide works b...
- Sat Jan 04, 2025 11:57 am
- Forum: Leather Jacket
- Topic: Steele and Jones leathers and prices?
- Replies: 17
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Re: Steele and Jones leathers and prices?
Diego how soon in the ordering process do you need measurements? is one better than the other for longevity, cold or mild weather or in between? and what is the wait time cause if it's 9 months I'll be ordering soon as well. Hi, Size setting occurs like 1 month prior to estimated completion date. W...
- Fri Jan 03, 2025 12:48 pm
- Forum: Leather Jacket
- Topic: Wested Leather...Which one is best?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 427
Re: Wested Leather...Which one is best?
For Wested, I'd honestly jump on the Legacy line, with the Legacy leather they're using right now too....If those had been around when I first started? I'd have been left with just one jacket over the last 15 or so years instead of the 20 or so I've gone through....(Soon to be 21...Kelso arriving s...
- Thu Jan 02, 2025 12:11 pm
- Forum: Leather Jacket
- Topic: Wested Leather...Which one is best?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 427
Re: Wested Leather...Which one is best?
Hey, and welcome! I’m sure many will chime in here with their experience, here’s mine- 1. Leather The short answer here to “what is best” really depends what you want from your jacket. Warmth/durability/accuracy/ability to weather? The off the rack leathers are all chrome tanned, I believe, which m...
- Thu Jan 02, 2025 8:55 am
- Forum: Leather Jacket
- Topic: Wested Leather...Which one is best?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 427
Wested Leather...Which one is best?
First time post and new to the club. I appreciate everyone's feedback. I am looking at purchasing my first Indy Jacket and had a few questions. I will list them down below and would appreciate everyone's thought and opinions. 1. Leather type. Which does everyone find best? Lambskin is light, soft, b...