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McFly

Nosirrah wrote:The bullwhip and the revolver are admittedly problematic.

You don't take your bullwhip to the grocery store? I've noticed since doing this that the lines have been much shorter.

McFly

Michaelson wrote: Heck, my friend, I just got a new jacket myself, so it never ends....

Regards! Michaelson

My favorite is to order a jacket, post pictures of it and another jacket, and then mix up the captions and confuse everybody as a way of announcing that I'm back.

McFly

Canyon wrote:McFly and Ken. Good to see you both posting here again.

I'm like a bad penny, I al- never mind. I just got excited about Indy stuff again when I got my new fedora, and old habits die hard, don't they? Soon as I knew it, I was ordering a new Wested, shirt, trousers...

McFly

Yes please!

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I keep re-reading this - are you sure it's not the other way round with the indoors/outdoors? You say the indoors pic is shrunken lamb and then later offer a pic of the shrunken lamb indoors for comparison - plus you say the washed goat has a collar that sticks out and that would seem to be the ind...

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So it seems like there's no way to get my straps to point backwards on my jacket (that's accurate, right?) without using a three prong buckle? The simple rectangular buckles / sliders from Strapworks for instance are functionally the same as a D-Ring in the way you thread the strap through. Though, ...

McFly

Thanks Jack! Yeah – I've had hats with white liners before, and also didn't know that a colored liner was something I would like until I saw pictures of the purple liner on their FB posts. I also picked up a wool cap with a beautiful maroon liner (from a company called Goorin Bros.) a few years bac...

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I think that's a beautiful grey! I do think the brown hat is a little desaturated by comparison. That is to say, I think your brown hat is more grey, rather than your grey hat being sort of brown. In any case, both nice looking hats! My new HJ was a little large too (1/2 size), but after wearing it ...

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Also, is the purple lining something one has to request? Does it cost extra? It didn't cost any extra for me, but I did have to request it. I did place an order for a custom / bespoke hat, because they don't typically offer the Last Crusade hat in the beaver felt, but I don't think that having a cu...

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Mine just came in a cardboard box when I got it, so it's all over the place, isn't it? ;) I got mine when Jack Crud was there and HJ was just restarting the bespoke shop, so things have definitely changed. :M: :tup: Regards! Michaelson Mine was just a cardboard box too, but it was in a clear plasti...

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It really depends what your size is. I've got a 42" chest and 33" waist and our medium Adventure Shirt fits me perfectly for a slim fit. True! I guess "slim" is really relative. Honestly, I would recommend the custom shirt in any case. Today ( :lol: ) I've got a 38" chest a...

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It's alright! I just don't want anyone to get the wrong idea about the Shrunken Lamb, which I love! Also, that old Washed Goat is a really weird jacket. The collar sticks straight out, and for some reason the pockets are different color than the rest of the jacket!

McFly

Hmm... you shouldn't need to dress it or anything unless it dries out. The Pecards is just to keep it supple. IMHO, the best thing to do with a new whip is to go outside and use it! Here's a couple of offhand tips though, to help your whip last a long time: - Only crack it on grass. Dirt and sand ar...

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- Colour also can vary photo to photo based on lighting. Both of the below photos are of the same shrunken lamb jacket belonging to McFly here just in different lighting conditions: https://i.imgur.com/SZ9aNfr.jpg https://i.imgur.com/wkrgrAa.jpg Just to pop in quickly and clarify, these are not the...

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Your 2 options are: - the White Labelled Adventure Shirt from Magnoli Clothiers (https://www.magnoliclothiers.com/adventure-shirt-ready-made-shirts-p-984.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;) and - Azuma's shirts (https://www.etsy.com/shop/AzumaKaza?ref=usf_2020" oncli...

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Well, I've only had mine for a week, so obviously can't comment on long term durability. But the beaver felt is a very substantial, dense felt, that feels a touch heavier than some of my other dress weight felts. As others have commented, dealing with Michelle and the HJ team was a breeze. That's a...

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xmasters wrote:
McFly wrote:
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Did a little test run with the jacket - still too warm to wear for longer than 5 minutes, but it was good to run around for a minute! I think this shows off the texturing a little bit.

That looks perfect!

Thank you! It’s really growing on me!

McFly

From my quick look through, it seems like people don’t like the color, and some complained about the buttons or fit.

McFly

Oof, the timing on this is crazy! I was just thinking about the pants. I got a pair of Magnoli trousers today and I was looking at the Wested pants too - but apparently they’re not very highly rated around here.

McFly

Those two are different jackets. That's the old washed goat vs the new shrunken lamb. THESE are the same jacket: ShrunkenLambIndoors.jpg ShrunkenLambOutdoors.jpg The colors do still look pretty different between those images, but I think the difference is a little easier to reconcile. Personally, I...

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It is the shrunken lamb! I looks pretty dark in the shade, doesn't it? I think the color is really nice, but it does change a lot between direct sun / shade / indoor light.

McFly

Did a little test run with the jacket - still too warm to wear for longer than 5 minutes, but it was good to run around for a minute! I think this shows off the texturing a little bit.

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My jacket does have some interesting striations that almost look like stripes, but they're hidden on the bottom side of the sleeve. I'm not sure if they were there or not before I washed it, but they look pretty cool! I think the shrunken lamb just has a lot of character to it. But LostRaider25, I d...

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Thank you! I ordered this around early July (shipped out a week after) then it arrived first week of August (shipping took longer since I sent it to a third party shipping company so it can ship to the Philippines without the expensive customa duties) I wonder if they are still using the same batch...

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These will definitely soften up, mine did. And yes, the fabric is different (these are made in two different shops). Regardless, we're actually updating the design so the next run will have completely soft collar and cuffs. In the meantime, these do break in fine... they just need a bit of adventur...

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Our ready made shirts gets nice, soft and wrinkly after a wash or two. I've been wearing mine plenty and it's as soft as you'd want it. I just picked one of these up, and after washing it twice, the collar, cuffs, and pocket flaps are still pretty stiff. They actually crinkle when you bend them. :-...

McFly

Wow. That hat has SEEN some things!

Now it looks as good as new!

McFly

Thanks everybody! I decided to give it the water treatment after all, and a coating of Pecards Lotion afterwards to help it not dry out too much. The fit is much better now, and after wearing it all day, I'm much happier with the look. And honestly, wearing a wet leather jacket all day in the summer...

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You think it's a SA looking fit? It was a "custom" jacket, but then again you only get to pick the chest, sleeves, and length. I would have specified a slim fit if I'd had the option. I definitely wouldn't have picked a Hero cut - any larger would have been crazy! So HERO cut = larger fit...

McFly

So you are saying one is a size 34 and the other is a size 38?! Yet they both look pretty much a similar fit to me in the photos (and look like a good fit on you)... very interesting. Yeah! That ToD jacket is a 34. Hard to believe it, looking at the two. :-k I think a 36 might have been better, too...

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Too big, or just right? Here it is compared to my ToD jacket, which is a size 34. The ToD jacket is a few years old by now, so I re-measured my chest and got almost 38" exactly, so I figured I should order a 38 since it would be more correct for my body. But now I'm wondering if I should have o...

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I'll try to get some pictures of me wearing it for you guys. I do wish it was cut slimmer – I ordered a 38, and measuring from pit to pit (or at least side seam to side seam), it comes out closer to a 44! I know it's not supposed to be skin tight, so I don't think it's 6" too big by any means, ...

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That's a great looking jacket! Congratulations! The color is perfect. Beautiful. I hope you don't mind, I'd like to advise on distressing. I don't mind at all! I appreciate your expertise! I like the wrinkled look of the shower trick, but I don't want to actually hurt the jacket long-term. I'm also...

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I've actually never done the shower trick before! I assume you just pop in the shower with it for a second, and then let the jacket dry while wearing it? Do you have to put Pecards on it afterwards?

McFly

It depends which Raiders look you're going for. Most of the jackets were distressed, but it didn't always show. The shrunken lamb tends to look good out of the box. Wearing a lot will break it in nicely. I'll tell you one thing - it sure smells great out of the box. I should buy leather jackets mor...

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That's a great question! How do we do that again?

I remember something about showering in it, of course there's old trusty sandpaper, and something about acetone or rubbing alcohol or something?

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Well, it's here and I love it! The color is a really nice rich brown, and I think it's dark enough (for me at least). Compared to my old Washed Goat ToD jacket, it's several shades darker, in fact. Here it is in bright, direct sunlight. Comparison.jpg Here's a nice shot of the grain, versus the grai...

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Indiana Jack! wrote:Most excellent! You need more company! I expect invites for all of us here next time! lol.

It might be hard to social distance if I invite EVERYONE!

McFly

Tell me more about this Adventureland themed dinner! Sounds interesting and fun! :TOH: We just had dinner and Kona beer (or gin and tonic) at a big outdoor table and we wore Adventureland themed clothes! :lol: There were only 3 of us that were guests, but one wore a Jungle Cruise dress, someone had...

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I finally got to wear mine out yesterday for some socially distant "adventuring" - by which I mean an Adventureland themed dinner. I'm loving this hat so far! HerbertJohnson_small.jpg Has anyone noticed any shrinkage in their HJ hats? I’m thinking about getting one and wasn’t sure if I sho...

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Have a look at the shrunken lamb they have, it's very dark and has a bit of a texture to it. This is a ToD but you get the idea. https://i.ibb.co/dQbcSFC/IMG-9866.jpg Hey KT Did you say that jacket is actually a washed lamb? Do you have any more photos of it to give an idea of the colour? Looks mig...

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Feel like I'm a broken record here, but can someone suggest that for $125, we at least get an accurate button count? Six buttons; not seven. Such an obvious detail that almost everyone overlooks. Six buttons is period accurate to the 1930s. Seven-button shirts didn't come along until the 70s or 80s...

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I still could swear there was a movie in the 90s with the comedian Sinbad playing a genie. I know what the internet says about the matter, but me and millions of others will take it to our graves that this movie actually exists. Shazaam! It's a classic! And I also remember the Bernstein Bears. Anyb...

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Heads up for anyone on the fence about getting one of these, (or any jacket from Wested,) I ordered a custom jacket on August 2 and it shipped yesterday! That's 5 days! :shock: So it would seem that either my custom jacket is very common, or the wait time right now is incredibly short . I'm sure the...

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I’ll be interest in seeing one in hand when someone gets one. 125.00 is pricey, similar to a custom IM Croft :mrgreen: I was thinking the same - it's quite a bit more expensive than an OTR Magnoli, and almost as much as a custom one. You figure at that range, you might as well get a custom one. :-k

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Most likely it’s because of the number of shirts he’s ordering. He got a bit burned when he started stocking Indy stuff right after CS. He tied up a ton of capital in inventory to keep the prices down, but then the initial craze died down and it took him forever to clear the inventory and recoup hi...

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I just got an email from Todd's Costumes saying they're doing a new run of shirts and they're up for preorder. It looks like they're OTR sizes, but priced at $125 a pop! :shock: My original Todd's shirt was my favorite Indy shirt, back in the day, but I'm not sure what they're doing with these shirt...

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Thanks Jack! Yeah – I've had hats with white liners before, and also didn't know that a colored liner was something I would like until I saw pictures of the purple liner on their FB posts. I also picked up a wool cap with a beautiful maroon liner (from a company called Goorin Bros.) a few years back...

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Well, after comparing jackets from a few different vendors, I just ordered a Wested in Shrunken Lamb. I didn't actually go with the Hero cut, but I asked for some changes like no facing, added gussets, silver zipper, etc. to get it a little closer to Hero specs. I was seriously considering a Magnoli...

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Well, it's already been said, but from the horse's mouth as well: COLD wash and LINE dry. Heat begets shrinkage and a tumbler just adds extra wear. :TOH: Good to know! At some point I may snag one of the white label versions so I have an excuse to wear more Indy shirts (do we really need an excuse ...

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