Do the J&M's fit true to size, or what? I usually wear a 9 to a 9.5. Which would you go with?

Does anyone know whether the newer HJ's, whether AB or Todd's, have the correct liners? What I'm thinking of is the old purple/gold crest as seen in the early scenes of LC.

Regards, Michaelson! My interior pockets are both open, with no zipper. Mine was made in China, but is of fine quality. China, I must say is making very nice products these days, whether it's tools, violins, guitars or leather jackets, just about everything. When they get into the automobile busines...

Can you post a link to the Profiles in History auction pics?

Thanks, sir. How would the Pecard's Leather Dressing work? I have that, but not the lotion.

Thank you for the kind comments, gentlemen! It is a good feeling jacket. The sleeves are just a bit long on me, but I had a thin shirt on underneath the jacket, so maybe it'll do better with heavier clothing. The weather is warming quickly in Arkansas, so I doubt if I'll wear it much again until fal...

I don't think this is the new ROTLA jacket. That's another more in depth project. This is just Peter's latest effort. I'm very please with it.

Just got the jacket in and have some pics to put up. The cut looks like a TOD length. Pockets are, I think, ROTLA style. In any case, the leather/lambskin is super. The fit is great, I think. Let me know what you think, or if you have any questions. Highly recommend! http://img250.imageshack.us/img2...

Thanks! That's what I'm looking for! Will let the group know when it gets here and will post pics.

Thanks, Doc. I was as clear as I could be to Gemma as to what I wanted. Here are the emails: From: Wested Dear Sir, We have got some made that are only standard sizes not with the 80's fit, the price will be the same price as the lambskin £145 plus £20 postage Cheers Gemma -------Original Message---...

I have just ordered what I hope is one of the new "worn look" jackets. I used the term "pre-distressed" and I hope Gemma knows what I meant, but I have also sent her a follow up email referencing this discussion. If someone can explain how, I'll try and attach some pics of the ja...

Is the Akubra Federation Deluxe 100% beaver felt??

Thanks, Steve. I do have a hat stretcher and was gonna try that. Do I still need to moisten, or should I just stretch slowly until I get a fit? BTW, I'm in Hot Springs, AR, but grew up in Helena, on the Mississippi. Maybe you were just across the river and I never knew it! Thanks for your help.

I meant moisten the felt around the outside of the sweatband area. I may just need to send it off for a reblock and bashing! Was thinking about Todd's. Anybody seen their work??

Thanks for the ideas. I have no idea how old the hat is. Probably recent. It has a black lining and no tags beneath the sweatband. Would like to keep the sweatband in and just try to stretch it out. Should I moisten it first??

Hi, all. I just purchased a used HJ on Ebay. It was there for about 3 hours and I used "Buy it Now" and snagged it for $50. It has arrived and is labeled a 7 & 1/8 UK and 7 & 1/4 US. However, when it arrived I found it considerably bashed in and stiff. And, sadly, it doesn't fit my...