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JulianK

Must have had a great life if it needs a reblock after only 1 yr.

JulianK

I agree. I think the authentic goat would suit your needs.

While the lamb is more screen accurate, the goat is more durable! Personally I love my washed goat but while it looks more 'worn' than the others, it is a bit lighter so it wouldn't meet your requirement for a darker jacket!

JulianK

I'm firmly convinced that if he put his mind to it, _ can track down Jimmy Hoffa in about a day and a half. WITH taking his lunch breaks!

JulianK

The way I figure it, Steve's schedule benefits the entire hat industry. Steve's was the first fedora I ordered but it'll be the 3rd I'll receive! Ended up getting 2 Federations in the meantime to tide me over until the pièce de résistance arrives hopefully later this year.

JulianK

did a little research, and I think Indy's head wrap is pretty similar to what is shown here: http://www.ehow.com/how_2283838_wrap-cloth-turban.html, with a little extra fabric draped over his neck. It can be wrapped differently. When I was in Douz, Tunisia I was shown how to wrap it. It's impossibl...

JulianK

(Apparently, some actually DO)

HEY!...I resemble that remark!

What's your point?

JulianK

I'm thinking Mickey Mouse boots!

JulianK

I noticed that even with my custom Wested LC, it shrunk a little after wearing it. I ordered a size 44 which fit fine at first, but now fits more like a 42... Kyle Hey, me too! As a matter of fact, since the Holidays all my Westeds shrunk! Not to mention all my pants and shirts! Must be some sort o...

JulianK

Man, there's a real art to shaving with a straight razor and even I don't have the guts for that yet. Although I did get myself a Merkur 34C for Christmas and I love it! Shaving with this thing is a completely different experience!!! I actually find that I enjoy shaving so much more now, even if I s...

JulianK

See? This is how nerdy I am. This is my every-day attire. Those are BSG, DS9, and Firefly patches and pins... (Sorry for the quality - took the pic with my BlackBerry) http://i699.photobucket.com/albums/vv352/boozee2/_MediaCard_BlackBerry_pictures_IMG0.jpg What sort of bag is that? Love my MKVII, b...

JulianK

Think if I give them the sleeve, chest and my height they can figure it out?

Don't count on it. Check the length of an existing jacket that you like and go with that. Don't forget to measure from the bottom of the collar stand.

JulianK

For my money, goatskin will always win out over horse and cow for the simple reason that it is arguably tougher than horse on the more traditional levels, and therefore tougher than cow, AND it is generally thinner and more pliable. The later makes construction easier, i.e. tighter seams and better...

JulianK

You can also try a saddlery (tack shop) ...horseback riding stuff. For CDN$19, I got a custom made strap out of English bridle leather complete with Chicago screws. The only thing missing was the buckle....which you already have. My only complaint is that it'll take years to distress this thing! It ...

JulianK

If you're looking for weight, the Wested Cowhide feels like slipping on a flak jacket! People are surprised how heavy it is when I hand it to them. That being said however for me, it's too heavy! It also doesn't drape very well, although I'm sure that in 10-15 years when it's had a chance to soften ...

JulianK

If you're not sure of your head shape, it's actually quite easy to make yourself a set of temporary large calipers for just a couple of bucks. Take a piece of thin (1/8") plywood and using a jigsaw cut out 2 exact same pieces the shape of a large tree caliper, drill a hole in the centre and pop...

JulianK

I actually took an old dress belt, split it down the middle, cut it to length and inserted it under the sweat band. It perfectly made up the 1 size difference I needed and felt much better than the flimsy foamy thing I had in there.

Hey, necessity is the mother of invention!

JulianK

I had a sizing experience once with a fur felt safari hat I bought online. It was marked size 59 but was in fact a 60 and this is what I did (don't laugh): I had an old leather dress belt (1" wide) that was 2 sided (i.e. brown on one side and black on the other). Turns out the belt could be spl...

JulianK

I will post the results I get on my Wested when I am done applying the gel.

Please do. Take a pic as well if you can. I'm in the same boat as you but been just too darn busy (read:lazy) to do this yet.

JulianK

I was surfing the internet waves and found this 1" wire frame safety buckles for pants' back cinch belts. Period correct, functional, locking bar over prongs. $1.50 each http://www.westernersoutfitter.com/Laughing%20Moon/buckles_small.jpg from http://www.westernersoutfitter.com/Laughing%20Moon...

JulianK

For my travels I have several Maxpedition products of various sizes and accesories. They're bulletproof and I highly recommend them!

http://www.maxpedition.com

JulianK

beaverlid wrote:I am glad you put this up. I just ordered me an 8 oz jar.

You can't go wrong! I've used mine for everything to (obviously) jackets, to belts to gloves to even my wallet when I accidentally washed it! This stuff is gold!

JulianK

Pecards standard/jell does not 'put a shine' back on your jacket. You can get a low shine if you give the leather a good long buffing after it soaks in, but it's not a 'polish' type product. JK, you better put some standard dressing or the 'creme' on your sleeve. This spray will not help what your ...

JulianK

I'd be curious to hear of the results you achieve with the spray. My washed goat's right sleeve took a soaking up to the elbow and now it looks dried out compared to the rest of the jacket. I was debating which of the multitude of Pecard's products I should use on the sleeve to restore some of the m...

JulianK

Steve, if you're reading this please don't rush the process! I can't speak for everyone but I think that I'm sure that most of us would agree to wait a little longer and get the quality product you produce rather than have you hurry and cut any corners. Jan '08 and I just consider the wait to be wor...

JulianK

maboot38 wrote:I just found my new gray Indy hat.

That would go perfectly with your felt Indy jacket!

JulianK

How about this lid??? This is Hiram Bingham. The man who re-discovered Machu Picchu.

JulianK

Ok so now that I've been inundated with block talk...I'm completely unsure which block to ask for! Steve, you stated earlier that you were offering a choice of either block. Some of us however may not be equipped (mentally) to chose wisely. In my hat order a few months ago I included pics of me and ...

JulianK

I don't use mine on a daily basis but it's great when travelling! I've taken mine from Egypt to Tunisia to South America. It's a very handy size for day trips and sight seeing.

JulianK

January 2008....and still waiting.

JulianK

Both my Fed III & Fed IV are a 59. The IV is just a tad tighter but not unwearable in the least. It'd just hold on more on a windy day!

JulianK

Its nice to see that the writter interviewed Steve's mother as well.

Yes it is. I've chatted with her on the phone a couple of times trying to get in touch with Steve. Sweetest lady you've ever talked to!!!

JulianK

For 15 bucks, I went to a tack shop and had one made to my specs out of fine English bridle leather. That even included the Chicago screws placed where I needed them. The toughest part was finding a local place to get the buckle...but I finally did find one....cost me another 2 bucks.

JulianK

Copy that Jacksdad! I'm also a 44 and the medium fits perfectly.

As for getting it wet....you really have nothing to worry about! (cover your eyes Michaelson)... I've put my USW goat in the wash...twice ..to add a little character to it and it's still in great shape.

JulianK

Generally speaking, yes it does. Start off slowly on an inside piece until you get an idea of the effect. Its really not that drastic though....not like acetone!

JulianK

Do what I did. Pick up a Fed IV for the trip. You won't be disappointed!

JulianK

My regular goat also stiffens up after getting soaked but it eventually relaxes up on it's own.

JulianK

Actually camel leather is very prevelant in North Africa. When I was in Tunusia I purchased several items made out of camel (although there were cheaper donkey alternatives). I find the camel quite different than what we might be used to. Its thin but seems to be very tough! I overloaded a camel bag...

JulianK

It would be very interesting to know whether the Novak 'original jackets' have a 'Bermans & Nathan' label or a 'Leather Concessionaires' label.

I know but I don't think I should be the one to spill the beans. I've actually touched it....but I think you should ask Tony.

JulianK

because that shape suited the facial shape better.

I resemble that remark! Frankly I've been told that my tapered safari hats look better on my face than my Federations do.....sadly I think they're right.

JulianK

I kinda have one on order.a custom raiders washed goat.Gemma just whaits on a confirmation before it is set in production....

Are they doing that now Holt? I asked about a month ago about a custom washed goat and she (Gemma) said not yet.

JulianK

Hide food. That's a term used for leather dressing. Regards! Michaelson Ah, trust the knower of things to come through. It is my firm belief that Michaelson is in fact some alien librarian sent to earth by beings from another dimension. Either that or he has a huge brain like those guys in that Sta...

JulianK

Kevin Anderson wrote:Come on! Tell! Or were you all sworn to secrecy?
This is unfair!

Actually I wasn't sworn at all. But like others here, I don't think it's my place to spill the beans. I don't know if Tony would care...and somehow I don't think he would but it's not my decision.

JulianK

Well, I guess the secrets out but lets let Tony unveil it, shall we?

Good idea.....but I was at Tony's last week and I touched it!!!! Let's just say I'll never wash that hand again!!!

Tony's a great guy. We chatted for over an hour even though he had to be at the studio.

JulianK

Thanks Michaelson.

Curious how they would compare to the Wested cowhide. I'm a little torn. I really like these and I'm going to be in LA in September so I can pop in and see Tony....but I'm not overly thrilled about the texture of my Wested cow.

Arrgghhh!!!!

JulianK

Someone remind me again what the hide is on these? I recall cowhide but I can't be sure.

Cheers.

JulianK

Indiana Holt wrote:to give you my honest opinion..

I dont think it looks to baggy...but it looks to long

bests
Holt

I agree.

JulianK

Looks like it has a bit of taper to it. For my money I'd go for the Fed IV

JulianK

Oh, and goat is the most water tolerant leather from your choices. Something to consider with all that rain.

JulianK

Geeze that's worse than the $95 duty that I have to pay in Canada for my Wested.

JulianK

For my subsequent orders, I simply specified dimensions for a more tapered, V-shaped back-panel, You can do that?? I had this happen BIG time on my Wested cowhide. The cow being so stiff didn't help. I ended up tailoring the jacket so it wouldn't look as silly as it did (way worse than yours Nicola...

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