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by HabuSake
Fri Mar 17, 2017 1:20 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: Giving an old hat back its life.. well somewhat.. ***Cairo!
Replies: 25
Views: 2176

Re: Giving an old hat back its life.. well somewhat.. ***Ca

I like your "shot in the arm" pose :) The hat looks really good!
by HabuSake
Mon Jun 17, 2013 5:44 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: cheapest pants you can buy?
Replies: 19
Views: 605

Re: cheapest pants you can buy?

I was just looking at these options, myself. Personally I'm more likely to wear the flat-front version as everyday pants. There's something about pleats that just make me look funny...
by HabuSake
Tue Aug 28, 2012 12:49 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: My Temple of Doom "Gladstone" Bag
Replies: 20
Views: 924

Re: My Temple of Doom "Gladstone" Bag

Great job on the bag -- that looks great. And I like your photo, too.
by HabuSake
Sun Nov 13, 2011 2:09 am
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: New LL Bean "close enough" boots...
Replies: 16
Views: 724

Re: New LL Bean "close enough" boots...

I saw these "Maine Lodge" boots in the recent LL Bean winter catalog: http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/65627?feat=506794-CL2&attrValue_0=Dark%20Brown&productId=1096965" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;&qu...
by HabuSake
Fri Jul 15, 2011 1:37 am
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: For my Birthday (and Harrison's!) I wore my Washington Suit!
Replies: 12
Views: 409

Re: For my Birthday (and Harrison's!) I wore my Washington S

Very snazzy, Daren!
maboot38 wrote: BTW - thanks for sharing pics of your Washington Suit on your birthday, rather than pics of you in your birthday suit in Washington!
:rolling: Haha I was thinking the same thing.
by HabuSake
Tue May 03, 2011 6:01 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: Aldo shoes model Rodiguez (close-ish boots)
Replies: 58
Views: 2595

Re: Aldo shoes model Rodiguez (close-ish boots)

I purchased a pair of these Rodriguez boots about 2 months ago and I've worn them about 10 times. My first impression was that they looked pretty good and the leather was nice and supple. They fit a bit on the larger side, but wearing thicker socks remedied that. From the second time I wore them thr...
by HabuSake
Fri Mar 18, 2011 7:46 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: US Wings SL Legend USA after a bath
Replies: 27
Views: 959

Re: US Wings SL Legend USA after a bath

Lookin' good, Kaplan! I've been toying with the "shower treatment" for my month-old Wested lamb -- I'm really enjoying wearing it as much as I can and allowing it to gain some character naturally, but getting it wet seems to really accelerate the aging process... I was determined to go the...
by HabuSake
Mon Mar 14, 2011 2:14 am
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: Magnoli and Wested pants
Replies: 8
Views: 677

Re: Magnoli and Wested pants

Nice comparison photos. It is easy to see the differences between the two, but they both look to be very nice. I personally like the more straight cut of the Magnolis, and they seem to fit you perfectly. Those Wested ones have a great color, though... How do they compare in terms of material thickne...
by HabuSake
Wed Mar 02, 2011 1:54 am
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: In the News today
Replies: 50
Views: 2211

Re: In the News today

Congrats, John. Neat writeup and great photo. No doubt this article will help spread your name and allow even more people to enjoy your works of art. Cheers!
by HabuSake
Wed Mar 02, 2011 1:36 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: here's my goatskin Wested Raiders
Replies: 102
Views: 3268

Re: here's my goatskin Wested Raiders

hmmm yeah the two jackets certainly appear to be different sizes even though they are the same... size. I wonder if they started out the same? The goat does look great on you, though, IMO.

Looks like you'll be using ol' trusty for a bit. BE SAFE!
by HabuSake
Mon Feb 28, 2011 2:11 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: here's my goatskin Wested Raiders
Replies: 102
Views: 3268

Re: here's my goatskin Wested Raiders

Great jacket, tekors :tup: It looks like a perfect fit on you. I'm slightly surprised at how the goatskin of your jacket looks pretty much exactly like the dark brown thick lambskin of my new jacket: http://indygear.com/cow/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=50383 -- color and texture. I'm sure it certainly fe...
by HabuSake
Mon Feb 28, 2011 1:00 am
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: Grey Camptown Metropolitan
Replies: 15
Views: 522

Re: Grey Camptown Metropolitan

Sweet hat, AnubisScales :tup: . I'm definitely diggin' the band. The color of the band complements the hat very well, also.
by HabuSake
Tue Feb 22, 2011 12:00 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: LL Bean taupe close enough on sale
Replies: 32
Views: 1565

Re: LL Bean taupe close enough on sale

I got a pair of these last week and they are definitely quality. The hidden elastic waistband sections are pretty cool. The pants seem to run a bit long (I always wear a 32 inseam and these are definitely longer than my other pants) so I'll need to get them hemmed. I feel the only negative aspect of...
by HabuSake
Mon Feb 21, 2011 5:36 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: .
Replies: 95
Views: 5387

Re: New review of the Improved WPG Indy Shirt (w/pics!)

Thanks, Michael for the great review. I received my WPG shirt a few days ago and wanted to share with everyone my initial impression and experience with washing and drying it. First off, it is definitely a great Indy shirt, and the color and details are spot on. The construction appears to be good (...
by HabuSake
Fri Feb 18, 2011 11:40 am
Forum: Gear Care & Distressing
Topic: .
Replies: 4
Views: 226

Re: Protecting my Challenge Coins in a little leather pouch

wow that little pouch has a ton of character. I especially like the divider -- great idea. Awesome work, Michael! :tup:
by HabuSake
Thu Feb 17, 2011 5:41 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: Aldo shoes model Rodiguez (close-ish boots)
Replies: 58
Views: 2595

Re: Aldo shoes model Rodiguez (close-ish boots)

woah, lantzn, very nice! Thanks for taking some "real life" shots. They look to have some character already. Keep us posted on how they feel.
by HabuSake
Thu Feb 17, 2011 5:24 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: And it starts with a Wested
Replies: 36
Views: 1552

Re: And it starts with a Wested

You guys keep missing the fact that if you dont ask for the seam/yoke gap you get them lined up since that is the standard. And Steve the skin shown above is the dark heavier lambskin. I have the same. Holt's right, I didn't make any special requests for the sleeve/yoke seam alignment -- that's jus...
by HabuSake
Thu Feb 17, 2011 2:19 am
Forum: Gear Care & Distressing
Topic: My Todd's gloves after half a summer
Replies: 16
Views: 698

Re: My Todd's glover after half a summer

Looking good! But what are those big dark areas on top? They are wet with sweat. Once they are dry, you cannot see them. Yeah I was wondering that, too. Looked almost as if they were delaminating or something. Nothin' wrong with good ol' sweat! I've been considering picking up a pair of these... th...
by HabuSake
Wed Feb 16, 2011 12:08 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: And it starts with a Wested
Replies: 36
Views: 1552

Re: And it starts with a Wested

Thanks everyone for your comments and warm welcomes :TOH: fifthchamber: it is a custom made Raiders but I only selected the dark brown lambskin, x box stitch and sliders on the straps, and chest/sleeve/back dimensions -- I wanted Peter to do his thing with the details and I am thrilled with the resu...
by HabuSake
Tue Feb 15, 2011 6:45 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: And it starts with a Wested
Replies: 36
Views: 1552

And it starts with a Wested

Greetings, everybody. :TOH: I am new 'round these parts but I have been reading a lot of excellent posts and trying to soak it all in... I'm super impressed by the caliber of the members and the professional, friendly atmosphere. I joined COW seeking info on Indy jackets in particular, but have been...
by HabuSake
Thu Feb 10, 2011 12:32 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Wested 'Hero' Raiders in Ribby Merino
Replies: 93
Views: 4112

Re: Wested 'Hero' Raiders in Ribby Merino

Wow, Kt, very nice! I like how the stitching and the edges seem to stand out. Beautiful detail.
by HabuSake
Wed Feb 09, 2011 2:02 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Wested Strikes Again!!
Replies: 31
Views: 1237

Re: Wested Strikes Again!!

Very nice, Gorak :) Great action shots. I am actually awaiting a dark brown lambskin Raiders myself, so I sort of vicariously experienced the unwrapping of the package! Congrats and have fun.
by HabuSake
Fri Feb 04, 2011 1:31 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: LL Bean taupe close enough on sale
Replies: 32
Views: 1565

Re: LL Bean taupe close enough on sale

The sale is still on. Just picked up a pair for myself. Thanks for the tip, lantzn :)
by HabuSake
Thu Feb 03, 2011 12:40 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: Henry Senior's Pen and Fountain Pens 101 - Tutorial
Replies: 39
Views: 5615

Re: Henry Senior's Pen and Fountain Pens 101 - Tutorial

Awesome writeup, Bink. Really enjoyed it.
by HabuSake
Thu Feb 03, 2011 12:15 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: I got shot with rubber bullets with my Wested
Replies: 179
Views: 5007

Re: I got shot with rubber bullets with my Wested

Glad to hear you're alright, tekors. Don't overlook the fact that you now possess a truly unique, one-of-a-kind jacket that has been through a real life adventure and is priceless. I wouldn't let that jacket go...
by HabuSake
Tue Feb 01, 2011 1:14 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: My new Wested lambskin
Replies: 17
Views: 849

Re: My new Wested lambskin

Really slick, CRB. I'm almost ready to put in my first order to Wested, and it's going to be very similar to yours.

Peter, you'll be hearing from me soon!
by HabuSake
Tue Feb 01, 2011 12:30 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Another wested made with my specs....
Replies: 85
Views: 3867

Re: Another wested made in the ''Holt'' specs....

Hey, everyone. I just joined the other day and this is my first post. I'm very interested in getting a custom Wested, and I have been really enjoying digging through all the lengthy discussions here. I think I'm zeroing-in on what I'd like, but the more I read the more I realize there are limitless ...