That's four days to the US east coast friends. Actually, it's more like three full days, but who's counting? 
I didn't expect to see it till next week.Would post pics but I only just stumbled upon the package and it's a wet, dark night out there. I’ll try to get some photos tomorrow.
Now the initial impressions, and I mean very initial.
First is the light weight. NOT to say not strong, but very, very light weight. A welcome addition to my heavy USW's, this will be nice for indoors and warm weather. This is most certainly NOT a winter jacket. Those in warmer areas take note: this is as light as, or lighter than, lamb. The weight makes me very happy though I wouldn't ride a motorcycle counting on this for protection.
The color, under indoor light, is truly beautiful. I was worried it would be too brown as I've seen in some pics but mine seems a genuine dark chocolate. Right now, after only minutes with the jacket I'll give the color a 10 out of 10. Do you think I like the color? You ain't kidding!
It fits! The shoulders and around the upper arm feel very good - it's 100 times better than the one I previously had which was freakishly tight right where the sleeve meets the body. I'd say this one's nearly perfect in that area. When zipped it gives an honest, un-sloppy, fit. Length seems good. Sleeves are a perfect length and excellent for when it wrinkles a little. Wow for that.
About the quality - my opinion will come when I spend time with this thing so I don't want to be too positive or overly negative now. Initially, the quality seems very good to excellent. A quick look at the stitching seems encouraging. There's one maybe sketchy small area on the inside facing near the zipper bottom. Since it's on the inside and small, no huge worry and I'm probably being picky. The rest of the stitching seems tight and straight. The leather seems to be well-matched (grain, color) overall. That left hand zip will take time to learn!
OK, let me mention the washed goat. In my opinion this may be the best leather I've felt. Honestly, for an Indy jacket, it's perfect. People talk about drape - I think this could be what you're searching for. It's so soft, so smooth, yet nicely textured with a beautiful dull finish. I’ll do nothing, repeat nothing, before I wear this – no alcohol rubs, no wadding in a ball, no trips to the shower, no tumbling in the drier. You MUST experience washed goat for yourself.
More later. I'm excited and had to post! I hope this is a keeper and first impressions are saying yes. It's seems light years ahead of the other Wested I had in my hands a month ago, that's for sure.
