Hand Distressing... by Magnoli

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Hand Distressing... by Magnoli

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For those of you who don't follow Magnoli Clothiers on Instagram, we just posted this up today... a little bit of acetone and a soft cloth goes a long way:

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This is one of our standard Adventure Jackets in lambskin.

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Oh, my... =P~
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Uh oh. Don't let Michelson see this! ;)

Looks great by the way!
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Just tell him it's natural distressing... he'll love it. :Plymouth:
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I’m old, Indy, but not THAT old!!! #-o

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Michaelson wrote:I’m old, Indy, but not THAT old!!! #-o

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acetone was used to strip off the old dye of A2 jackets during WWII when they got a depot dye makeover.

I think people who don't fully understand dye and jackets and leather get all hot and bothered by this stuff. I have worked magic on jackets using acetone.
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:rolling: Ha ha ... that made me laugh!
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Whipwarrior got the point :D
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Dale knows me well! [-( ;)

To reaffirm my opinion on it, I've never been 'hot and bothered' by anything done to jackets, and an assumption that what is being done isn't 'understood' isn't always correct.

I support the practice that the whole history of a persons jacket is seen in every naturally worn scratch, scrape, or abrasion you see when it's worn on a daily basis. I've always been perpetually puzzled at the need to take chemicals or belt sanders to a brand new $300+ leather garment that will over time and loved use will look the same, but naturally. I like honest jackets. :-k ;)

The use of faux distressing has never made any sense to me, as it's just putting a 'pretend' coat of adventure on an item surface, but if that's your cup of tea, go for it! Some folks just want that look 'NOW!' rather than waiting for it to occur over time and regular wear, and that's ok. I've never been in that big a hurry myself. ;)

I've never been a fan, and as my old friends are always quick to point out (and bring my name into it), have stated so since we started this hobby back in the 90's. :lol:

So, lock and load my friends, if this is your preference! It looks like Indy has a handle on the treatment, based on his photos above.

Regards! Michaelson
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Michaelson wrote:Dale knows me well! [-( ;)

To reaffirm my opinion on it, I've never been 'hot and bothered' by anything done to jackets, and an assumption that what is being done isn't 'understood' isn't always correct.

I support the practice that the whole history of a persons jacket is seen in every naturally worn scratch, scrape, or abrasion you see when it's worn on a daily basis. I've always been perpetually puzzled at the need to take chemicals or belt sanders to a brand new $300+ leather garment that will over time and loved use will look the same, but naturally. I like honest jackets. :-k ;)

The use of faux distressing has never made any sense to me, as it's just putting a 'pretend' coat of adventure on an item surface, but if that's your cup of tea, go for it! Some folks just want that look 'NOW!' rather than waiting for it to occur over time and regular wear, and that's ok. I've never been in that big a hurry myself. ;)

I've never been a fan, and as my old friends are always quick to point out (and bring my name into it), have stated so since we started this hobby back in the 90's. :lol:

So, lock and load my friends, if this is your preference! It looks like Indy has a handle on the treatment, based on his photos above.

Regards! Michaelson
I'm right there with you! I'd rather let all my gear get the signs of use over time...or, over use.... However long that would take. :TOH:

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Wow—time to finally distress my latest jacket!!!!
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Indy, that jacket looks wonderful. Enough but not too much. You still make an awesome jacket.
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