I know... but had to ask

PLATON · Post by **PLATON** » Mon Sep 11, 2006 10:37 am

I know some of you guys may find this question stupid, but I still have to ask.

The difference of Auth Lamb and Dark Lamb is only in the color?

Any of you having both jackets or samples of both leathers can comment?

I am looking at ordering a dark lamb at the moment but really want it to have the fine grain as my auth. lamb.

Help please.

Post by **Michaelson** » Mon Sep 11, 2006 10:46 am

I thought the dark lamb was from English sources, and the authentic lambskin Italian.

Regards! Michaelson

Kt Templar · Post by **Kt Templar** » Mon Sep 11, 2006 11:05 am

I thought that both were from Italy now.

In theory they should have the same grain, but you can ask for smooth if it worries you. As with everything natural these can differ from batch to batch, animal to animal.

PLATON · Post by **PLATON** » Mon Sep 11, 2006 11:33 am

If these leathers are English & Italian then why I hear that Peter comes to Greece for business?

Post by **Michaelson** » Mon Sep 11, 2006 11:38 am

He has very good family friends there, and loves to vacation in Greece. He's done that as long as I've known him.

Regards! Michaelson

rigor · Post by **rigor** » Tue Sep 12, 2006 6:37 pm

I was wondering about the differences in the colors as well. I have a 1999 dark lamb that was very supple and draped well from day one. The leather on my 2004 (or was it '05?) authentic brown jacket felt much thicker and not as supple. Maybe it would have gotten more supple over time, but I sold it. I'll never know now.

I was thinking of getting another Wested and called the company last week. I was told there should be no difference in suppleness between authentic brown and dark brown jackets other than whatever differences there are in the hides used in making the jackets. He said suppleness comes from the hides, not from the dyeing. Does that match up with your understanding?

WinstonWolf359 · Post by **WinstonWolf359** » Tue Sep 12, 2006 8:55 pm

I bought a dark brown lamb earlier that was as soft as glove leather right out of the box.

I think that anything made from animal skins is going to be slightly different from batch to batch.

PETER · Post by **PETER** » Wed Sep 13, 2006 4:23 am

All the lambskins are of English/scottish origin tanned in Italy. They do vary slighly as no two animals are exactly the same and the time of year is also a factor for size and thickness.
In greece I have made sheepskin gloves, mittens, slippers and rugs and sell fashion jackets in exchange. Have done for 20+ years.
I don't just make Indyjackets. In fact I am off to Corfu, Greece next week for a short vacation
Cheers
Peter

Kt Templar · Post by **Kt Templar** » Wed Sep 13, 2006 7:24 am

Moved to the correct thread.

VP · Post by VP » Wed Sep 13, 2006 8:40 am

So? Is Peter involved or why are you posting that?

Post by **Michaelson** » Wed Sep 13, 2006 10:31 am

That's the movie Peter has been working on these past few months, and kept him away from the forum, VP. You probably missed those posts when you were away on your Russian trip. It has been mentioned several times in different posts.

Regards! Michaelson

VP · Post by VP » Wed Sep 13, 2006 10:34 am

I did read those posts and remember them, but I still don't see how this relates to different skins.

Post by **Michaelson** » Wed Sep 13, 2006 10:36 am

Well, that's a different question all together, isn't it? You asked if Peter had anything to do with the movie that KT mentioned, and if not, why was he posting the information. Peter is involved.

Now on with your new question....

Regards! Michaelson

VP · Post by VP » Wed Sep 13, 2006 10:39 am

Why this thread? Why no BTW or anything in KT's post? Just seems strange to me when we are talking about different skins and KT posts about the publicity of some random movie Peter's been working on.

Kt Templar · Post by **Kt Templar** » Wed Sep 13, 2006 11:42 am

Apologies I put it in the wrong thread. (not on my usual computer and using borrowed internet access!). But VP you'd know what we were talking about if you weren't skimming.

VP · Post by VP » Wed Sep 13, 2006 11:45 am

I don't skim, I only read the interesting posts.