Todd's cowhide / Wested's lambtouch

whiskyman · Post by **whiskyman** » Tue Jul 10, 2007 2:50 am

Is there anyone here who has experienced both? I'd really like to know whether these are comparable hides.
I received a cowhide from Todd and I really love it - wonderful leather - but it's too big for me. A replacement jacket will take nearly 10 weeks so I'm wondering about taking a refund (or selling here if anyone is size 42) and ordering a Wested. I thought perhaps the lambtouch might be a close comparison to Todd's cowhide.

CM · Post by CM » Tue Jul 10, 2007 5:59 am

If Todd's leather is that good why not stay with the only (virtually) screen accurate jacket you can get?

Cheers - CM

whiskyman · Post by **whiskyman** » Tue Jul 10, 2007 6:45 am

Because I want a jacket in less than 3 months.

orb · Post by **orb** » Tue Jul 10, 2007 3:22 pm

Mine

I never thought I could get a Todd Jacket this fast

Much regards

orb

Dr._J · Post by **Dr._J** » Tue Jul 10, 2007 3:40 pm

Awesome that you're both in Austria also! Saves on shipping!

Congrats!

Regards, Dr. J

Kt Templar · Post by **Kt Templar** » Tue Jul 10, 2007 3:44 pm

Maybe they can meet on a bridge somewhere and exchange jackets.

Tap into that cold war zeitgeist.

Chewbacca Jones · Post by **Chewbacca Jones** » Tue Jul 10, 2007 10:44 pm

I bumped into a Lambs Touch from Wested's original version of that hide, and it does not remind me of Todd's Cowhide at all. I find Wested's Lambskin is closer in feel to Todd's Cow. Weird, but true.

orb · Post by **orb** » Thu Jul 12, 2007 2:23 am

I just have received the Todd jacket from whiskyman.

The jacket is great, fits me like a glove. It seems to have all the SA specs.
The cowhide is very smooth and soft. The jacket is even a tad lightly then my Wested Lambtouch. When I compare Todd's Cowhide with Wested's lambtouch. I just can say they are totally different hides. The lambtouch is much thinner, darker and is very shiny when it's new. It's also much more textured. I'm gonna put in some pictures very soon. Thank you again whiskyman for this bargain

Much regards

orb

whiskyman · Post by **whiskyman** » Thu Jul 12, 2007 2:35 am

Excellent. Glad it arrived so quickly and that you're happy with it. I think I read that you also have a horsehide from Wested. That would also be an interesting comparison for me.

Dr._J · Post by **Dr._J** » Thu Jul 12, 2007 11:49 am

Yes, pics please when you have a chance.

Regards, Dr. J

orb · Post by **orb** » Thu Jul 12, 2007 12:13 pm

Here some bad snapshots. It's a bit bulky and the sleeves are a bit too long but I'll give it a some water treatment tomorrow and then let's see

http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/2amg-7-jpg.html

http://www.bilder-hochladen.net/files/2amg-8-jpg.html

I really love the colour! It's a very rich brown.

Much regards

orb

Masman · Post by **Masman** » Thu Jul 12, 2007 12:29 pm

Wow...that's a beautiful jacket! Have you noticed that it's larger or smaller than a regular 42R, or is it a standard fit 42R.

I have a Todd's Lamb on order in a 42R, but after seeing pics of your jacket, maybe I should have gotten the cowhide.

orb · Post by **orb** » Thu Jul 12, 2007 12:33 pm

Compared to a Wested I would say it's a bit larger. But I don't think that is a bad point. Because when you give it some water treatment the jacket will shrink a bit and wrinkle and then you should get a much better fit.
The jacket has the same length as my 42 Long Wested Raiders lambtouch.
I'll will make better pictures after the water treatment

Much regards

orb

djd · Post by **djd** » Fri Jul 13, 2007 3:35 am

I usually wear a 46R jacket. My Todd is a 44R and it's actually slightly bigger (longer in sleeve and body) than my 46R Wested.

CM · Post by CM » Fri Jul 13, 2007 4:23 am

Love those pockets!!!!!

orb · Post by **orb** » Fri Jul 13, 2007 8:54 am

Dr.Seuss · Post by **Dr.Seuss** » Sat Jul 14, 2007 12:22 am

orb wrote:The sleeves have wrinkled great and now they have the right length.Let me know what you guys at COW think.

Orb:
That you love it, is all that matters. You show considerably more fortitude, when distressing that jacket, than would I. As an accordion player, I am torn between liking the "pleated" look of the sleeves, or thinking it is a bit too "much."

Sincerely,

orb · Post by **orb** » Sat Jul 14, 2007 4:03 am

You can also stretch the sleeves a bit and the wrinkles will be less visible.

Much regards

orb