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such as Wested, Magnoli, US Wings etc. The ones that make the custom jackets or higher end ones etc..

I used to think the whole thing about lambskin was how soft it was to the touch on the surface (apparently the super smooth ones in malls are probably fakes). But then I received a leather blazer from Macys. There are two main panels on the back. One is extremely soft, literally like that liquid leather I described in another thread. Just ripples and flows so easily in my hand. The other panel feels stiff, dry and much thicker.
I assume they're both lambskin.. but what are your experiences with lambskin for INdy jackets?

My Wested lamb was very soft compared to cow leather

I have an old wested and it's REALLY soft. I found it was a little too soft, actually. Their leather may be different now, though. Mine's from 2001.

I have only owned Wested (2) and Magnoli lambskin. The Magnoli it by far the softest of the bunch, but it is pre-washed. Of the two Westeds, the newer of them felt softer. But like all natural hides, there will always be variations. I HEAR that US Wings lambskin is the thickest of good Indy jackets, so it's probably a little stiffer. I have read a few comments about the otherworldly nature of Nowak's lambskin, but I can't be sure what they are comparing it to.

The good thing about the better makers (the main 4 I just mentioned, mainly) is that the leather panels of each jacket will be more consistent, as they take the time and effort to build a better garment. However, there will always be some variation, especially with surface texture. But good leather should have minor texture variation. Think about it like wood. Good, natural wood has nice but sometimes uneven grain, knots, etc. Processed wood with fake finishes have perfectly even grain with only "well-placed" surface knots (that aren't really knots).

blueoakleyz wrote:............... (apparently the super smooth ones in malls are probably fakes).

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blueoakleyz wrote:But then I received a leather blazer from Macys. There are two main panels on the back. One is extremely soft, literally like that liquid leather I described in another thread. Just ripples and flows so easily in my hand. The other panel feels stiff, dry and much thicker.
I assume they're both lambskin.. but what are your experiences with lambskin for INdy jackets?

On a jacket such as a blazer they should match the skins better. On an A-2 type jacket for instance the different appearing skins on different panels is usually prised.