Nowak 55/888 "Happy" Cow! (More Pics!)

hoose55 · Post by **hoose55** » Tue Oct 27, 2009 4:17 am

Raiders style made of Happy Cow. I went to his shop(I had no idea he was fifteen minutes up the freeway from me.) He didn't take any measurements. It's the single finest piece of clothing I own. He made it in six days. It's incredible!
I've added photos. I'll add more when time permits.http://s209.photobucket.com/albums/bb24 ... 6674894289

More photos at photobucket.

Castor Dioscuri · Post by **Castor Dioscuri** » Tue Oct 27, 2009 8:59 pm

That's a good color, kinda reminds me of the caramel-ish veg-tanned leather Wested offered a while back (which they used for their CS prototype). And it looks very slim-fitting... always a good thing!

Congratulations on a fine looking jacket!

RCSignals · Post by **RCSignals** » Tue Oct 27, 2009 9:08 pm

Looks good. If I go by my jacket of Happy Cow yours is darker than it appears in the photo. It's great leather, and will darken even more with use.
Don't wash it but do wear it in the rain, or 'swipe' a damp cloth over it, like swiping a credit card. This leather will react.

hoose55 · Post by **hoose55** » Tue Oct 27, 2009 9:10 pm

Thanks Cas Dios. It fits perfectly. When I have someone to take a photo of me wearing the jacket I'll post. I don't think my two year old son is going to be able to pull it off. It is slightly darker RC but not by much. The Happy Cow reacts immediately to everything.
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Post by **Holt** » Tue Oct 27, 2009 9:16 pm

I guess that happy cow distresses very easy right? I think im right when I say that new finish lamb is harder to make marks on compared to the happy cow.

hoose55 · Post by **hoose55** » Tue Oct 27, 2009 9:20 pm

If I push up the sleeves and run my hand over the leather a few times, I get that nice Temple of Doom sleeve effect. It distresses very easily.
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Castor Dioscuri · Post by **Castor Dioscuri** » Tue Oct 27, 2009 9:22 pm

hoose55 wrote:Thanks Cas Dios. It fits perfectly. When I have someone to take a photo of me wearing the jacket I'll post. I don't think my two year old son is going to be able to pull it off. It is slightly darker RC but not by much. The Happy Cow reacts immediately to everything.
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"Cas Dios"?

Looking forward to those pictures!

Post by **Holt** » Tue Oct 27, 2009 9:25 pm

hoose55 wrote:If I push up the sleeves and run my hand over the leather a few times, I get that nice Temple of Doom sleeve effect. It distresses very easily.
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so the distress marks are easy to make on the jacket.

this is my worrie about naked leather like this. what will it look like lets say in about 6 years?

hoose55 · Post by **hoose55** » Tue Oct 27, 2009 9:28 pm

I imagine it will look really great! It's cowhide, not kleenex.
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Post by **Holt** » Tue Oct 27, 2009 9:36 pm

I guess... but im just alittle worried that it would look TOO distressed or TOO dull if you know what I mean. the leather and jacket looks really awesome. im not knocking down on your jacket. its just a question about the leather itself.

dont you also own a old wested lamb? how has that one held up over the years?

hoose55 · Post by **hoose55** » Tue Oct 27, 2009 9:39 pm

My old Wested lamb was great, but I dropped some weight and it no longer fit. I still have it, but it's huge. If you continue scrolling on photobucket, you'll see me wearing it in Italy.
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crismans · Post by **crismans** » Tue Oct 27, 2009 10:15 pm

Very nice!

The Happy Cow is a very nice leather from the sample I have.

Post by **Holt** » Tue Oct 27, 2009 10:18 pm

is the happy cow 'aniline' leather?

RCSignals · Post by **RCSignals** » Wed Oct 28, 2009 2:17 am

hoose55 wrote:......... The Happy Cow reacts immediately to everything.
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Yes it really does. It was designed to and does it beautifully.
It's not a predistressed leather but it distresses easily. I don't know that I'd call it an "open" leather so much but it does not have a painted on top surface like some others.

RCSignals · Post by **RCSignals** » Wed Oct 28, 2009 2:18 am

Indiana Holt wrote:I guess that happy cow distresses very easy right? I think im right when I say that new finish lamb is harder to make marks on compared to the happy cow.

what is "new finish" lamb?

Post by **Holt** » Wed Oct 28, 2009 8:49 am

with top sealer.

authentic lambskin.

Post by **Michaelson** » Wed Oct 28, 2009 9:01 am

Every time I see this subject title, I have to smile, as I GUARANTEE, the LAST thing that cow was, was happy when this jacket was made.

Regard! Michaelson

binkmeisterRick · Post by **binkmeisterRick** » Wed Oct 28, 2009 9:08 am

Michaelson wrote:Every time I see this subject title, I have to smile, as I GUARANTEE, the LAST thing that cow was, was happy when this jacket was made.

Regard! Michaelson

Why does this make me think of the "Dish of the Day" from Douglas Adams' Restaurant at the End of the Universe?

"Good evening," it lowed and sat back heavily on its haunches, "I am the main Dish of the Day. May I interest you in parts of my body?"

Post by **Michaelson** » Wed Oct 28, 2009 9:10 am

"...and when you are done, my hide will become a custom made jacket by Tony Nowak. I will then be....a HAPPY cow...."

Regards! Michaelson

binkmeisterRick · Post by **binkmeisterRick** » Wed Oct 28, 2009 9:12 am

"Right, I'll just nip off to the kitchen and shoot myself. Don't worry, I'll be very humane."

Post by **Michaelson** » Wed Oct 28, 2009 9:16 am

binkmeisterRick · Post by **binkmeisterRick** » Wed Oct 28, 2009 9:18 am

So... what were we talking about again?

RCSignals · Post by **RCSignals** » Wed Oct 28, 2009 3:18 pm

Michaelson wrote:Every time I see this subject title, I have to smile, as I GUARANTEE, the LAST thing that cow was, was happy when this jacket was made.

Regard! Michaelson

Oh I don't know. The Cow is VERY Happy to have it's hide made into such a wonderful garment.

Post by **Michaelson** » Wed Oct 28, 2009 3:25 pm

I'm also sure she got to vote on the matter too.

Regards! Michaelson

RCSignals · Post by **RCSignals** » Wed Oct 28, 2009 3:38 pm

Only the best qualify

Post by **Michaelson** » Wed Oct 28, 2009 3:57 pm

hoose55 · Post by **hoose55** » Thu Oct 29, 2009 3:31 am

You too, Micheal. That jacket of yours is fantastic!
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bigrex · Post by **bigrex** » Fri Oct 30, 2009 11:42 pm

Looking forward to some more "Happy Cow" jacket photos. I was even tempted to post a cartoon of a happy smiling cow.

hoose55 · Post by **hoose55** » Sat Oct 31, 2009 3:27 am

Photos coming soon. I've been up to my eyeballs in work. Thanks for the interest BigRex!
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bigrex · Post by **bigrex** » Sun Nov 01, 2009 2:22 am

Nice look, I like the combination of the Raiders cut in that leather. I may have to break down and pick one of those up for myself.

Raskolnikov · Post by **Raskolnikov** » Sun Nov 01, 2009 2:29 am

Perfect jacket

, and it fits you like a globe

.
Never stop wearing it.

djd · Post by **djd** » Sun Nov 01, 2009 7:33 am

That's very pretty! One of the nicest TN's I've seen

hoose55 · Post by **hoose55** » Mon Nov 02, 2009 6:02 am

I like the Raider's cut with the potential for a Last Crusade distress. I know the tow jackets are cut differently, but it's almost a hybrid of the two. I love it. Thanks for the comments everybody!
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Texan Scott · Post by **Texan Scott** » Mon Nov 02, 2009 12:48 pm

How light or heavy is the jacket?

knibs7 · Post by **knibs7** » Mon Nov 02, 2009 1:38 pm

Very nice!!!

Kyle

hoose55 · Post by **hoose55** » Mon Nov 02, 2009 5:00 pm

Hey, Texan Scott, it's a pretty thick leather. It holds its shape very well which is something I really like. Tony said It's not as thick as a regular cowhide but thicker than lamb. I live in southern California and it's been above sixty and I've been able to wear it comfortably.
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Texan Scott · Post by **Texan Scott** » Mon Nov 02, 2009 11:31 pm

Six days and out comes the 'happy cow'.

Another masterpiece from the jacket wizzard.

RCSignals · Post by **RCSignals** » Mon Nov 02, 2009 11:41 pm

Six days?

Anyway, on my ToD the happy cow is substantial, not light but not as heavy as the CS jacket

hoose55 · Post by **hoose55** » Tue Nov 03, 2009 2:49 am

Thank you, Kyle. This is off topic but I loved your CS Area 51 excursion and photos.
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hoose55 · Post by **hoose55** » Tue Nov 03, 2009 2:57 am

I just looked at the pics of my jacket. I apologize for my "prison yard" facial expression. I hadn't slept much and was working over sixty hours most weeks.
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Post by **Dr. Nebraska S.** » Tue Nov 03, 2009 5:25 pm

Hoose55, that jacket is outstanding!

I really like the lighter color of it. It suits you well--enjoy!

Best wishes,
Nebraska Schulte

hoose55 · Post by **hoose55** » Wed Nov 04, 2009 12:15 am

Thanks, Schulte, enjoy your new G&B, it looks fantastic and I understand those things are built to withstand anything from a knife fight to the zombie apocolypse (which is coming, by the way. I can feel it).
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Restless Dreamer · Post by **Restless Dreamer** » Wed Nov 04, 2009 11:51 am

ok, maybe this has been asked before, but can someone tell me why on earth a cow should be "happy" to be killed and trasformed in a jacket?

Hatch · Post by **Hatch** » Wed Nov 04, 2009 11:59 am

Restless Dreamer wrote:ok, maybe this has been asked before, but can someone tell me why on earth a cow should be "happy" to be killed and trasformed in a jacket?

I can just see the 'Happy cow's offspring talking in the field....." My ancestor was good enough to be a 'Nowak'

hoose55 · Post by **hoose55** » Wed Nov 04, 2009 3:45 pm

. . . Because even in death it's having a great time?
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crismans · Post by **crismans** » Wed Nov 04, 2009 4:03 pm

And it looks fabulous!

hoose55 · Post by **hoose55** » Wed Nov 04, 2009 4:19 pm

Thanks, Crismans. Your jackets played a major role in my purchase. I saw the cut and the distressing and how perfect the jacket fit you, and I knew I would be knocking on Tony's door. Thanks for posting your pics, I always love to see people's jacktes!
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crismans · Post by **crismans** » Wed Nov 04, 2009 4:44 pm

Glad to help! I'm very glad that you love your jacket. It truly does look great and fits you perfectly.