The leather is very soft almost as soft as the New Zealand lamb and this was very surprising to me. My jacket has very little grain to it as well especially when compared to my other two cowhide jackets. The color is very similar to my Wested Novapelle, a dusty brown color that has a suede like feel to it. Sarge stated this leather is the same type and from the same tannery as the leather used in KotCS. When the time comes to apply a leather dressing, I am dying to do so Weston, I am leaning towards the brown Pecards dressing or a product Sarge mentioned called Black Rock. I will have to ask
about that product.The stitching and construction are top notch and what I would expect from a Schott made product. I really like the burgandy satin liner, it may not be for everyone, but I feel it adds a touch of class to the product.
The jacket fits like a glove. It is not restrictive anywhere but also is not big enough to layer a sweatshirt or other type of items under. I happen to like this as the Indy style of jacket is not suited for really cold weather.
I am extremely satisfied with this jacket, I do hope once it is treated that it darkens up the leather, and look forward to the many years of wear I will get out of it.
On to the pics: jacket is a medium, I am 5' 9" and 160 lbs roughly, 42" chest.
I agree that lining seems to ad a touch of class.
