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I don't read all threads and am not a mod but there has been a rash of recent unnecessary comments made that need to be addressed. VLJ used to be "closed" requiring membership approval. Recent changes...
View ArticleMy new Kelso Civi AN-J 3
Hi everybody, after finding out that a size 40 (up for sale in the sell section ;-) ) in this jacket is too tight for me to feel comfortable I had ordered another AN-J 3 from Bill Kelso a few weeks...
View ArticlePictures of my BK Dubow 1755
I thought I’d share some pictures of my BK Dubow 1755. I just love this jacket. It’s now about two years old and ages nicely - not sure which of my two BKs I like better. As a matter of fact my Eastman...
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Some Eastman Photos
I was having a clear out of my old Photobucket pics and came across jackets I'd forgotten that I had owned... Here's an ELC Irvin with a matte suede finish which is a durable way to finish shearling....
View ArticleLevi’s Vintage
Morning Just gotten my Black Friday email from Levi’s In short, if you sign up they will do free shipping and returns and 30% off on there full range I am UK based so check if that applies to you
View ArticleNew Options & Updates @ Headwind Mfg Co
Hey guys. Just wanted to let everyone know that we have some new leather options and materials plus some other updates at the site: http://www.headwindmfg.com/materials.html More to come soon! Regards,...
View ArticleWhere to Get Leather Insignia Sewn on Jackets?
I just dropped off one of my Buzz Rickson B-15s at the cobbler to have a leather patch and name plate added. In the past I've had a cobbler replace a leather nameplate without any issues, but the...
View ArticleMy new Aero Redskin B3 40-1721p
Hi Guys, Just some pics to show you my new baby. It is absolutely gorgeous. The sheepskin is already curly. It weights like a stone. Hope you will like it. Bests from France... My new Aero Redskin B3...
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Schott HH Question...
So I just typed up a nice long post about my Schott jacket, and then a blackout caused it all to disappear. Let's hope I can make it through this one... I have a Schott 641HH... ....and I've never...
View ArticleLanglitz
Howdy everyone, Just curious, who out there has a Langlitz. I've had my Cascade for four years now and it looks like I just got it. Heavy cowhide has taken a while to "break in" the jacket will still...
View ArticleLassie-Come-Home Langlitz
I bought my first Langlitz, a Cascade, in 1972 and wore it as my only motorcycle jacket until I replaced it with a Columbia in 1983. Eventually I outgrew both of them and switched to a Barbour...
View ArticleInexpensive jacket #6 Schott 125
This is a Schott Model 125 in size 48. It is in the Perfecto line, so it has Schott's best materials and workmanship. I bought it on *Bay in November 2009 for $215 including shipping... more than I...
View ArticleEinstein's cossack jacket
I haven't been in the neighborhood for s long time but thought this was worth a post. Merry Christmas! https://www.google.com/amp/wwd.com/...-jacket-christies-10489348/amp/?client=safari
View Articleaero 16160
a coupla months ago a "what is your gotta have a-2" post was started. some guys responded with a desire to have an aero 16160 a-2. i posted that i have an original, and have just dug it out to...
View ArticleBill Kelso timeline of leather, with a little wear thrown in...
Seeing Earloffunk's post of his BK jackets and the subsequent conversations about the leather, and not wanting to hijack his post, prompted me to show a little history of the BK Hides with some of our...
View ArticleWW2 Service shoes: soft toe?
Not exactly a jacket question but I’d give it a try. The US Army WW2 boots, cap toe russet version, is it unstructured toe? Or has a celastic toe inside? Some photo indicate it’s easily flattened but...
View ArticleJapanese WW II Flight Jackets
Interestingly enough there is very little talk of Japanese flight jackets. Why is that? The Japanese had them, both leather and in cloth material, but you never hear of anybody bragging that they...
View ArticleOh how times and prices have changed!
Thought you all might like to see these - I rediscovered them recently and note the envelope they came in is dated 1986, very early in the life of ELC! The pics are just plain photo prints as if View...
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*** HELP: Vintage baseball leather glove ***
Hey guys! New to the forum here and don't know much about leather care, especially caring for more delicate vintage leather. So any input or pointers would be greatly appreciated! I recently purchased...
View ArticleJacket maker help
Does anyone know the maker of Genuine Leather Brand jackets? I believe I saw on this sight where someone mentioned this maker. I have searched the web, but no luck. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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