Himel Brothers Leather Co.

[RP]

I really like the design of the Heron jacket.  You can sort of see some of the DNA of the Heron in the A-1.  They also have a railroad jacket called the Canuck on their website which is very nice looking too.  I think the Heron will have to remain on my wish list for now.

[CLJ]

Do they have a show room to visit in Toronto?

[natehate]

No but I'm sure if you email him he'd probably let you have a visit of the shop.

[Giles]

Yes, best to check.  David is currently in Berlin at BBB and will be at Inspiration shortly…..

[SpaceGnome]

@Qinhan:

@SpaceGnome:

beautiful.  Im still kicking around the idea of getting one, but I have not had the chance to try one on, and at $2k, trying it on is a must.  I could also have something made locally for a fraction of the cost, but im not sure what the horsehide markup would be….

@Qinhan:

@SpaceGnome:

beautiful.  Im still kicking around the idea of getting one, but I have not had the chance to try one on, and at $2k, trying it on is a must.  I could also have something made locally for a fraction of the cost, but im not sure what the horsehide markup would be….

I'm not sure where you are located, but if you could make it in to Self Edge you could try one on in person.  VMC in Zurich, Switzerland, also has some in stock.

Im about a 25 minute train ride from Self Edge SF, so I have no excuse.  In fact, Ill most likely go this weekend.  Im applying for a new job, so if that pans out I might convince myself I need a celebratory gift:)
I'm not sure where you are located, but if you could make it in to Self Edge you could try one on in person.  VMC in Zurich, Switzerland, also has some in stock.

[Qinhan]

Fantastic.  Be sure to let everyone know how the jacket fits and best of luck for the job.

[SpaceGnome]

Thanks!  (not sure how I screwed that quote up, LOL)

[Qinhan]

I may have something else to contribute to this thread in the not too distant future…

[58panheadfan]

@Qinhan:

I may have something else to contribute to this thread in the not too distant future…

I'm curious …

[Qinhan]

Glad that my teasing worked…  Should be a couple more weeks now...

[stingray1381]

Hey, I am 6'3", 200lbs and I have the Heron from Self Edge.  I am not sure if the vintage fit works for my build.  What do you guys think?  Is it too short? 

[natehate]

a pic taken by someone else straight on would make it a lot easier to give fit advice. just saying

[stingray1381]

Ok.  Will do so.  Thanks.

[SpaceGnome]

i think it looks good.  I agree with the straight on fit pic.  Might want to layer a bit more underneath to snug up the fit a bit if thats your thing.

[Chiba J.]

What size is that?

[stingray1381]

44

[Qinhan]

Looks good from what I can see but, as mentioned above, a straight on fit pic would make it easier to tell.  I've always found with my Heron that it looks better layered under a shirt or sweater, rather than just over a t-shirt.  This seems to fill out the tube-body of the jacket better, imho.  Nice pick up.  Photos of the brown leather I've seen look tremendous and it will only develop more character with time.

[MikeC]

I have huge boner for the 1910 Canuck Railroad Jacket.  Shit looks badass. I shot an email to Himel and they start at $2250.

[Finn666]

@Qinhan:

Looks good from what I can see …

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[stingray1381]

I am going to keep it.  It does look good when it is layered.  I also recently adjusted the side straps, and it improved the fit.