Alexander Leathers

[Giles]

OK.  It'll be GBP700 (±USD1200) in Horse, but we can lengthen and anti-V…..

[seanocono]

When in the summer are you thinking, G?

[Giles]

Are you implying no summer in Gosport? 

But, the leather will leave Horween in 2 weeks.  Should be here 2-3 weeks after that and then 2 weeks for the build…..

[seanocono]

Hahaha. No need to imply what's already common knowledge.

Hmmm, no, the reason I asked is I have an investment that is leaving me strapped the next four months (which equals only one moderate IH purchase a month, in my world).

Beautiful jacket, and I bet the leather is second to none. I'm not sure how I could swing this before June/July, though… I will brainstorm.

[Giles]

I'm just chatting with Will about doing it in natural Essex.  This will bring the price down substantially (I think)….

[Superfluous]

@Giles:

http://www.alexanderleathers.com/vintageclassics/simmons-bilt.html

Thats a great looking jacket!

[seanocono]

Those looking for a little more info on natural Essex:

http://horween.com/leathers/essex/

[Giles]

Thx sean,  That's what I like about Essex…..

[tmg]

It's the only way

[Giles]

TOWIE

[tmg]

Wasn't sure how many would pick up the reference Since I live in it, I probably shouldn't poke fun

[Friday]

that natural essex is yummy..

[Giles]

OK.  Can't decide what to do.  Shank Tan Horse or Natural Essex.  So Will is going to make me one of each and I'll sell the one I don't want…....

[Finn666]

depending on the time you're going to sell and the measurements, i may be interested! jfi…

[Friday]

don't forget the 'gorilla hand' part Rafa..

[Finn666]

not getting it, sry!? ^^

[Giles]

I think Friday means "Gorilla Arms", he's wanted to buy stuff from me in the past and the arms are always too long….

[Finn666]

aaaahaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa…

[trail and arrow]

@Giles:

we can lengthen and anti-V…..

great!
how long until you need a decision?
two weeks?
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any idea how the "Tan Horse" will age?
i mean, will it darken, etc. (which i would prefer), or would it stay pale because of its nature... horseyness..?

[Giles]

No need for a decision for ages.  I've asked Will to get enough of each leather in from Horween to make 3 or 4 of each.

The tan horse will age absolutely amazingly.  In Will's words. "it'll feckin mark before you get the feckin thing on"

Oh, and I've checked, Will has the most amazing light coloured horn buttons that he says will "look feckin brilliant mon"