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    Iron Heart Fall/Winter 2025 Live Reveal - Thursday 12th of June at 1700BST

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    • pillowPANTSP
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      Why not. After all l, i heard it is "super special"

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      • GilesG
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        As per @tatmantall 's suggestion.  I am researching unlined J100.  Will has his instructions….

        "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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        • tatmantallT
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          Awesome !

          "I know to you it may sound strange, but I wish it would rain…"- The Temptations

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          • hajdukH
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            oh shit!!

            "Ignorance, allied with power, is the most ferocious enemy justice can have" James Baldwin.

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            • GilesG
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              We're just working out what would be the most suitable leather…..

              "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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              • tatmantallT
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                The reason I had mentioned deerskin, not that I really have any qualifications but just elaborating on my statement, was I have always been fascinated with the feel of the pouch my iron heart bracelet came in. I have zero idea how well it would work out for something like this. Especially considering it's unlined I don't know what difference that will make comfort wise

                "I know to you it may sound strange, but I wish it would rain…"- The Temptations

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                • GilesG
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                  Some of the mid weight horse we have is sublime….

                  "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                  • tatmantallT
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                    I wouldn't gripe either way 😉

                    "I know to you it may sound strange, but I wish it would rain…"- The Temptations

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                    • mclaincauseyM
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                      The current collab for autumn/winter and the racing shirt for spring/summer. I see what you're up to, @tatmantall …

                      Think it, be it.

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                      • tatmantallT
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                        That's pretty impressive, quite literally what I was thinking… (Que the creepy music) 😃

                        "I know to you it may sound strange, but I wish it would rain…"- The Temptations

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                        • J
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                          Gonna add my .02, not that it matters but my experience may be of help. Bullriding gloves are typically deerskin or calfskin. Most guys will spend the few extra bucks to get a deerskin because they handle the abrasive nature of the rope and platted handle as you burn your rosin into them. You get almost double the use and the deer forms better to the hand. Natural deer also ages beautifully.

                          Bourbon: because living in Kentucky just makes you want to drink

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                          • GraemeG
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                            Himel offer their Kensington Cafe Racer in an unlined style in Shinki horse.

                            There was also a Restoration Hardware x Schott jacket in a similar style a couple of years back. There's some details and additional photos over at The Fedora Lounge, and there's a large on eBay right now with more pictures.

                            I like this style of jacket a lot, particularly as I always wreck the lining in leathers.

                            If you're looking for other suggestions, there's also a Harley racing shirt on the Himel Brothers Site. The pictures of the back have disappeared unfortunately.

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                            • tatmantallT
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                              I think that might have been my himel Kensington you saw on eBay if it has been a few weeks. I did not see one when I searched just now,but honestly… When comparing the two jackets, now that I have owned both I prefer the Alexander. I honestly do not feel like my himel would have lasted a lifetime. In under year it showed an incredible amount of aging and had to be sent back for repairs after approximately 6 months of wear. All of that aside, It is a great looking jacket and I think for themorecasual wearer it would serve great but my jackets take substantial abuse. Therefore,I would love to see what G and will can put together. Not only for that reason though, also because My favorite brand to deal with is IH; furthermore, and as my original suggestion states they are a motorcycle based clothing line and the J100 silhouette is an iconic jacket in that particular realm.

                              "I know to you it may sound strange, but I wish it would rain…"- The Temptations

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                              • mclaincauseyM
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                                The one thing I don't like about Himel's cafe racers and the Schott pictured is that the zippered sleeves aren't gusseted. It's a stupid hang-up but it bugs me.

                                I wonder if Dave uses all cotton stitching, and if Will uses poly-cotton. It seems that could make a really big difference, hide quality being at or near equality.

                                Think it, be it.

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                                • GraemeG
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                                  I'm with you on an unlined J100. Just posting up a few images of similar things to give people an idea. 🙂

                                  I haven't had a chance to compare a Himel and an Alexander Leathers jacket side-by-side, but I suspect that Will engineers his jackets for durability, rather than getting things vintage correct.

                                  And I am interested in seeing what Will and Giles come up with. It could prove to be expensive. Again…

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                                  • tatmantallT
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                                    😉 no worries buddy, I understand ! And yes expensive seems to be the way things work around here… But sometimes the ends justify the means and if it's a ode time piece I'm okay with it! 🙂

                                    "I know to you it may sound strange, but I wish it would rain…"- The Temptations

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                                    • seawolfS
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                                      @mclaincausey:

                                      The one thing I don't like about Himel's cafe racers and the Schott pictured is that the zippered sleeves aren't gusseted. It's a stupid hang-up but it bugs me.

                                      YES.

                                      “Good design is actually a lot harder to notice than poor design, in part because good designs fit our needs so well that the design is invisible” - Don Norman

                                      @zeebeeleather

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                                      • tatmantallT
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                                        @mclaincausey:

                                        The one thing I don't like about Himel's cafe racers and the Schott pictured is that the zippered sleeves aren't gusseted. It's a stupid hang-up but it bugs me.

                                        I wonder if Dave uses all cotton stitching, and if Will uses poly-cotton. It seems that could make a really big difference, hide quality being at or near equality.

                                        The lack of gusseted sleeves also was a feature that drove me nuts as well. Shortly after I got the Kensington I contacted David about adding gussets but told me that it would require a completely new build. So… Wasn't worth it to me.

                                        "I know to you it may sound strange, but I wish it would rain…"- The Temptations

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                                        • GraemeG
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                                          @Graeme:

                                          I don't know if it would be possible, but an unlined Cafe Racer in the incredibly dear deer would be lovely…

                                          @tatmantall - from two years ago.

                                          Yeah, I'm in agreement about "investment" pieces. 🙂

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                                          • tatmantallT
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                                            Ha! Look like this was not a first time suggestion. You, sir, have exquisite tastes!

                                            "I know to you it may sound strange, but I wish it would rain…"- The Temptations

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