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    IHJ-54 - Brown Chrome Tanned Japanese Horsehide Riders Jacket With Collar

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    • GilesG
      Giles
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      Mine is warm, but not as warm as an N1…

      Is this leather something that will keep out the wind + retain heat YES
      all without making me boil with a flannel on? DUNNO

      "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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      • AppfaffA
        Appfaff
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        Thanks Giles - that what I was expecting, but having never owned anything leather (other than boots), I didn’t know the real answer

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        • DstaufferD
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          I wear mine from fall through late spring and I have never had an issue with keeping warm…I'm in Michigan and we can definitely get some cold, snowy/wet weather up here.

          I realize some prefer with just a tshirt, but I like mine with a UHF under and or a hoodie.

          In the winter, I do sometimes throw a thick vest over top and that gives me some extra warmth if needed during the coldest months.

          You won’t be satisfied until you wear Iron Heart.

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          • AppfaffA
            Appfaff
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            Sweet!  Thanks guys!

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            • neph93N
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              Can anyone ( @Giles ? ) speak to how the horsehide on this and the IHJ-35 compares to the horsehide used on the arms of the IHW-11. I don't know enough about leather in general or horsehide in particular to envisage how this jacket looks and feels in the flesh (so to speak) and need some reference points… (asking for a friend  ::) )

              «Stevie Heighway on the wing!
              We had dreams, and songs to sing…»

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              • GilesG
                Giles
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                @Sam Please can you take a look for @neph93 's "friend"

                "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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                • SamS
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                  The main difference for me is the suppleness of the leather on the varsity. They feel about the same thickness (which they probably are) and all three of the leathers have a nice healthy shine to them but the horsehide on the IHJ-35 and the 54 have that "never been worn" stiffness. Whereas the varsity leather has a worn-in feel whilst still looking brand new.

                  Hope that makes sense… @neph93

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                  • neph93N
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                    @Sam  it does and that was just the sort of tactile comparison I was hoping for. Thanks very much, very helpful.

                    «Stevie Heighway on the wing!
                    We had dreams, and songs to sing…»

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                    • AppfaffA
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                      These BETTER get sold out today thanks to the Advent sale - Less than $1,400 for this bad boy is one hell of a deal. Sadly/Luckily my size is gone, otherwise I’d be helping to eliminate stock, myself!

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                      • GilesG
                        Giles
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                        Sorry…... 🙂 🙂

                        "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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                        • AppfaffA
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                          Anyone that met @formulapfaff and I at the Austin meet up will know how close we are. We share a lot of the interests, yet have very different styles.

                          I recently had a birthday, and I was lucky enough to have him surprise me for a weekend filled with great food, tasty beer, and family, and I was blown away by the thought and generosity it took for him to come visit me for my special weekend the week before his last finals of his collegiate career.

                          While I didn’t think the weekend could be topped, Greg outdid himself again, and bought me the IHJ-54 as a Christmas gift. I am blown away by his generosity, and humbled by the act.

                          I’m beyond lucky to finally have my dream jacket.

                          Thank you Gregory,

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                          • GilesG
                            Giles
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                            I loved it so much when you posted this…....

                            https://www.ironheart.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=9907.msg534070#msg534070

                            "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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                            • DionD
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                              What a wonderful twist!

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                              • FormulaPfaffF
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                                @appfaff so glad it all worked out. The fit is spot on too [emoji41]

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                                Make it heavier.

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                                • DrBabyhorseD
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                                  Damn! I could use a friend like that! Congrats on getting a great jacket!

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                                  • DstaufferD
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                                    @Appfaff Adam, so glad one of these made its way to you. I can assure you from experience, it was worth the wait. This thing is in a league of its own. The details are perfection and too many to list!

                                    From the pic above, the fit looks killer! Please post some more when you get a chance so we can all ogle over your new favorite rugged gear  😎

                                    You won’t be satisfied until you wear Iron Heart.

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                                    • AppfaffA
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                                      Thanks @Dstauffer - I just can’t get enough of it so far 🙂

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                                      • B
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                                        This whole story and the pics above brought a huge smile to my face.  Very happy for you. Looks like a great fit too.

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                                        • neph93N
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                                          That’s amazing. Brotherly love is a fine thing.

                                          «Stevie Heighway on the wing!
                                          We had dreams, and songs to sing…»

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                                          • Matty123M
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                                            damn son! looks good. great story too!

                                            Maybe so. Maybe not

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