IHJ-35-BLK - Japanese Horsehide Rider’s Jacket - Black (Tea-Core Dyed)

[hajduk]

Hi @Giles a restock of this jacket in XL-42 is possible in the future?

[Giles]

Possibly, I will check with Haraki….

[hajduk]

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[Max Power]

Update on my j 35. I've really been enjoying it lately again.

[Max Power]

[Appfaff]

It looks soooo good!!

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[Manticore]

Damn @Max Power that looks gorgeous!

Its only just started to cool down a bit to make leather jackets feasible again but the downside to working from home is I don't have as much opportunity to rock one as I would like. My normal pre-COVID commute from LA to Vancouver every other week was perfect for jacket-wearing practically year-round.

Looks a bit odd sitting on a Zoom call all leathered up…

[Max Power]

Thanks guys

[Wlemon]

Hey all,

I’ve always wanted this bad boy but was unsure of sizing. I’m an xxl in all IH gear for the most part. Did you folks who own it take your normal jacket size?

[Signal11]

I did. I'm an L most of the time and my 35 is too.

[Giles]

I wear L or XL in most IH tops.  I am XL in this…

[Wlemon]

Thanks @Giles. I saw that. I’m almost always a size up from you, so I shouldn’t get an xl. It’s pretty clear that I should get an xxl in this, but I was worried about the sleeve length, really. They seem a tad long in the xxl.

[Wlemon]

Thanks @Signal11!

[Giles]

They are def long, but the zipper helps.

[Wlemon]

That's a good point, @Giles. And I assume that I'll lose about a half-inch once it is broken in from how the sleeves crease.

[Giles]

Correct.

And if there is a tendency for the sleeves to fall down, put a Panerai on each wrist. @BOTC_OLLY will tell you how that solves the problem 

[Wlemon]

That seems the most sensible way to solve the problem. 

[Manticore]

Hey @Wlemon sorry I didn't reply to you sooner. As I mentioned I wear an XL in this and generally the same in all IH jackets including the 35, 54, and 49 . I wear an XXL in practically all IH work/western shirts but needed to size down for the jackets. I also have fairly long arms and still find the XL to fit well.

I can wear the jackets comfortably over most everything with the exception of UHFs though so I suppose it will depend on how you view layering and fit. I think this looks best a bit closer to the body IMO.

Hope this helps and good luck with the choice, can't go wrong with the 35!

[Wlemon]

Thank you for the reply @Manticore. I went with the XXL in this bad boy. I saw that @Alex wore a XXL and @giles wore an XL, so I decided to go with with the larger size as I seem to be an XXL in everything that Iron Heart makes. I'm pretty sure I went the right route. Will know shortly. Either way, I will be posting all over this thread so enough!

[Wlemon]

I'm curious what you all know about chrome-tanned leather. I know this jacket uses it, as it is stated in the description. After doing research online (I know, a dubious proposition), I understand the process and some of the benefits, but I'm curious as to why it was used on this jacket. From what I can tell, vegetable-tanned leather lasts longer and can develop more patina. Anyway, all of this is coming from someone who doesn't have the jacket yet. I'm sure I won't have these questions when I handle it in person. I'm just curious to know more about leather.