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

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    Wlemon
    Haraki san Expert
    Joined: 1 Sept 2018

    I've been saying this for years, people look at me like I'm a fucking moron that I dare even think that, let alone say it….

    I think certain brands get a reputation and that reputation gets thrown about, especially when folks don't know much about the topic. For example, I don't know much about leather and leather jackets. But I've heard that Shinki is among the best, and if I tell folks they are the best, few will argue with me. Basically, I'm bullshitting my way through a conversation. Since this tannery doesn't have a "name," it doesn't get passed around the same way on the internet, which is a shame because it is so damn nice. What's even more galling is the fact that this jacket would cost 500 USD or more if it used Shinki (I image, based on Himel and Buco's pricing) In short, this leather is amazing, so is the fit and construction.

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      Appfaff
      Raw and Unwashed
      Joined: 11 Oct 2013

      The 35 looks amazing Will!!

      I’m contemplating a downsized 35 as my spring jacket..

      Perhaps the Perforated one is more my suit?

      Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

      last edited by 9 Mar 2021, 03:38 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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        Wlemon
        Haraki san Expert
        Joined: 1 Sept 2018

        It really is an amazing jacket. It's also not too warm. It was 70F in LA today and it was fine to wear. Not sure if the perforated cafe is still in production, but I can't imagine this not working for you or anyone.

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          Max Power
          Raw and Unwashed
          Joined: 31 Oct 2010

          @Wlemon congrats to an awesome fit, wear it in good health!

          @Chap I find it difficult to compare my Schott 519, Ihj35, Flat Head DPocket, FCl Leon 2mm and the Simmons Bilt. All have a unique and different character, the leathers also are very different. For example you'd think that the (I think) drum dyed steer hide of the Schott can't compete, but when I wear it I feel like it's an awesome and well aged jacket. Actually I think that every one of the jackets feels awesome when I wear it. In terms of just the leather I would say however that out of the box the flat Head is my favorite and I think it actually is shinki. It smelled the nicest, was very smooth and shiny yet you could already tell that there is a hidden structure waiting to give a great patina. The fcl looked flat and not as interesting by far when New, but now the patina is my favorite of all them. The ihj 35 has kept a lot of the shine and feels thicker and heavier than the shinki fh which is the same weight.

          So you see it's hard to choose a favorite or even compare them. Regarding the weight, smell and patina I think I'd choose the flat Head or maybe a fcl 1.3mm which I don't own yet.

          @elclintor:

          > I don't care what people say.. The Max Power way is the right way…

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            Wlemon
            Haraki san Expert
            Joined: 1 Sept 2018

            Coolest dad at the park

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              Chap
              見習いボス
              Joined: 24 May 2016

              Oh yesss…  😎 @Wlemon

              God has blessed you richly, so get down on your knees and thank him. Don’t forget the less fortunate or God will personally kick your ass. I’d love to do it for him, but I can’t be everywhere. Willie Nelson

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                Chap
                見習いボス
                Joined: 24 May 2016

                Must have snap cover pimp

                God has blessed you richly, so get down on your knees and thank him. Don’t forget the less fortunate or God will personally kick your ass. I’d love to do it for him, but I can’t be everywhere. Willie Nelson

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                  Chap
                  見習いボス
                  Joined: 24 May 2016

                  God has blessed you richly, so get down on your knees and thank him. Don’t forget the less fortunate or God will personally kick your ass. I’d love to do it for him, but I can’t be everywhere. Willie Nelson

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                    T.J.
                    Joined: 10 Apr 2015

                    Hi @Chap is that a Size XL?
                    I think we are both the same Size..

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                      Wlemon
                      Haraki san Expert
                      Joined: 1 Sept 2018

                      Gotta pimp this one @Chap

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                        Chap
                        見習いボス
                        Joined: 24 May 2016

                        @thomas01:

                        Hi @Chap is that a Size XL?
                        I think we are both the same Size..

                        Not sure… tag size is 40 @Giles ?

                        God has blessed you richly, so get down on your knees and thank him. Don’t forget the less fortunate or God will personally kick your ass. I’d love to do it for him, but I can’t be everywhere. Willie Nelson

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                          Giles
                          IHUK Crew
                          Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                          40 is L

                          36 - S
                          38 - M
                          40 - L
                          42 - XL
                          etc….

                          "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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                            Chap
                            見習いボス
                            Joined: 24 May 2016

                            Saw it… excellent choice @Wlemon  😉

                            God has blessed you richly, so get down on your knees and thank him. Don’t forget the less fortunate or God will personally kick your ass. I’d love to do it for him, but I can’t be everywhere. Willie Nelson

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                              Chap
                              見習いボス
                              Joined: 24 May 2016

                              @Giles:

                              40 is L

                              36 - S
                              38 - M
                              40 - L
                              42 - XL
                              etc….

                              Thx

                              God has blessed you richly, so get down on your knees and thank him. Don’t forget the less fortunate or God will personally kick your ass. I’d love to do it for him, but I can’t be everywhere. Willie Nelson

                              last edited by 9 Mar 2021, 18:54 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                BrianA
                                Haraki san Prodigy
                                Joined: 19 Nov 2020

                                Wow @Wlemon !  Looks great on ya!

                                How are you getting on with it given the lack of pockets?

                                last edited by 9 Mar 2021, 21:21 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                  Wlemon
                                  Haraki san Expert
                                  Joined: 1 Sept 2018

                                  Man. Is my love of pockets that clear on here?  😃

                                  It’s not much of an issue now. I have the campus jacket, and because of the pocket placement/size I don’t use them. In a way, it has trained me to not “rely” on hand warmer pockets. Also, I like the look on this particular jacket without them. The gun pockets are nice for carrying things.

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                                    Appfaff
                                    Raw and Unwashed
                                    Joined: 11 Oct 2013

                                    @Wlemon - I have had my IHJ-54 since Dec 2017 and literally unzipped the handwarmer pockets for the first time this winter.. The gun pocket is the only one you need on a leather jacket IMHO. and I'm with you.. My campus jacket pockets are unusable.

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                                      Wlemon
                                      Haraki san Expert
                                      Joined: 1 Sept 2018

                                      As much as I love pockets, I just don’t seem to use them in leather jackets. Maybe that’s because they aren’t functional or where I wear my leather jackets. I tend to wear my leather jackets when I go out or am at work, both times when I don’t have as much of a need for hand warmer pockets. I was thinking about getting the Self Edge version, but I liked the lining and silhouette of this one better.

                                      last edited by 10 Mar 2021, 00:17 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                        Appfaff
                                        Raw and Unwashed
                                        Joined: 11 Oct 2013

                                        I think you made the right choice. The mandarin collar + pockets throws the silhouette off for me, and the flannel lining would make it a deal breaker in my climate, and I'm guessing yours as well.

                                        I would kill for an unlined version of the J-35, but that would also lose the gun pocket..

                                        last edited by 10 Mar 2021, 00:24 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                          hairydangler
                                          Joined: 22 Oct 2017

                                          Wlemon and Chap are really suited for this jacket. Looking great.

                                          I have the Self Edge edition and it's fantastic.

                                          Sent from my SM-N975U using Tapatalk

                                          last edited by 10 Mar 2021, 03:40 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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