IHJ-35-BLK - Japanese Horsehide Rider’s Jacket - Black (Tea-Core Dyed)
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Wow @Wlemon ! Looks great on ya!
How are you getting on with it given the lack of pockets?
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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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@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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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.
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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..
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Wlemon and Chap are really suited for this jacket. Looking great.
I have the Self Edge edition and it's fantastic.
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@Appfaff you have the campus jacket, right? I almost feel like it not being lined makes it hotter. I know that's not the case, but it sure feels that way sometimes.
@daltmeyer Thanks! Loving it so far.
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@Max:
@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.
Thx @Max Power for sharing your thoughts… I agree in every point.
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Cheers @Chap
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The pockets on the Self Egde version are very convenient for storing things when you take the jacket off. I mostly use them for my hat and gloves.
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Catching up here… that looks like a beautiful fit @Wlemon ! I have the SE version and it can be a bit warm for LA but, given the weather currently, it's perfect. These pics are inspiring me to wear mine out to dinner tonight now!
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This is the SE version but no doubt they are both equally fantastic motorcycle jackets; well worth their price. I have mine since 2017. I use it on the bike for around town runs, and accepting the lack of protective inserts, I can’t imagine a better jacket for that.
I picked a size larger than the one advised by the SE salesperson in NYC because I’m used to loose jackets and always worn them this way but I now reckon he was probably right and I should’ve listened.
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Fit check please. Thanks
