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

[Appfaff]

@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.

[Wlemon]

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.

[Appfaff]

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..

[hairydangler]

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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[Wlemon]

@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.

[Chap]

@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.

[Max Power]

Cheers @Chap

[DrPat]

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.

[Manticore]

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!

[Graham]

RESTOCK

[mazzy]

it's was a very difficult decision between the flight and the rider's jackets.

now the wait

[motojobobo]

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.

[cooldude_abe]

Fit check please. Thanks

[Jett129]

Looks pretty tight. Don’t think you could get much more than a t-shirt under it. Do you plan on riding with it?

[cooldude_abe]

@Jett129:

Looks pretty tight. Don’t think you could get much more than a t-shirt under it. Do you plan on riding with it?

Thanks I plan on wearing it with a tee. No I don't ride.

[T.J.]

@cooldude_abe I would size up even with a T

[Manticore]

If you don't ride and only plan on a T underneath, you might be fine. Concern would be the sleeves coming up a bit short once creases set in. Sizing up may be a better option provided all the other measurements fall in line.

[steelworker]

size up

[profdbrk]

If it's unlikely you'll zip it then it fits like a rock star.  Otherwise size up.  I think both are viable choices.  (Get another and keep both…because why not?)

[cooldude_abe]

Thanks everyone, I will see if I can get a larger size up.