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IHJ-54-BLK - Japanese Horsehide Rider's Jacket with Collar - Black (Tea-Core Dye

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    hairydangler
    Joined: 22 Oct 2017

    Thank you @Manticore

    last edited by 19 Feb 2020, 07:23 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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      Manticore
      Haraki san Expert
      Joined: 25 Jan 2017

      Another sizing data point: I stopped by The Shop Vancouver today to see TJ and tried on the XL 54 he has in stock just to compare to mine. I tried it on with an IHSH-229-SNO underneath and, even with the UHF, it definitely felt and looked slightly roomier than my XL in the chest, hips, and waist (fully zipped with side zips down).

      I didn't think there would be much variation within the same size run but it seemed that way to me. I also don't think there is much chance of meaningful stretch in this horsehide but someone more knowledgeable than me can confirm…

      last edited by 26 Feb 2020, 23:22 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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        profdbrk
        Raw and Unwashed
        Joined: 30 Jul 2018

        My experience of these sorts of boutique, small batch pieces is that they are often slightly different in the "same" size.  I wore my XL today over a UHF and it was definitely snug.  With just a tee or ordinary shirt, it's perfect.  I prefer a jacket this heavy–-all horsehide is like that to me---snug and not heavily layer.  (For more layers I prefer cowhide.)  Good luck @Manticore.  I will post more pictures when the jacket gets out more.

        Qui plume a, guerre a. 不完全さは美しさ,です狂気は天才です

        last edited by 26 Feb 2020, 23:44 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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          Bulatik85
          Joined: 29 Jan 2018

          Got mine today, the jacket and fit is perfect 😃

          Some quick photos over a light hoodie, the same like ultra heavy flannel.

          .Net )

          last edited by 28 Feb 2020, 16:33 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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            Giles
            IHUK Crew
            Joined: 22 Sept 2009

            Great fit.  Congrats…

            "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

            last edited by 28 Feb 2020, 16:48 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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              browniemcghee
              Joined: 16 Oct 2013

              Agreed.  Perfect.

              Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

              last edited by 28 Feb 2020, 17:54 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                neph93
                見習いボス
                Joined: 18 Aug 2014

                Excellent work to get that so right @Bulatik85

                “Some of those that work forces
                Are the same that burn crosses”

                • Virginia Woolf
                last edited by 28 Feb 2020, 17:57 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                  Bulatik85
                  Joined: 29 Jan 2018

                  Thank you guys,

                  The size looks perfect. The quality great as usual, looks bulletproof  😉
                  The main things which I like about the IH clothes are the trust, that you buy a quality thing, which is not always so self evident with other brands buying online, even for bigger money.
                  Then I really get a good set of emotions with each item, I am happy to wear these things and never regret about spend money.

                  .Net )

                  last edited by 28 Feb 2020, 19:22 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                    neph93
                    見習いボス
                    Joined: 18 Aug 2014

                    @Bulatik85:

                    The main things which I like about the IH clothes are the trust….Then I really get a good set of emotions which each item, I am happy to wear these things and never regret about spend money.

                    All of this ^^^

                    “Some of those that work forces
                    Are the same that burn crosses”

                    • Virginia Woolf
                    last edited by 28 Feb 2020, 20:02 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                      hairydangler
                      Joined: 22 Oct 2017

                      Bulatik85 that looks marvelous.

                      Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk

                      last edited by 29 Feb 2020, 04:56 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                        xtcclassic
                        啓蒙家
                        Joined: 13 Feb 2012

                        Agreed, congratulations. That’s a killer jacket and a killer fit.

                        last edited by 29 Feb 2020, 23:29 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                          Bulatik85
                          Joined: 29 Jan 2018

                          Thank you!

                          .Net )

                          last edited by 1 Mar 2020, 10:49 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                            profdbrk
                            Raw and Unwashed
                            Joined: 30 Jul 2018

                            Perfect fit @Bulatik85.  I would love to see a photo with just a tee.  I have this thing where I have leather that I layer and leather than fits a bit more snug for simpler, lighter fit and feel.  I sorta' struggle to get both right in the same jacket.  Just curious your impression of the jacket less layered.

                            Qui plume a, guerre a. 不完全さは美しさ,です狂気は天才です

                            last edited by 2 Mar 2020, 21:29 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                              Bulatik85
                              Joined: 29 Jan 2018

                              @profdbrk
                              It is absolutely fine just over the tee. Even more comfortable for me.


                              Cat as a bonus photo

                              .Net )

                              last edited by 3 Mar 2020, 20:58 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                profdbrk
                                Raw and Unwashed
                                Joined: 30 Jul 2018

                                Definitely works perfectly both layered and here just with the tee.  Nicely done.  I look forward to seeing more photos as the jacket breaks in and gains patina.  Please don't forget us, I'm sure I'm not the only one who wants to see the progress, @Bulatik85 !

                                Qui plume a, guerre a. 不完全さは美しさ,です狂気は天才です

                                last edited by 3 Mar 2020, 22:16 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                  Bulatik85
                                  Joined: 29 Jan 2018

                                  yes, I will post pictures after some wear.
                                  now I am waiting for the suitable weather conditions, I live in cold climate(during the winter season), so need to wait for warmer days…  ::)

                                  couple of questions, since this is my fist horsehide leather jacket:
                                  the leather is "not soft"(don't know correct english word for this characteristic) out of the box, this is might not be the correct description, because it is soft in general, but still has some "carton feel", I believe it is common for horsehide leather and it will break in with wear.
                                  from the patina point of view, does this leather created to have patina? like tea core leathers? of cause any leather would have some patina with wear, but just wondering if this leather specially made to gain patina quicker?

                                  .Net )

                                  last edited by 4 Mar 2020, 06:28 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                    Manticore
                                    Haraki san Expert
                                    Joined: 25 Jan 2017

                                    Job well done @Bulatik85 , you got that fit spot on!

                                    Given that this is the same leather as the IHJ-35, it definitely starts out slightly stiff but quickly softens up. Regarding patina, this version hasn't been out for long enough but @DrPat and @Max Power had some great patina shots in the IHJ-35 thread. Below is the most recent patina post.

                                    @Max:

                                    last edited by 9 Mar 2020, 01:32 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                      Bulatik85
                                      Joined: 29 Jan 2018

                                      First day of wear, finally the weather conditions are acceptable for this jacket  😉
                                      still slightly cold, but ok.

                                      .Net )

                                      last edited by 10 Mar 2020, 10:35 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                        profdbrk
                                        Raw and Unwashed
                                        Joined: 30 Jul 2018

                                        Works brilliantly with the hoodie layer yo.

                                        Qui plume a, guerre a. 不完全さは美しさ,です狂気は天才です

                                        last edited by 10 Mar 2020, 16:20 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                          profdbrk
                                          Raw and Unwashed
                                          Joined: 30 Jul 2018

                                          A few shots of the jacket on the way out this morning.  If anyone cares also: IH-634, Levis shirt, Vaurnet rx glasses, and that's our brand new pup below, Neela.

                                          Qui plume a, guerre a. 不完全さは美しさ,です狂気は天才です

                                          last edited by 12 Mar 2020, 19:13 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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