Fine Creek Leathers
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@WhiskeySandwich That jacket will have a bi-swing back, so that’s really the big indicator for me in terms of how slim I can go. I’ve had to send back a couple jackets that didn’t have it — my particular area of trouble is big shoulders, so that shit is really uncomfortable when the jacket is too small.
Overall I wouldn’t say they stretch too much, more just mold and shape, so I’d definitely be wary of any areas that seem constricting. Snug is fine, uncomfortable isn’t. It’s kind of a task getting leather jackets dialed sometimes but man it’s worth it! I wish I had more backs so I could own more of em lol…
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@popvulture yeah, bi-swing back is a game changer. My BR has it and it's the most comfortable and best fitting leather jacket i've ever worn. Thing is, it's a little loose in the sleeves, and it's not the highest quality (some of the panels grain vary significantly). The next size up, a 44, for this FCL Leon actually has larger measurements than my BR here,, but, the MadRed was the largest leather jacket i've worn, measurement-wise. Leather and lining have a large part too. I guess I'll just find out when the exchange shows up!
"The greatest obstacle to living is expectancy, which hangs upon tomorrow and loses today...The whole future lies in uncertainty: Live immediately."
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Man, I don’t think those sleeves look too loose! Good stacking. I can’t really see the biceps though so that might be where they’re looser than you like.
I think that judging by the pic of the 42, the 44 definitely won’t be too big. Psyched to see!
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@WhiskeySandwich Types of leather also contributes to fit/stretch/settling. Deer stretches the easiest, then steer/cowhide, and then horse which has almost zero stretch. I have zero experience with goat leathers.
For jackets I tend to size with the type of leather in consideration and will size smaller or larger depending on that type.
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I think this one might be on the money
"The greatest obstacle to living is expectancy, which hangs upon tomorrow and loses today...The whole future lies in uncertainty: Live immediately."
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@WhiskeySandwich Great pic of a perfect pick of leather jackets. Looks damn good!!
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@goosehd thanks man! It’s still a bit snug in the chest zipped but these aren’t meant to be swimwear lol
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@WhiskeySandwich it's perfect my friend congratulations it looks great on you
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@WhiskeySandwich Very nice. Great fit.
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I think @sabergirl might be right, the issues is the chest area. The front between the pits limits my mobility. The measurement across the tightest part between arm holes is a good 2 inches less than my UHFs.
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@Kasi
great one Mo
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@Kasi MO, it Looks tailor-made for ya .. can't wait to see , if not denim-esque, fades on them.
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@Kasi looks sick man. i wish mine had fit like that in the chest.
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@Kasi, let’s circle back later and see if Edward’s 50s jacket from Fine Creek Leathers can hold its own against the competition—especially against TFH’s 1.5mm Shinki horsehide double rider’s jacket. After all, 2mm thick Shinki teacore horsehide is to leather what a V12 engine is to the rest—V10 and V6 included. Sure, they might put up a fight, but let’s be real—this one’s mean, aggressive, tough, and loud enough to make your neighbors question their life choices.
Congrats!
thanks