IHSB-TGN-NAT - Iron Heart x Simmons Bilt Mustang Horsehide Tail Gunner - Natural

[anodyne]

New jacket and pants day. Spring head cold notwithstanding, very happy w/ new gear! ... just in time for Denver "record breaking heat" today

[Mizmazzle]

@anodyne dope dude!! I guess I can tell myself that it's ok that I passed on this jacket because it would have been embarrassing if our paths crossed at Red Rocks and we both had this jacket on.

[anodyne]

@Mizmazzle Thanks man ... reminder that I'll have to take another look at the Red Rocks schedule ... Jason Isbell/Molly Tuttle would probably be a good/terribly crowded show. You have the Bareback though, so you've got your fix (mostly) covered. At least that's what I tell myself until IH releases the next thing. <Shakes fist>

[Alex]

@anodyne nice mate!

[anodyne]

@Alex Thank you sir. Now just don't drop the Pale Rider restock for a month or so, deal?

[Alex]

@anodyne

[Shmooty]

Here it is after some wear

[Shmooty]

For those that find the initial color a bit pale, it tan very well. Result after 4 days of wear

[Mizmazzle]

@Shmooty fantastic!!

[Vladip]

Such a beauty, have quite a lot of leather jackets, but that one is one of my favorite now, quite impressive.

[CosmoSix5]

These photos are so great. It was difficult for me to pass the immediate delivery of this jacket. Today I approved the order for my custom Simmons Bilt. I'll have it in 8 weeks or so.. you know.. summertime lol. Brown smooth mustang with olive contrast stitching. +2" sleeves and body.

[Vladip]

Thanks man, let's see what they'll do for you.
To be honest I was skeptical about Simmons Bilt leather jackets, never thought of buying, but that one is something, love the color, leather. So ordered another, brown one, IHSB-SAV-BRN in XL, hope for the same fit. Will definitely grab the Pale Rider soon.

[Shmooty]

I did the same, i was so stunned by the quality of construction and the overall feel of it that i snagged an other one! The black pacific deerskin from the IH SB colab.
It's a very different feel, but i love it too, will post some pic in the respective thread this weekend.
My two SB jackets are made by Moira, and the stitching is impeccable, i can't find anything wonky.

[concretor]

Anyone planning on using mustang paste on their jacket? It’s darkening up nicely on its own - will be curious how it looks after a couple months.

[JunkPants]

Wow, great looking jacket guys. And it will just get better and better I suspect.

[concretor]

Quick update on the jacket - patina develops fast on this one.

[Mizmazzle]

@concretor oh wow! That’s cool to see. Looks like the new leather also takes on a bit of that familiar peach colored tone like the OG leather.

[Buckeye]

Is it just me, or did this one smell absolutely terrible coming out of the bag?

[concretor]

@Buckeye Did not notice anything unusual on mine, but my wife did not like the smell.

[anodyne]

Mine smelled/smells like leather. I like it. That said, my IHJ-64-BLK barely has a scent (chrome tanning vs ?)