IHSB-WJ - Iron Heart x Simmons Bilt Dark Brown Blattwerk Work Jacket

[Giles]

It's likely the very natural tanning process. I'd be tempted to Obenauf or Mustang paste it....

[Mizmazzle]

What a gorgeous jacket. Im curious for anyone with some horse hide expertise...how does this Blattwerk leather compare to a more traditional HH tannage? I know it is super soft and pliable. What I love about traditional HH is how the arm creases form those molded rolls and it really shapes to your body over time. Does this Blattwerk behave that way? Seems so soft that it would probably just kinda have a smooth consistent drape. How does it handle getting wet? Seems high humidity may cause some mold issues. I live in a very dry climate so no worry, I suppose. Guess I'm curious if Blattwerk is as rugged and heavy feeling etc.

@DrBabyhorse @hairydangler @Gammaman

[Twistlock]

Damn, this thing is nice! Too hot to wear now, can't wait for cooler temps. Thanks @Ross and @Bailey for getting the return/exchange sorted. Bummer couldn't make it to the party to chat with you guys.

[SourPower]

Very stoked on this piece, my first leather jacket. Fitment is dialed. Leather is supple and luxurious with an incredible aroma.

I normally wear a XXXL in UHF/Westerns, and sized down to a XXL for what I feel is the perfect drape.

Thanks again @coldcashandcolderhearts!

[Mizmazzle]

@SourPower holy shit man!! Dialed!!! Throw those new boots in the mix and you’re a stone cold killa!!!

[Transporter]

Had this sweet leather for a bit in a hot and dry location. A soft and unique leather (and smell!) for sure. Fit is terrific, looks great, forms well to your body. Even with the internal storm cuffs, easy to wear your watches with. I was initially unsure how I would like those storm cuffs, turns out they are quite good and helps keep your honeycomb sleeves when wearing.

The leather gets dry a lot faster than the chrome-tanned, like my J-64. I just oiled it with Obenauf's oil (not the paste), and the leather sucks the oil up so quickly. Wow! Superb results with that oil in case you guys are thinking about how to treat this leather.

[motojobobo]

Nice tip on the Obenauf oil , thanks.

[Gammaman]

This jacket has been wet various times it’s now starting to dry out a little bit on the surface. @Mizmazzle asked ages ago how does it compares to normal horse leather and I don’t know because the others are shinki and this is nothing like that.
This is a nice relaxed easy to wear jacket.

[Mizmazzle]

@Gammaman outstanding!! I love the cut of this jacket too!!

[SourPower]

I love this leather!