IHSB-EXT-NAT - Iron Heart x Simmons Bilt Natural Horsehide Type III Jacket
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Will all future runs of all of these natural leather jackets use the new Blattwerk leather seen on the 2025 pale rider, or will the original still be used on certain pieces?
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@T4920 Do you know the difference between Blattwerk and the original leather? I wouldn't mind an education on the difference between them if you do know.
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@chadstone30 I'm no leather expert, but it looks a lot softer and more mailable. Also has a more prounced grain and appears to be a lighter colour when new.
Check out the Pale Rider thread and compare earlier versions of the shirt with the one currently available.
I think it was changed due to consistency issues with the old leather if I remember correctly.
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@T4920 is correct in that the original Italian horsehide was not consistent enough, so the Blattwerk was the best alternative we had at the time (for the pale rider). We have since found another leather, which we'll release the details of when we're ready
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I think of this jacket often. I have so many jackets. But this jacket, this would be the last jacket.
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@indigostiff the old leather. As far as I know.
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@indigostiff The only ones that exist not in the 'old' leather are the two samples I am selling now
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What sizes are the samples, please? What's the price? Or have they already been claimed?
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Both sold. Bummer. Thanks.
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We've got a winner! I just love it - thank you @Alex! It's nice not to wrestle with the leather of such a heavy jacket (ie, the old pale rider), and the smell is DIVINE! More to come! No adjustments to the sleeves needed, either, since they'll ride up a bit with some wear. It fits bespoke!
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@indigostiff looks good!!! Nice and clean!
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Any recommendations for a waterproofing agent or leave alone?
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Horses for courses (pun intended), but I would leave alone. Personally, I def would not use a waterproofing product, I would possibly use some form of natural oil - Mustang paste or the like.....
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@Giles thanks, definitely dont want to mess this work of art with a bad product applied.
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My personal view is that waterproofing is a fairly aggressive way of altering the nature of the leather. If your question was because you were worried about getting the leather wet, then no need to worry, it'll be fine.
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@Giles is truly about getting it wet, im in the Pacific Northwest and it seems to rain 68.666% of the year....
