The Flat Head
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Nice @Manticore , pics when you receive! What size did you go for? I’m wearing an XXL just to give you an idea.
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@Aries , waiting for a restock of an XL since I think that’s the best size. I was debating between that and the XXL but think the latter will be too big. The XL Sky Valley from 9L fits perfectly and the measurements are very similar through the chest and shoulders. I’m 5’9” 195lbs so bigger in the chest and shoulders. I believe you also have the 9L shadow country in XXL also correct? That fits beautifully but slightly snug in the chest and biceps.
How snug are the sleeves? Especially around biceps and the forearms? One area of concern for me is that they might be a bit snug.
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@Manticore ah cool - I actually had the 9L XL size, and it was a good fit, bit snugger for sure than this Flathead jacket.
You’re a bit heavier than me (185lbs) but I’m taller (6’1), so either the XL or XXL would fit, but the vertical length of the XXL might be a bit long on you. Hopefully the restock hits soon!
Edit: ah don’t worry about the sleeves, they are nice and roomy (the cafe racer I’d be much more worried about, fits tight on the arms!)
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Oh also @Manticore , not sure how long your arms are, but I would say the strangest quirk of these jackets is how short the sleeves are; especially after a few weeks once the beautiful creasing has happened all up the sleeve.On my XXL when I bend my elbow I have about an inch and a half of wrist on view. I’ll upload an image. Doesn’t bother me but I think the XL on my arm might’ve looked a bit silly.
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Thanks @Aries that might be an issue since I have fairly long arms. The XL sleeve measurements appear 1.75 inches shorter than my XL IHJ-35 and 1 inch shorter than the 9L Sky Valley. Once they arrive I’ll check in with Danny again on all the measurements.
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I haven't seen this talked about on here, so here it goes:
https://headlines.yahoo.co.jp/hl?a=20190828-00010002-teikokudb-ind
The Flat HEad files for bankruptcy
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So glad I was able to pick up my jackets…!
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My Flathead Rider and Racer jackets have been worn quite a lot these past few months, thought whilst I have a decent camera in my hands I'd snap some pics.
First 3 pics are of the Rider, next 3 are of the racer. Stitching is immaculate throughout, as you might expect.
I have to say, even for Shinki leather, the Rider leather is on some other planet.
The extra "greasing" process Flathead put this one through (if anyone speaks Japanese - https://www.flat-head.com/items/srj-07c/ ) has resulted in just the juiciest leather I've ever handled, and I've been to Tokyo and handled, bought and worn tonnes of Shinki.
The Racer leather is also gorgeous; a much more familiar Shinki kind of leather for those who've owned any.
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I really like that combo @twin .
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Thanks @motojobobo First time wearing this combo.
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two recent purchases. both to go into storage for now…
got the 8002 for 80AUD and managed to snag the 5100xx of a great friend! @Giles
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The legend [mention]Clint_D [/mention] hooked it up on this Old School The Flat Head polo from their Palms Label.
The shorter body seems to work great with the 888 cut.
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Anyone see or plan on picking up a new Flat Head Flannel that Rivet and Hide just posted up? Really loving these. Regrettably a UHF doesn't make much sense in L.A. where temps are creeping up over 80F already, but really want this one…..
https://rivetandhide.com/products/the-flat-head-western-selvedge-flannel-orange-navy.html
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Anyone see or plan on picking up a new Flat Head Flannel that Rivet and Hide just posted up? Really loving these. Regrettably a UHF doesn't make much sense in L.A. where temps are creeping up over 80F already, but really want this one…..
https://rivetandhide.com/products/the-flat-head-western-selvedge-flannel-orange-navy.html
All four of their new shirts at R&H are fantastic but the one you linked to is my favorite by far. Not the biggest fan of the chest pockets on their westerns but that pattern is just perfect.
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Anyone see or plan on picking up a new Flat Head Flannel that Rivet and Hide just posted up? Really loving these. Regrettably a UHF doesn't make much sense in L.A. where temps are creeping up over 80F already, but really want this one…..
https://rivetandhide.com/products/the-flat-head-western-selvedge-flannel-orange-navy.html
All four of their new shirts at R&H are fantastic but the one you linked to is my favorite by far. Not the biggest fan of the chest pockets on their westerns but that pattern is just perfect.
Yeah, I don't disagree on the pockets, not my favorite design but Flat Head flannels are next level and seem to be hard to find, so I'll definitely be picking at least one of these up.
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Yeah I ABHOR the asymmetrical pocket/flap. Looks like those cheesey early 2000s mma ufc related brand of western shirt (whose name escapes me).
