IHSB-BB-NAT - Natural Horsehide Jacket - The Bareback
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After 4 wears I have to say I'm really surprised how warm and sturdy the leather is, from the soft touch and ability to move you'd guess it's lighter than it actually is. That's a huge plus in my book, might even make it suitable for wear on warmer days of winter.
The fit is perfect in every dimension I feel light they hit perfect measurements for me. The pockets are super useful, the handwarmer pockets are also the most usable ones I have on all my jackets due to the cut and even if I initially wished they had a Zipper I'm glad they don't as it doesn't scratch the sleeves.
The leather however shows every single scratch and raindrop, given that I won't even start to try and protect it but wear it as hard as I can with my office job.
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Some more fast evo
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That leather really does show every tiny little thing, doesn't it? I'm guessing it will be less noticeable as it darkens and changes color, but I kinda like how quickly it becomes unique to each owner.
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Yeah, it literally shows anything. Every raindrop, every small scratch. But that's part of the attraction, it gets patina with every single wear. I might one day treat it with Mustang paste, I guess it evens out then.
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Love the evo
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I haven’t done anything to mine, but I know wlemon used Pecard Leather Dressing before I got it.
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Thank you both!
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@Giles will these be restocked? And if so, would I take my normal IH jacket size? (normally an xxl)
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I wear XL in this, the ihj 35 and most IH tops as vests, denim jackets and shirts. So yes, I'd go with your usual size.
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@el:
@Giles will these be restocked? And if so, would I take my normal IH jacket size? (normally an xxl)
Yes, as the product page says "Continuous Production". Are being made atm.
I take the same size.
If you want an email when the restock occurs, see here:
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Thanks guys
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Thanks for the fit advice, now just wait for the restock
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Just started applying Mustang paste. Kinda drastic change, but I think the colour will be wonderful when it all settled.
Before:
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Wow, that is pretty drastic. Looks good, though.
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Looks good, is that just a leather protectant? I’ve never owned a leather jacket, this will be my first in my 42 years.
