Fine Creek Leathers
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I poured over measurements for a long time, comparing to the leather jackets I already have. Some of the actual measurements on the one I received were a bit smaller, but I should have gone for extra room anyway. The sleeves especially were an inch under their chart and are very snug on the forearm. That and the chest will make a huge difference, the rest I’m sure will break in
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I'm also curious how the leather will relax and accommodate the wearer. My chesticles often feel constricted by garments that are otherwise 'my size'. The only leather jackets i have experience with are definitely a boxier cut. I guess the question is: how slim can you actually go with an out-of-the-box leather and still keep a full range of motion?
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@WhiskeySandwich That jacket will have a bi-swing back, so that’s really the big indicator for me in terms of how slim I can go. I’ve had to send back a couple jackets that didn’t have it — my particular area of trouble is big shoulders, so that shit is really uncomfortable when the jacket is too small.
Overall I wouldn’t say they stretch too much, more just mold and shape, so I’d definitely be wary of any areas that seem constricting. Snug is fine, uncomfortable isn’t. It’s kind of a task getting leather jackets dialed sometimes but man it’s worth it! I wish I had more backs so I could own more of em lol…
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@popvulture yeah, bi-swing back is a game changer. My BR has it and it's the most comfortable and best fitting leather jacket i've ever worn. Thing is, it's a little loose in the sleeves, and it's not the highest quality (some of the panels grain vary significantly). The next size up, a 44, for this FCL Leon actually has larger measurements than my BR here,, but, the MadRed was the largest leather jacket i've worn, measurement-wise. Leather and lining have a large part too. I guess I'll just find out when the exchange shows up!
"The greatest obstacle to living is expectancy, which hangs upon tomorrow and loses today...The whole future lies in uncertainty: Live immediately."
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Man, I don’t think those sleeves look too loose! Good stacking. I can’t really see the biceps though so that might be where they’re looser than you like.
I think that judging by the pic of the 42, the 44 definitely won’t be too big. Psyched to see!
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@WhiskeySandwich FWIW, Mad Red looks so damn good! Good luck with the exchange.
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@WhiskeySandwich Types of leather also contributes to fit/stretch/settling. Deer stretches the easiest, then steer/cowhide, and then horse which has almost zero stretch. I have zero experience with goat leathers.
For jackets I tend to size with the type of leather in consideration and will size smaller or larger depending on that type.
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I think this one might be on the money
"The greatest obstacle to living is expectancy, which hangs upon tomorrow and loses today...The whole future lies in uncertainty: Live immediately."
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@WhiskeySandwich Great pic of a perfect pick of leather jackets. Looks damn good!!
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@goosehd thanks man! It’s still a bit snug in the chest zipped but these aren’t meant to be swimwear lol
I think it’ll relax nicely but may take some work. Love this leather! I can tell it wants to fade. -
@WhiskeySandwich it's perfect my friend congratulations it looks great on you
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@WhiskeySandwich Very nice. Great fit.
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I think @sabergirl might be right, the issues is the chest area. The front between the pits limits my mobility. The measurement across the tightest part between arm holes is a good 2 inches less than my UHFs.
