IHJ-54 - Brown Chrome Tanned Japanese Horsehide Riders Jacket With Collar

[neph93]

Can anyone ( @Giles ? ) speak to how the horsehide on this and the IHJ-35 compares to the horsehide used on the arms of the IHW-11. I don't know enough about leather in general or horsehide in particular to envisage how this jacket looks and feels in the flesh (so to speak) and need some reference points… (asking for a friend  ::) )

[Giles]

@Sam Please can you take a look for @neph93 's "friend"

[Sam]

The main difference for me is the suppleness of the leather on the varsity. They feel about the same thickness (which they probably are) and all three of the leathers have a nice healthy shine to them but the horsehide on the IHJ-35 and the 54 have that "never been worn" stiffness. Whereas the varsity leather has a worn-in feel whilst still looking brand new.

Hope that makes sense… @neph93

[neph93]

@Sam  it does and that was just the sort of tactile comparison I was hoping for. Thanks very much, very helpful.

[Appfaff]

These BETTER get sold out today thanks to the Advent sale - Less than $1,400 for this bad boy is one hell of a deal. Sadly/Luckily my size is gone, otherwise I’d be helping to eliminate stock, myself!

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[Giles]

Sorry…...

[Appfaff]

Anyone that met @formulapfaff and I at the Austin meet up will know how close we are. We share a lot of the interests, yet have very different styles.

I recently had a birthday, and I was lucky enough to have him surprise me for a weekend filled with great food, tasty beer, and family, and I was blown away by the thought and generosity it took for him to come visit me for my special weekend the week before his last finals of his collegiate career.

While I didn’t think the weekend could be topped, Greg outdid himself again, and bought me the IHJ-54 as a Christmas gift. I am blown away by his generosity, and humbled by the act.

I’m beyond lucky to finally have my dream jacket.

Thank you Gregory,

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[Giles]

I loved it so much when you posted this…....

https://www.ironheart.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=9907.msg534070#msg534070

[Dion]

What a wonderful twist!

[FormulaPfaff]

@appfaff so glad it all worked out. The fit is spot on too [emoji41]

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[DrBabyhorse]

Damn! I could use a friend like that! Congrats on getting a great jacket!

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[Dstauffer]

@Appfaff Adam, so glad one of these made its way to you. I can assure you from experience, it was worth the wait. This thing is in a league of its own. The details are perfection and too many to list!

From the pic above, the fit looks killer! Please post some more when you get a chance so we can all ogle over your new favorite rugged gear 

[Appfaff]

Thanks @Dstauffer - I just can’t get enough of it so far

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[browniemcghee]

This whole story and the pics above brought a huge smile to my face.  Very happy for you. Looks like a great fit too.

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[neph93]

That’s amazing. Brotherly love is a fine thing.

[Matty123]

damn son! looks good. great story too!

[neph93]

Must be a bit upsetting that you “have” to wear the tour jacket for a whole month @Appfaff [emoji23]

[Matty123]

^^Rules are rules. Horsey must wait.

[Dion]

I think even the toughest denim jacket will appear like a child's play after wearing a heavy horsehide jacket.

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@neph93:

Must be a bit upsetting that you “have” to wear the tour jacket for a whole month @Appfaff [emoji23]

brilliant act and story…. enjoy it  ( next month )