Posts made by NorvilleRogers

@Mizmazzle
I don’t think so… I bought it used so can’t be sure, but when i took the trusty sandpaper to it, it seems black all the way through. Best smelling leather Ive ever owned tho’.

Thanks @Mizmazzle … its a Simmons Bilt Maverick in Japanese HH. She’s a tough old mare…Should have it fully broken- in by about 2030.

More of the same… I haven’t bought anything new for a while

Enjoy… you’ve earned it @Mizmazzle

First of many @wjw
You wear it well!

Hey Mr. Smiles…. what have you done with @Mizmazzle ?

you can’t beat a Billy @Marc2706 … Ive had mine ten years plus, and it just gets better and better!

Beautiful jacket @Cole

@Mizmazzle … picture 1, “did you spill my pint?”
picture 2, “then Im gonna eat your face off!”

@Mizmazzle… I love your “are you looking at me?” look…
Yes I am looking at you. You’re looking great.

Thanks @Buckeye
I think you’re probably right… Ive gone down that same road before. The road that starts off at “it’ll be fine”, through “I hope this thing doesn’t shrink in the wash”, finally ending up at “why are my hands turning blue?”. Great clothes are always enhanced when they don’t cut-off your circulation! Exactly as you say, a leather jacket should be a lifetime piece and it’d be a shame to leave it in the wardrobe.

Thanks @flannel-slut
I love my SB, but if I want anything from the top shelf, Ive gotta take it off!
As a man of 50 who likes cheese, I fear my currently slim body is only going in one direction so Im probably gonna take the cautious approach and go bigger rather than smaller. But tomorrow I’ll wake up and think the opposite… aahh…first world problems heh? But I really appreciate the advice. Thanks

Thanks for the advice @tody
There’s always so many things to look out for… perfect sleeve length, not too long at the back, not too restrictive but still flattering. Sometimes it all goes round and round in my head until Im dizzy. I think I have to be honest with myself and not expect N1 level comfort in a heavy horsehide riders jacket.

Hey there @flannel-slut … I’ve read and re-read this thread many times. You have certainly “dialed-in” the fit. Looks perfect!
I was just wondering, after six months do you still feel you’ve made the right decision? Have you ever felt you wished it was roomier? Im about to hit the button on something similar (I’m probably between sizes too) and can’t decide which way to fall!? If I knew it could look as good as yours does on you, Id have done it already. But I worry that the lack of layering options would mean I don’t wear it.
Funny, I never used to worry about any of this before I got addicted to IH, and now I go everywhere with a tape measure!

We had that light above Bristol as well, @ARNC …not sure what it was!?

Who knew SB would be as addictive as IH?…this is my second, with a third in production.
Debs should be knighted!

Simmons Bilt / 235 / 777

@momo73 … so pleased to see you back on WAYWT. I’ve missed your style!

SB/ Chambray/777