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@mlwdp Attractions lot 444.

Thanks @Broark. They’re iron heart 666 overdyed.

Just received my Wesco Van Cleefs, what a beautiful leather. Can't wait for the Aussie sun to work its magic (thankfully not on my skin...).

They’re comparable in length to Alden sizing, but wider, I’d compare to an E or EE Alden trubalance.

My Flathead jacket 6 months in.

19 hours ago, mlwdp said:

What Wescos did you get?

Went for the Van Cleefs III.

Gorgeous. If only that last fit my narrow feet . Ah well, Wescos should arrive soon...!

Very happy I picked up the leather jackets before I missed out forever, whew. Sad day.

Nice @mrman ! I've got both the FH cafe racer and the single rider jacket (collared, 1930s style). Stunning leather, the rider jacket definitely has the most distinctive leather I've ever seen.

What size did you go for in yours? I've got my eyes on the Delraiser offered by @kiya and co.

Here's pics of mine, bit old now, quite a bit of wear since.

9 hours ago, mlwdp said:

Can't see the pic but why did you sell them?

The pics not showing? Strange, they’re there on my screen.

Bucos are just half a size too small; I’ve got some wescos incoming that are a perfect fit, knew the buco fit would just irritate me from then on.

The Clinch fit well but I’m having foot pains (planar fasciitis) and they’re such heavy boots they exacerbate the swelling. 

Shame to see both go, phenomenal boots, but needs must!

Last pics of my RMC Bucos and Clinch engineers as I’ve just sold both.

RMC jackets are top quality, and the leather is gorgeous. If the fit works, you've got a jacket you'll adore for life.

Yep Tricker's are very well made. If you haven't had a pair before do your research on sizing, they're UK sized and the lasts can vary in fit widely.

Definitely veering back towards my MF tastes, especially with the midnight releases.

17 hours ago, edmond said:

What leather is that???

It’s a teacore horsehide, I think standard and strange worked with Wesco to source it especially, not sure it’s a common Wesco option.

S&S axebreakers by Wesco. Just over a year of wear, teacore coming through.

8 hours ago, Cold Summer said:

Interestingly, the announcement about Flat Head's dissolution/reorganization has disappeared from their web site.

Interesting...

Just received the FH cafe racer, incredible service from @Danny @ Rivet & Hide as always.

The leather is, as with all their jackets, gorgeous, and the stitching is laser focused. The back panel is a work of art, can't get get pics of that until the other half gets home!

Cold day in Melbourne so a hoody on, which works I think, but obviously I'll normally be wearing a tee or shirt.

Agree on all the above. I'm 6'1, 185lbs and a solid size 44 in their shirts, and even funnier, an XXL in their jackets!:

Flathead

Godspeed

samurai

wesco x standard and strange

Count me in on the collar lifting up too...!

2-year old out of shot about to do some daredevil jump off a chair, distracts at just the right moment.

Flathead

Mister Freedom

Samurai

wesco

Great fit on the TCB jacket @volvo240thebest

Came for the thread title, stayed for the discussion!

My favourites have changed enormously over the years (I imagine this is true of almost all of us?), but at the moment I really love:

The Mister Freedom lot 64 cut (extra medium, almost high rise, generous hem for engineer boots), especially in the Okinawa denim and NOS Organic Cotton. The Mister Freedom chinos also deserve honourable mention.

The Real McCoys 004 and Joe McCoys 991XH. Very similar 60s style cuts, great fabric, an extremely comfortable jean.

The Samurai 710 if I want something a bit more contemporary, quite a mid-low rise, slim silhouette.

Following @Iron Horse's example, some fit pics.

Mister Freedom Okinawa lot 64 (with bonus moody little man):

Mister Freedom NOS 64:

Mister Freedom Chinos:

Real McCoys 004:

Mister freedom

samurai

clinch

Hey folks,

Does anyone know/have contact with TCB? I ordered the size 46 cat boy jacket midday Friday, and asides from receiving the 'thanks for your order' email, I've had no contact, which is weird because they shipped out the size 48 same day.

I've used the 'inquiry form' on the site (on Monday), and haven't got a response, and also tried contacting Inoue via IG, but no dice.