Am I going nuts or????

[johnwayne]

Which contract is that. It’s totally accurate for Dubows.

Not going by my original!
The pic maybe not the best due to the fold but think I’d have noticed if it was but for a new jacket I’d be wanting an exchange!

 

[mulceber]

Not going by my original!
The pic maybe not the best due to the fold but think I’d have noticed if it was but for a new jacket I’d be wanting an exchange!View attachment 176963

I would want an exchange too, but I actually think I do see the phenomenon I was talking about on your jacket - Dubows were famous for making the pockets equidistant from the edge of the windflap, rather than from the zipper. As a result, the pockets frequently look like they aren't centered properly.

 

[Shanghai-Mayne]

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I find it strange that only 1 piece of the leather of a completely new jacket shrinks (and exactly 3.5 cm from top to bottom in the entire length) but anything can happen

I have seen new HH jacket shrink 1.5 cm to 2.5cm after four months wear, and six months storage.

 

[s4rmark]

For comparison is my Fivestar Roughwear 27752

 

[A2wander]

For comparison is my Fivestar Roughwear 27752View attachment 177017View attachment 177019

Your zipper is nicely aligned in the middle, mine is well out of line..

 

[coolhandluke]

Your zipper is nicely aligned in the middle, mine is well out of line..View attachment 177021View attachment 177023

@s4rmark's pocket placement looks to be very similar. It looks asymmetrical, but shouldn't effect the centerline of the zipper.

Have you measured each of the front panels at several points (pit to zipper, waist above knit to zipper, etc) to see if one panel (the left) is notably wider than the other?

Does the zipper appear to be any more centered when zipped only to armpit height?

 

[flyincowboy]

Your zipper is nicely aligned in the middle, mine is well out of line..View attachment 177021View attachment 177023

it will look period correct with some wonky stitching!

 

[A2wander]

@s4rmark's pocket placement looks to be very similar. It looks asymmetrical, but shouldn't effect the centerline of the zipper.

Have you measured each of the front panels at several points (pit to zipper, waist above knit to zipper, etc) to see if one panel is notably wider than the other?

Does the zipper appear to be any more centered when 3/4 zipped?

I did that indeed, the patch side is wider as well… I thought I’d posted this image yesterday also but I didn’t…( 3,5 cm difference)

He (the manufacturer )told me, ‘that’s the pattern ‘
But if I look to other RW 27752 from them, they don’t have this issue in my eyes??

 

[A2wander]

@s4rmark's pocket placement looks to be very similar. It looks asymmetrical, but shouldn't effect the centerline of the zipper.

Have you measured each of the front panels at several points (pit to zipper, waist above knit to zipper, etc) to see if one panel (the left) is notably wider than the other?

Does the zipper appear to be any more centered when zipped only to armpit height?

@s4rmark's pocket placement looks to be very similar. It looks asymmetrical, but shouldn't effect the centerline of the zipper.

Have you measured each of the front panels at several points (pit to zipper, waist above knit to zipper, etc) to see if one panel (the left) is notably wider than the other?

Does the zipper appear to be any more centered when zipped only to armpit height?

You can see the difference, seem to mid zipper

 

[coolhandluke]

I did that indeed, the patch side is wider as well… I thought I’d posted this image yesterday also but I didn’t…( 3,5 cm difference)
View attachment 177061
He (the manufacturer )told me, ‘that’s the pattern ‘
But if I look to other RW 27752 from them, they don’t have this issue in my eyes??

If there's 1 3/8" difference in width between the panels, there's your issue and it's not accurate to any pattern. The pocket placement just looks even more asymmetrical due to one panel being significantly smaller.

I've noticed more and more frequently these type of mistakes by 5* and they just blame it on "the pattern" to deflect any blame. Their customer service has quite frankly gone down the toilet. Just look at the dedicated 5* thread on TFL.

 

[A2wander]

If there's 1 3/8" difference in width between the panels, there's your issue and it's not accurate to any pattern. The pocket placement just looks even more asymmetrical due to one panel being significantly smaller.

I've noticed more and more frequently these type of mistakes by 5* and they just blame it on the pattern to deflect any blame. Their customer service has quite frankly gone down the toilet. Just look at their dedicated thread on TFL.

I totally agree with you, this I also mentioned to him, but for them it’s the easiest way to say ‘it’s the pattern ‘….
And they can not blame the fresh leather for this… not in my eyes..

 

[Shanghai-Mayne]

Buy Real Simons next time. If you need a not expensive A2.

 

[A2wander]

Buy Real Simons next time. If you need a not expensive A2.

For now I’m going with Aero leather, who knows after that, I’ll check out Real Simons

 

[coolhandluke]

I totally agree with you, this I also mentioned to him, but for them it’s the easiest way to say ‘it’s the pattern ‘….
And they can not blame the fresh leather for this… not in my eyes..

If it were me, I'd try contacting Shawn one last time and leave the ball in his court. You've already purchased two other 5* jackets in a very short amount of time. This can be the third and last purchase or he can address the issue if he wants to keep your business.

Not making it right will surely loose him more than just you as a customer.

 

[Shanghai-Mayne]

AERO should be much better.

For now I’m going with Aero leather, who knows after that, I’ll check out Real Simons

 

[coolhandluke]

What is your height and chest measurement @A2wander?

 

[A2wander]

What is your height and chest measurement @A2wander?

My height is 188 cm and chest is 40”
Slim build but tall

 

[coolhandluke]

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[leper-colony]

If there's 1 3/8" difference in width between the panels, there's your issue and it's not accurate to any pattern. The pocket placement just looks even more asymmetrical due to one panel being significantly smaller.

I've noticed more and more frequently these type of mistakes by 5* and they just blame it on "the pattern" to deflect any blame. Their customer service has quite frankly gone down the toilet. Just look at the dedicated 5* thread on TFL.

To be fair, some people just like to watch the world burn, no matter what the truth.

 

[coolhandluke]

To be fair, some people just like to watch the world burn, no matter what the truth.

Agreed, but unfortunately the photos and measurements don't lie in this particular instance.