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FIVESTAR LEATHER A2 JACKET
- Thread starter Shawn Ali
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Imuricecreamman
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Let's hope for the best.I'm just afraid that the seal is too dark ...
Blueknight54
Member
Shawn has new
the russet from five star is a very nice color. I received my AN-J-3 today and the regular russet goatskin is very nice.I'm just afraid that the seal is too dark ...
Saint-ex
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No in fact there is no "premium hide" option, just ordered by email after several email exchanged.
I defined with @Shawn Ali all details of the jacket.
I defined with @Shawn Ali all details of the jacket.
Smithy
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That's how I'm going to do it.
Shawn Ali
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We are using the Premium Hide 1.2mm for your jacket, only the normal ebay jackets we sold are of Normal Guage Leathers, but still have the good quality but less thickness.
Shawn
Shawn Ali
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Shawn Ali
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Yes That's a good idea, as on ebay or Amazon we have hundreds buyers who don't required the as much precision or details as our VLJ Members looking for, So I personally read All the emails's and coordinated till the end production to ensure the best results of authentic look.
Shawn
Shawn Ali
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Shawn Ali
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Its Dark but with the passage of time it will turned to a very nice look.I'm just afraid that the seal is too dark ...
Shawn
Saint-ex
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I'm not worried about that.
Blueknight54
Member
I’m going to post a review of the jacket tonight. I haven’t had time to take pictures yet.Where are your pics ?
I change my mind several time about the color, but Seal seems more versatile.
Next one...
Blueknight54
Member
Here is the aforementioned AN-J-3 from five star. As far as I know I’m the first to have one here, or the first to post anything about it. My apologies if I’m wrong.
The jacket arrived in a tidy nylon bag with the 5 star logo on it, which I thought was a nice touch.
It’s been mentioned here more than once that the leather from 5 star has a chemical smell. This one doesn’t. Just a pleasing mellow leather smell.
The leather itself has a nice rich dark russet color to it. And the goatskin has some good grain to it. Now, having said that, the leather is fairly stiff. But I’m sure with enough wear it will become supple as goatskin usually does.
The construction is excellent! Not a stitch out of place. And the knits are very nice. They don’t seem loose or thin by any means and are dull purple in color. I opted for the burgundy liner and the pictures don’t do it justice. It’s very smooth and silky.
It came with a triple talon zip and plastic buttons. I’ve never handled an original ANJ so I’m not sure how accurate this is. The collar has the zig zag stitching pattern I’ve seen on pictures of an original. This jacket isn’t patterned after any particular manufacturer.
It’s hot as hell in Texas right now so I’ve only worn the jacket briefly, and I’m pleased to say it fits like a glove! I sent Shawn my measurements and he nailed it. I don’t feel any constricting across my back, or pinching in my upper arms when I lift them above chest height, I can effortlessly cross my arms across my chest and it doesn’t ride up when I sit or move my arms around.
Now the cons.
I measured the sleeves wrong so now I will have to have them shortened, but that’s my fault. I ordered the jacket with snap pockets but it came with buttons. But I can live with that, it’s more accurate anyway. But that’s it. This is by far the nicest leather jacket I’ve had in years and it’s the only one that ever fit me so well. I would have to say I would recommend this jacket to anyone considering purchasing one.
The jacket arrived in a tidy nylon bag with the 5 star logo on it, which I thought was a nice touch.
It’s been mentioned here more than once that the leather from 5 star has a chemical smell. This one doesn’t. Just a pleasing mellow leather smell.
The leather itself has a nice rich dark russet color to it. And the goatskin has some good grain to it. Now, having said that, the leather is fairly stiff. But I’m sure with enough wear it will become supple as goatskin usually does.
The construction is excellent! Not a stitch out of place. And the knits are very nice. They don’t seem loose or thin by any means and are dull purple in color. I opted for the burgundy liner and the pictures don’t do it justice. It’s very smooth and silky.
It came with a triple talon zip and plastic buttons. I’ve never handled an original ANJ so I’m not sure how accurate this is. The collar has the zig zag stitching pattern I’ve seen on pictures of an original. This jacket isn’t patterned after any particular manufacturer.
It’s hot as hell in Texas right now so I’ve only worn the jacket briefly, and I’m pleased to say it fits like a glove! I sent Shawn my measurements and he nailed it. I don’t feel any constricting across my back, or pinching in my upper arms when I lift them above chest height, I can effortlessly cross my arms across my chest and it doesn’t ride up when I sit or move my arms around.
Now the cons.
I measured the sleeves wrong so now I will have to have them shortened, but that’s my fault. I ordered the jacket with snap pockets but it came with buttons. But I can live with that, it’s more accurate anyway. But that’s it. This is by far the nicest leather jacket I’ve had in years and it’s the only one that ever fit me so well. I would have to say I would recommend this jacket to anyone considering purchasing one.
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Blueknight54
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I’m seriously considering having this 5th AF patch sewn on.
Thomas Koehle
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Like that ANJ3 - didn't even know before These Things exist.
The jacket has all the Features i like on my A2 as well as on my G1 / M422
Craftmanship Looks pretty nice too
The jacket has all the Features i like on my A2 as well as on my G1 / M422
Craftmanship Looks pretty nice too
