Simmons Bilt

[Niro]

Got my jacket today! Turnaround only took about 6 weeks.

Smells amazing and I went with the Horween warhawk horsehide leather so it's thick. I've only briefly tried it on at work, and the upper arms seem overly bulky, but once I get to a mirror I will be able to see how it looks. Hopefully it's just a case of it needing to be broken in.

[den1mhead]

wheres the pics at @Niro ??

[Niro]

Will take pics tomorrow after work 

I will be at the Weaving Shibusa London screening today so won't have time

[den1mhead]

@Niro:

Will take pics tomorrow after work 
I will be at the Weaving Shibusa London screening today so won't have time

Enjoy the show, wish I lived in London as would love to see. Have to wait for digital release

[xtcclassic]

Congrats @Niro ! Looking forward to seeing some pics. I ended up sending mine back and ordering a smaller size, hopefully it shows up before the weather gets too cool.

[Niro]

Here are the pics!
I am just a bit concerned about the fit, especially around the upper arm area. It's a thick leather so i'm hoping it just needs to be broken in. What do people think?

[Cutlasshound]

Upper arms look too big imo, but I am not sure how they will settle down

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[tmg]

I'd say that was one size too big, definitely too big in the arms and chest, and too long overall (although that's very subjective and will depend on your own taste)

[xtcclassic]

I think you need to size down two sizes from whatever size this one is. Everything is way too big IMO. Sorry, I feel your pain, I had the same problem. But in the end, you're buying a jacket that you'll be wearing the rest of your life, so you don't want to have any regrets with the fit.

[den1mhead]

Agree with the above, size down [emoji106]

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[Niro]

thanks guys!

I will try to return it. 

[steelworker]

When it breaks in it'll be awesome!

But I defer to the above opinions.

[Niro]

They have kindly agreed to sell it for me through their outlet, so if anyone is interested in buying it then that's where it will be.

Gonna take a big hit in the pocket 

[xtcclassic]

My replacement has arrived. Much better fit I think…

[tmg]

That's a great fit [emoji106]

[Dion]

Perfect fit, indeed! Great jacket!

[Appfaff]

Ok. Finally decided my next big purchase will be a SB leather jacket and wanted to get some of your thoughts on the different leather options.

Options I am looking at:  Burgundy Hoween Warhawk FQHH / Shinki Chocolate / Horween Chromexel Steerhide Brown

I love the Burgundy and the fact that it will essentially match everything, however, not sure I should go a more classic route and get a brown or chocolate offering. I know Black is out contention because I simply would not wear it as much.

Thoughts on those you you that have any of these offerings in a SB jacket?

Thanks!

[Giles]

I would seriously consider Clayton…...

[Appfaff]

@Giles:

I would seriously consider Clayton…...

So if I understand the (new to me) terminology - Clayton gives the best of both worlds. I can get the Burgundy FQHH in a Veg tan leather that is only slightly less thick than the Warhawk and about the same as Shinki?

[Giles]

That's about it.  @Sam  has a Clayton café in black, it's a beaut….... And the Shinki (called variously, Shitsi and Stinki in Japan, that's how much it is "revered") is like USD160 more for the same jacket.....