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Post by richgrrr on Jun 26, 2012 13:05:04 GMT -5
::) Hi Everyone, first post here but following the various threads on Wested jackets for a while! So, i've decided to get another Wested after i bought a raiders in distressed cow last year. The jacket was a really nice dark brown colour but didn't quite hang right...i guess because it was as thick as a rhino! After a lot of deliberation i've gone for a Wested Hero jacket in dark brown lambskin. I was really torn between the seal brown and dark brown, but from what i read on here the dark brown seemed more SA. Anyways, i called up Wested and placed the order and the guy on the phone (maybe Peter, not sure) said that the dark brown is quite a bit thinner than the seal brown....has anyone else found this? I'm naturally a bit anxious about it now, but i guess i'll find out when it arrives! Shame the Wested website doesn't have better photos and descriptions of the leathers, but i guess it adds an element of surprise! lol
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fifthchamber
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"Damn....I thought that was closer..."
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Post by fifthchamber on Jul 1, 2012 23:09:43 GMT -5
Honestly, I'd have said that the Seal Brown colour was slightly closer to Raiders...I can't comment on the thickness of the Dark Brown, since I've only seen photos, but the Seal is a reasonably thick hide for lamb..Nowhere near as heavy as my cowhide (distressed), but noticeably stronger than the LC I have from Wested in dark brown...
I think in all honesty that while the Seal brown is a touch closer to Raiders, both of the colours would look amazingly close to Raiders and that you'll end up with a lovely jacket in either event....
Regards..
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Post by wconly on Jul 1, 2012 23:20:12 GMT -5
I really don't know anything about Wested's seal brown, but would assume that it would, in reality, be closer to what is seen on screen then the dark brown. I have one of the dark brown LC style lambs. It is light. It is dark. But, even for being light in weight, it has held up quite well and I have really worn the daylights out of it. Purchased in 2001 or 02, if memory serves me correctly. I am sure you will like the jacket when it arrives. I have had very few issues with any of my Wested's. The minor issues have always been due to wear -- standard utility-type repairs, but not due to manufactuer failure! Looking forward to seeing the jacket when it arrives. Please post pics. W>
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Post by Pennsylvania Jones on Jul 1, 2012 23:30:22 GMT -5
Nice to meet you, Conly! I have one of the dark brown LC style lambs. It is light. It is dark. Good one! ;D Steven |
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Post by richgrrr on Jul 3, 2012 11:44:36 GMT -5
Aghhh proper gutted...after a weeks delay in payment clearing due to paypal randomly sending an e-cheque when i didn't even tell it to...i called Wested a week ago and was told that i could expect the jacket in a week i.e. today...chased up the lack of email confirmation today and was told that it is now processing and would be another 7 to 10 days! Jesus wept Wested...how you toy with me!
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tibor
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Post by tibor on Jul 18, 2012 17:30:31 GMT -5
I have a hero in the dark brown lambskin and is definitely lighter weight than the seal brown. It isn't so much "darker" as it is is a slightly warmer tone of brown with a bit more red in it. It is a beauuuutiful buttery soft lambskin and if you're looking for a great drape, this is the one.
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