and in other news: TOJ0 reboot coming out very soon. I decided against making it silk, because it was thin, amongst other reasons - and went for cleaning up the classic formula, and improved the materials as much as I could - 100% Japanese fine coat wool in the body, NZ lambskin (of course) sleeves, wool blend ribbing, and then Bemberg lining. Materials-wise, it's now all of the best that we have, which is kinda fitting since it's the original model and deserves to get brought back to the front. So we'll put that up soon.
My CWU-45 has become my favorite jacket since I've received it. It's so easy to throw this thing on and be ready for the day. I'll cram some pens, and the contents of my wallet into the upper arm office, then stash my phone, notecards and a grocery list in one of the two outer pockets as I'm running out the door. The left wrist on my jacket is a slightly wider than the right, leaving enough space (probably) to accommodate a normal-to-large sized watch. I haven't tried this yet, but I plan to. ... probably tomorrow. If this is true, it'll just be one out of many other reasons why I love this jacket.
When it's cold, the sleeves and body are wide enough to accommodate a sweater/hoodie, the ribbed collar is soft and warm, the single body zip moves over the placket with ease, everything in my front pockets are accessible by unsnapping a flap, and beneath that is a space to keep my hands warm.
I love the DRs, but if I could only keep one TOJ, I'd stick with my ribbed collar CWU-45. True to its origins, this thing is versatile and practical without compromising how badass it can make the wearer look. Dudes who sleep on it too long will be missing out once it's gone.
Is gray no longer an option for leathers? I dont see it listed as a choice on the JP site. I'm thinking about selling my 47 all around med gray DR for cheap and getting it remade since I bought it before the measuring guide came out
Is gray no longer an option for leathers? I dont see it listed as a choice on the JP site. I'm thinking about selling my 47 all around med gray DR for cheap and getting it remade since I bought it before the measuring guide came out