FIVESTAR Poughkeepsie

[YoungMedic]

I have just received a FIVESTAR Poughkeepsie in Russet Steerhide with mid brown knits. I had requested Shawn center the snaps on the pocket as his initial demo showed they were off center exactly as his original model was referenced. I would have been fine with this but I thought this was also an opportunity to showcase the model with centered snaps. The steerhide is great, I have a Werber in the same and this hide is just a little bit thicker and makes it right about on par with the thickness of the steer on my DD and Goodwear. Shawn was able to put a NOS Talon Zipper in for me, and my personal taste is I like the heavier zipper than the reproductions. There is not much more to add than the pictures don't tell. I am completely satisfied again with another great FIVESTAR jacket Shawn and his team have turned out for me, and can't wait to wear this one for the rest of jacket season.

 

[YoungMedic]

 

[CBI]

looks really nice - all the best on a successful break in!

 

[flyincowboy]

the mid- brown steerhide is a fantastic leather I am happy with my Roughwear as well .

 

[blackrat2]

That looks fantastic
Size and colour look good and the leather has character for sure

 

[mulceber]

Can't beat that for the price. The leather and pattern both look really nice.

 

[ausreenactor]

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That fits great. Like the collar! Enjoy it mate...

 

[jack31916]

The jacket looks very nice especïally with the NOS Talon Zipper ! Enjoy wearing it !!

A pitty that FS still use the wrong type of press studs with a very poor and sloppy setting.... ( noticed the same on the FS B-3 ).

 

[blackrat2]

It’s difficult, people are wanting GW or ELC jackets but for 5* prices, I just don’t think anyone could do that and make it a profitable business

 

[ausreenactor]

It’s difficult, people are wanting GW or ELC jackets but for 5* prices, I just don’t think anyone could do that and make it a profitable business

Great point. This jacket today is miles beyond the Flight Jackets, US Authentic and Cockpit stuff that commanded higher prices... and possibly still do.

I will commit to a FiveStar Dubow in goat next pay. Sitting on the sidelines for way too long.

 

[YoungMedic]

Thanks guys, agreed for the money it’s hard to improve on these

 

[blackrat2]

The only “mod” to my Dubow was an original Talon puller , for the money it’s a decent jacket for sure

 

[B-Man2]

Tim;

That's outsdtanding!
Congrats on another out of the park 5 Star homerun.
Cant wait to see it at our next lunch out.
How's next week sound? You pick the spot.

 

[YoungMedic]

Tim;

That's outsdtanding!
Congrats on another out of the park 5 Star homerun.
Cant wait to see it at our next lunch out.
How's next week sound? You pick the spot.

Ill message you tomorrow

 

[Brettafett]

That looks great! Esp for the price... I love the colour... Fit looks spot on.
Ive never seen an original Poughkeepsie. Whats that seam running up from the label?

 

[YoungMedic]

That looks great! Esp for the price... I love the colour... Fit looks spot on.
Ive never seen an original Poughkeepsie. Whats that seam running up from the label?

Apparently that is how they were sewn in. Not sure about 100% fidelity but that's how I've seen others done

 

[CBI]

I love the premium makers but I am just not comfortable with the prices so these guys like 5 Star and Bronson are great options.

 

[leper-colony]

Apparently that is how they were sewn in. Not sure about 100% fidelity but that's how I've seen others done

It's specific to the contract, not a one-off or miss-step. Its not common , but I have seen it in other makers.

 

[blackrat2]

Certainly one of johns jacket has the label sewn the same

 

[Greg Gale]

'I've not been a fan of 5star's leather colors, but that russet is just amazing! Shawn is really putting a lot of work into this. It doesn't look like an 'entry level' jacket at all. And the fit is spot on too.