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SPECS
PATTERN:
Inspired by vintage 1930s-40s American sportswear leather coats, and other period outdoor jackets, revisited by the Mister Freedom Design Department.
LEATHER:
Vegetable-tanned full grain cowhide leather, natural color, milled and supple, about 3-4 Oz weight. Exclusively developed for MF.
NOTE: We use genuine full grain leather, not the cheap top-grain type corrected/buffed/sanded to level surface inconsistencies.
No two hides are alike and each panel may feature variations in texture along with natural imperfections.
LINING:
Full lining, combination of NOS cotton plaid flannel (body) and NOS cotton woven stripe (arms)
DETAILS:
- Vintage sportcoat hip length.
- High five-button front closure style.
- Classic keyhole button-front closure.
- Corozo wood buttons with bone button backing.
- Slim notched lapel with stand collar option.
- Western arcuate front yokes.
- Split front panel construction.
- Double hip buttoned flap pockets.
- 30s style split-back single expansion gusset (action-back).
- Half-belt back.
- Gusseted cuffs, buttoned cinch.
- Fully lined, NOS cotton fabric.
- Lining chest pocket.
- Mister Freedom The Sportsman woven neck label.
- Sturdy poly-cotton thread stitching.
- Made in California, USA.
SIZING/FIT
The MF TORPEDO does not require any type of pre-treatment or conditioning and is ready to wear as-is.
We recommend referring to our sizing chart and comparing measurements with a similar style of jacket that fits you, according to your own style/expectations.
I tend to fluctuate between size 36 and 38 in MF leather/woven jackets and at 57 ~145 lbs opted for a comfortable size 38 in the TORPEDO, with enough room to layer during winter.
CARE
Embrace the fact that the natural veg-tan leather is prone to get tanned/stained/nicked/scratched, unavoidably showing signs of aging as your jacket is doing what it was designed to be doing: being worn without moderation, and passed-on to future generations.
Occasional conditioning when needed (according to actual frequency of wear and activities) will contribute to an attractive warm tone natural patina, and a healthy-looking leather.
For maintenance, we recommend , following our usual method outlined .
Do not use neatsfoot oil or leather conditioners specific to footwear.
STORY
Our first batch of TORPEDO was initially released in veg-tan cowhide leather, for vintage references loosely inspired by WW2 reefer-style leather jackets, matching our storyline and recent deep dive in the .
For those into historical references, , iconic figure in WW2 US Navy submarine history, and adored by both his men and superiors, had his first command in 1919 on an ex-German sub U-97, in order to evaluate enemy U-Boats performances.
This follow-up release of our TORPEDO pattern features our classic proprietary veg-tan cowhide in natural color, 3-4 Oz weight, same grade/color/specs as the blank canvas of our original and .
The full lining is a combination of NOS cotton plaid flannel (body) and NOS cotton woven stripe (arms.)
To give it a head start, I set-up my natural TORPEDO outside on a bust form for about 2 weeks, let the California sun pull some tanning magic, and wrapped-up the process by conditioning the leather with , following the usual routine outlined throughout this blog, and .
All was left to do was wearing the jacket without watching the water boil. I embraced the inevitable stains/nicks from daily wear, enjoyed the evo and killer jacket comments from random strangers.
Wear your MF TORPEDO without moderation for a guaranteed attractive natural patina over time!
The MF TORPEDO Jacket in veg-tan natural cowhide leather is designed and made in California, USA, by Mister Freedom.
Galvanized eyelets resist saltwater corrosion in marine conditions
