Maybe some old handyman still has a can of carbon tetrachloride around. It’s been banned but boy it was effective.
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Carbon tet will not help, unfortunately.
At this point, only a nuclear warhead might help. Just kidding! 
I’d try something with EFTA as a Hail Mary attempt to remove this stain. Some inks contain metal complexes, and EDTA can help remove metal ions. Not sure if there are any household products that have this…
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I’ve had success using hand sanitizer on ink (got it all out) but the stain was fairly new (it also works well on pine sap).
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Is it EDTA or EFTA? What product has this? EFTA seems to refer to the European FTA.
I’m now unhealthily obsessed and have enough cleaning supplies for life.
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I have drenched items in aerosol hairspray, then put them through the washer.
Are you washing the jacket? Or is that a redundant question besides all that you’ve done?
Also, I know that patching sounds… '70s-style not good… but can you consider patching the coat in material the same color (linen, wool, high quality) and using Japanese Zakka or Sashiko embroidery to fix things? Perhaps taking a party days jacket to the office almost 30 years later is a bridge too far. (Although my spouse wears concert T-shirts to the office without fail or consequences - tech life.)
Bonus points for Radiohead in the UK in '95. I remember The Bends hitting our campus newspaper/radio station offices. Good times!
Can’t remember from reading yesterday…has Folex been mentioned???
https://www.amazon.com/Folex-Carpet-Spot-Remover-32/dp/B001B0V5GG
Sorry for the typo! EDTA.
Not sure if there are any easily available household products. I looked on Amazon yesterday, and the ones that popped up required a business account.
Bite thy tongue! 
Look at this jacket! Is it not worth fighting for? It’s currently wet, by the way, but you can see the quality. Just imagine when it’s dry, pressed, dyed a lovely dark brown. My son is going to be the coolest cat in Manhattan!
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I am there with you! Especially due to the jacket’s provenance.
Half the coolness is where it’s been. And, a lot of more affordable stuff was made better back them. Would that I kept my entire wardrobe.
I still feel the stain may be covered up if hairspray doesn’t work. Would just have to be cool about it.
Oh, and I would consider removing the label before dying, then putting it back on.
The label is one of the best parts of the jacket!
Aside from the button flap gorge detail between the collar and lapel.
I did think I should remove the labels before dying it.
I hope your son appreciates all the trouble you are going through!
Good luck and please post an “after” photo when the dying is completed.
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When it is dyed dark brown…the stain won’t show.
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Last night I bored both hubby and son with my daylong battle to restore this jacket. I am sure they both think this is a lost cause but my son says he will wear it if the stain is gone.
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Wait! Can you actually just sew a detail over it? Find corduroy that is similar to the lapel (unless you can match the jacket fabric), and sew a faux pocket flap above the other one?
It’s called a ticket pocket, and it’s a thing. Look up Garrison Bespoke in Toronto. Their web site will give you some ideas.
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I hope you’re right, but it appears to be black ink.
I’m just hoping it doesn’t end up looking like a balayage jacket when I try to dye it.
I would have this done by a professional. You are dealing with at least two different fabrics, and sometimes dyes don’t act the same with different fabrics.
Have you thought about taking this to a tailor and having a second pocket flap put above the pockets? To cover the stain? Of course, that would entail getting matching fabric…but it’s a thought.
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Yes.
Maybe I should go to a proper tailor and have them take it apart to dye it. See if they could make a matching ticket pocket? Or fabricate an interior patch?
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If you’re using a professional, see if they can sew a fix first. The jacket is such a nice color as is.
(If I’m taking this thread way too seriously, it’s because I was a professional costume designer in my youth, and I still do custom costumes, so I know how important it is to save a look and a garment.)
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