1970Novass
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I just received a new Eastman Rough Wear 1401 that I purchased on ebay. It's a 48L which I really needed.
Beautiful jacket and got it for a great price.
This is my first horsehide jacket and it is really stiff (they probably all are).
After reading articles on "breaking in" an A-2 their are a few I've been looking at.
1. Take a shower in your A-2 (during warm months) and wear the jacket as in dries? This way it will conform
to your specific body.
2. As it's new put it close to a radiator (not on it) or someplace where it's warm to loosen it up?
3. Or just wear it "alot" and it will break in itself.
Or is there any other time tested methods people use.
Also is there a reason to use Pecard Leather conditioner on a new jacket?
Any advice would be appreciated as I don't want to damage it
Thanks
Beautiful jacket and got it for a great price.
This is my first horsehide jacket and it is really stiff (they probably all are).
After reading articles on "breaking in" an A-2 their are a few I've been looking at.
1. Take a shower in your A-2 (during warm months) and wear the jacket as in dries? This way it will conform
to your specific body.
2. As it's new put it close to a radiator (not on it) or someplace where it's warm to loosen it up?
3. Or just wear it "alot" and it will break in itself.
Or is there any other time tested methods people use.
Also is there a reason to use Pecard Leather conditioner on a new jacket?
Any advice would be appreciated as I don't want to damage it
Thanks