Buzz Rickson Werber B-2

[John Lever]

If you are paying a reasonable repair charge I would expect that ELC would accommodate your request.

Buying second hand comes with inherent risk. The measurements and overall grain might lead you to believe it is a bargain. There is no telling what has been applied to the hide during its lifetime or immediately before the sales pics were taken?

Or it could just come down to the way you ask ELC to assist you, or whether you are respectful online?

I have been told by Gary that Eastman will not undertake any repairs to BR leather jackets when bought from BR Japan.

 

[John Lever]

Probably due to the use of glue. I’ve had a couple in here for work & almost all of the seams were glued before, during or after stitching. Makes it a total PIA to remove the old thread & very time consuming digging the leftovers out of the glue.

I have seen photos of workshops of many major manufacturers using glue and double sided tape. My LW B3 showed clear use of tape I could see it.

 

[Smithy]

They don't work well below freezing.

I had no idea that they were a bit hopeless when it gets below 0. Thanks John for the heads up, I'd always assumed they'd be toasty. Then again that's probably why the B-3 superceded it.

 

[ausreenactor]

I have been told by Gary that Eastman will not undertake any repairs to BR leather jackets when bought from BR Japan.

Asked Rob years ago about a potentail BR A-2 reknit years ago. When he couldn't do it I didn't bid on that BR.

 

[John Lever]

I had no idea that they were a bit hopeless when it gets below 0. Thanks John for the heads up, I'd always assumed they'd be toasty. Then again that's probably why the B-3 superceded it.

I wore mine in Salzburg 10 years ago at Xmas, I was cold outdoors at night at minus 3 C

 

[Smithy]

I'd always presumed they were warmish but it's probably because of that huge collar that I'd thought that.

Sounds as if the Irvin is a better bet for this neck of the woods!

 

[petermack09]

I find it far better than sheepskin for the cold wet winter in Scotland,,I wore mine for two hours at -10 for a night walk with the dog,,perfect,& didn’t need hung up for two days to dry after,,the jacket not the dog

 

[John Lever]

This photo shows how pockets were designed, more of a bag than flat panel. The collar fastening is the loop and button type.

 

[petermack09]

This photo shows how pockets were designed, more of a bag than flat panel. The collar fastening is the loop and button type.View attachment 32701

Sorry but those pockets are shocking,,,,love the guy with the jacket that’s tied like a dressing gown,,he ain’t babying that sucker !!!

 

[Smithy]

They don't look exactly thrilled to bits do they, especially the bloke on the right, "Join the army they said, see the world they said..."

 

[STEVE S.]

I have seen photos of workshops of many major manufacturers using glue and double sided tape. My LW B3 showed clear use of tape I could see it.

Yep, everybody uses some, but the type & amount on a BR is over the top. Concur with the tape on the LW. I have a customer who sends a bunch of those for repairs/ modifications & double faced tape is the standard on those.

 

[John Lever]

Saw an Avirex B1 (yes !) On yahoo last week. Never knew they made them.

 

[STEVE S.]

I love my B2. Much more functional than my B3 for everyday tasks, driving etc.

 

[saucerfiend]

I agree. you can wear in indoors without sweating to death. Try doing that with a B-3.


Brian

 

[John Lever]

IMO the best looking heavy type jacket.

 

[petermack09]

Im actually turning the heating down & wear my B2 watching the football tonight it’s so comfortable,,,well it is for me,the rest of the family are freezing

 

[John Lever]

My zip jammed on Saturday because I didn't start it correctly, luckily nothing broke !

 

[KissMyMuscle]

Great jacket, Searching on Yahoo for a while, still haven't seen any in my size

 

[John Lever]

Great jacket, Searching on Yahoo for a while, still haven't seen any in my size

What size do you need ?

 

[Smithy]

This might just be sacrilege for some but I'm really starting to think that the B-2 (and the B-1 for that matter) are much better looking jackets than the B-3.