Garylafortuna
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Shawn, I who am about to cry salute you. The long awaited custom civi AN-J-3 just recently arrived from Sialkot, and it is without a doubt one of the finest jackets I've owned. It is copied from a Buzz Rickson G-1 that was sent to Shawn several months ago, and it bears characteristics of both the Navy and AAF versions. The wind flap is internal and a little larger than on a G-1, and it has epaulets similar to an A-2. Also, I opted for a two ply waist band knit taken from A-2 stock. The lining is heavy cotton twill which Shawn was so kind as to run through a wash cycle before sewing it to the jacket. Originally the leather of choice was to be russet horse hide, but because of the covid crisis, the shipment did not materialize, so a switch to distressed buffalo was made. As it turns out it was a very gratifying decision, influenced in no small part by Xopher and his Waldo Pepper jacket. Many thanks Xopher. This leather is extraordinary, thick and heavy, yet soft and supple. The color of the jacket in the photos is a little misleading. It is actually a little darker. Fit pics to follow. Finally, this is a terrible thing to have to admit but I kind of like the blousy look. My life is now complete.
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