Five Star Leather Rough Wear 27752 on their FB page

[Blackboxr1200S]

I once asked Shawn for a few samples, because as you say... pictures are deceptive and you have no idea what it looks like.
Even here it's not easy, but you get the idea how "red" the brandy is compared to the brandy brown.

 

[CBI]

I see, so there is a Brandy and Brand Brown..............

 

[Blackboxr1200S]

I see, so there is a Brandy and Brand Brown..............

So it would seem...
Top in Brandy Brown, bottom is Brandy

 

[flyincowboy]

To me brandy brown for sure !

 

[Thomas Koehle]

Yeah - I’m also more on the brown brandy side

 

[ludospeed]

Don't be jealous. Patchwork colors A-2 jacket.

 

[Former.USAF.C130]

Looks pretty good. But for me, that collar would kill me. Maybe with some wetting and manipulating it would tame it down a bit.

I am very glad you posted this. This is exactly what I have been looking for !!! Thank you.

 

[CBI]

Here's another new customer pic. A little large on him in re fit and leather maybe a bit stiff but should break in really well if actually worn: overall good WW2 vibe..........

 

[CBI]

No, I am not getting any commissions from 5 Star!!!!!!! - I'm just happy to FINALLY see a great budget option for a nice looking A-2. I reached out to Shawn about an order which is all set in re pulling the trigger but if I approach rationally, no way I need another A-2, it would just be for the fun of ordering one.

 

[Former.USAF.C130]

Here's another new customer pic. A little large on him in re fit and leather maybe a bit stiff but should break in really well if actually worn: overall good WW2 vibe..........

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Would you kindly tell me the color of your jacket?

 

[Former.USAF.C130]

Hello sir,
Last year a friend bought an A-2 5* and looking at the leather of the flap I found strange the hardness of this part of the jacket after handling you can feel that it is glued. Maybe not all their production.

.....and here is another Five Star RW from a customer photo: I ask you all, how is this NOT pretty much level competition with the high end folks? Great hide and details. Still a few things no doubt but again, the price difference is huge. Very impressed with the headway Shawn and crew have made/are making. Owner says its their Brandy HH which always looks way more red in other photos so maybe thats a thing/an issue but I think this jacket is $350 new plus shipping. That's amazing and you get it made for you in 2-3 weeks................. the cuff knits look a bit wonky and it looks like possibly one pocket flap is a bit larger than the other? But, based on this photo, I am asking why this would not be considered as good as any other RW repro/maker?

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Just the mark of a custom-made jacket!

 

[Former.USAF.C130]

I think both jackets are a bit stiff at first, not sure I agree that it doesn't look like an RW collar ??????

Please tell me: what is an RW collar?

 

[Skyhawk]

Please tell me: what is an RW collar?

Rough Wear, a WWII A-2 jacket maker.
Every maker had a unique collar shape. It is just the style of each brand. These unique shapes help identify jackets that have no labels. They are that unique to each MFG.

Some people who are aware of these differences put a great deal of importance on these shapes being correct. Rightly so.