My last A-2 (hopefully) - Good Wear

[Grant]

When John doesn't use too thick a goat skin he really nails it. Here's my old goaty Dubow that drapes and wears very much originals due to the thinner goat he used.

 

[saucerfiend]

When John doesn't use too thick a goat skin he really nails it. Here's my old goaty Dubow that drapes and wears very much originals due to the thinner goat he used.

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Grant, is this the same Dubow your wearing on JC's customer wearing page?

Brian

 

[Desoto]

When John doesn't use too thick a goat skin he really nails it. Here's my old goaty Dubow that drapes and wears very much originals due to the thinner goat he used.

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Hi Grant,

Saw your photo and wanted to comment, that is one outstanding A2, very impressive.
Have seen many other brand A2s in goatskin but none that could nail it like GW .
I have an ELC A2 in goatskin I'm selling but it does not compare to the GW. Although at about half the price the ELC is adequate,
I have never seen a GW up close but maybe that's a good thing as that could prove hurtful to ones bank account.
Thanks for the photo.

Keep em flying!

 

[Brettafett]

Desoto, its a $200 deposit and a year and a half to save

 

[mulceber]

Desoto, its a $200 deposit and a year and a half to save

Seconded. I've really been surprised at how little my bank account feels it. Save $100 per month and you're golden.

 

[Chandler]

Grant, is this the same Dubow your wearing on JC's customer wearing page?

Is this a link open only to customers?

 

[AlexLutov]

I do not have a-2 from John in my horse yet .. but I have a donijer in my goat and he is beautiful!

 

[saucerfiend]

Is this a link open only to customers?

Not at all. Go to the GW site. Then, in the 3 red links mid page, select PHOTOS OF NEW JACKET PRODUCTIONS. Then scroll down to the C's and select CUSTOMERS WEARING. Duck soup!

Brian

 

[Chandler]

Not at all. Go to the GW site. Then, in the 3 red links mid page, select PHOTOS OF NEW JACKET PRODUCTIONS. Then scroll down to the C's and select CUSTOMERS WEARING. Duck soup!

Brian

Thanks for that, I've definitely missed that link.

I was looking for some images of John's HLB Corp repro. Perfect.

 

[Grant]

Grant, is this the same Dubow your wearing on JC's customer wearing page?

Hey Brian,
Yes, same Dubow.
What you can't see in the photos is the lining signed by three Dolittle Raiders. One reason of many why I'll never sell this jacket!

 

[saucerfiend]

Fantastic! A genuine keepsake!

 

[Sideslip]

Ah thats a beautiful thing. If you're also in London, I think a new year's meet up might be a fantastic idea.
The 'machine' begins again tomorrow, so lets see how the next weeks go and maybe make a plan.

I would definitely be up for a meet up, am in west London (Ealing) so pretty easy to get into town. I only have JC’s goat m422 to go by so am curious about the HH for when my turn comes (maybe end 2022 or beginning 2023). Have narrowed down my contract choices, but would be great to see what others have for inspiration (and help with the waiting game!).

 

[Brettafett]

Im East used to live South Ealing...
Would love to see your M422. I no longer have my GWs, but you cant go wrong with either the Shinki or Horween...
Im going to start a new thread for a London meet-up shortly, so as not to detract from this one.

 

[johnwayne]

Sounds like a little meet up then at some relevant time and place like say, Imperial War or Royal Air Force Museums (both on Tube line) or just a pub one lunch time? Maybe once this Covid crap settles down, if it does!

 

[Brettafett]

I was thinking exactly the same thing. Let this 'crap' settle down a bit and then a plan will be made.
Hendon would be awesome, but of course a pub is the second best thing.

 

[johnwayne]

Guess theres always ‘London Cabbie’ who could join in too, maybe even cart us somewhere nice!!

 

[Brettafett]

Guess theres always ‘London Cabbie’ who could join in too, maybe even cart us somewhere nice!!

https://www.vintageleatherjackets.org/threads/london-meet-up-2022-tbc.27460/

 

[blackrat2]

Did I imagine reading it, isn’t John using a new, or waiting on a new supplier for goat

 

[Wz1999]

Goatskin Doniger is on the way…

 

[Brettafett]

10/10... And that, right there, is my hopium

For ref, what colour knit and thread is that combo?