What jacket(s) are you wearing at the moment?

[mulceber]

Doesn’t look bad at all. If it’s a brand you’ve had positive experiences with, go for it.

Out and about today, I decided to break out the 5* Sky King:

 

[John Luder]

Doesn’t look bad at all. If it’s a brand you’ve had positive experiences with, go for it.

Out and about today, I decided to break out the 5* Sky King:
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Thanks. I appreciate the assessment. I might pull the trigger after all.
Many of you are 5 Star fans. They seem to have reasonable (more affordable) prices.
Nice, warm looking jacket. I had to turn up the collar of my G1 in the 7 knot breeze/55 degree day at the airport Saturday. IDK how you can not have yours turned up in that snow. That looks like Long Island in the background.
Stay warm.
John

 

[ZuZu]

GW 27752
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The drape on this jacket is pretty WW2 IMO!

 

[John Luder]

So it's the new run? I'm asking because I really like the color. Also, did you size up, or is it your normal size? They tend to run small.

I got my Bronson B-10 last week. I'll post a pic presently.
I wear a 38 chest in suit coats. That was about the only size available from Bronson, so I took it.
With all the slack being taken up by the fuzzy lining, the Bronson 38 is snug, but not tight.
Back with more in 'arf a mo', Guv.
John

 

[John Luder]

Here's the new Bronson (Jan, '23) next to my father's Arnoff B-15.
They're facing northern light for better color. The knits on the 15 are a bit darker.
Query: who has ideas about shearing down the pile lining. It sorta reminds me of the carpeting in my wife's and my first apartment in '83.
Next time, if Bronson gets back to work on these, I'd get a 40. Pap's is a 40 and fits nicely; lining's about the same thickness.
Perfect 38 (my suit coat size), but allows for no layering underneath, except a very thin down vest. Long sleeves on a shirt have to be held in place when putting the arm through the sleeve.
Like John Mayall, I gotta have room to move.
Cuffs are nice and tight, allow for tunneling.
John

 

[WingAndaPrayer]

The new FiveStar Dubow on a balmy 32F(0C) day. I’m starting to get on board with this new jacket, it’s easy to wear and very comfortable. Still undecided on the fake aged look though.

 

[B-Man2]

The new FiveStar Dubow on a balmy 32F(0C) day. I’m starting to get on board with this new jacket, it’s easy to wear and very comfortable. Still undecided on the fake aged look though. View attachment 95045View attachment 95049View attachment 95047

I think the more you wear it, the better you will begin to like it . Once you get some time in it , it will become your go to jacket.

 

[WingAndaPrayer]

I think the more you wear it, the better you will begin to like it . Once you get some time in it , it will become your go to jacket.

It sure is thick leather. I thought the steer hide was thick, it’s paper thin compared to this one. It feels like that old US authentic I had years age. Just bullet proof. But once it gets loose I think your right, it’s going to be a go to. It’s definitely growing on me.

 

[A2 B3au]

Doesn’t look bad at all. If it’s a brand you’ve had positive experiences with, go for it.

Out and about today, I decided to break out the 5* Sky King:
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I’m assuming this is 5stars version of the ELC air comfort,I’ve always wanted an air comfort. Is yours horsehide

 

[mulceber]

I’m assuming this is 5stars version of the ELC air comfort,I’ve always wanted an air comfort. Is yours horsehide

Cowhide, but yep, it's their version of the Air Comfort. Back when I ordered it, Shawn didn't have any horsehide options yet.

Here's the link to the jacket on Shawn's site. I'm sure he'd be willing to make one in Horsehide.

 

[Flightengineer]

Finally shot up to +6 Celsius today so I could finally get some A-2 time in with this one...

Damn, you really turned into a Viking, Tim , I'd die of cold in A2 at +6С, even in B-15 at +6 I'm not very comfortable

 

[Nickb123]

I put this one up on FB. Perry this evening.

 

[YoungMedic]

Hell yeah Nick !

 

[rob20uk]

Here's the new Bronson (Jan, '23) next to my father's Arnoff B-15.
They're facing northern light for better color. The knits on the 15 are a bit darker.
Query: who has ideas about shearing down the pile lining. It sorta reminds me of the carpeting in my wife's and my first apartment in '83.
Next time, if Bronson gets back to work on these, I'd get a 40. Pap's is a 40 and fits nicely; lining's about the same thickness.
Perfect 38 (my suit coat size), but allows for no layering underneath, except a very thin down vest. Long sleeves on a shirt have to be held in place when putting the arm through the sleeve.
Like John Mayall, I gotta have room to move.
Cuffs are nice and tight, allow for tunneling.
John
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I think it looks fantastic.

 

[mulceber]

Sunny winter day in the B-6:

 

[blackrat2]

Very nice Jan

 

[flyincowboy]

Look like a very nice shearling jacket! love the grain of this leather

 

[Wz1999]

Original B-15A

 

[ZuZu]

Original B-15A
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I really think this might be an old jacket I had back in the day. Same size- same company- same slightly washed look- same beautiful mouton. Sort of large for a 42-right?

 

[warguy]

That is a beautiful original B-15A. I recently found a minty B-10 and am now in the market for a B-15a similar to yours. Love it!