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It does look a lot like my schott 184, the underarm gussets seem
Similar in how they are placed, but I know I’ve seen a couple other
Companies make nearly the identical style when looking
At vintage aviator - pilot or bomber jackets on eBay
I know my schott has this tag under the left pocket...
I had a very similar experience at the San Diego leather factory, very accommodating gave me a tour
made me a chp style jacket from my measurements at no extra charge from the showroom jackets
let me choose my leather weight and liner color but after loosing 90 pounds i sold it to a chap in...
I’m thinking my next jacket might be a Langlitz padded Columbia
I love the classic look of a classic motorcycle jacket and langlitz
Has been in the game since 1947
I’m also looking at others leaving my options open
I really like the look and idea of a d1 jacket, a great jacket for
Milder Alberta winter temps of 0 to -10
But I simply cannot stand that shiny finish, is it acrylic ?
I know it’s not historically accurate But I’d prefer a vegetable tan finish,
Much like I believe the original Irvin jackets...
it was a chilly willy -32 Celsius with out a wind as I ventured out for my adult gummies
In my Noble house b3ish jacket, it’s not historically accurate But it’s very warm
I’m just wearing a t-shirt underneath and very comfortable
For context on how cold it currently is, we are currently listed...
Brrrrrrrr it’s -30 Celsius without the wind as I ventured out for the wife’s
Honey do list and a cafe mocha with the wind it’s closer to -40
But I’m comfortable in my woolly bully noble house b3
After a couple minutes of walking outside I switched to my toque as my ears were starting to freeze
This made me think of a Irvin jacket I saw years ago at a museum in Moosejaw Saskatchewan
That had some saddlery brass lobster claws on the sleeves mid zipper added by the original owner
I think I’ve seen both films well over a dozen times since they came out
Especially the Thing , the jacket does seem to have been a Hollywood go to
As I’ve seen it in various movies from the 70s and 80s
Today as I’m out and about I’m in my schott 184, I just watched the thing with Kurt Russell
Apparently Wearing schott 674 sm with pile lining made from 71 to 87
So I had to wear my more modern version in case of alien encounter , I carry a coffee
As apposed to a 12 gauge as I’m fairly certain I...