ELC RW B6 re-model

[Marv]

ELC has relaunched their RW B6 in the new broken grain sheepskin..........

http://www.shopcreator.com/mall/eastman ... -81128.stm

 

[bseal]

Well, if there was ever a time to do an impulse buy, this would probably be that time. Looks terrific.

 

[deeb7]

It does look good ... but I'm surprised that they're sticking with the fake Rough Wear label, and the B-3 order number.

With most original B-6 contacts being Aero Leather, I can see how that would be a problem, but simply labelling their version Eastman would be more genuine.

 

[John Lever]

The hide texture and colour look stunning. I am not a fan of the design so it's not for me.

 

[Andrew]

Looks great, now that's the stuff they should be making their Irvins from too.

 

[John Lever]

Absolutely.

 

[Tim P]

yup. I like the b6 design. it is in my opinion the most wearable practical sheepskin beecause
a it is not tooo bulky
b there are two pockets that function as handwarmer style (Irvins, B3's and AN types lack this)
c those pockets are not zipped so as to scrape your hands (The D1 loses out here)
d the bi swing adds comfort and style (again the D1 loses out)
e the longer cut is more practical and flattering. (that poor D1)
d the collar is a sensible size for day to day wear. (B3 and AN types)

I do like the redskin but I consider it atypical and I prefer seal.

 

[markc]

I love the B-6 too. I'm not a fan of the "broken grain" look though - I've always preferred to wear my jackets for that authentic "lived in" look. Sadly not cold enough for that in the UK for a B-6 so mine will look like this for a while yet...

Cheers,

 

[Mundele]

(again the D1 loses out)

Now you've put me right off my D1. I might have to ditch it!

 

[MikeyB-17]

(again the D1 loses out)

Now you've put me right off my D1. I might have to ditch it!

What size? I'll have it! Give me a D-1 over a B-6 any day. The B-6 looks fine from the front, but horrible from the back. And I don't like the epaulettes, or the side zips.

 

[deeb7]

(again the D1 loses out)

Now you've put me right off my D1. I might have to ditch it!

No Mundele, D-1 good ... simple, short, and boxy, the perfect flight jacket.

 

[Roughwear]

I like the B-6, but prefer the style of the B-3 and the Irvin, but everyone is entilted to his opinion. I really wish Eastman would stop using the fictitious RW contract number for their redskin B-6.

 

[bseal]

Label or no label, I'm seriously tempted.

 

[Tim P]

I consider the contract number to be pretty immaterial in the scheme of things.

 

[havocpaul]

Me too, far more important is the build quality, hide, fit and style, sometimes too much is made of contract numbers etc that it becomes like train spotting!

 

[John Lever]

Me too, far more important is the build quality, hide, fit and style, sometimes too much is made of contract numbers etc that it becomes like train spotting!

Good point.
I buy them because I like them, that's it.

 

[deeb7]

It wouldn't stop me buying one, but the label would bother me. If it was simply ficticious, it wouldn't be so bad ... but it's labelled to a maker that never made a B-6, using their contract number for a different jacket.

It's almost having a laugh at the buyer.

 

[Tim P]

whilst it wouldn't bother me, since that label can only go on that jacket, it would surely be easy enough to spec it correctly. I didnt know roughwear never did a B-6.

 

[Andrew]

It wouldn't stop me buying one, but the label would bother me. If it was simply ficticious, it wouldn't be so bad ... but it's labelled to a maker that never made a B-6, using their contract number for a different jacket.

It's almost having a laugh at the buyer.

I totally agree, whilst not in the same league, to me it's a bit like having a map lining :lol: .

 

[Tim P]

oooooowwwwww