GW ACME B-6

[Roughwear]

John's latest B-6 appears to be superb looking at the photos on his site. The new sheepskin is spot on and the contrasting russet seam tapes are a really nice touch.
http://www.goodwearleather.com/photos/Type_B6_Acme_46R/

 

[Dr H]

Yes, very smart. Leads the way again.

 

[mindful]

It looks like a new original I like the yellow sheep skin fur how does he make these jakets that little bit better than eastman I think John knows what the customer is really looking for

 

[raymos]

Andrew,

It looks really really good... I wonder when he will do a B3? I'm sure that is in the works don't you think? How did you find those pics? Did John email you?

 

[Roughwear]

They are all on his website. I feel the honey-coloured sheepskin is cool.

 

[TankBuster]

Very Nice!! He really does some great work. I know he also did a couple D-1 jackets off a original I sent him a couple years back.

 

[Andreart]

i'd wager the farm that the cuffs dont wear out in a week on that baby..... :lol:

 

[767fo]

They are all on his website. I feel the honey-coloured sheepskin is cool.

I couldn't agree more. The sheepskin looks perfect and his work is spot on.

 

[ace1967]

Excuse my ignorance , but would that be the correct collor fleece for an usaaf jacket ?
looks the same collor as on an irvin jacket.

 

[tater]

The link posted shows an original in a few views, and it looks pretty close in color to my untrained eye.

 

[Roughwear]

Excuse my ignorance , but would that be the correct collor fleece for an usaaf jacket ?
looks the same collor as on an irvin jacket.

The colour of the fleece on B-6 and B-3 jackets varied from almost white to a honey shade. The fleece on this jacket is darker than many original B-6s but it should lighten with use. If you look at the photos of Aero B-6s in Full Gear the fleece on some is very similar in colour to John's latest repro.

 

[saucerfiend]

Yep, definitely the best looking sheepskin I've seen. Another winner!

Brian

 

[Otter]

Looks nice, lets see how it is once someone gets their paws on it.

 

[Roughwear]

Are you going to order one Brian?

 

[saucerfiend]

Andrew, I might. It's awful temping. Actually, that is incredible hide!

Brian

 

[Roughwear]

Go for it Brian and post a review. It sure is a beautiful hide.

 

[ausreenactor]

Trying to find the page on the GW site? Was this a PM scoop? Cant find any details on price and specs aside from the photos link?

Couchy

 

[derleicaman]

Wow, looks great. I got a little bit scared not noticing the first three pics on John's site were an original. I thought he was doing a extreme "time worn" version!

I have a D-1 test jacket from John which I bought from him a few years back. I have been wearing it everyday now that the temps have fallen here. Nice and toasty and comfortable to wear. I have gotten numerous compliments on it. The fleece is much whiter that shown on the B-6. John told me back when I bought it that sourcing proper color fleece was the only thing holding back regular production of these jackets. Looks like another winner!

 

[raymos]

Everything John touches turns to gold.....He is a true artisan and master craftsman.......A real standard setter for sure......