My last A-2 (hopefully) - Good Wear

[Brettafett]

Those still awaiting news of their GWs... Any updates? Have there been any NY changes to contract of choice?
Personally, still pingpong between Knopf and Doniger

 

[Kermit3D]

According to JC, my B-6 is being finalized today and may be sent tomorrow.
I update my emailbox every hour to check if I have received any pictures...

 

[mulceber]

I'm so excited for you, Kermit. Has he sent along any pictures yet?

 

[Kermit3D]

No nothing for the moment. But I check my email so often that it's ridiculous.

 

[mulceber]

I would be too.

IIRC, you were planning on getting in line for an A-2 when the B-6 arrives. Any thoughts yet on what contract you'd like?

 

[Kermit3D]

I would be too.

IIRC, you were planning on getting in line for an A-2 when the B-6 arrives. Any thoughts yet on what contract you'd like?

Right now I'm all focused on the B-6.
After the B-6, it will probably be an Irvin Aero Leather (the same as yours... but maybe a "pre-war" one, I don't know yet.)
I really want to own something emblematic of the RAF... and this is also the jacket worn by the "Normandie Niemen" pilots.
But I think I'll quickly send JC a $200 bill. I'll have close to two years to decide on a jacket... but for now I'm on an A-2 Rough Wear russet. But nothing is really decided yet....

 

[Kermit3D]

About the B-6, here is the description of the jacket :


The jacket will be a 41 Long using WWII sizing (not modern sizing). Originals were created in Regular, Short, and Long versions, so it's still historically accurate.
Shinki horsehide will be used for seam reinforcements.

The sheepskin comes from the American tannery (the same skin as your B-6, Jan).

 

[Pa12]

About the B-6, here is JC's description of the jacket :


"The jacket will be a 41 Long by your dimensions, using WWII sizing (not modern sizing), and it should be easy to wear with a heavy shirt or sweater, but not have a bulky look. Originals were created in Regular, Short, and Long versions, so it's still historically accurate."

I asked that the reinforcing strips on the leather seams not be too light. I don't want too much color contrast between the leather strips and the sheepskin
"I'll use seal brown Shinki horsehide, which will be just a little bit lighter in shade than the sheepskin, but won't have any stark contrast."

"I'll use my dark russet cotton thread, which will be about the same color as the Shinki horsehide. I'll also use dark cowhide for the belt parts (which were Latigo cowhide leather on originals). Arnoff used black faux-roller buckles, and I have buckles that are identical in shape."

The sheepskin comes from the American tannery (the same skin as your B-6, Jan).

"The ten hides I got are magnificent. I'm starting right now, and if all goes well, I'll be done on Monday night, and can ship on Tuesday."

Always exciting to have one coming. Enjoy.

 

[Kermit3D]

... and the zipper will be a vintage Conmar

 

[Nickb123]

Holy crap. Its already around month 7-8 here. So far, I can emphatically state that the time breezes by on the wait list.

I’m now thinking to just go with an Arcadia - to try to replicate the one that I sold off and was “lost” in transit. Some kind of natural hide. That was without a doubt the best jacket I’ve owned. I actually had a guy at the bank come up to me and start caressing the leather.

I’ll be done with repros after this. From here on out, original USN only. They’re most interesting and can be daily wearers.

I picked up that California Sportswear 7823 that had been sitting on the ‘bay too. Whoops.

 

[B-Man2]

I actually had a guy at the bank come up to me and start caressing the leather.

Ahhh…… Ok ……. After second thought …..
I’m not going there .

 

[Pa12]

I actually had a guy at the bank come up to me and start caressing the leather.

Ahhh…… Ok ……. After second thought …..
I’m not going there .

Maybe he knew what you were wearing and thought you were rolling in money

 

[Pa12]

Hay burner grain starting to pop on this Platon

 

[Nickb123]

I am the owner of the Pancho Barnes test jacket that JC made. John told me that Jan and Natalie had given him the commission, so I have waited until now to post a photo to avoid stealing their thunder. There are a few different details, especially the back. This one is made of Horween HH. I am surprised how un-stiff it is. Feels like it has been completely broken in.


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To this day this jacket is just killer.

 

[Kermit3D]

...

 

[Dany McDonald]

Kermit : OMG moment coming.....!

Enjoy it man!!!

 

[B-Man2]

And… ??

 

[Kermit3D]

Ok I won't keep the suspense going...
(especially since I took this picture 3 days ago, but I didn't have time to post it)

The jacket (a B-6 Arnoff) is absolutely gorgeous ! As I was telling John, it exceeds (by far) all my expectations.
The fit couldn't be better. John did a wonderful job.
I plan to do a full review with lots of detail, this jacket really deserves it.
Right now I don't want to take pictures because it's dark when I get home at night... but I'm sharing these two pictures John took before he sent me the jacket :

 

[Lord Flashheart]

That is a thing of beauty. No mistake about it. Lucky you

 

[London Cabbie]

Ok I won't keep the suspense going...
(especially since I took this picture 3 days ago, but I didn't have time to post it)

The jacket (a B-6 Arnoff) is absolutely gorgeous ! As I was telling John, it exceeds (by far) all my expectations.
The fit couldn't be better. John did a wonderful job.
I plan to do a full review with lots of detail, this jacket really deserves it.
Right now I don't want to take pictures because it's dark when I get home at night... but I'm sharing these two pictures John took before he sent me the jacket :


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Stunning, I’m gearing up to get in line…