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  1. matei

    New Aero Battle of Britain

    The coastal command Irvin would probably have made more sense with that handy hood, with al the rain we get!
  2. matei

    New Aero Battle of Britain

    ELC makes some really nice products. I personally like the fleece on the Aero jackets more. ELC does use some sort of coating, I can't recall the name, on some (all?) of their sheepskin jackets which is a bit harder than the Aero ones.
  3. matei

    New (to me) Eastman Luftwaffe

    Thanks. I was concerned with it being a standard 44 rather than a 44L, but it is fine. At least I think so, as does the missus, whose opinion carries more weight! ;-)
  4. matei

    New (to me) Eastman Luftwaffe

    Thanks! It is a really cool jacket - I'm very fortunate to have been able to pick it up.
  5. matei

    New (to me) Eastman Luftwaffe

    Reviving this old thread, finally got around to taking some pics!
  7. matei

    New Aero Battle of Britain

    Hi all... since suffering from a nasty bout of Covid that nearly killed me during the latter part of the pandemic, I've not been able to deal with the cold at all. Prior to that I was OK, I could wear something as light as an A2 with a jumper underneath and I'd be OK as long as it wasn't under...
  8. matei

    New (to me) Eastman Luftwaffe

    Hi all.. just picked up an immaculate secondhand Eastman Luftwaffe jacket, in black. It must be from some time ago, as I see the new ones all have Ostmann rather than Luftwaffe, but no matter. It doesn't appear that the previous owner ever wore it. All the political ramifications of this...
  9. matei

    Ask a question, get an answer

    Hi all…. Has anyone seen the Stetson Toyo straw hats enough to comment on crown height? I’m after a hat that has a somewhat taller crown than the usual run-of-the-mill straw offerings. I’m in the UK so our selection of tall crowned hats isn’t as varied as over the pond. Thanks!
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  10. matei

    Clean/renovate interior of old leather briefcase

    Hi all…. I picked up a vintage leather briefcase for a few quid over the weekend. I believe it is from the ‘60s - based on the other things being sold at the stand (they look like they came from the same estate sale). The exterior is in decent shape, as is the interior - it is just raw...
  11. matei

    Straw hat - fedora style- recommendation?

    Thanks for the suggestions! I'll enquire as to the Peter Brothers people, although they might have issues sending something to me over here. I did look at the Capricorn as well, something to consider as I'm not a straw purist; I have a synthetic straw one now and it deals with the copious...
  13. matei

    Straw hat - fedora style- recommendation?

    Hi all! Long time, no post. Can someone recommend a straw hat, but with a taller crown - like the vintage Fedora-style dimensions (ie taller crown)? Here in the UK all I can see when I go into the shops that do sell hats are modern lower crowns, huge brims etc. thanks!
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  14. matei

    Pecards query

    Hmmm... I could do with all the waterproofing I can get, we get a lot of rain! ;-) Joking aside, I intend to use it sparingly. I'd like to test it by bringing Mrs. Matei's black lambskin jacket back to life, it was sat forgotten in a wardrobe for nearly 10 years... and prior to that it never...
  15. matei

    Pecards query

    Thanks all…. I have a few jackets that need some TLC, the ELC ones are ok now - just planning for the future
  16. matei

    Pecards query

    Hi all... I just ordered some Pecards online to use with my new-ish jackets (ELC and Aero, plus some a few others) but I seem to have ordered the wrong version of Pecards - I got the Antique dressing rather than the standard one. Any harm in using this, or does it have some special mojo for...
  17. matei

    A2/B6 roundel query

    Thanks for the responses. That jacket looks good Boyo, I think I'll go with the same thing.
  19. matei

    A2/B6 roundel query

    Hi all, Just curious as to the historical accuracy of the USAAF roundel on the shoulders of A2/B6 jackets? I'm going to order an ELC B6 and was considering getting one put on... the decal type - but wasn't sure if they were ever applied to new jackets? Not that I'm going to become a...
  20. matei

    ELC A-2 Rough Wear 27752

    Thanks everyone! :-) I was on my way to a gig at an RAF base nearby (they were celebrating the Battle of Britain) and was told to dress more conservatively... as I was leaving decided to put it on - I figured it would be pertinent to the occasion to wear a flight jacket, but you are right it...
  21. matei

    ELC A-2 Rough Wear 27752

    Hi all... once again the FL has been an invaluable source of info re. jacket research. I recently bought a Rough Wear 27752 A-2 from ELC. The first one they sent was really nice, but a wee bit too short. I had a really nice conversation with Dave @ ELC over the phone and he recommended I...
  22. matei

    Eastman Brooklands 3/4 motoring coat query

    Super, thanks for the helpful replies. That is just what I was hoping to hear re. the weight and type of hide. I don’t wear the Barnstormer as much as I would like because it is so stiff and heavy. I wore it in an Oslo winter some years back, and it was so cold that the leather turned stiff...
  23. matei

    Eastman Brooklands 3/4 motoring coat query

    Hi all, I recently took delivery of an amazing ELC Rough Wear A2, in horsehide. It fits like the proverbial glove and the horsehide is supple, figured and lightweight. The experience with ELC was so pleasant (ordering, chatting with Dave at ELC, the packaging and of course the finished...

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