Buzz Rickson's B-10 Sizing Advices needed

58panheadfan · 11-03-2009, 01:46 AM

Hello
Is there anybody familar with Buzz Rickson's B-10 Jackets? I'm looking for a BR B-10 and have checked several Rakuten Shops. Their sizing is quite different. As ref. I'm wearing im most of my Jackets Regular Size 42" (besides from A-2's, size 44"). Which size should I go...!? Thank you for your help. Br, Harry

Edward · 11-03-2009, 04:10 AM

There'll be folks on here as can help you better. I don't have one myself, alls I've been told is that they tend to run true to size. I'd be interested to hear where you're planning to pick one up. I'm keen on a B-10 myself, and the Buzz seems to be the best available in terms of both quality and price: the ELC offering was doable at £300, but no it's been pushed up way over that it's just too much for me. Unfortunately ELC are also the official importer for Buzz stuff in the UK, and they don't carry the Buzz B-10 (presumably as they have their own B-10 product to sell). Are you buying via mail order, or are you visiting abroad?

Dudleydoright · 11-03-2009, 05:22 AM

I would recommend you at least think about buying an ELC one as it's a lot easier to return it for a change of size or refund if it doesn't fit.

Prices are comparable and to my eye there is no discernable difference in quality.

I have an ELC B-10 and B-15. They are outstanding.

Good luck with whatever you buy.

Dave

BellyTank · 11-03-2009, 03:53 PM

I had a BR B-10 in s42.
I must say though, I think the current Eastman B-10 is superior.

The BR B-10, I would estimate, as quite roomy but true enough to size.

I tried a s42 Eastman B-10 and it was trimmer in fit and very nice.

B
T

Edward · 11-03-2009, 04:08 PM

The ELCs are unarguavbly gorgeous jackets. At £300, they were expensive but conceivable; at £350, well.... irrational as it may be, I just could never justify that much for a cloth jacket.

58panheadfan · 11-04-2009, 08:27 AM

Thank you guys for your advices...

@edward: I'm sticking in e-mail correspondence with japan... I will update you, asap I know more...

H.Johnson · 11-04-2009, 08:40 AM

I haven't tried one of the latest Eastman B-10s, but I own one of the first of the original series (a size 40) and it is trimmer than a BR B-10 in the same size.

I think the ELC is (was?) a better jacket than the BR. It's still too big for me though...

58panheadfan · 11-05-2009, 12:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Edward

There'll be folks on here as can help you better. I don't have one myself, alls I've been told is that they tend to run true to size. I'd be interested to hear where you're planning to pick one up. I'm keen on a B-10 myself, and the Buzz seems to be the best available in terms of both quality and price: the ELC offering was doable at £300, but no it's been pushed up way over that it's just too much for me. Unfortunately ELC are also the official importer for Buzz stuff in the UK, and they don't carry the Buzz B-10 (presumably as they have their own B-10 product to sell). Are you buying via mail order, or are you visiting abroad?

I have ordered this one (in a size 42" after advices from vari-shop):

http://item.rakuten.co.jp/vari/br-jk-br11134/

Right now, you'll get a 10% Discount... (= £260)

I chose this model SUPERIOR TOGS CO.INC" 1943 MODEL RED RIB VERSION because I'm delighted about color of knitting. From what I know, back in days Superior togs used these knitting on their B-10's because they had some overstock from A-2 Production... so it's an interesting type of B-10

Maybe not in same range as an Eastman B-10 but still a nice B-10 I belive...

@Edward: Best for Shopping in Japan is using this site:

http://en.rakuten.co.jp/

If it's your first time... you need some time but it isn't that complicated because it's in English Language... much more effective than in past... as I opened my account in Rakuten Ichiba some years ago... everything was written in japanese (fortunately my brother is speaking japanese

)

I.e.: If you are looking for a B-10 jacket just fill "B-10 Jacket" in search bar and you'll see which shops sell actually B-10 Jackets and (important) also will ship worldwide... you can get anything from Japan but sometimes you need a proxy...

Again, thank you to everybody for your advices, Harry

Edward · 11-05-2009, 06:05 AM

Thanks, Harry - I'll check that out. Looking forward to seein g photos of your jacket when it arrives!

11-03-2009, 01:46 AM	#1
58panheadfan New in Town Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Switzerland Posts: 19	Buzz Rickson's B-10 Sizing Advices needed Hello Is there anybody familar with Buzz Rickson's B-10 Jackets? I'm looking for a BR B-10 and have checked several Rakuten Shops. Their sizing is quite different. As ref. I'm wearing im most of my Jackets Regular Size 42" (besides from A-2's, size 44"). Which size should I go...!? Thank you for your help. Br, Harry

11-03-2009, 04:10 AM	#2
Edward I'll Lock Up Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: London, UK Posts: 4,324	There'll be folks on here as can help you better. I don't have one myself, alls I've been told is that they tend to run true to size. I'd be interested to hear where you're planning to pick one up. I'm keen on a B-10 myself, and the Buzz seems to be the best available in terms of both quality and price: the ELC offering was doable at £300, but no it's been pushed up way over that it's just too much for me. Unfortunately ELC are also the official importer for Buzz stuff in the UK, and they don't carry the Buzz B-10 (presumably as they have their own B-10 product to sell). Are you buying via mail order, or are you visiting abroad? __________________ If in doubt - overdress. Vivienne Westwood

11-03-2009, 05:22 AM	#3
Dudleydoright One of the Regulars Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sleepy Suffolk, UK. Posts: 110	Advice I would recommend you at least think about buying an ELC one as it's a lot easier to return it for a change of size or refund if it doesn't fit. Prices are comparable and to my eye there is no discernable difference in quality. I have an ELC B-10 and B-15. They are outstanding. Good luck with whatever you buy. Dave __________________ Dave. If God had wanted me to touch my toes, he would have put them on my knees.

11-03-2009, 03:53 PM	#4
BellyTank I'll Lock Up Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Scandinavia/Empire, Neighbour of the Beast. Posts: 6,579	I had a BR B-10 in s42. I must say though, I think the current Eastman B-10 is superior. The BR B-10, I would estimate, as quite roomy but true enough to size. I tried a s42 Eastman B-10 and it was trimmer in fit and very nice. B T __________________ Ching-Lo, sweet Harriet

11-03-2009, 04:08 PM	#5
Edward I'll Lock Up Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: London, UK Posts: 4,324	The ELCs are unarguavbly gorgeous jackets. At £300, they were expensive but conceivable; at £350, well.... irrational as it may be, I just could never justify that much for a cloth jacket. __________________ If in doubt - overdress. Vivienne Westwood

11-04-2009, 08:27 AM	#6
58panheadfan New in Town Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Switzerland Posts: 19	Thank you guys for your advices... @edward: I'm sticking in e-mail correspondence with japan... I will update you, asap I know more...

11-04-2009, 08:40 AM	#7
H.Johnson One Too Many Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Midlands, UK Posts: 1,259	I haven't tried one of the latest Eastman B-10s, but I own one of the first of the original series (a size 40) and it is trimmer than a BR B-10 in the same size. I think the ELC is (was?) a better jacket than the BR. It's still too big for me though... __________________ 'Dominating threads with monotonous superciliousness' Last edited by H.Johnson : 11-04-2009 at 08:44 AM.

11-05-2009, 06:05 AM	#9
Edward I'll Lock Up Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: London, UK Posts: 4,324	Thanks, Harry - I'll check that out. Looking forward to seein g photos of your jacket when it arrives! __________________ If in doubt - overdress. Vivienne Westwood

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