Shearling Lining in an A-2 Jacket

[Deleted member 16736]

John at Goodwear will make me a private purchase version of the Knopf A-2 (No-Name 42-18246-p) with the lining of my choice. I'm considering using a shearling lining since he now stocks shearling. I have no idea about the cost yet. Do you think shearling in an A-2 is a good idea? Will it be too tight? I'm looking for a fall-winter jacket. Thanks.

http://www.goodwearleather.com/pages/a2_18246.html

 

[HoosierDaddy]

I think that it would look very 'puffy' for an A2..especially if you use it in the sleeves too.
HD

 

[Deleted member 16736]

I think that it would look very 'puffy' for an A2..especially if you use it in the sleeves too.
HD

Thanks.

 

[Foster]

If you want shearling, why not get a B-6 jacket?

 

[Sloan1874]

It might work if the shearling was was a short pile, to avoid the puffiness. It would be something similar to Aero's Thunderbay jacket:

http://www.aeroleatherclothing.com/product-detail.php?id=1169

 

[rocketeer]

I have an Aero Highwayman that has sheerling body lining but drill sleeves. Fit is fine but I would think sheeling in the sleeves would look odd as others have said.

 

[Deleted member 16736]

John's shearling is 1/4" pile, I think. The sleeves would be something different.

 

[Graemsay]

Joel, have you seen John's B6?

 

[Deleted member 16736]

Yes, the B6 was what gave me the idea. I want a less bulky jacket.

 

[Foster]

The B-6 only used 1/4" thick shearling. It's not as bulky as the B-3 or ANJ-4.

 

[Deleted member 16736]

The B-6 only used 1/4" thick shearling. It's not as bulky as the B-3 or ANJ-4.

The A-2 is a little less bulky. Plus I wanted a horsehide jacket.