Recent content by Fadetoblack88

Hey gang, this is one beautiful A-2. The leather is buttery soft and just starting to develop a nice patina. It has a genuine wartime NOS conmar zipper and 34th bomb squadron “Doolittle raiders” bullion patch. Check out the link for further details...

SOLD!

I can meet you in Denton anytime today before 1pm. I’m busy all day Friday so Saturday is an option as I’m off work then

I have a seal brown horsehide A-2 in a 48 for sale. All the details are on my eBay listing. I’m asking $370 but I will let it go for $300 to a fellow lounger https://www.ebay.com/itm/US-Army-AAF-WW2-SM-Wholesale-A-2-jacket-size-48-seal-brown-horsehide-/223659375998

My English professor would be horrified if he saw that

The pocket flap is the best shot I could get of the dark coloring. The little blemish is darkening up nicely too.

The knits are holding up very well. No pilling at all and they're a seamless construction. The lining is is a nice sturdy cotton and also holding up. All in all I would say its a very sturdy jacket. The stitching is spot on too.

I've had my russet steerhide A-2 for about 9 months now, and I thought I would post an update and pictures of it for anyone curious about the SMW A-2. Its only been cold enough to wear it for about 6 months here, but I practically lived in it during this time. It started out a little lighter...

I emailed Shawn about some particulars of the jacket I'm going to order and get this, the customization doesn't stop with the usual stuff I.e. knit color, seal/russet etc. He said he can do a hide in veg tanned semi aniline dyed just for my jacket, like what the goodwear websight sAus their...

Did the jacket develop any wear/patina or does the leather still look new?

I've been thinking about asking him make an an-j-3. If my A-2 is as nice as I think it will be I won't hesitate to inquire. Not many companies offer that jacket.