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    A tale of 2 Dubows...GW and BK

    About 6 months ago I received a new BK Dubow 1755, seal "VIctory Horse" leather, dark purple knits. Last week I received a new GW Dubow 1755, made with the new seal cowhide John has in, purple knits. Both jackets were "custom made", same measurements. Here are some photos. The GW first;
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    New Good Wear Acme 21996

    Received it in December. (Apologies to those who get tired of seeing photos of A2's over and over. John just makes such great jackets.) Made from John's seal brown Japanese HH, LHJ103. This and the Horween "Vermont Espresso" are my two favorite "A2" horse hides. The usual...
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    New "Cossack" by Mark Fisher.

    Received this jacket from Mark Fisher (Norshor Leather) a couple of weeks ago. As with the other jackets Mark has made for me, I couldn't be happier with the design, workmanship, leather....and the experience of dealing with him. Forgive the photos of me wearing the jacket. Sleep...
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    New GW A2 Monarch

    Just received my new GW Monarch. Here are a couple of early pictures; As usual, a great GW A2 with all the "vintage vibe" one could hope for. John has my measurements nailed. This is the same hide and knits as he used on the jacket he recently had for sale on the GW web site that he...
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    The "Liberation Trillogy" by Rick Atkinson

    Just finished reading the 3 volume series "Liberation Trilogy" by Pulitzer Prize winner Rick Atkinson. I strongly recommend it to those with an interest in WW2. Atkinson does a masterful job of describing the major battles of the western campaign and the military and political personalities...
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    Barbour wax on leather??

    Does Barbour make a wax for leather? I've come across a leather jacket where the owner says they applied Barbour wax to the collar. I'm only familiar with it being used on cloth.
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    Anybody receive a new Bill Kelso jacket recently?

    Re-starting this thread as the original one got sidetracked and locked. (Please don't go down that road with this thread!!) So....anybody receive a new Bill Kelso jacket recently....or within the past several months? Since coming out with their "Victory Horse" leather several months ago, I...
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    Working to identify Pearl Harbor's "Unknown Sailors"

    Nice article. http://news.yahoo.com/pearl-harbor-survivor-helps-identify-unknown-dead-205310133.html Best of luck to him.
    • Jeff M
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    Current customs fee on a new Aero?

    US customers..what have you been paying for US customs fee on a new Aero jacket? I just paid $150 + on a Highwayman. That sound right??
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    Returning Aero to Scotland...refund of "brokerage fees"?

    Looking for folks with experience returning an Aero to Scotland. Just received my new A2 from Aero...that I need to return. Body length needs another 1 1/2", sleeves need to be shortened by 1". Supposed to be their "Jerky seal" leather...seems totally smooth, suspect may be the wrong...
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    Trench coat "gun flap"?

    Was wondering, what is the actual purpose of the "gun flap" on the right shoulder on some trench coat designs? Style only? Sure won't provide padding for a rifle. Help keep the rain out if you button the coat all the way up....covering that last button?
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    Aero Longshoreman

    The Aero Longshoreman has caught my eye. http://www.aeroleatherclothing.com/product-detail.php?id=27 Seems like a good design. Sheep lined body, short waisted. Anybody here have one?
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    Barracuda G9 Harrington jacket..

    Looking for a navy blue G9 Harrington jacket. Been checking the Barracuda web site, the "Home of the Original Harrington Jacket". They have been all out of them in any size for several weeks now....and don't look to offer any in this color larger than a size 40R...
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    I wonder how Aero feels about this.

    "The Few" offers an "Aero Leather" A2 design. Are they paying royalties to Aero Leather, Scotland? http://www.thefewmfg.com/details.cgi?no=AN11-004&name=THE_FEW_FLIGHT_JACKET%3Cbr%3E_2011_12 GoodWear Leather also offers the "Aero" contract design, (and for a much better price!) but changed the...
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    A2 fit obsession.

    Whenever I find myself obsessing over a 1/2" when it comes to sleeve length, 3/4" back length, I take a look at this photo of some of the Doolittle Raiders; http://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/shared/media/photodb/photos/060217-F-1234P-015.jpg I wonder if the tall fellow in front just grabbed...
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    Eastman or"Eastmam"??

    Not sure if anybody here is bidding on this auction..but if so, you may want to take a close look at the jacket label. http://www.ebay.com/itm/270927492018?_trksid=p5197.c0.m619 Could the "n" have morphed into an "m" with wear? :confused:
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    Gloverall Duffel coat sizing

    Thinking about purchasing a a new Gloverall "Monty" Duffel coat (the classic RN WWII design). http://gloverall.com/shop-item?id=2 Wondering about sizing. I wear a size 44 Regular men's jacket, chest is 43 1/2". Stand 5/9". Arm length on my Aero leather jackets is generally 25 1/2 -...
  21. J

    ELC's "Warhorse" HH quality?

    I have not had the chance to see ELC's "Warhorse" horse hide up close and personal. Was wondering what folks who have think of it.
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    Eastman "house" A2

    The itch is back.....thinking about ordering an Easman A2. Their "standard" A2 is significantly less expensive than their "manufacturer" specific "original maker" designs. How do they "stand up" as regards a good overall A2 design? Do they have the "vibe" ? Failing that...considering either...
  23. J

    Vintage N 2B hood zipper replacement

    Looking to replace the hood zipper on my 1960's N 2B jacket. Brass zipper, made by Conmar. Wondering; 1) where can I purchase a replacement and 2) do I need to buy the exact length zipper, or is ito possible to shorten a zipper? Thanks

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