Good Wear, Fave Contracts.

[JDF]

Bought this GW 38-1711-P second hand recently, size 44. I don't think it got much wear as I am still trying to break it in. I have to say it is the nicest jacket I own...absolutely amazing craftsmanship.

 

[ButteMT61]

Looks great @JDF - like it was made for you. Isn't it great when we get a 2nd (or more) hand jacket that fits so well? Good catch.

 

[Sloan1874]

Stunning stuff. Just love that colour. Is it the dull russet?

 

[JDF]

Thanks! I definitely was the lucky size winner on this one, as I think it has been through 3 other owners. I honestly don't know the specs or official color, just russet? This jacket was made in 2011 I believe, which amazes me based on condition. Some original pix can be seen on GW site:

http://www.goodwearleather.com/photos/1938_AcmeA2_No2_44/

 

[Brettafett]

That looks like the perfect fit also. Very nice jacket and lucky find.

 

[ShanghaiJack]

I recently received my 1937 HLB Corp A-2 from John. It's perfection.
I'm a 30s nerd, so I have an A-1, and an SAT A-2 on order.

His gorgeous 1933 Werber A-2 is on my list as well.

 

[Sloan1874]

I'm afraid that, without pics, this didn't happen...

 

[Marv]

this is very true....no pics, no happen

 

[Marv]

I really like the Rough Wear 27752 contract but for me now, the Dubow 20960 contract suits me a lot better and the fit also is excellent.

 

[Cooper A-2]

IMHO, John makes the finest A-2 possible, ( I have his Dubow 27798 and Rough Wear 27752).All others of his contracts ( seeing his photos) are the finest amongst the finest repros.
ELC makes the finest original makers B-3.
Here totally in line with Andrew and others.
Jon from Aces High makes the best best Irvins.. ( even if out of topic).
Thx to all of them.

 

[Sloan1874]

My understanding is that Aces High were no longer a going concern. Am I wrong?

 

[aswatland]

If this true the website it still up with no message that production has ceased.

 

[Cooper A-2]

Jon is still producing , but slowed down a bit, only approx 10 jackets/year.
Grab yours ASAP, it will have vintage collectors value very soon...

 

[Sloan1874]

I haven't actually seen one since the very early editions.

 

[Cooper A-2]

I haven't actually seen one since the very early editions.

He is a member here, surely he will revert sooner or later.

 

[Marv]

ELC makes the best B-10 repro in my opinion

 

[Cooper A-2]

Fully agree about the Rough Wear B-10 offered via ELC.The best B-10 repro.
ELC markets them in Europe. All ELC B-10 are made in Japan by Buzz Rickson's
Great jacket though.

 

[aswatland]

I have been in touch with Jon of Aces High. He is still making Irvins, but is limiting the number so he can work on other projects as well.

 

[Sloan1874]

Good to know!

 

[Edward]

Fully agree about the Rough Wear B-10 offered via ELC.The best B-10 repro.
ELC markets them in Europe. All ELC B-10 are made in Japan by Buzz Rickson's
Great jacket though.

To clarify, you mean that the B10s sold as ELC are actually made by Buzz, but badged as ELC? Is that the case with otherf jackets? I did wonder, as there always seemed to be options missing from the Buzz range they sell. I thought they just - as main EU supplier - picked and chose what they wanted to stock (i.e. stuff that didn't compete with lines they do of their own).