Urban B-3

[ButteMT61]

^^ Who are WPG?

 

[Gene]

What Price Glory. They did a run of B-3's for awhile but discontinued them so they've had a few around for awhile. They are decent for sure, not Eastman but very good.

http://onlinemilitaria.net/shopexd.asp?id=838&bc=no

Looks like they've only got size 40's left.

 

[ButteMT61]

Thanks. Looks good for $300.

 

[normanf]

Goatskin leather is kind of a decent compromise. On the Japan market, the B-3 has evolved away from its roots, to using polyester for the surface as well as the inner body and sleeve layer. United Carr by Buzz Ricksons has taken its own interpretation on the classic design:

Traditionalists won't go for it but the budget division of Buzz Ricksons turns out vintage style outerwear at a more down to earth price than the parent company.

 

[Edward]

By a poly surface, do you mean something akin to a nylon, or a pleather? I'd be curious to see something akin to a B15 with the oversize collar of a B3...

 

[normanf]

According to the specs, the outer layer of the jacket is 100% polyester and the lining on the body and sleeve is 100% acrylic. Acrylic is a man-made fiber that has the look, feel and warmth of real wool. The faux sheepskin B-3 is warm enough to be worn in cold weather with just a t-shirt!

I'll let the representation of how its worn speak for itself better than the description:

 

[blueoakleyz]

This seems to be an interesting variant on the B-3 in Japan, using tough goatskin leather with a faux sheepskin backing. Making the jacket as warm if not lighter than a traditional B-3.

I really like this! Where do they sell it?

 

[normanf]

I really like this! Where do they sell it?

Aruge by Tamron. Tough goatskin leather surface with a faux sheepskin lining.

http://global.rakuten.com/en/store/aruge/item/l2f/

This would be an ideal motorcycle jacket in cold weather due to the lightness of the jacket yet which is nearly as warm as a heavier traditional sheepskin B-3.

 

[xt40]

I really like this! Where do they sell it?

everywhere.
you can find this design in every mall / high street leather shop in the universe. despite the labels they are not b3's and dont come in sizes that fit real people. eg the japanese guy a few posts back.

 

[blueoakleyz]

everywhere.
you can find this design in every mall / high street leather shop in the universe. despite the labels they are not b3's and dont come in sizes that fit real people. eg the japanese guy a few posts back.

I much like this style better; I don't like historically accurate jackets.

But yeah probably too skinny. I haven't seen any around town though.

 

[HoosierDaddy]

I think what makes the better quality shearlings is the real fleece. The faux stuff just doesn't come close to the real thing in person...in my view.
HD

 

[normanf]

I think what makes the better quality shearlings is the real fleece. The faux stuff just doesn't come close to the real thing in person...in my view.
HD

Agreed. If it has to be a faux lining, I'd prefer acrylic, which is the man-made fiber that comes closest to replicating the feel and warmth of real wool. The real thing though still sets the standard.

 

[HoosierDaddy]

Real fleece (sheeps wool) is naturally loaded with lanolin which helps it to retain it's fluffiness...shape,and better insulating qualities. Even many vintage shearling still have various traces of those qualities. It doesn't matt near as easy or have the rug-like quality as most faux wools. I agree...furry acrylic can be very close as having similar softness and warmth. However...nicely cropted shearling especially those with a golden hue are the bomb!

 

[ButteMT61]

You mean the bomb(er)! lol
I've got some jackets with faux fur on the collar (Schott) and it's fine. It's nice, warm, cozy. It's NOT the same though. Take the one I just got. I sit and stare at that fur (RAF style) and I can't compare the two. Nothing wrong with faux, just not the same.

 

[xt40]

You mean the bomb(er)! lol
I've got some jackets with faux fur on the collar (Schott) and it's fine. It's nice, warm, cozy. It's NOT the same though. Take the one I just got. I sit and stare at that fur (RAF style) and I can't compare the two. Nothing wrong with faux, just not the same.

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