How many new jackets do you have coming (and how many potential ones)?

[Robbie79]

You should consider the B2, it is very close to a B3 in shape and features, but the alpaca lining makes it much more wearable day to day. I can wear mine from freezing up to 10c pretty comfortably. The collar is even bigger than the B3, i really like it.

Excuse the **** pic, all i have right now:

Thanks Carlos. This is basically a good idea (I like the LW B2) but the LW B2 is both by far beyond my budget (LW charges 1750$ plus shipping, duty+tax) and it reminds me too much of my brown LW Roadhouse. Moreover I simply do have enough leather jackets and a Shearling jacket would be a nice change.

 

[Carlos840]

Thanks Carlos. This is basically a good idea (I like the LW B2) but the LW B2 is both by far beyond my budget (LW charges 1750$ plus shipping, duty+tax) and it reminds me too much of my brown LW Roadhouse. Moreover I simply do have enough leather jackets and a Shearling jacket would be a nice change.

I fully understand that one would not want to spend that kind of money on such an expensive jacket considering it's something you can't wear most of the year, i ment keep an eye out for a used one...
I got mine on eBay, it was completely unworn, no elbow creases, literaly looked like a brand new jacket, and i paid £525 for it. I have since seen a couple other ones for really good deals too.

 

[Robbie79]

Just got the price info from Theodoros (RRP 1670€). His B-3 is too expensive for me right now. That leaves me with Aero's Coastal Command and I still can't stop thinking of John Lever's RMC B-3....I finally decided not to buy the Eastman D-1 even if 375€ is a good deal but it's simply not my taste.

 

[ABCD]

Just got the price info from Theodoros (RRP 1670€). His B-3 is too expensive for me right now. That leaves me with Aero's Coastal Command and I still can't stop thinking of John Lever's RMC B-3....I finally decided not to buy the Eastman D-1 even if 375€ is a good deal but it's simply not my taste.

Check your pm, I found a nice Eastman B-3 somewhere Your size too.

 

[Monitor]

You should consider the B2, it is very close to a B3 in shape and features, but the alpaca lining makes it much more wearable day to day. I can wear mine from freezing up to 10c pretty comfortably. The collar is even bigger than the B3, i really like it.

Excuse the **** pic, all i have right now:

I rather really like this photo.

 

[Carlos840]

I rather really like this photo.

Thanks, it really is an amazing jacket.
Stu just sent me the elastic strap that holds the collar back (it was missing), once it is a bit more broken in and i have lived with it a bit more i will take more pics and post a review of it.

 

[dannyk]

Thanks, it really is an amazing jacket.
Stu just sent me the elastic strap that holds the collar back (it was missing), once it is a bit more broken in and i have lived with it a bit more i will take more pics and post a review of it.

Can’t wait. Always been fascinated by this model and Stus is particularly beautiful.

 

[nick123]

GW W&G M-422a incoming from a VLJ member. This year’s suckage has been offset by several impulse Goodwear finds.

 

[TooManyHatsOnlyOneHead]

There was someone on our forums who lived in south of France I believe, who had an Aero B3 made but with the shearling length of a B6. That might be the way to go.

The other thing I've seriously thought about and you might think I'm crazy, although I think some of you might think I'm genius, is just shaving down the shearling with some clippers and a guard. I mean they shave sheep all the time, right???? But I don't know how much cooler it's going to make the jacket if you take off 5mm, so I don't want to risk it.

There was also a Irving Battle of Britain on Aero pages few days back, but I think it sold. From what they told me, the shearling is thick like B3, but more curly, so in theory at least it might be able to be worn in more mild temperature. So in addition to thickness, you might have to consider the texture of it as well.

 

[red devil]

I am actually considering a B3 or ANJ 4 from LW, it would be fun to test them out in really low temps

I have had the pics of @Bfd70 and @dubpynchon in mind since that other thread, was it a month ago?

 

[ton312]

Talk about quick work! Alan and Damon got the back shortened by 1.5” and the JL is already in the wind! Sweet!

 

[Jin431]

^^ you weren't kidding when you were trying to get a few jackets in before the blue Aero gets made lol

 

[Psant25]

Talk about quick work! Alan and Damon got the back shortened by 1.5” and the JL is already in the wind! Sweet!

Wow I hope they knock mine out this week. Cant wait to see how it fits

 

[ton312]

^^ you weren't kidding when you were trying to get a few jackets in before the blue Aero gets made lol

I had a nice conversation with Alan. Sealed the deal. I love that guy.

 

[Jin431]

I had a nice conversation with Alan. Sealed the deal. I love that guy.

That's great to hear, hope to meet the guy one of these days as I still haven't bumped to him yet the times I visited JL.

 

[tmitchell59]

Made in San Francisco found in Japan. Top Notch half-belt by Ralphs-Pugh. Probably a size 42. 1950s. This company gets more interesting with each jacket. This one just showed up sort of unannounced. No mention of the name in the listing.

 

[roadking04]

hope to meet the guy one of these days as I still haven't bumped to him yet the times I visited JL.

Alan only works on Saturdays.

 

[handymike]

Made in San Francisco found in Japan. Top Notch half-belt by Ralphs-Pugh. Probably a size 42. 1950s. This company gets more interesting with each jacket. This one just showed up sort of unannounced View attachment 285671

Great collar!

 

[Tim Tempest]

I just got two dark brown Levi's truckers off e bay..one M & one L..for some reason they saw fit to remove the leather patch by the hanger & cut off the red tabs from by the chest pocket(s)..
Got an Aero waiting to be cut (for summer) & an Eastman I bought a while back for winter

 

[tmitchell59]

Great collar!

Yes, each of their products I've seen have a Flair. This is a rather fortunate find for me. I've gathered a few of their jackets. The Collars, Leathers, all unique. The Labels are more varied than I thought and go back to the late 30s. Several of the jackets I own are from the 50s like this half-belt. I found a 30s Ralphs-Pugh jacket in my closet but with another label.