Golden Bear?

should I buy the below golden bear jacket? I really don’t need more leathers but a CHP is something I haven’t owned before.

Any experience with golden bear’s CHPs? Do they fit slim or Boxy?

Can't speak as to any Golden Bear jackets except the one I own.

I bought a size 46 Tall Golden Bear G-1, with faux fur collar, on e-bay for a very decent price. Label says: "Made in California, USA". I'm certain that some Purists could find fault with minor details not being "Correct", but the jacket is obviously well-made, and of good materials. Age unknown.

I remediated the lackluster faux fur collar with some decent hair conditioner, and that "restored" the faux fur to something that feels--and looks-- close to real mouton. I also made a DIY button-in "Extender" for the collar which allows me to button up the collar on my 18-1/2" neck.

I have "some" degree of familiarity with Mid-Level leather flight jackets, and this particular Golden Bear G-1 is perfectly satisfactory --for me. Personally, I'm about condition--in used articles, fit, quality, and price. All taken synergistically.

Anyone know what era this golden bear logo is from?

For what it’s worth if anyone is still wondering, I highly rate modern golden bear. Very well built jackets, that are still modern / fashionable i.e. don’t look like repro jackets.

Moreover, their fit the ones I own all are top tier

Picked up a G1-style Golden Bear recently for a very good price and it is one of my best finds ever - single panel back, nice thick leather, flawless knits. Personally I'd never wear that style of jacket enough to ever spend the big bucks, so I'm happy to end up with an unexpected keeper.

LuddGang said:

Picked up a G1-style Golden Bear recently for a very good price and it is one of my best finds ever - single panel back, nice thick leather, flawless knits. Personally I'd never wear that style of jacket enough to ever spend the big bucks, so I'm happy to end up with an unexpected keeper.

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Any photos?

newtojackets said:

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Will get one in a few days... got so much lurgy I can't think about dressing for leaving the house right now.