I find the B-6 to be a good light-weight shearling design. I have Eastman (standard and RW) and prototype Goodwear models in the B-6. If the temps are not too cold then it is a good design, especially if you size it so you can wear a sweater or heavy shirt under it. The ANJ-4 is a heavier...
I find the cowhide to be close in thickness to the horseside between the Easy Ryder and Buco Rider. I think the HH seems to be showing more grain but that might just be where I am in the breaking-in process. The cowhide starts off pretty uniform. I did try a warm hand wash and air dry (which I...
I have several LW jackets including an Easy Ryder in black cowhide and a Buco Rider in russet horsehide. Both jackets are excellent in their construction. I find they do take a bit longer to break in compared to some other jackets, but that is part of the fun. I think I have received more...
My vote is for the ELC RW B-6 or their standard D-1. I have an older model (RW) and love the color of the fleece and texture of the hide. It seems to be cut trimmer than my standard ELC B-6. I am not sure how the new ELC RW B-6's fit. The D-1 is also another great choice and very easy to wear...
GW B-6 test jacket
I guess it is time to move this thread up a bit.
Here are a few pics of the GW B-6 test jacket I picked up last season. The construction is top notch. The fleece is a bit whiter than on my Eastman B-6's and John mentioned that it is lighter than he would intend for...
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