Thank you. This is a size 38 which the previous owner said fit more like a 36. They included measurements and I just had a custom jacket made by Steele and Jones. So I knew the measurements should in theory fit me. Still, like anything, its a toss up. Fortunately in this case, it fits me...
So, here again is my BK Dubow contract A2 replica I won on Ebay. I was sent this email from Andy when I inquired about it.
"Thanks for your email.
This jacket was made with a test leather we imported from Japan. Unfortunately, the tannery misinterpreted our requests how to tan it and they...
My jacket arrived.
It’s the experimental horse hide from Japan.
Circa 2006 or so according to Andy.
He recommended I skip this as it was a hide they didn’t like and never ordered more of. I am glad I went with my gut and bought it. I like the fit, color and the leather , though not as supple...
I'd like to wear it. It actually would fit me. I do know people collect them who don't wear them so I am crossing my fingers on this one. I don't have any other jacket besides my Steele and Jones Indy III jacket, but I am dying for an A2.
Here is my back up option if I don't win the BK...
I have a bid on a BK Dubow contract on the bay. Its a russet but its neither liberty nor Victory HH. It was a Horse Hide out of Japan that the tannery did not meet the specs requested by BK and they did not buy any more from that tannery. It is veg tanned, but thats all that I know. It is...
I see what you are saying, but man that looks amazing now. as far as patina. Sure, it should not have been the result of one sprinkle, but man it looks fantastic to me.
I fit pretty good in this recent Steele and Jones Last Crusade jacket which was custom tailored. its a size 36r, but I could also fit in a 38R depending upon the manufacturer.
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