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  1. bn1966

    First Bomber Jacket

    Agreeing with Mr Proper, the Eastmans will be an accurate reproduction. I had a BOB Eastmans, great jacket sold it on to fund a D-1 (Eastmans) which has a longer wear season in the UK being a thinner shearling.
  2. bn1966

    Denim Jackets - New or Vintage

    Got one of these John Lofgren (Japan) denim jackets on my radar, tried one on at Eastmans Leather two weeks ago.
  3. bn1966

    Denim Jackets - New or Vintage

    I’ve just had a pair of my Pike jeans refurbed by the ‘Denim Doctor’: all rips and worn areas repaired / reInforced and new pocket linings added. Cost about half the price of a new pair to rescue these. On the way back to me, daily wearers for about 10 years so they deserve a little love.
  4. bn1966

    Fitted T Shirts

    I purchased some of these, lower cut neck which I’ve found with some vintage style T’s & very long the latest Pike offering which works well tucked in. Very slim tailored fit too.
  5. bn1966

    A question about vintage (/repro) denim...

    I’ve found Pike Brothers to be excellent value with an extensive range https://pikebrothers-shop.com/ItemList_filter.action?filter=1&menuMainGrp=00001100&menuGrp=00001012
  7. bn1966

    Help on choosing fabric to reline a cafe racer jacket..?

    Following this as my early Brooks CR needs a reline. Wearing it for riding has finished off the original lining.
  8. bn1966

    The Last decent Alpha Ma-1 ?

    Nylon feels thinner Edward and the insulation not as thick as the ‘Vintage’ Alpha Ma-1, however this is an advantage when the weather is warmer & I can wear the Greenbrier when the Alpha would be a bit too warm. And then you get into L2-B country of which I have an Alpha ‘79 issued jacket that...
  9. bn1966

    Vehicles owned by Outerwear members?

    Mine
  10. bn1966

    The Last decent Alpha Ma-1 ?

    Looks to me like a 60’s L-2B, these are the summer alternative to an MA-1, being just a nylon shell & lining. I’ve got one and love it.
  11. bn1966

    The Last decent Alpha Ma-1 ?

    I’ve got the Greenbrier version, greener type pretty much identical to the Alpha ‘Vintage’ MA-1 jacket. Textiles aren’t as robust as the Alpha & it’s a bit lighter in weight but patterned well and very comfortable on. It’s also about 1.5 inches longer than the Alpha...I really like it & it gets...
  13. bn1966

    The Last decent Alpha Ma-1 ?

    Replica Alpha MA-1’s: had several jackets with the Gold n Red pocket tag inc an N-2B, textiles were great, colours not necessarily that accurate. Can’t recall the ‘made in’ label & have since moved them on (came up a bit big on me in XL). Thought they were USA, may have been Vietnam as...
  14. bn1966

    The Last decent Alpha Ma-1 ?

    Alpha ‘Replica Series’ made in the USA used very good textiles going back some years, nice thick nylon shell, decent knits and even proper interlining with a percentage of wool as opposed to the modern lightweight synthetics used. I recollect one of the decent series had a red and gold cigarette...
  15. bn1966

    leather jacket lifestyle question 1

    A-1 weather over here at the today, maybe an A-2 this evening, recently moved out of D-1 territory. Heavy Ostmann last week at times early morning & into Hartmann territory by noon. I’d be lost without them..
  16. bn1966

    Wearing leather jackets in the rain

    Might not be too keen on getting my A-1 Capeskin soaked but other than that I’m happy to get drenched in all the others...
  17. bn1966

    Vintage Style vest / singlets...

    Looking for a source of vintage style vest / singlet...(not the string variety) Pike Bros were selling some nice ones but this years version are hideous IMHO with a deep square neckline making them like something a circus strongman would wear on a bad night.
  19. bn1966

    Any hot tips for 40s-style sweater vests (repro)?

    I’ve got one of the Aero Fairisle vests & very nice they are too...
  20. bn1966

    Fit check: Are those sleeves too short

    Just taken one in for alterations, want the sleeves about where yours sit now...
  21. bn1966

    Hiding stitching (needle) holes in leather - can it be done?

    6 hour round trip drive wise yesterday & Byson really seem to know their stuff, having alterations on 3 jackets. I asked about stitch holes & this is what was said: “Not easy. It is SOMETIMES possible to fill the holes with a specialist heat cured filler & then carefully re-colour but if the...
  22. bn1966

    Hiding stitching (needle) holes in leather - can it be done?

    I’m going to Byson Leather tomorrow for some alterations & if my memory doesn’t fail me I’ll ask them their thoughts...
  23. bn1966

    Is Denim the new Leather - Collectable jackets?

    Just got into Selvedge in the last five years or so, but haven’t spent more than £150 on a pair of jeans. £50 on a selvedge workwear denim jacket in a sale. About to send my first ever pair off to a ‘denim doctor’ for repairs..those pants have some wear on them :-)

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