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    Time to Buy Some Jackets (or Gold)

    Those who are interested in any Eastman (ELC & ELMC) products, we're evaluating and watching the events unfold right now before adjusting prices, assuming that proves necessary. Market analysts really have a limited opinion of any value right now, which is largely just that we should expect...
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    Time to Buy Some Jackets (or Gold)

    This is the most reasonable, best approach. We're sitting this out waiting for the dust to settle before generating any new prices, which will take a few weeks, no doubt, at the least.
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    Show us your Militaria

    That is a superb photo!
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    ELC B-6 vs. WWII Impressions Tanker Jacket

    Thank you, ODG, for being our valued customer and for the kind sentiments you shared here. It was nice working with you and I was personally pleased to hear the Tanker was such a hit for you, which I hope makes up for the disappointment found in the fit of the BR Heavy-Weight, Non-Stenciled N-1...
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    My brand new Eastman Roughwear A-2 1401p jacket fit question

    Ok, I just noticed something significant! This A-2 is not new!!! It may be new to you, but it's not new production. Please note the use of light-shade O. D. thread in the assembly, which was discontinued on this style a few years ago. Unless ELC has started using this color thread again and...
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    My brand new Eastman Roughwear A-2 1401p jacket fit question

    Thank you for the closeups! Unfortunately, they confirm what I was seeing: a vast absence of grain. Please see the stock images of the 1401-P from our website and ELC's below, as well as a closeup of how great and grainy some Vintage WarHorse can be in Havana Brown (in this case, from a...
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    My brand new Eastman Roughwear A-2 1401p jacket fit question

    Looks will always change for the better with use, but the actual fit isn't going to change, it's just how it appears that will change once it conforms to you and the leather is broken in. This will look far better in 6 months! You seem to have gotten your correct size within the confines of...
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    My brand new Eastman Roughwear A-2 1401p jacket fit question

    ELC no longer offers that type of service, I'm sorry to say.
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    Eastman Leather Clothing USAAF B-3 Flying Jacket, Perry Sportswear 17808 Mixed Batch

    Really? Personally, I find it no tougher than any other ELC B-3 other than the SFAD B-3, which is the most comfy, flexible ELC B-3 I've tried and do wear, and the Perry being broken in (partly) makes it noticeably more comfy for me (and for any customers who are vocal enough to let us know...
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    Eastman Leather Clothing USAAF B-3 Flying Jacket, Perry Sportswear 17808 Mixed Batch

    It's a pleasure to attempt to assist and review the nuances associated with each different style type, as well as my own experiences as they relate to what has played out over time. And the fact you are so enthusiastic to receive tidbits of knowledge is the cherry on top!
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    Eastman Leather Clothing USAAF B-3 Flying Jacket, Perry Sportswear 17808 Mixed Batch

    That's because you've hyped them up, John. ;-)
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    Eastman Leather Clothing USAAF B-3 Flying Jacket, Perry Sportswear 17808 Mixed Batch

    As explained in previous posts of mine, the use of aniline dyes is due to the fact that pigment dying today is unlike that done in the good old days due to environmental laws now in place; aniline yields a more authentic look than what can be generated from pigment dyes today (in the mind of...
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    Eastman Leather Clothing USAAF B-3 Flying Jacket, Perry Sportswear 17808 Mixed Batch

    I was quite against TimeWear when ELC first introduced it, but the Perry B-3 grew on me as more came and went in our inventory, thus I ended up getting one and have loved it ever since. Then I got an SFAD B-3 when these became available as TW only, and this is my primary B-3 now. I also own a...
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    ELC B-6 vs. WWII Impressions Tanker Jacket

    Yes, indeed, the sleeves are fully lined in alpaca per the original design, but the khaki version has the alpaca sleeve lining stop where the hidden wool-knit cuff begins, whereas the blue version has the alpaca extend all the way to the end of the sleeves (you can see this on our website...
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    ELC B-6 vs. WWII Impressions Tanker Jacket

    A supremely wise choice I believe you will love time and time again on each day it's cold enough to wear it. Thank you, Marine, most sincerely! Your order ships out on Monday and tracking data will follow in your inbox. Please let us know how this works out for you.
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    Problems with Aero Jacket and Talon Zipper

    I need to do a search here and find my writings rather recently on repro zippers. The main issue is that these are all made in a dissimilar form and with differing metals than what was originally done when the vintage counterparts were made in vast quantities for mass consumption. One must...
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    Problems with Aero Jacket and Talon Zipper

    Sheer member numbers vs. posters would indicate that the vast majority are indeed silent and we will never know what they think, and some of these materialize as PM's and as customers who say they read the forum but never post. If, say, 20 members are very vocal on topics, it only makes a...
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    Problems with Aero Jacket and Talon Zipper

    Absolutely, the problem can come back again and again, which is likely caused by the effects of zipping it up and down, in which the normal outward and upward and downward forces normally applied to affect opening and closing the zipper also opens up the gap on repro zippers made of softer metal...
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    ELC B-6 vs. WWII Impressions Tanker Jacket

    No doubt that fleece is warmer, which is an improvement on the original design that can generate wonder why something such as alpaca wasn't chosen once the shortcomings (in terms of low-end temperature use) of the blanket wool was discovered. I suspect that, by the time the shortcomings were...
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    Problems with Aero Jacket and Talon Zipper

    There's a great deal of useful info. dispensed here for those who choose to seek enjoyment, knowledge, and share among like-minded enthusiasts vs. furthering a personal or collective crusade or agenda. I sincerely thank you, Thor, for consistently being of the former member type who possesses...

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