Need advice on buying a Buzz Rickson B-2. I've found one in Japan, but they don't allow for returns if it doesn't fit. I have a beautiful Bill Kelso Arco made to custom measurements (~36/38R). From what I can tell, the measurements of a Buzz Rickson 38R look spot-on for what one would expect of...
Need advice on buying a Buzz Rickson B-2. I've found one in Japan, but they don't allow for returns if it doesn't fit. I have a beautiful Bill Kelso Arco made to custom measurements (~36/38R). From what I can tell, the measurements of a Buzz Rickson 38R look spot-on for what one would expect of...
Well, Bill Kelso has nailed it again. I loved my first custom Arco so much that I ordered a second. Don't roll your eyes; y'all know that glutinous feeling when it comes to bomber jackets. I couldn't help myself. After looking all over and trying multiple brands, I finally found the one that...
Thanks, Grayland, but I can't promise that the search is over :) My next quest is to find a good B2 style bomber for colder temperatures. This forum, for better or worse, has caused me to wave-off of going through lost worlds.
Thanks for all the comments/compliments everyone. @Sir Jacket: I ordered an Aero 38 during my quest (which I ultimately returned), and yes, the BK is heavier leather. I liked the Aero, but at that point, I had already decided to commit to a custom jacket, and found it easier to work with Andy...
Greetings all,
I wanted to share my observations on my Bill Kelso A2, an Arco 18775 now that I've had it for 6 months and have thoroughly broken it in. I absolutely love this jacket. My hiatus from this forum is wholly due to my satisfaction--my search is complete! I've been through A2's from...
Much obliged for the info.
How does the leather smell? I have owned two quality HH A-2s--one that smelled wonderful--aromatic but not pungent (but unfortunately was too baggy for my tastes) and one that smelled somewhat putrid.
handguns--thank you for the BK Dubow jacket review. I think your jacket looks outstanding and I think your sleeves look fine. I'm in the market for a 38 myself (I'm same height/weight), so your review helps a lot. How do the armholes feel? What led you to choose the Dubow over the other...
Nick--thank you for your thoughts! And thank you for the welcome. I'm very happy to have found this forum--y'all are definitely the experts; just glad to be here! Given all the threads I've read on this forum and the severity of my obsession with these jackets (I've owned two already), I've...
Nick, thank you for the info on the BK jacket! Might I ask how it smells? I had a US Wings HH A-2 that smelled wonderful, and a US Authentic Mfg Co. HH A-2 that smells awful. Would appreciate your thoughts on aroma...
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