Hey all! No longer being a starving student (but not exactly rich yet either!) I finally decided to invest in a horsehide A-2. I've had some not-so-great experiences on Ebay, and figured it would be better in the long run to just go ahead and get a nice new A-2 for myself.
Today my horsehide...
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I was curious of anyone owned or had any experience with a company I came across called "American Mystique."
I was curious how they compared to some of the other less expensive fellows (US Wings etc.) in their A-2s and G-1s. I couldn't find any earlier discussions about them...
There have been some nice horsehides, both Aero and others, on Ebay lately. Of course I keep losing the bids :eusa_doh: , but maybe one of you guys are the lucky winners!
I, too, was interested in ordering a Wested, basing this off the jackets they made for Memphis Belle, which I liked. However, as others mentioned, the website has a very poor picture.. I'm hesitant to order something from the U.K., spend all the money, and not be satisfied. I'll save my money...
I'm so glad that jacket weather is here again. Summer is great guys, but the other three seasons I get to break out the flight jackets!
It's been too hot during the day, but nights get good and chilly so I have been able to get some use out of one of my lighter A-2s.
I agree with that completely. My horsehide is a little, for lack of a better word, my "dressier" A-2, and my goatskin is more my everyday wearing jacket. I will say that the goatskin seems to take everyday wear pretty good... not too sure about the HH since I don't wear it out as often.
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I'm sort of new to the Fedora Lounge, but I've been looking around and checking the site out.
I just recently purchased a US Authentic Horsehide A-2 jacket, just waiting on delivery (always the hardest part).
I've wanted an A-2 for some time, preferably in horsehide, but I...
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