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[jeepTj98]

I could not find a lot of that examples of the aero A2 contract 1756 fit during my search. The limited information seems to indicate it’s not necessarily true to size and may run on the slimmer smaller side. If any current owners can chime in, that would be great.

Did you check in the forum classifieds? Tons of info ..

 

[hd3kmize]

Does anyone have any guidance on when/if Freewheelers will start producing leather jackets again? I WTB a San Mateo in size 44, but there are zero FW jackets of any model available for purchase new.

 

[bigmanbigtruck]

Found this "Sidewinder" jacket on the Bill Kelso archives line. Anyone know the background on this jacket?
Seems reminiscent of the Peter's. Well more like half a Peter's based on the one "winged" flap.

 

[hd3kmize]

I’m still learning and no nothing about the history of that piece but that’s a cool jacket.

 

[Vectrex]

Hello, i have a question..i got me this A2 Schott jacket from Japan and it seems to have a broader cuff on the front bottom part than other A2's i've seen. The back cuff looks normal sized tho. Can someone confirm this is different or is it just because of the picture?

 

[jeepTj98]

Hello, i have a question..i got me this A2 Schott jacket from Japan and it seems to have a broader cuff on the front bottom part than other A2's i've seen. The back cuff looks normal sized tho. Can someone confirm this is different or is it just because of the picture?

Looks just like my schott a2 so I would say that it looks as it should.

 

[jeepTj98]

I checked my lost worlds a2 and yes it is a little less broad however the schott a2 is not a good representation of the original a2. I don’t believe that is what schott set out to do. It’s not a reproduction. It’s a civilian jacket and very well made one.

 

[Vectrex]

Thanks for your answers. Yeah i thought i better ask cause i've read somewehere that Japan got a lot of special (or unique) patterns, sizes and models from Schott. I'm a small guy with more or less an asian bodytype (myself beeing european) so i tend to go for the japanese fit more. Back in the day i had some Perfectos all from japan, which i really liked. Let's see if the A2 fits as well.

 

[jeepTj98]

Thanks for your answers. Yeah i thought i better ask cause i've read somewehere that Japan got a lot of special (or unique) patterns, sizes and models from Schott. I'm a small guy with more or less an asian bodytype (myself beeing european) so i tend to go for the japanese fit more. Back in the day i had some Perfectos all from japan, which i really liked. Let's see if the A2 fits as well.

I’m a small guy too and the Japanese jackets are a good fit for me as well. I’m a size 38 generally but with schott I’m a solid 36 most of the time. What size is the schott a2? They run large in my opinion. I could easily be a 34-36 in that jacket.

 

[jeepTj98]

Both of my a2 jackets are a size 34..lol

 

[jeepTj98]

I’m sorry you did say that the jacket was made for the Japanese market.. please let me know how the jacket fits, I would be interested in one myself.

 

[Vectrex]

I’m a small guy too and the Japanese jackets are a good fit for me as well. I’m a size 38 generally but with schott I’m a solid 36 most of the time. What size is the schott a2? They run large in my opinion. I could easily be a 34-36 in that jacket.

The one from the picture which i bought is 36 from Japan. I'm 5 feet.7 inches tall with around 132 pounds

 

[Vectrex]

I’m sorry you did say that the jacket was made for the Japanese market.. please let me know how the jacket fits, I would be interested in one myself.

Well i still haven't found definitive information about how the sizes and fit of japanese jackets are different. Some say they are but i'm not a collector and can't compare models. Somewhere i've read they are mor slim, or the sleeves are a bit shorter, stuff like that. It's easier for a european to get a japanese schott than an american one. Also i've seen that Schott offers european sizes, according to their european webshop.

 

[jeepTj98]

Well i still haven't found definitive information about how the sizes and fit of japanese jackets are different. Some say they are but i'm not a collector and can't compare models. Somewhere i've read they are mor slim, or the sleeves are a bit shorter, stuff like that. It's easier for a european to get a japanese schott than an american one. Also i've seen that Schott offers european sizes, according to their european webshop.

I usually only purchase used jackets, so I’m sure I drive the seller crazy with questions and pictures of measurements but I want the fit to be perfect. I’ve heard that the schott jackets made for the European market are not the same in terms of quality however I do not know that for certain. Have you ever considered Aero? In my opinion, the quality and fit doesn’t get any better. I have an aero rockafella and an aero hooch hauler and the fit is right on. Of course you can buy directly from their website and have it tailored exactly how you want. I got lucky and found sellers on this formum and the fit is so perfect!

 

[jeepTj98]

I have to show off my aero rockafella .. I wear it almost everyday no matter how warm outside lol

 

[greenc]

Thanks for your answers. Yeah i thought i better ask cause i've read somewehere that Japan got a lot of special (or unique) patterns, sizes and models from Schott. I'm a small guy with more or less an asian bodytype (myself beeing european) so i tend to go for the japanese fit more. Back in the day i had some Perfectos all from japan, which i really liked. Let's see if the A2 fits as well.

@Vectrex @jeepTj98 I too wear a 36 in almost every jacket and usually look to the market in Japan for that size. I just posted three jackets in the Finds and Deals section of this forum that might be interesting to one or both of ya'll.

https://www.thefedoralounge.com/thr...r-jacket-edition.96976/page-1348#post-3172874

Buzz Rickson's B-2 size 34
https://jp.mercari.com/item/m35265295758

Buzz Rickson's A-2 size 36
https://jp.mercari.com/item/m39512556482

Real McCoy's letterman's jacket size 35 for $95 USD!
https://jp.mercari.com/item/m14334196074

If I hadn't just made a purchase I would be all over one of these. Good luck.

 

[jeepTj98]

The one from the picture which i bought is 36 from Japan. I'm 5 feet.7 inches tall with around 132 pounds

Dude are we brothers or maybe I’m your dad lol… yeah I’m an old guy lol.. we are like exactly the same size so that 36 will fit you perfectly!

 

[greenc]

I have to show off my aero rockafella .. I wear it almost everyday no matter how warm outside lol

@jeepTj98 that Aero looks good, and soft, like it's breaking in.

Dig it that you wear it almost everyday, even in the heat. I do the same with my jackets - ridiculous as it is I'll sit in my house all day working while wearing my jacket.

 

[jeepTj98]

@Vectrex @jeepTj98 I too wear a 36 in almost every jacket and usually look to the market in Japan for that size. I just posted three jackets in the Finds and Deals section of this forum that might be interesting to one or both of ya'll.

https://www.thefedoralounge.com/thr...r-jacket-edition.96976/page-1348#post-3172874

Buzz Rickson's B-2 size 34
https://jp.mercari.com/item/m35265295758

Buzz Rickson's A-2 size 36
https://jp.mercari.com/item/m39512556482

Real McCoy's letterman's jacket size 35 for $95 USD!
https://jp.mercari.com/item/m14334196074

If I hadn't just made a purchase I would be all over one of these. Good luck.

Man I’ve been wanting a couple of those jackets for a long time but I need to stop for awhile because my buying habits are pathetic! I’m looking at a $900 coffee grinder lol

 

[jeepTj98]

@jeepTj98 that Aero looks good, and soft, like it's breaking in.

Dig it that you wear it almost everyday, even in the heat. I do the same with my jackets - ridiculous as it is I'll sit in my house all day working while wearing my jacket.

Exactly and my kids think I am crazy lol.. it gets cold in my basement so I use that excuse! I have so many jackets and they all need some love lol