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Best B-3 Jacket
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I would go Aero or Eastman among the premium makers. Really it comes down to the contract you want. Buzz Rickson’s also has some really nice ones.
For military sheepskins, SB uses a version of the Aero patterns that contained mistakes, so the sleeves don’t sit properly.
For military sheepskins, SB uses a version of the Aero patterns that contained mistakes, so the sleeves don’t sit properly.
I think they're comparable. Like I said it's more down to which specific B-3 model you're after. The price difference is largely because Eastman is trying to establish themselves as a fashion brand in the Chinese market, where a higher price is de rigueur to be viewed as prestigious.
I would go Aero (and have).
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Real McCoy's, especially their limited edition versions, is noticeably better than any other that I have had or handled. They're seriously out of this world but also the priciest.
to me, the Best B3 is the B3 concho without de skull https://www.elmc.co/jackets/526-b-3-elmc-concho.html
you have also the B3 SFAD but in yellow
Hi, you mentioned that it depended on what kind of contract I wanted; are you referring to military b-3 contracts?
ex: Aero 42-5110-p. Are there certain jackets that are not accurate representations?
Thanks
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I'm not saying that Aero or Eastman are messing up the contracts.
My point was more that I consider the quality of both of their repros to be on par, so you should decide more based on which one has the model you want.
So if you were dead set on a Werber B-3 repro, your choices would be Eastman or Good Wear, whereas if you wanted a a repro of Aero (NY), you could go Aero. If you want the 1937 white model, both Aero and Eastman make it.
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Nothing against Five Star, but by the time you figure out how the jacket fits, you've purchased 3 of them. I got my B-3 from Aero (Redskin 42-5110-P) and I've must have exchanged at least 25 emails with them about sizing. Lots of photos with tape measures, etc. Five Star will not help you like Aero helped me. We went through every measurement of this jacket and they made suggestions on the sizing. Aero will not make drastic changes to the style, but length, sleeve, etc. they will adjust. When I received the jacket, the sleeves were too short and they took it back and made me a new one. Customer service was excellent and I'm very happy with my B-3.
I had no issues with my Five Star B-3 order. I chose a standard size, asked for one measurement adjustment. I sent them pics of what I wanted. They did a spot on job, exactly as I ordered. I also took advantage of a sale that gave me an extra 20% off an already inexpensive jacket. I was 1000000% satisfied with Five Star.
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This is a great question! I am trying to order my first B-3 but I am thin and the available models I am finding are available in a chest 34 and up (for the most part) whereas I am a 31. Shearling, plus maybe a sweater underneath might help, but I suspect it still will be too large for me. I hope someone answers this question.
I find that the difference in measurements between a thick leather + lining and shearling is minimal. For a t-shirt fit I take the same measurements as for my other jackets. Possibly 1 cm more length.
I would never add more than half an inch (p2p, shoulders, hem)
I would never add more than half an inch (p2p, shoulders, hem)
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