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This is my first "real" A-2, A BK Rough Wear 27752 in Seal Brown with Olive Drab thread.
I have ordered size 46 (I am 1m90, I think equivalent is 6ft23 ).
First A-2 and first internet buy for a leather jacket (and all measurement in inches... when I speak centimeters...)
Andy was very patient and helpful during the order process, as I asked him so many questions that I would have been tired to answer!
Based on my indications, Andy advised me to order a 44, but I decided to go for a 46 as I was afraid that arms length would be too short (but then waist could be too big).
The jacket is great, I like it a lot. The quality of the leather and manufacturing is great.
As I saw A-2 only in picture, I cannot certify accuracy compared to an original RW27752, but it looks accurate.
As I never had any horsehide jacket, the first impression was: wow! that's tough... I can only compare with the cowhide of my Schott 184sml... nothing in common, it is 2 different worlds.
(and now I understand the meaning of "break in the jacket" which I was not sure about).
Out of the box, I thought the arm length was too short, but after some wearing the arm length is ok, and maybe the waist is a bit large, but it allows me to move confortably and I am really happy with the jacket.
As it is now too warm, I only wear it in the evening at home for 5 minutes... but it feels great!
I am really impatient to be this autumn so I can wear it outside.
Here are some pics, enjoy and tell me what you think about it (too big, too small, etc...).
Chris
I have ordered size 46 (I am 1m90, I think equivalent is 6ft23 ).
First A-2 and first internet buy for a leather jacket (and all measurement in inches... when I speak centimeters...)
Andy was very patient and helpful during the order process, as I asked him so many questions that I would have been tired to answer!
Based on my indications, Andy advised me to order a 44, but I decided to go for a 46 as I was afraid that arms length would be too short (but then waist could be too big).
The jacket is great, I like it a lot. The quality of the leather and manufacturing is great.
As I saw A-2 only in picture, I cannot certify accuracy compared to an original RW27752, but it looks accurate.
As I never had any horsehide jacket, the first impression was: wow! that's tough... I can only compare with the cowhide of my Schott 184sml... nothing in common, it is 2 different worlds.
(and now I understand the meaning of "break in the jacket" which I was not sure about).
Out of the box, I thought the arm length was too short, but after some wearing the arm length is ok, and maybe the waist is a bit large, but it allows me to move confortably and I am really happy with the jacket.
As it is now too warm, I only wear it in the evening at home for 5 minutes... but it feels great!
I am really impatient to be this autumn so I can wear it outside.
Here are some pics, enjoy and tell me what you think about it (too big, too small, etc...).
Chris
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Since some of us are considering a BK, it would be very helpful if you could give us some dimensions; shoulder to shoulder, armpit to armpit, back length. 
