I owned an Imperial first and the GW Hercules I have now is a different jacket with different flaws. it is beautiful to look at though!That's the Imperial.
My idea was actually something more eclectic.
The 1932 Hercules Cossack.
I own both the Arcadia and the Ventura and they are very similar in terms of comfort and mobility. The Ventura has an action back while the Arcadia has the shoulder gussets.What’s GW’s most comfortable pattern block? I have the Arcadia and it’s very comfortable. Is the Ventura similar or better?
My custom Arcadia from the Classifieds, comfortable, fits good and has a good )Y( shape without using the cinches, came with a nice c&c zip. If I go custom I’d want a better lining though, wool or the double lining.
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That's good to know. Thanks. I missed out on a few Ventura's from the Classifieds. And I really dig the Arcadia's fit and finishes.I own both the Arcadia and the Ventura and they are very similar in terms of comfort and mobility. The Ventura has an action back while the Arcadia has the shoulder gussets.
Thank you! Now that you mention it … I hang it in my office and do find myself staring at it from time to time. It’s the only leather jacket I’ve got, after a lot of trial and a lot of error lolBeautiful jacket. One of those to wear but also just look at mesmerized.
Whoops, I also forgot my "grail" jacket. It's a GW A1 made of Capeskin. It's gone through several hands before getting to me. I'll be buried in it.
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Yeah, I love that A1, the sleeves are a bit short but it feels like butter and drapes like a second skin. Capeskin's a bit fragile so I only wear her in the late Spring and early Fall.You look as if you're just DARING somebody to try and "take it outta my cold, dead hands!" here! May they not get any such chance for many, many years to come!
Jhon's jackets look great. I remember looking at buying one of his A2s in the early days, and then the pound dropped a fair bit in value (though still way higher than it is now!) and took it *just* out of my reach at the time. If only I'd known...
As for the Coassack style, I recommend having a look at Thedi leathers. You being based in the US, why don´t you have a look at the Thurston Bros. website. They offer pre-fabricated Thedis (basically OTR) and ca sort you out should you want to go custom in the end.
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