Hi fellas,
I just received my Eastman Rough Wear B3 jacket purchased on Ebay for around $1100. For a jacket at this price, I was expecting a lot. However, when I received the jacket, I don't know how to describe the feeling.
It's like dry and thin tissue paper. I understand enthusiasts may call that authentic feeling, but it really looks fragile and not supple. I've heard lots about the Redskin and its unique characteristics. But for me, it just looks like an old guy walk right through a desert and will die if I don't offer it some liquid. Especially the Broken grain makes it more like dry paper. And the Crown zipper feels very perishable also, unlike the Talon zippers on my Aero jackets. Overall, I don't know how to face this jacket. I want to wear it but worry about tearing soon.
I wear it for 10 minutes yesterday and my whole shirt is covered with wool. My wife looks incredible knowing it is about the same price as my Aero. But, the good side is it really fits me. I think I will still keep it. But will it look more supple with wear? Or it will remain this kinda paper-ish feel? I can post some pics later.
I just received my Eastman Rough Wear B3 jacket purchased on Ebay for around $1100. For a jacket at this price, I was expecting a lot. However, when I received the jacket, I don't know how to describe the feeling.
It's like dry and thin tissue paper. I understand enthusiasts may call that authentic feeling, but it really looks fragile and not supple. I've heard lots about the Redskin and its unique characteristics. But for me, it just looks like an old guy walk right through a desert and will die if I don't offer it some liquid. Especially the Broken grain makes it more like dry paper. And the Crown zipper feels very perishable also, unlike the Talon zippers on my Aero jackets. Overall, I don't know how to face this jacket. I want to wear it but worry about tearing soon.
I wear it for 10 minutes yesterday and my whole shirt is covered with wool. My wife looks incredible knowing it is about the same price as my Aero. But, the good side is it really fits me. I think I will still keep it. But will it look more supple with wear? Or it will remain this kinda paper-ish feel? I can post some pics later.