Buzz Rickson Werber B-2

[John Lever]

This might just be sacrilege for some but I'm really starting to think that the B-2 (and the B-1 for that matter) are much better looking jackets than the B-3.

Yep, has been my opinion for a decade. Buzz make the best version(I've had all the others)
Bought my first Werber from HPA in 2005.

 

[tjoenn]

This might just be sacrilege for some but I'm really starting to think that the B-2 (and the B-1 for that matter) are much better looking jackets than the B-3.

Do you think they look better than Irvins as well?

 

[Smithy]

Do you think they look better than Irvins as well?

Steady on mate!

 

[tjoenn]

Steady on mate!

Haha The response I expected...

 

[John Lever]

Very similar design

 

[KissMyMuscle]

What size do you need ?

jacket's PTP 24 Plus should fit me , with thicker lining 25 plus

 

[petermack09]

Think it’s safe to say you unfortunately won’t get one to fit,

 

[John Lever]

The 44 is a big jacket

 

[petermack09]

Just measured my size 44,,it ain’t fitting anyone with those requirements,that’s if they want to be able to breathe.

 

[KissMyMuscle]

Just measured my size 44,,it ain’t fitting anyone with those requirements,that’s if they want to be able to breathe.

May I ask the full measurements on your b2 size 44? I believe buzz's biggest size is 44?

 

[petermack09]

May I ask the full measurements on your b2 size 44? I believe buzz's biggest size is 44?

Pit-pit -23
Shoulder-19
Back length from collar-26
Arm-26
All measurements are approx but very close.

 

[KissMyMuscle]

Pit-pit -23
Shoulder-19
Back length from collar-26
Arm-26
All measurements are approx but very close.

Best Thanks. I guess I won't able to find one in my size.

 

[petermack09]

Best Thanks. I guess I won't able to find one in my size.

No problem,happy to help.i know what it’s like buying a jacket based on marked size only to find it doesn’t fit.Thats why on the few occasions I have sold a jacket I’m happy to have it returned for a fit issue or if it’s not as described.For reference I’m approx 5-9 & 185 lbs.hope this helps ,regards Peter

 

[leper-colony]

Don't think I have posted many pics of my old Werber B-2. Butter soft and as new. Love the colour on this jacket. Rarer, Werber labelled version.

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Is the pocket lined?

 

[mulceber]

Best Thanks. I guess I won't able to find one in my size.

You might want to check in withthe VLJ’s Steve Sellers (handle: @STEVE S.). He’s made a B-2 at least once in the past, and when I inquired, he said he’d be willing to make one again. He’s probably your best bet for getting one if you’re a larger size.

 

[ausreenactor]

Is the pocket lined?

No..just pleated hide..

 

[Marc mndt]

Here's my B-2. Not period correct at all but the important details are there. Note the bag/patch pocket. It's a Ralph Lauren purple label pre production sample. One of the nicest shearlings I've handled. As far as I know the design never actually made it to their stores.

 

[John Lever]

Looks like it is a single layer garment as opposed the horsehide outer and blanket liner as in originals.
Very nice piece with the correct pocket design.

 

[Marc mndt]

Looks like it is a single layer garment as opposed the horsehide outer and blanket liner as in originals.
Very nice piece with the correct pocket design.

Yep, single layer. Sleeves are three quarter nylon lined and if you look closely you can see that they even added handwarmer pockets (hidden away in the side seams) in order to make it a more practical jacket that's suitable for a bigger (fashion minded) audience.

For me personally the quality of a jacket in terms of construction and materials used is more important than period correctness. Although I could have done without those handwarmer pockets

 

[John Lever]

The finishes and antique look are not to everyone's taste but I think some of them are well done.