RayR
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My learning curve continues :arrow: into the world of Rough Wear. My first authentic wartime A-2 is a beautiful Bronco 29191. Great undamaged leather original Crown zip, knits, and lining. I really got lucky. And in sz 42 it fits great...almost. And after it's hand rubbing with Picards, it really came to life. I can wear it but at 22" pit to pit it's just a bit tight around the chest.
Next up, another lucky stroke. I got a Rough Wear 1401P Perfect leather just starting to show loss of color and go a bit dry, but NO damage. Previous owner ruined the repairs. Poorly stitched in the wrong liner. Put in a plastic replacement zipper that doesn't even extend to the bottom. And cuffs that are way too long. (All that will be professionally repaired) Here it is:
Seems to have been an overcast day. This next pic is in afternoon light. This is a few days after it's had a treatment with Obeanufs Leather Oil followed by Picards Leather Cream. Picards was heated to liquid and hand rubbed in. Both products mention the possibility of slightly darkening the leather. I have experience with them both and know what to expect. Not much "darkening" but more reviving the original color:
Finally to the point. The RW fits like it was made for me (nearly). Very comfortable. In fact I liken it to a goatskin 80's issue Cooper A-2 (I'm now selling on eBay) except, while it has that more roomy feel, it doesn't look baggy like modern cuts tend to.
My question, my need to know, is...what is the difference in the 3 Rough Wear contracts in the details like cut, collar, and fit?
This 1401 in sz 42 is 23" across pit to pit, the Bronco is 22". That accounts for the better range of motion, but so does the cut of the leather in it's design. What I love about the Bronco most is the sharp shoulders and the trim collar (no collar stand either). What I don't love about the Rough Wear is the Large collar and it feels just a bit shorter than I prefer.
So there you have it, Please tell me about the different Rough Wear cuts 1401P, 18091, and 27752 compared to one another.
Next up, another lucky stroke. I got a Rough Wear 1401P Perfect leather just starting to show loss of color and go a bit dry, but NO damage. Previous owner ruined the repairs. Poorly stitched in the wrong liner. Put in a plastic replacement zipper that doesn't even extend to the bottom. And cuffs that are way too long. (All that will be professionally repaired) Here it is:
Seems to have been an overcast day. This next pic is in afternoon light. This is a few days after it's had a treatment with Obeanufs Leather Oil followed by Picards Leather Cream. Picards was heated to liquid and hand rubbed in. Both products mention the possibility of slightly darkening the leather. I have experience with them both and know what to expect. Not much "darkening" but more reviving the original color:
Finally to the point. The RW fits like it was made for me (nearly). Very comfortable. In fact I liken it to a goatskin 80's issue Cooper A-2 (I'm now selling on eBay) except, while it has that more roomy feel, it doesn't look baggy like modern cuts tend to.
My question, my need to know, is...what is the difference in the 3 Rough Wear contracts in the details like cut, collar, and fit?
This 1401 in sz 42 is 23" across pit to pit, the Bronco is 22". That accounts for the better range of motion, but so does the cut of the leather in it's design. What I love about the Bronco most is the sharp shoulders and the trim collar (no collar stand either). What I don't love about the Rough Wear is the Large collar and it feels just a bit shorter than I prefer.
So there you have it, Please tell me about the different Rough Wear cuts 1401P, 18091, and 27752 compared to one another.
