ZuZu
Well-Known Member
I took a look at this Eastman product which I'm sure all of you know about: https://www.eastmanleather.com/type-95th-bomb-group-p-497.html . Looks pretty good to me however there are a couple of nits to pick out. Almost every Dubow I've ever seen has round reinforcements behind the pocket snaps which gives originals a distinct look- a kind of weird goggle eyed look to the pocket:
I don't see this on the Eastman- They have put in the leather reinforcements but they are square- kind of a rookie mistake for a Dubow maker:
I also find that the pockets are just a smidge too far apart and a tiny bit small. Like I said- nits!
I am impressed with the effort Eastman is making to copy individual jackets- an idea which can benefit "authenticity" because of the intense scrutiny necessary.
Finaly- to be honest- and this is ironic coming from me after all the whining I did back in the old days about smooth leather- I find that this "war torn" or whatever leather Eastman uses to be just a bit much- there is a kind of horror vacue present which is just too busy- no smooth leather on a repro is also a problem IMO.
I'm sure you all will let me know what you think...
I don't see this on the Eastman- They have put in the leather reinforcements but they are square- kind of a rookie mistake for a Dubow maker:
I also find that the pockets are just a smidge too far apart and a tiny bit small. Like I said- nits!
I am impressed with the effort Eastman is making to copy individual jackets- an idea which can benefit "authenticity" because of the intense scrutiny necessary.
Finaly- to be honest- and this is ironic coming from me after all the whining I did back in the old days about smooth leather- I find that this "war torn" or whatever leather Eastman uses to be just a bit much- there is a kind of horror vacue present which is just too busy- no smooth leather on a repro is also a problem IMO.
I'm sure you all will let me know what you think...