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If you could order one GW today...
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airfrogusmc
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ButteMT61 said:
I don't know if the hide he used on mine is still available but the new stuff looks pretty awesome too.
airfrogusmc
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ButteMT61 said:
Just enough to keep one broke. I'm waiting for him to make an M-445 with the two buttons under the zipper. If he does eventually make one I will have to buy one. :roll: :lol:
airfrogusmc
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ButteMT61 said:
Either way ya can't go wrong. I was actually think of getting a SAT. I spoke on the phone with John about 8 months ago about it but at the time he was not talking any orders and I was not in a position at that time to buy another jacket,
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I'd take a 16160
ButteMT61
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OK, the "Boss" says she does not want me getting anything "red", meaning, russet. I think she has a point - my skin color probably is better served wearing a seal HH. That being said, there are few models in the seal HH. I'm pretty sure it would be blasphemy to order a jacket that didn't come in seal with seal - right?
So, this leaves me with an easier choice with fewer options (that are correct).
Given that, what do you guys think?
Type A-2: Rough Wear W535-ac-27752
Type A-2: Acme Leather 42-18775-P
Thanks again for the input. It's much appreciated.
So, this leaves me with an easier choice with fewer options (that are correct).
Given that, what do you guys think?
Type A-2: Rough Wear W535-ac-27752
Type A-2: Acme Leather 42-18775-P
Thanks again for the input. It's much appreciated.
airfrogusmc
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My vote would be Rough Wear...
ButteMT61
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airfrogusmc said:
Thanks. I got my GW leather samples today, and the veg-tanned, aniline finished seal (wax finish, dark seal) is beautiful! I can see that RW looking fantastic with the green stitching. I'm leaning that way now...which is funny since I really initially wanted the Aero (Acme)
The collar stand and other details just look too nice!
ButteMT61
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Oh god that's beautiful! Congrat's. Lovely jacket and hide. Post more when it arrives please.
As for the sickness, it only comes and goes, it never goes away - unless the wife gets bigger weapons :lol:
Oh, and being a 48 myself, feel free to give it to me if it fails to make you happy! :shock:
As for the sickness, it only comes and goes, it never goes away - unless the wife gets bigger weapons :lol:
Oh, and being a 48 myself, feel free to give it to me if it fails to make you happy! :shock:
derleicaman
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Type A-2: Rough Wear W535-ac-27752
Hey Scott,
I have this exact jacket in the dark seal Horween Mustang hide, OD thread, exactly as you are describing. Very, very dark with very subtle reddish undertones. Incredible jacket and one of my faves of all my Good Wears. Used to belong to Weasel Loader, and if you search the archives, you can see some pics of this jacket. The wax finish Horween leather is very unique and has a very different "feel" to it than the typical HH. When its cold like today (20s) it gets very stiff, but when it warms up it is very soft and supple. Was talking to John the other day on another subject and we happened to discuss this leather. John's comment was that being a small buyer, Horween was difficult to work with in obtaining the type of hides he needs. They seem to favor their bigger users, which I guess you can't blame them for that. Too bad, as Horween is in my hometown (Chicago) and I like the fact that I have a Good Wear made with their leather. You can't miss with this one!
Hey Scott,
I have this exact jacket in the dark seal Horween Mustang hide, OD thread, exactly as you are describing. Very, very dark with very subtle reddish undertones. Incredible jacket and one of my faves of all my Good Wears. Used to belong to Weasel Loader, and if you search the archives, you can see some pics of this jacket. The wax finish Horween leather is very unique and has a very different "feel" to it than the typical HH. When its cold like today (20s) it gets very stiff, but when it warms up it is very soft and supple. Was talking to John the other day on another subject and we happened to discuss this leather. John's comment was that being a small buyer, Horween was difficult to work with in obtaining the type of hides he needs. They seem to favor their bigger users, which I guess you can't blame them for that. Too bad, as Horween is in my hometown (Chicago) and I like the fact that I have a Good Wear made with their leather. You can't miss with this one!
Flyderf
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I received the jacket the other day. I have one word for it:Spectacular. I have learned to appreciate the nuances of a fine A2 from this site. John's work is incredible. Every seam, every stitch looks perfect to me. The fit couldn't be better if I had flown to Seattle and stood in his presence. The feel of the leather, and the grain is something to behold. I will try to take some pictures, but here are a few more that John took. I have collected more than a few jackets along the way. Gibson & Barnes, Aero, Bill Kelso (also a fine jacket), but this jacket is the home run, the game winner. My A2 quest is complete. On to the A1!!!
