What is your favorite sheepskin jacket and why?

[Falcon_52]

I believe Stu's picture above is actually a B-1 - does that count as sheepskin since it is lined with it? If so, that's my favorite.

I think Tim P hit the nail on the head regarding the demise of the B-2. It probably takes 1.5 - 2 times as much labor to assemble so likely became unfeasible to keep producing in the mid 1930s. I'm sure that's why the Irvin jacket was conceived - similar design but simpler construction.

Sorry if I derailed the thread...

Noel

 

[B-Man2]

Having traveled quite a bit this year venturing into the extreme snow belt areas of the US , I can tell you the B3 and the Irvin are definitely the jackets that I want to have with me. However .......... I can also state that carrying them around crowded airports and trying to cram them into the overhead bins on a full flight are a major PIA. The B6 makes life a little easier and I think I'll be selling the heavy weights for a more compact B6 .

 

[John Lever]

Buaero m445; practical with the two pockets,warm because of the storm cuffs and full length zip,stylish because of the diamond arm patches and most of all subtle because of it's understated look and lack of fleece on the waist and cuffs. Yes I also like Irvin's and B3's but you do tend to stand out like a sore thumb in public.

 

[6148th T.C.Squadron]

Buaero m445; practical with the two pockets,warm because of the storm cuffs and full length zip,stylish because of the diamond arm patches and most of all subtle because of it's understated look and lack of fleece on the waist and cuffs. Yes I also like Irvin's and B3's but you do tend to stand out like a sore thumb in public.

Irvins, and B-3'S Do have a distinct Bomber jacket look to them. Please excuse the term bomber jacket, just looking through the eyes of the general public.

 

[omarco]

For me it would have to be the classic B3, and I don't even own one..

The shorter fleece variants are more practical for me and of those I like the simplicity and style of the D1.

 

[Steve Canyon]

My ELC B-3 from the 80's: loose fit, not to short and with mahogany colored steerhide trim.
(image 1: http://i62.tinypic.com/33b09hc.jpg, image 2: http://i60.tinypic.com/14jx1lg.jpg [stains are on the lens] )

 

[JDAM]

Here's my favourite. Comfortable, practical, hard-wearing and a great social statement.

 

[Roughwear]

Very good Simon. All it needs are some Irvin trouser pockets to be perfect!

 

[JDAM]

Very good Simon. All it needs are some Irvin trouser pockets to be perfect!

Aye, and a dodgy repro dot zipper. Got any spare?

 

[Peter Graham]

I also like Irvin's and B3's but you do tend to stand out like a sore thumb in public.

Not in a well worn original. Everything tends to be more muted. Less shiny hardware and more subtle fleece colour etc.

 

[Roughwear]

Very good Simon. All it needs are some Irvin trouser pockets to be perfect!

Aye, and a dodgy repro dot zipper. Got any spare?

I'm afraid not Simon, but I know a guy who might have some.

 

[Steve Canyon]

. Yes I also like Irvin's and B3's but you do tend to stand out like a sore thumb in public.

Yep... and kids shouting, quote: Santa Claus! Santa Claus!

 

[Steve Canyon]

Milton Caniff - art: B-3:

 

[Steve Canyon]

 

[airfrogusmc]

 

[Clark J]

My old Eastman Redskin D-1!! I have had this for well over a decade and still love it. I just wish it was 2 inches longer like the other Eastman D-1 I had.

 

[ECKHARTUS]

My old Eastman Redskin D-1!! I have had this for well over a decade and still love it. I just wish it was 2 inches longer like the other Eastman D-1 I had.

Your old Eastman is just superb !
the d-1 is my favorite but i like the an-j-4 too. :lol:

 

[ButteMT61]

My favorite jacket I don't own! This is incredible...

Links to more pics...
http://www.goodwearleather.com/photos/Type_B6_Redskin_44R/

 

[FlyingYankee]

That B-6 is really nice, I am trying to purchase a RMZ B-2 that I am interested to know how the b-2 compares to a B-3 or or a B-6. Anyone have the B-2 and like it.

 

[Falcon_52]

That B-6 is really nice, I am trying to purchase a RMZ B-2 that I am interested to know how the b-2 compares to a B-3 or or a B-6. Anyone have the B-2 and like it.

I have three B-2 jackets (including a Real McCoy version). I guess you could say I'm a fan. Comparing the RMNZ B-2 to my Eastman B-3 is difficult - they are so different.

The RMNZ horsehide is tough as nails and the wool lining is warm enough for < -20C with the belt cinched and the collar fastened. The B-3 has a slight edge in warmness (is that a word?). I've had many hours of wear time in each this miserable winter and I think it's just down to which one you are in the mood for.

That's just my 2 cents worth.

Noel