My last A-2 (hopefully) - Good Wear

coolhandluke · Jul 1, 2024

Pa12 said:
If you’re getting a horween bronco from John, this is what it looks like View attachment 152661

I'm fairly certain that I'm going to go with seal, but haven't made up my mind on the knit color. Mid-brown or seal like on the Horween Bronco below? I typically like contrasting knits, but this jacket just looks perfect in every way. Fingers crossed that I have just a couple more months of waiting.

Pa12 · Jul 1, 2024

CK90 said:
All this Horween talk… plus BSeal’s latest beauty of an acquisition…

I was in for a 27752 in Shinki next, however after the strike of luck that landed the new 18091 in my lap (God bless you JC) I think I’ll park that 27752 safely on the shelf for the future.

Now thinking a Dubow 20960, Horween dark seal.

Jc example of that

CK90 · Jul 1, 2024

Pa12 said:
Jc example of thatView attachment 152691

Absolutely cracking stuff PA, drape perfection.

Pa12 · Jul 1, 2024

CK90 said:
Absolutely cracking stuff PA, drape perfection.

While John has excellent pictures on his site, it’s also nice to see them after a couple years out in the world when you’re trying to pick a contract.

CK90 · Jul 1, 2024

Couldn’t agree more, this is what they’re made for. Well worn, well cared for.

Pa12 · Jul 1, 2024

CK90 said:
Couldn’t agree more, this is what they’re made for. Well worn, well cared for.

If you get anything in horween it will feel like you’ve been wearing it your whole life right out of the box. Soft as lamb skin

mulceber · Jul 1, 2024

Pa12 said:
If you get anything in horween it will feel like you’ve been wearing it your whole life right out of the box. Soft as lamb skin

Strongly seconded. Zero break-in period.

Abyss · Jul 1, 2024

It's going to be a while, but I have two spots on the wait list.

As of now, the first will be a Bronco in seal goat hide. And the second will likely be a Star in russet horse hide.

I have plenty of time to sort out the specific details, but I am partial to pigmented finishes on A2s. Does Horween come in pigmented finishes?

mulceber · Jul 1, 2024

Abyss said:
Does Horween come in pigmented finishes?

He does a lot of his own dyeing, so it can be.

CBI · Jul 2, 2024

seal is great - that is what I am on the list for

Abyss · Jul 2, 2024

Thanks, mulceber. Good to hear!

CK90 · Aug 10, 2024

Hey gents, hope everyone’s keeping well.

I had no intention of any more leather jackets this year. I have orders in with JC and am waiting patiently with excitement, like many of you I’m sure.

However, in an unforeseen turn of events, JC had this test jacket available.

A contract I had/have firmly on my list, this G&F ANJ-3-A is made using a slightly lighter, chrome tanned Goatskin from the Sunderland tannery in New York.

I’m usually all about that dark, charcoal tone seal brown when it comes to navy jackets but I thought this was special to add some depth to the navy department of my collection (in its very early stages). This light seal borderline dark russett really pops.

Just look at that original comparison!

Take care, stay healthy, stay safe.
CK

Jennison · Aug 10, 2024

Jeez, I never looked at this thread until now. A couple of weeks ago, I put an order in for an Aero 1711-P. As far as leather choices, color choices, etc, I just asked John to make the jacket as close to an original example as possible. The fictitious label name doesn’t bother me.

mulceber · Aug 10, 2024

Jennison said:
Jeez, I never looked at this thread until now. A couple of weeks ago, I put an order in for an Aero 1711-P. As far as leather choices, color choices, etc, I just asked John to make the jacket as close to an original example as possible. The fictitious label name doesn’t bother me.

This is the thread to read for your repro jacket porn.

Nickb123 · Aug 10, 2024

Pa12 said:
Jc example of thatView attachment 152691

This Bronco. Man oh man.

Jennison · Aug 10, 2024

mulceber said:
This is the thread to read for your repro jacket porn.

That’s just great Jan. I’ve been making great progress in porn-addiction therapy; my wife and kids have been very proud of me. Now this….

B-Man2 · Aug 10, 2024

CK90 said:
Hey gents, hope everyone’s keeping well.

I had no intention of any more leather jackets this year. I have orders in with JC and am waiting patiently with excitement, like many of you I’m sure.

However, in an unforeseen turn of events, JC had this test jacket available.

A contract I had/have firmly on my list, this G&F ANJ-3-A is made using a slightly lighter, chrome tanned Goatskin from the Sunderland tannery in New York.

I’m usually all about that dark, charcoal tone seal brown when it comes to navy jackets but I thought this was special to add some depth to the navy department of my collection (in its very early stages). This light seal borderline dark russett really pops.

Just look at that original comparison!

Take care, stay healthy, stay safe.
CK

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That’s a gorgeous repro of a rare contract .
Congrats !

CK90 · Aug 10, 2024

B-Man2 said:
That’s a gorgeous repro of a rare jacket.
Congrats !

Thanks B-Man, feel very fortunate to have this one on the way. Just look at that comparison photo!

coolhandluke · Sep 22, 2024

Anyone receive an order from GW lately? If so, when did you place your deposit?

Just trying to figure out how much longer it may be until it's my turn in the queue.

Mr. Mike · Sep 23, 2024

coolhandluke said:
Anyone receive an order from GW lately? If so, when did you place your deposit?

Just trying to figure out how much longer it may be until it's my turn in the queue. My deposit was placed on 9/14/23.

While there is no better rule of thumb than what John indicates himself as a current backlog (on his order page), I would not worry too much. He is apparently very busy. I do have two deposits myself which date back to 05th of January 2023 ...

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