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Anything and Everything A-1
- Thread starter bseal
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John Lever
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To get ' shot 'of it means to get rid of it. it's probably an old Royal Navy term, most are.
e.g. the devil to pay [and no tar hot]
The devil being the junction between the deck and hull of an 18th. century ship, similarly between the devil and the deep blue sea.[no where to go]
I could go on ....
e.g. the devil to pay [and no tar hot]
The devil being the junction between the deck and hull of an 18th. century ship, similarly between the devil and the deep blue sea.[no where to go]
I could go on ....
- Pull-up or Oil Tanned Leather
Definition: Chrome tanned top-grain leather. The leather is infused with aniline dye that is "floating" in an oil mix. This means the dye is not bound to the leather. Rather it can move inside the hide, showing areas of color loss when stretched, scratched or scuffed. This leather is often called distressed or referred to as the "bomber jacket look."
Attributes: The leather has a certain classic aged look. Again, the dyes accentuate the natural beauty of the leather, and because it's the top-grain, this leather has plenty of physical durability.
Advantages: The look and feel of the leather is intended to be distressed which works beautifully in a rustic setting, rapidly developing a well-worn look. The distressing effect helps to conceal stains. Because it's intended to be distressed, staining and fading is less of an issue.
Disadvantages: Scratches easily. It will absorb stains and lose its color from UV exposure. It is very porous and will absorb body oils, etc more readily.
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fleet16b
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fleet16b said:
Well well isn't life funny sometimes
When I first made the comment above I never dreamed that I would someday own the jacket I was comment about
However, that is just what has happened.
As can be seen in the tread Goodwear was commissioned by bseal to make the jacket.
Eventually it changed hands and Drh became the owner.
Now here is where it gets funny, I thought Doctors were suppose to cure diseases not make them worse :lol:
Drh contacted me and offered the jacket and it could not have been at a worse tme as I just spent big $$ on windows for the house(being installed as I write)
Well after much scrambling to juggle # and encouragement from my wife( she wears an I.F.G1) I obtained the jacket
I would like to publically thank Drh for all his help and for the initial offer . A true gentleman and a pleasure to do business with.
And so the stable has one more :
ELC ROUGHWEAR 1401 A2
ELC B of B IRVIN
PRTIZKER 55J14 G-1 (approx 1947)
I.F. G-1(AGE UNKNOWN)
BELSTAFF 1920's Amelia Earhart Jacket ( one actually used in the movie "Amelia")
LINKS IRVIN (EARLY VERSION) ( was owned by a Lancaster Pilot RCAF 28 missions)
GOOWEAR A-1
bseal
Well-Known Member
Good eye. Thanks. Yes, John was remarkably accommodating for my specs.
This civilian A-1 design was in the works for a few years. It's his Vermont Espresso Horween but in the thinnest possible hide and weight. It's quite likely one of his very last jackets in this particular leather--he is unsure if he can restock it.
The lining is a broadcloth shirting fabric, the buttons are Corozo, and the knits are from MASH.
The "jacket" is really just a leather shirt, it weighs equal or less than the ELC capeskin A-1.
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bseal
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The first image posted is closest to the normal hue as the picture was taken outside in natural light. I requested and received a garment with plenty of grain and natural scars. Kudos to John for being so willing to try something different and deviate from his current A-1 offering.
bseal
Well-Known Member
Thanks!
I have previously owned multiple versions of the A-1 from Aeroleather, ELC, GW, Willis & Geiger, Lost Worlds and US Authentic. They have been capeskin, horsehide and goatskin. The colors have run the gamut from russet to seal, and even olive.
This one though, is by far and away my absolute favorite.
John graciously worked with me to synthesize all of my preferences into one. He's an incredible listener, artist and dear friend.
If anyone is interested, I have a rock solid GW A-1 in his current capeskin size 46 (no modifications) that I am willing to move at a very fair price, please PM for details.
I have previously owned multiple versions of the A-1 from Aeroleather, ELC, GW, Willis & Geiger, Lost Worlds and US Authentic. They have been capeskin, horsehide and goatskin. The colors have run the gamut from russet to seal, and even olive.
This one though, is by far and away my absolute favorite.
John graciously worked with me to synthesize all of my preferences into one. He's an incredible listener, artist and dear friend.
If anyone is interested, I have a rock solid GW A-1 in his current capeskin size 46 (no modifications) that I am willing to move at a very fair price, please PM for details.
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CBI
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this is a very nice A-1-ish jacket. I love the leather which does look super lightweight. I have a GW A-1 in Vermont Espresso HH that must be a slightly heavier weight hide but still very thin. I toyed with listing it for sale but I will see how much wear I get out of it after another year. Its always been one of my faves). Your jacket is the typical JC super high standard. I hope we can see fit pics. I'm not 100% liking the vertical stitching on the front but that's just me. Really glad to see John adding (hopefully) some more styles to his already huge catalog! Must have been fun planning this with him.
