BILL KELSO N-1

[Grant]

Thats a good looking N-1 @Grant! Would you mind posting a pic of your new brass Talon??

Apologies for the late reply, Wei. Here's a pic of the brass 50's Talon slider (left) that replaces the repro puller (right). Something only a zipper nerd like me would appreciate. Luckily it slides smoothly on the reproduction zip teeth. By the way, this repro N-1 has proven quite warm with all the cold and snow we've had in NYC the past week.

 

[ausreenactor]

As some old bird sang many decades ago...

Little things mean a lot!

 

[MaydayWei]

Apologies for the late reply, Wei. Here's a pic of the brass 50's Talon slider (left) that replaces the repro puller (right). Something only a zipper nerd like me would appreciate. Luckily it slides smoothly on the reproduction zip teeth. By the way, this repro N-1 has proven quite warm with all the cold and snow we've had in NYC the past week.

No worries, Grant. Looks very apposite for your N-1; with some great patina! @ausreenactor is absolutely right, the little details matter the most.
We wouldn't be here if we weren't zipper nerds.
Talon M85, no?

 

[zoomer]

Here's a few pics of the cloth difference and zip

I swear that looks like the cord has been reversed so the ribbing is on the inside. Cockpit did that with their 37J1s. Suppose there's a reason?

 

[D97x7]

You could well be right. I've just has a good look and I really can't tell.

 

[bronson_vintage]

I want to explain this product. First of all, they did a great job. But what I want to tell you is that it has nothing to do with Bill Kelso. They are from another excellent manufacturer in China. Bill Kelso is just purchasing their products.

 

[MaydayWei]

I want to explain this product. First of all, they did a great job. But what I want to tell you is that it has nothing to do with Bill Kelso. They are from another excellent manufacturer in China. Bill Kelso is just purchasing their products.

We've already discussed this.
BK simply distributes the GIZEMO N-1 and M-51 jackets and their various attachments.

 

[bronson_vintage]

We've already discussed this.
BK simply distributes the GIZEMO N-1 and M-51 jackets and their various attachments.

Yes, we are negotiating with GIZEMO about the overseas agency rights of their full line of products

 

[mulceber]

Yes, we are negotiating with GIZEMO about the overseas agency rights of their full line of products

If you succeed, I will very much look forward to perusing the new offerings.

 

[zoomer]

I want to explain this product. First of all, they did a great job. But what I want to tell you is that it has nothing to do with Bill Kelso. They are from another excellent manufacturer in China. Bill Kelso is just purchasing their products.

I'm not surprised...Andy from BK just wrote me to say there will be no sizes past 44. I suspect the heavyweight bedford cord (13oz) is not available to vendors outside Asia, or there are other issues such as bolt width.

 

[Grant]

It's be awesome if GIZEMO would come out with the early war navy blue N-1 with the stencil on the back.
I totally dig my Kelso/Gizemo Korean War era N-1!

 

[ausreenactor]

I want to explain this product. First of all, they did a great job. But what I want to tell you is that it has nothing to do with Bill Kelso. They are from another excellent manufacturer in China. Bill Kelso is just purchasing their products.

G'day...

Are you tied in with Bronson production or retail? Or a mega fan of the brand?

Couchy...

 

[taiAtari]

I swear that looks like the cord has been reversed so the ribbing is on the inside. Cockpit did that with their 37J1s. Suppose there's a reason?

I've just received an OD N-1 in 44 from Gizemo directly and this doesn't seem to be the case. If I try to look through the underarm vent holes at the back of the armpit fabric it doesn't show up any cording or ribbing. Pictures with and without flash:

 

[zoomer]

I'm not surprised...Andy from BK just wrote me to say there will be no sizes past 44. I suspect the heavyweight bedford cord (13oz) is not available to vendors outside Asia, or there are other issues such as bolt width.

Andy replied again recently. The whole explanation is that the maker will only produce Asian sizes, period.

 

[taiAtari]

I was still intrigued by the obviously wider ribbing of the jungle/bedford cloth than usually seen in N-1 deck jackets (in the 100 % alpaca version). Apparently it is based on a somewhat rare, (heavier?) and more coarse version of the fabric used in this particular nxsx 80453 contract. Quite interesting. Found some images of an original online that seem to confirm this:

 

[Grant]

Great reference photos, thanks for posting! I wonder if this contract had the under arm loops for the overall straps, like the earlier blue N-1.

 

[taiAtari]

Great reference photos, thanks for posting! I wonder if this contract had the under arm loops for the overall straps, like the earlier blue N-1.

Looking at the other pictures this doesn't seem to be the case. Also no loops in the waistband to attach the bibs.

 

[Grant]

Then Kelso get's it right by not having them! Thanks again for the reference picks!

 

[taiAtari]

It's be awesome if GIZEMO would come out with the early war navy blue N-1 with the stencil on the back.
I totally dig my Kelso/Gizemo Korean War era N-1!

On the Gizemo new products on taobao page there are now several new versions of the N-1 up for ordering. Early dark blue with U.S. NAVY stencil on the back, a khaki one and some khaki and OD versions with custom stencils and patches. All full alpaca lining, details and quality look very good and correct for the types depicted.

 

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US Navy Deck Hook Jacket

Deck hook similar in appearance to the army tank jacket, silver-grey US Navy printed on the back, using metal hook closed.

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1st Model WWII Navy Deck Jacket | ATF

Reproduction 1st Model WWII Navy Deck Jacket by At the Front.

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