Eastman B3

[John Lever]

BUZZ RICKSON'S B-3 Flight Jacket Blouson Coat Men 42 Horsehide From Japan USED | eBay

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This is cheaper; however, not worth the start bid. Probably on Yahoo Japan cheaper again.

On my radar for weeks..love it but looks very very fragile

 

[John Lever]

There is a likelihood that the finish might lighten and fade over the years. Not to the extent of Nick's SFAD which I think has the perfect amount of consistent wear and 'patina' (it is nicer than saying grubbiness').

It is still an ELC B-3 so there is a great jacket under there. At least there is no horrendous art or AAF decal!

Art kills value on repros

 

[MikeyB-17]

Tins are Meltonian shoe cream

Actually I think it’s Saphir shoe polish. My first thought was that they’ve just used that to dye the off-white surface brown, without applying any lacquer like the brown B-3’s had, but it does look to me like the surface has been sealed. The leather I think was done by the factory, because the ELC SFAD’s come with the leather bits pre-distressed.

 

[ausreenactor]

Art kills value on repros

Only if you elect to sell it!