fleet16b
Well-Known Member
Andrew
Thanks for the heads up about my Pecards theory.
As soon as I get some time, I will take lots of measurements and post them in this thread.
I really like the jacket, very sturdy construction and comparing it to my links , it seems like an excellent repro Irvin.
As I have stated , at the moment the jacket is stiff and a little bulky but I think with time and wear it will loosen up. My ELC 1401 was also a little stiff the first year.
The only things I would change are maybe the time worn finish and I would prefer the waist belt be longer like originals. Both these are minor issues that I can easily live with
I would also love to know how ELC gives the hide it's time worn finish. It almost has the appearance and feel of having been very very lightly sandblasted. The feel of the finish takes a little getting use to also but again I thinks wear and tear will soften and loosen the jacket.
All told , I would recommend this jacket. Wonderfull looking, great grains in the leather, good wool colour and ofcourse that nice new sheepskin / leather smell.
We had temps hovering on 0 deg this a.m. with frost on the cars.
Gave the Irvin a test run to work using no heat etc and I was comfortably warm.I am going to like this jacket
Looking back , it's been a long road to this jacket. My very first jacket was custom made for me when I was 13 years old and was based on an old aviation leathercraft picture. This is my 6th jacket and looks like my last if I don't wear it out .
Thanks to everyone for all the comments. it's been a real education
Cam
Thanks for the heads up about my Pecards theory.
As soon as I get some time, I will take lots of measurements and post them in this thread.
I really like the jacket, very sturdy construction and comparing it to my links , it seems like an excellent repro Irvin.
As I have stated , at the moment the jacket is stiff and a little bulky but I think with time and wear it will loosen up. My ELC 1401 was also a little stiff the first year.
The only things I would change are maybe the time worn finish and I would prefer the waist belt be longer like originals. Both these are minor issues that I can easily live with
I would also love to know how ELC gives the hide it's time worn finish. It almost has the appearance and feel of having been very very lightly sandblasted. The feel of the finish takes a little getting use to also but again I thinks wear and tear will soften and loosen the jacket.
All told , I would recommend this jacket. Wonderfull looking, great grains in the leather, good wool colour and ofcourse that nice new sheepskin / leather smell.
We had temps hovering on 0 deg this a.m. with frost on the cars.
Gave the Irvin a test run to work using no heat etc and I was comfortably warm.I am going to like this jacket
Looking back , it's been a long road to this jacket. My very first jacket was custom made for me when I was 13 years old and was based on an old aviation leathercraft picture. This is my 6th jacket and looks like my last if I don't wear it out .
Thanks to everyone for all the comments. it's been a real education
Cam
