FIVESTAR LEATHER A2 JACKET

[Shawn Ali]

Maybe if we ask him very nicely Shawn will start doing fleece jackets. I’ve always a D-1.

Dear @Blueknight54

Thanks for your interests.

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B Regards

Shawn

 

[Shawn Ali]

Shawn, try and get the correct throat hooks and studs... Not sure if you have these for the final jackets yet. The throat hooks have hollow eyelets.
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Dear @Brettafett

Thanks for your great input Its really helpful and appreciated, I posted these to my Procurement and sourcing department to check their availability, If you knew anyone doing this It would be more favor.

Best Regards

Shawn

 

[Shawn Ali]

I would just PM Shawn from here to get an order going. That's how I ordered most of my jackets.... After the jacket is complete, Shawn will send pics before it ships out, and provide his PayPal addy for payment, or send a PP invoice.

Dear @Technonut2112

You are more than welcome anytime anyway you wish to proceed.

B. Regards

Shawn

 

[Shawn Ali]

Shawn I checked your UK eBay store but did not see your Doniger listed . Also you list G1 jackets as Air force jackets you should be listing them as US Navy flight jackets .The A1 jackets are listed as Varsity jackets this is something different, and lastly MA1 jackets are listed as Harrington jackets definitely not . If you need help ask us we will help , the right title sells the jacket .

BIP

Dear @Bombing IP

Many thanks for pointing out these, These are some old listings I will change them accordingly.
All of your help is really appreciated.

Shawn

 

[Shawn Ali]

I figured the prices would go up as the level of detail increased, but didn't see a jump to $292.58 USD coming (for a size large)... Almost double compared to not long ago. Looks like it's time for me to start saving-up for one. I'm glad I was able to purchase the 5 jackets I have at the old prices.

Don't get me wrong.. I suppose a price increase was inevitable. Just a bit of 'sticker-shock' when I clicked the link. I noticed this original Doniger pic on 5-Star's FB page, and was wondering if it's one that Shawn actually obtained, and is patterning from? (I don't recall seeing it mentioned in previous posts):

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Dear @Technonut2112

Thanks for sharing your concerns, and letting me explain on that.

Making of this jacket's involve more detailed stitching and double time almost than the ordinary A-2 Articles, all of its accessories we are importing from overseas, We are offering customization's like different lining colors every lining colour we offer need to have that fabric covered buttons which we are importing. Sometimes even for a single custom jacket we are importing these buttons, so where we are getting higher in costs we are adding this.

Except of these facts we are offering special discounts to our VLJ Friends and members, Like if you can remember we sent you all those 5 custom jackets at special price's, so please don't worry on that.

Best Regards

Shawn

 

[ausreenactor]

Still a great jacket at the new price(s) in my opinion..

 

[Darhuws]

My A2 arrived this morning!! That is really quick delivery! It is a great jacket for the money in my opinion. It fits great I think and so glad I didn't go for the smaller size now as this is a snug fit! Thanks to Shawn for his advice! It should mold to my shape as I wear it. I'm a very happy chap indeed! Tempted to go for a capeskin now

 

[ausreenactor]

Not bad.. not bad at all.

 

[Darhuws]

Not bad.. not bad at all.

Thank you. Was thinking maybe sleeves could be a touch longer, but it's nothing really. Next time I'll order through here I think and maybe make some custom changes and take advantage of a discount, but I am really pleased with it. My first flight jacket!

 

[ausreenactor]

My first flight jacket!

And that's how it starts.

 

[ties70]

Shawn is very close to nailing this Doniger down. I’d definitely be interested in the finished product. Maybe if we collectively let him know how many of us are waiting for the final completion, it might convince him to concentrate his efforts on getting this one finished and ready for sale.

Burt,

as I might have been the initial force behind @Shawn Ali 's DONIGER jacket, I will definitely get one as soon as he gets the little things worked out... I provided him with the basic features of this contract, but we came to a point where more than just basics were needed.

So my kudos to Shawn to present a product here at VLJ that was not finally ready and thereby risk to get fire from the members here... I am glad that it turned out to be less fire and more valuable input from you guys.

So Shawn, if you want to know the demand for your Doniger then count me in!

Best regards,

Ties

 

[dinomartino1]

If A Five Star jacket looked like that original pic I’d one in an instant, as many others here would I suspect.

Why do Five Star waist knits look so thin, as in height of the knit, and like the waist is from a jacket two sizes bigger than the actual jacket size? Compare the pic of the original and Five Star repro above.

And a pet hate of mine, why are these sized S,M,L,XL etc? The jackets have inch chest measures so use them!

Sorry, these comments are meant constructively. I think Shawn has made huge progress and should be applauded, but some of the little details that make all the difference don’t cost much if anything I think.

To put it bit plainer.
You think the knits are not high enough.

 

[Bombing IP]

Darhuws I would say the sleeve length is perfect ,you have some tunneling as it should be you have hit the fit on the head .

BIP

 

[Darhuws]

Darhuws I would say the sleeve length is perfect ,you have some tunneling as it should be you have hit the fit on the head .

BIP

Ah great thanks for that. Just not used to having knitted sleeves I think.

 

[B-Man2]

Tie

Burt,

as I might have been the initial force behind @Shawn Ali 's DONIGER jacket, I will definitely get one as soon as he gets the little things worked out... I provided him with the basic features of this contract, but we came to a point where more than just basics were needed.

So my kudos to Shawn to present a product here at VLJ that was not finally ready and thereby risk to get fire from the members here... I am glad that it turned out to be less fire and more valuable input from you guys.

So Shawn, if you want to know the demand for your Doniger then count me in!

Best regards,

Ties

Ties
Shawn’s products have come a long way since his initial offerings . I recall that you were one of the first to purchase one of his jackets and bring him to our attention. He’s made some impressive advancements.

 

[ausreenactor]

This kind of reminds me of the BK surge all those years ago though.

 

[Kennyz]

Looks good Darhuws. Congratulations!

Ken

My A2 arrived this morning!! That is really quick delivery! It is a great jacket for the money in my opinion. It fits great I think and so glad I didn't go for the smaller size now as this is a snug fit! Thanks to Shawn for his advice! It should mold to my shape as I wear it. I'm a very happy chap indeed! Tempted to go for a capeskin now

 

[Darhuws]

Looks good Darhuws. Congratulations!

Ken

Thanks Ken

 

[B-Man2]

My A2 arrived this morning!! That is really quick delivery! It is a great jacket for the money in my opinion. It fits great I think and so glad I didn't go for the smaller size now as this is a snug fit! Thanks to Shawn for his advice! It should mold to my shape as I wear it. I'm a very happy chap indeed! Tempted to go for a capeskin now

Congrats on the new jacket.....After you wear it a while, please post some more photos of it so we can see how its coming along. Thanks

 

[Darhuws]

Congrats on the new jacket.....After you wear it a while, please post some more photos of it so we can see how its coming along. Thanks

Thank you. I will definitely! I've only worn it to take photos today and its been hot here today for a change, so it's been hanging in the wardrobe.. Not on a wooden hanger I hasten to add. Seems that's not a good thing from what I've read on some posts here?

One question.. The leather seems pretty good quality for a reasonably priced horsehide jacket, but a large area of the left corner on the back seems a lot thinner and almost stretched and plasticy? Should I be worried or is that normal? I'd hate for it to tear. I realise there are variations in hides, but it's definitely noticeably thinner. I'll try get some photos tomorrow.