Good Wear 1939 Werber Sportswear A2 in Cowhide

[Officer Dibley]

Just shows you what some of us knew when we bought our Sefton Clothing steer A-2's back in the early 1990's ; steer makes for a more authentic looking 'horse' than modern horse. And now we have DNA proof that it WAS used back in the day so steer can finally come in from the cold

And as for the detail for detail tanning process, no matter how hard you wear a GW or ELC it doesn't give you the buttery softness of an original A-2. There's always a hint of cardboard about the modern jackets. Steve Silburn's jackets always felt proper right from the off. Shame he gave up making them ......

 

[Roughwear]

Just shows you what some of us knew when we bought our Sefton Clothing steer A-2's back in the early 1990's ; steer makes for a more authentic looking 'horse' than modern horse. And now we have DNA proof that it WAS used back in the day so steer can finally come in from the cold

And as for the detail for detail tanning process, no matter how hard you wear a GW or ELC it doesn't give you the buttery softness of an original A-2. There's always a hint of cardboard about the modern jackets. Steve Silburn's jackets always felt proper right from the off. Shame he gave up making them ......

I have owned a Sefton A2 and it was nice, but not as accurate as current high end repros. My Werber is very soft, indeed softer than most originals in my collection. By no means all originals have a buttery softness, even mint examples, because the hides used varied enormously.

 

[Steve H]

Superb looking jacket. I think the caramel knits are more of a personal taste than other shades- I'm undecided on them as to whether I actually like them enough to own a jacket with them or not.

It has re-invigorated my anticipation on the years end completion of my Dubow on order with JC though!!!!!!!

 

[Marv]

Superb looking jacket. I think the caramel knits are more of a personal taste than other shades- I'm undecided on them as to whether I actually like them enough to own a jacket with them or not.

Excellent looking Werber Andrew, originally I was not a fan of this contract but it has definitely started to grow on me over the years as has the A1 also.

 

[Officer Dibley]

I have owned a Sefton A2 and it was nice, but not as accurate as current high end repros. My Werber is very soft, indeed softer than most originals in my collection. By no means all originals have a buttery softness, even mint examples, because the hides used varied enormously.

Thanks for that. That is very interesting to hear. I don't have your obvious experience of dealing with many original jackets - especially mint ones - and so can only speak from my own personal experience. Maybe many that i have handled were steer. Certainly all were well used.

And whilst I have to agree that Sefton's weren't as 'authentic' as the current crop of high end makers, they certainly exhibited a good look on anyone who wore them. However, your JC steer is stunning !!

Since the arrival of JC's operation, all makers have had to raise their games. Something for which we must all be grateful.

It does make me smile though when you think of the cost of a good repro Vs the cost of an original back in its's day

I only have an ELC goat A-2, a GW goat A-2 and an original 1960's G-1 these days. That's enough for me. Too much choice isn't good for me !

 

[Marv]

quote]I only have an ELC goat A-2, a GW goat A-2 and an original 1960's G-1 these days. That's enough for me. Too much choice isn't good for me ![/quote]

I see that you like the goat (no pun intended, well maybe a little ) but yes, I do agree about too much choice on offer and my intention is to get down an A2 and G1 (which I have already got) keeper and sell the rest on.

 

[wheat1479]

Andrew,can you tell the difference between this and horsehide?

 

[Roughwear]

Not easily. That's why Gary Eastman had several original jackets scientifically tested.

 

[Officer Dibley]

Not easily.

Is that a "No" or do you mean you can with the aid of a magnifying glass ? And if you can, how do YOU do it - albeit not easily ? Could a mere mortal do it also ?

 

[Roughwear]

That's my secret! :lol:

 

[prostaff4ever]

I no longer have any of the four Werbers I lent to John for his pattern. I would also like to extend a note of gratitude for Platon's painstaking restoration of the Size 42 Werber that John finally landed upon. That was also my personal favorite and I believe that Bill Kelso's pattern is also modeled after that one. It's nice to know that I had some small part in proliferating the DNA of design for at least a few more decades in the form of some outstanding reproductions of an outstanding original A-2!