My last A-2 (hopefully) - Good Wear

[Mr. Mike]

So, by present estimates we're looking at a Monarch, a RW 27752, an Aero 16160 and a RW 1401-P. Can't say I'm displeased we're all getting different contracts. When it's all said and done, we'll be posting 4 really distinctive jacket.

Without doubt I am still holding out with my Werber 33-1729, so you can add that to list still

 

[mulceber]

Whoops! Did not mean to do that. Sorry Mike!

• Monarch 23378 or RW 1401-P
• RW 1401-P AND a Bronco or Dubow
• RW 27752
• Aero 16160
• Werber 1729

 

[Mr. Mike]

Whoops! Did not mean to do that. Sorry Mike!

• Monarch 23378 or RW 1401-P
• RW 1401-P AND a Bronco or Dubow
• RW 27752
• Aero 16160
• Werber 1729

No worries, don't felt offended . I see I'm rolling up the list with an underdog candidate, but let's wait for our fair reviews - I'll accept your adjustment after humbled recognition of the result

 

[Micawber]

Dear God reading this thread is like going shopping with my wife

Remember..

 

[Greg Gale]

@mulceber are you the Monarch vs 1401 in the list? If I were you I'd go for the Monarch. Looking at the photos you've posted, jackets without a collar stand fit you better in my subjective opinion.

 

[mulceber]

Duly noted, Greg! Yeah, I like having a collar that’s not all up in my face. That’s what I like about my Star, and the Monarch is apparently similar in that respect.

 

[Nickb123]

Very bad pic of me, but here’s the 16160. Unlike the Roughwears or ELC Werber, the collar stand doesn’t feel noticed worn. I want to sit down and compare the 27752 and 16160 side by side. May throw Doniger in for good measure.

 

[blackrat2]

Cracking fit on your 16160

 

[mulceber]

I want to sit down and compare the 27752 and 16160 side by side. May throw Doniger in for good measure.

Would love to read that, Nick. A comparison of 2-3 Good Wears would be a great post.

 

[London Cabbie]

The beauty of this hobby is there's always more to explore: you get tired of A-2s, well then there are shearling jackets, cloth AAF jackets, Navy jackets, the list goes on and on....

Or waxed cotton…vintage.

 

[tda003]

I have a Bedale like yours, but mine's a bit newer. I wear it around town in rainy weather. I'm a shorter guy, so the inch shorter length suits me better than the Beauford (plus I know how to pronounce it). I also have a Barbour Border which I've worn for over 40 years. I mat be more weathered than yours. I've patched it and replaced a pocket. It's been in the field on many an upland and duck hunt and been rewaxed often and the two of us are showing our "patina".

 

[London Cabbie]

I think the Bedale is a great jacket. Lately seen some really nice vintage ones being worn. Bought this cheaply and sent to Barbour for clean, repair and re wax. Have now got 3 Vintage, Classic & Black.

 

[Nickb123]

Some comparison pics between John’s 27752 (russet Shinki) and the Aero 16160 (dark seal cowhide).

 

[B-Man2]

That 27752 looks like an original doesn’t it ?
If that had just been a little bigger I wouldn’t have let that go . But … it’s found a good home .

 

[Micawber]

Or waxed cotton…vintage.
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Where's ya tweed cap, stick and hound man? Remember, the tourists like clichés! The more clichés you can cram in the better! Unfortunately our rented straw sucking yokel had to get back to the office for a board meeting so does not appear in this photo

 

[mulceber]

Holy cow. Both jackets are great, but that Rough Wear is a stunner. Agree with Burt’s comment about it looking like an original.

 

[Nickb123]

Holy cow. Both jackets are great, but that Rough Wear is a stunner. Agree with Burt’s comment about it looking like an original.

thanks gents. I prefer the Aero just a tad more, though I feel the RW wins in the pictures. Also, each has very different collar snaps. Aero pockets are as square as Aeros come. Not sure whether or not the original owners added length, but the 44 Aero feels much shorter than the 46 RW. Dark seal works better on me, but I’ll forever be indebted to russet. Also, I very much like the decal. Doesn’t spoil the jacket for me at all. This one’s worn off to the point of it looking cool.

 

[Smithy]

These photos of Nick's are exactly why I'm buying a GW for my next A-2. Simple as.

 

[Lorenzo_l]

These photos of Nick's are exactly why I'm buying a GW for my next A-2. Simple as.

I totally second that opinion. Photos like those of Nick's jackets are what made me go for GW. Those jackets could pass off as originals any day, Nick!

 

[Smithy]

I totally second that opinion. Photos like those of Nick's jackets are what made me go for GW. Those jackets could pass off as originals any day, Nick!

Makes putting down that $200 deposit and the long wait completely worth it Lorenzo!

I've thrown a load of cash at jackets over the years, some have worked, some haven't, but I've never looked forward to getting a jacket as much as this GW.

Like I wrote in the very first post when I started this thread, I should have done this years ago!