My last A-2 (hopefully) - Good Wear

[Smithy]

Yeah you have a good point there Jan!

 

[mulceber]

Rule #14 on @B-Man2’s list.

 

[Micawber]

I don't recall about the zipper... mmm
I do recall John mentioning about using vaseline though. Does anyone else use it I wonder?
Would vaseline do a leather jacket any damage, in any way? I know that may come across as ignorant after being on this forum for so long... Ive never treated any jacket, except an ELC a decade ago with their hide food, which was not ideal...

Some use Vaseline sparingly as a leather treatment while others don't like the idea of using petroleum products. Just keep it off the zipper tape and lining.

 

[Smithy]

Some use Vaseline sparingly as a leather treatment while others don't like the idea of using petroleum products. Just keep it off the zipper tape and lining.

I've never used Vaseline but the Ph for it suggests it should be fine for undamaged leather.

 

[mulceber]

Yep, I use Vaseline for my originals. Vic was the person who suggested it to me. As advised above, be very sparing. That said, I would advise being sparing with ANY leather treatment. My take is that any treatment I use should be fully absorbed in a matter of hours. Once you get into a day or two, you run the risk of dust being attracted to the grease, and that’s a good way to let bacteria into the leather.

 

[bseal]

Just to be clear, the Knopf

is indeed a Combat Clone and looked like an original when brand new.

 

[Brettafett]

Stunning

 

[Brettafett]

I might add, my current no1 choice is now threatened by another 3 contenders.

 

[Lorenzo_l]

I might add, my current no1 choice is now threatened by another 3 contenders.

And what might those be, Brett?????

 

[Brettafett]

At the risk of Tims wrath for naming more than one (and these may very well change) ...
1. Bronco - Seal
2. RW 1401 russet (Jimmy Stewart's jacket is iconic. Had a GW but didn't fit great. Try gain?)
3. Monarch russet (had one, loved it, too big... Try again?)
4. Dubow 23379 russet (Dubows work well for me)

 

[mulceber]

FWIW, RW 1401-P is #2 on my list, but that’ll be a later jacket.

 

[blackrat2]

You guys crack me up...to many choices, we are like kids in a candy store

 

[Lorenzo_l]

It is a toss-up between an Aero 16160 and a Dubow 23379 here.

 

[Brettafett]

When I ordered my RW 27752, it was a toss-up between that and the Aero 16160.

 

[MaydayWei]

Is it a gift or a curse to have too many choices?
It's very endearing to see many an accomplished gentleman, as @blackrat2 says, like kids in a candy-shop.
"Should I get that one or that one? Maybe that one?"
Just promise you'll all share pics when you get'em!

 

[Smithy]

When I ordered my RW 27752, it was a toss-up between that and the Aero 16160.

Been a couple of weeks now and it's still the 27752 and 16160 for me. Obviously lots of time to go, but unless I get a lighting bolt up the arse I can't see myself moving too far beyond these.

 

[London Cabbie]

Edit: If Platon's Dubows' off-the-rack size fit, and you got a seal and a russet, you'd end your A-2 grail search right there and save $$$ £££

I did.

 

[Greg Gale]

Been a couple of weeks now and it's still the 27752 and 16160 for me. Obviously lots of time to go, but unless I get a lighting bolt up the arse I can't see myself moving too far beyond these.

What are your pros and cons for those?

 

[2BM2K]

A Roughwear 23380, size 46, has been added to the Goodwear sales page.

Good Wear Leather Coat Company — Sale Rough Wear 23380 A-2 Jacket

www.goodwearleather.com

 

[Brettafett]

Bronco is now being harassed by a Dubow 23379. Bud Anderson's Dubow 23379 was a light seal and looks amazing.
And I know Dubows work for me....