New GW Rough Wear 27752

[WBOONE]

Beautiful A2, you can spot a Goodwear across the room. I just got a GW Aero B6 from John. Enjoy it this fall!

 

[CBI]

cool - pics of the B-6 when you can!

 

[WBOONE]

Will do. It was made by John for a local customer but had a small issue so John kept this one and made him a new one. Has NOS crown zips on the hips.

 

[Brettafett]

Great catch! Great fit, this is going to look and fit better & better as it wears in.

@Smithy Tim, it must be altogether cool, and a bit torturous to see 'THE jacket' appear on someone else, and you still have years to wait. haha
I know I'd be frothing at the bit.... "Thats the one, thats the one! Just like that!"

In all serious, it really helps in the decision process, seeing these jackets, helps one see leather/ knit/ colour combos....

 

[Hobbstc]

Great catch! Great fit, this is going to look and fit better & better as it wears in.

@Smithy Tim, it must be altogether cool, and a bit torturous to see 'THE jacket' appear on someone else, and you still have years to wait. haha
I know I'd be frothing at the bit.... "Thats the one, thats the one! Just like that!"

In all serious, it really helps in the decision process, seeing these jackets, helps one see leather/ knit/ colour combos....

I'm sure it is too! I'm thinking of putting a deposit down and having something russet made for the fun of it. But if anyone wants any pics of a detail, let me know and I'll be happy to post!

 

[ES335]

As some of you know based off my WTB post in the Buy/Sell, I was looking for a sz 46 Goodwear. John saw it and reached out to me with a RW 27752. It's in Shinki Seal horsehide with seal knits. 25" chest, 19.5" shoulders and 26.5" sleeves. I was a little worried about the sleeve length but it actually fits great. I have to get fit pics soon (I know its a rule here!) I really am blown away. I had a 38 Acme back in 2011 from John, but it was russet and din't quite fit correctly. This is just out of this world. The smell was the first thing that hit when I opened the box. Second was how beautiful the hide actually is. I can't wait to get some wear on it when it stops being 90 degrees here in Florida.

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Have mercy!

 

[mulceber]

I'm sure it is too! I'm thinking of putting a deposit down and having something russet made for the fun of it. But if anyone wants any pics of a detail, let me know and I'll be happy to post!

If you do, there’s already a dedicated thread for people on John’s wait list: https://www.vintageleatherjackets.org/threads/my-last-a-2-hopefully-good-wear.26618/

 

[Mike Littlewolf]

The jacket of rough wear is actually very nice, but I don't like the collar stand.It will make my neck uncomfortable.

 

[ausreenactor]

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Need to move it on.. you need a smaller one!

 

[ausreenactor]

Will do. It was made by John for a local customer but had a small issue so John kept this one and made him a new one. Has NOS crown zips on the hips.

Small issue? After that wait? This is the reason I have never lined up.....

 

[Hobbstc]

Need to move it on.. you need a smaller one!

Haha nice try!

 

[WBOONE]

Small issue? After that wait? This is the reason I have never lined up.....

Yea I get it. I can’t do a year wait on a jacket myself. There was a issue when sewing the sheepskin on one of the hips which John repaired so it’s not visible, but John wants it to be perfect. The customer is local and came to the shop to be custom fitted. My wait was 3 days and the price was, as The Godfather says, a offer i couldn’t refuse!