Show Us Your Eastman A1s, A2’s, B-3s, B-6s, D-1s. Irvin’s. B-10s, B-15s, and Buzz Ricksons’ etc.

[bn1966]

Certainly my A-1 also fits trimmer than my A-2 (both ELC 48) & sleeves are slimmer..completely different jacket as Nick stated and somewhat lighter in Cape.

 

[YoungMedic]

So a slimmer body and sleeve openings? Do you think size up from a comfortable A2 sizing going to an A-1 ?

 

[B-Man2]

So a slimmer body and sleeve openings? Do you think size up from a comfortable A2 sizing going to an A-1 ?

Depends on if you want a period fit or not . Check out some period photos and you’ll know if you want that look . The jacket is fairly lightweight capeskin unless you go for one made of another hide. So you may want to go up a size if you plan on layering . Of course living in Florida, it’s an ideal jacket for cool evenings with a tee shirt .

 

[YoungMedic]

I was toying with buying one for work and wearing the *** out of it in the winter months. Was considering goat to stand up to heavy wear but not totally comitted. Definitely have to be a dark seal finish though. I was eyeing some on the Bay but wasnt sure about how they wore compared to the A2 style jackets

 

[Nickb123]

Took this one today with its GW cousin:

 

[Nickb123]

So a slimmer body and sleeve openings? Do you think size up from a comfortable A2 sizing going to an A-1 ?

I don't think that's necessary. Just go with your A-2 size.

 

[Nickb123]

I was toying with buying one for work and wearing the *** out of it in the winter months. Was considering goat to stand up to heavy wear but not totally comitted. Definitely have to be a dark seal finish though. I was eyeing some on the Bay but wasnt sure about how they wore compared to the A2 style jackets

Mine certainly picks up scratches easily. I trust it's durable though (with care of course, meaning, don't get it caught in your car door). Here's the thing...if you have all of these high hopes buying an Eastman, you MAY be a bit disappointed in the lightweight nature of the jacket. The whole "heft=value" thing. However, in the repro department it drapes totally distinctly (in a cool 20's way) from anything else, is well-built, and wears truly easily, in a class of its own there. I love it.

 

[bn1966]

The A-1 is one of my all time favourites and my go to on a summers evening being so light. It does pick up marks and stains but just remember that it is a flight jacket designed as practical garment. My 48 A-1 fits trimmer than my 48 A-2.

 

[917_k]

I recently acquired this BR B-15C Mod on EBay for the bargain sum of £160. It’s a gorgeous jacket in very good condition and with a very thick filler is perfect for the colder weather. It’s a size 38 and so I think I’m pushing it a bit size wise and it does ride up rather, but If I ‘own it’ it looks okay:

 

[B-Man2]

Great deal!!

 

[ausreenactor]

I recently acquired this BR B-15C Mod on EBay for the bargain sum of £160. It’s a gorgeous jacket in very good condition and with a very thick filler is perfect for the colder weather. It’s a size 38 and so I think I’m pushing it a bit size wise and it does ride up rather, but If I ‘own it’ it looks okay:

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Fit looks alright from the pic.

Love how the contrasting stitching around the collar screams 'Mod'.

 

[belopsky]

I'm new here, here are some of my recent acquisitions

Real Mccoy A-2

Eastman G-1

Eastman B-6

 

[ausreenactor]

I'm new here, here are some of my recent acquisitions

Real Mccoy A-2

Eastman G-1

Eastman B-6

G'day and welcome!

Some robust purchasing Sir!

 

[Brent]

The fit appears perfect, you wear them well.

Regards,

 

[Dubpynchon]

I'm new here, here are some of my recent acquisitions

Real Mccoy A-2

Eastman G-1

Eastman B-6

Great choices and great fits, you have the sleeve length right with the knits, my Eastman G1 is around an inch and a half too long on the sleeves, it’s a bit annoying to me.

 

[belopsky]

Thanks everyone!

I want to pick up a B-3, so if anyone has a Eastman 42 for sale (as I seem to be that size across the board so far..)

 

[Brent]

Thanks everyone!

I want to pick up a B-3, so if anyone has a Eastman 42 for sale (as I seem to be that size across the board so far..)

There is a popular request. Might just be a waiting line on that one.

Regards,

 

[Hobbstc]

I like the original mission of this series of showing jackets that have aged nicely, so I’ll throw in my 1401-P, made in 2017 and purchased (heavily) used last year:
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Quick question...what if anything did you do to set those sleeve creases? They look great!

 

[mulceber]

Quick question...what if anything did you do to set those sleeve creases? They look great!

Thanks! I wish I could claim credit for those, but they were like that when the jacket arrived in the mail.

 

[ausreenactor]

My Monarch just developed the creases over time; however, areas of extra grain emerged after getting drenched when caught in the rain.. it dried naturally over the next day or so and took on a more relaxed feel.