Updates from (the) Real Simons

[Dany McDonald]

Business trip at Yokohama

Nice photo! Looking straight into a springer fork (is it custom?) and with that riding configuration in just eye candy! Think about it, 2 springs, rocker/crown plates, stems, bolts, bars and there you go. The look of that vintage piece of engineering is hard to beat.

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[Ritchy]

Beautiful jacket … very impressed with the overall construction .
Would you mind posting the standard measurements on this size 44?
Also .. how can we in the U.S. acquire one of these beauties and what’s the cost of one?

Thank you burt !
Measurements are in accordance with the manufacturer's table.
For my part, I bought it on a second-hand clothing sales site for 300 €.
Concerning the purchase from the United States, the jacket if still available is on TAOBAO and I think you have to go through a proxy.
@Shanghai-Mayne should be able to say more.
Kind regards
Richard

 

[Saint-ex]

@Ritchy , what about the fit ?

 

[Shanghai-Mayne]

Nice photo! Looking straight into a springer fork (is it custom?) and with that riding configuration in just eye candy! Think about it, 2 springs, rocker/crown plates, stems, bolts, bars and there you go. The look of that vintage piece of engineering is hard to beat.

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Yes, they are custom.

 

[Ritchy]

@Ritchy , what about the fit ?

@Saint-ex The fit is nice! Is that what you want to ear, or do you need something else ;-) ?

 

[Shanghai-Mayne]

I am basically a fan of the original navy leather jackets, but you, my friends, by dint of waving these beautiful A2s in front of me, have aroused my curiosity. After purchasing a homemade Eastman jacket, unfortunately too small, I had the opportunity to buy this Real Simons which @Shanghai-Mayne spoke highly of.
When it arrived this week, the first time I discovered it, it gave me the same feeling of quality as the Eastman. I will not talk about the fidelity of the reproduction which I cannot evaluate, but only about my general impression.
The leather is supple but not yet broken by its original owner. It has a deep brown that is non-uniform and borrows red depending on the light. Its curves are quite pleasant and the seams are nice and tight, seeming very well done. The brick red knitwear is 100% wool and pretty
The patern is tight at the shoulders to gradually relax from the chest to the stomach before tightening at the waist. I find it pleasant to wear.
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Congratulations, yours is a better one!

 

[Shanghai-Mayne]

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[flyincowboy]

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Funny door decoration Friend of mine has his hot rod decorated with shark mouth and japanese flags!

 

[Shanghai-Mayne]

Funny door decoration Friend of mine has his hot rod decorated with shark mouth and japanese flags!

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Flying tiger

 

[Shanghai-Mayne]

Pics from their customer

 

[Shanghai-Mayne]

 

[mulceber]

Looks like Parcelup has Real Simons as well, although I think you have to do a bit more digging:

https://parcelup.com/shop/item.php?id=760773695020#5243311040820

 

[Ritchy]

@Ritchy , what about the fit ?

Here we go

 

[flyincowboy]

I like the way your jacket is worn To me the fit is good it looks confortable!

 

[Ritchy]

@flyincowboy thanks

 

[Skyranger]

The size is good (the wearer has presence!) but I have a big doubt about the quality of the knitwear which looks fluffy and widened at the wrists, right?

 

[Ritchy]

Thank you Cyrille, The sleeve knits are rather thick with a loose weave, which may be what gives this impression.

 

[Skyranger]

OK, thanks.

Leather and stitching looks great!

 

[mulceber]

Thank you Cyrille, The sleeve knits are rather thick with a loose weave, which may be what gives this impression.
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Looks like a similar weave to what Buzz Rickson uses on their pile-lined jackets.

 

[Ritchy]

I've never had a real A2 in my hands, but regarding the G1s I have, I notice that the original knits are less tight than the Mash reproductions for example. This may be due to their age, but I'm not sure. More experienced people may be able to tell us more on the subject.