What jacket(s) are you wearing at the moment?

[bn1966]

Got a B-15 Alpha Vintage Series inbound next week, not very accurate at a number of levels but they fit me very well in XL & give a softer look than an MA-1 in the street. Prices on eBay are all over the place from £150 - £900 (crazy!). Found a £80 one on Vinted UK with if the vendor has been accurate, a leather zipper tag missing and a very small hole …. We’ll see

 

[LV426]

This load of clobber today: Aero Barnstormer in CXL FQHH, Royal Flying Corps scarf and a pair of service shoes.

That's one of a jacket ! Wearing it must be like quite an armor. I'm not jocking , I like this kind of 3/4 leather coats ( I had one quite similar from my grand father ). Heavy leather ? About the service shoes , are they ATF repros type2 ? They look beautiful.

 

[Pa12]

Love Banjo !!! In all the ways . The story of this instrument is just outstanding !! I love this guy
From the African caribean early years to Appalachian moutain bluegrass . Love it

This lady too

and her !!!!

Me too. I can’t play as well as I’d like too, but I still love it

 

[LV426]

Me too. I can’t play as well as I’d like too, but I still love it

I think that even you don't play as a "pro" you can get some good sond ! More than with a guitar .

 

[Pa12]

I think that even you don't play as a "pro" you can get some good sond ! More than with a guitar .

I briefly tried the guitar. Just messed up my banjo playing. I do 3 finger Scruggs style. Never got into claw hammer.

 

[LV426]

I briefly tried the guitar. Just messed up my banjo playing. I do 3 finger Scruggs style. Never got into claw hammer.

So if not clawhammer , bluegrass ? the 3 finger like in the video ?

 

[Pa12]

So if not clawhammer , bluegrass ? the 3 finger like in the video ?

Yes. Metal picks on index and middle fingers and plastic thumb pick. There’s many “rolls” to learn which are incorporated in virtually everything. Claw hammer is more popular with Dixie land style and a lot of Irish folk music. Also generally a 4 string tenor banjo. But there’s lots of variations. Some, like Niel young, string a banjo like a guitar and play it like a guitar.

 

[LV426]

Yes. Metal picks on index and middle fingers and plastic thumb pick. There’s many “rolls” to learn which are incorporated in virtually everything. Claw hammer is more popular with Dixie land style and a lot of Irish folk music. Also generally a 4 string tenor banjo. But there’s lots of variations. Some, like Niel young, string a banjo like a guitar and play it like a guitar.

I love "folk guitar" but there is something very special with the banjo , the sound , the notes , ... it can be sad and joyful at the sametime without beeing grandiloquent like guitar . I do,n't know if I'm clear but that's what I feel when I ear Banjo . Makes me feel good ! ehehe . I will give it a try before passing away !! You are lucky and your friends too . But , I think it's not the thread to discuss about Banjo I guess ??!!! Apologises to the moderator !

 

[Pa12]

I love "folk guitar" but there is something very special with the banjo , the sound , the notes , ... it can be sad and joyful at the sametime without beeing grandiloquent like guitar . I do,n't know if I'm clear but that's what I feel when I ear Banjo . Makes me feel good ! ehehe . I will give it a try before passing away !! You are lucky and your friends too . But , I think it's not the thread to discuss about Banjo I guess ??!!! Apologises to the moderator !

The sound comes from the tone ring. There’s a big sold steel or brass ring. Makes it very heavy. Mine is a Gibson from the 70’s and probably weighs 20lbs

 

[Pa12]

I love "folk guitar" but there is something very special with the banjo , the sound , the notes , ... it can be sad and joyful at the sametime without beeing grandiloquent like guitar . I do,n't know if I'm clear but that's what I feel when I ear Banjo . Makes me feel good ! ehehe . I will give it a try before passing away !! You are lucky and your friends too . But , I think it's not the thread to discuss about Banjo I guess ??!!! Apologises to the moderator !

Be glad to discuss it more with you if you want to start another thread

 

[coolhandluke]

May I ask what your thought are about the Freenote Jacket and which size has yours?
?

I'm thrilled with it. At first glance it looks like suede, not waxed canvas. I wore it in a heavy downpour the day after purchasing it and stayed completely dry. It was pretty much broke in after one day of wear. It has a bi-swing back that's equipped with elastic bands like a USN jacket and isn't restricting at all. It's a mid-weight jacket that can be worn in a range of temps (Japanese cotton flannel lining and rayon sleeve lining), but Freenote also offers the same jacket in black with alpaca lining for $150 USD more. There were Freenote button down shirts for $280 - $300 in S&S, so I thought that $450 was a more than reasonable price for the flannel lined jacket.

I purchased a medium and I'm 5'10", 150-155 lbs, with a 39.5" chest. It's trim enough that I can wear a sweater underneath, but not anything thicker. I don't believe that there's a size chart listed online, but I can get measurements for you on the medium if needed.

 

[CBI]

Yep - I have a few waxed canvas jackets on this level/close to this level and they are great!!! Glad you are enjoying it. In some respects waxed canvass is the new leather, same great vibe, ever better patina, variation/depth of color, generally more comfortable. love my Schaefer Outfitters and Flint and Tinder. Freenote's the bomb!!! Looks great!!! ......................and, I have received way more comments about people liking my waxed canvas than I ever do with leather, not that that should be a reason but hey............

 

[Enigma1938]

I'm thrilled with it. At first glance it looks like suede, not waxed canvas. I wore it in a heavy downpour the day after purchasing it and stayed completely dry. It was pretty much broke in after one day of wear. It has a bi-swing back that's equipped with elastic bands like a USN jacket and isn't restricting at all. It's definitely a mid-weight jacket that can be worn in a range of temps (Japanese cotton flannel lining and rayon sleeve lining), but Freenote also offers the same jacket in black with alpaca lining for $150 USD more. There were Freenote button down shirts for $280 - $300 in S&S, so I thought that $450 was a more than reasonable price for the flannel lined jacket.

I purchased a medium and I'm 5'10", 150-155 lbs, with a 39.5" chest. It's trim enough that I can wear a sweater underneath, but not anything thicker. I don't believe that there's a size chart listed online, but I can get measurements for you on the medium if needed.

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Thank you for the review, I'm playing with the thought after buying one since a while. Have a Filson short lined cruiser and it's great but I really like the details (the front pleats and bi-swing especially) and the used materials on the Freenote.
In any case you look awesome with it and the fit is spot on.

 

[B-Man2]

An original Irvin B Foster in a size 48

 

[B-Man2]

I'm thrilled with it. At first glance it looks like suede, not waxed canvas. I wore it in a heavy downpour the day after purchasing it and stayed completely dry. It was pretty much broke in after one day of wear. It has a bi-swing back that's equipped with elastic bands like a USN jacket and isn't restricting at all. It's a mid-weight jacket that can be worn in a range of temps (Japanese cotton flannel lining and rayon sleeve lining), but Freenote also offers the same jacket in black with alpaca lining for $150 USD more. There were Freenote button down shirts for $280 - $300 in S&S, so I thought that $450 was a more than reasonable price for the flannel lined jacket.

I purchased a medium and I'm 5'10", 150-155 lbs, with a 39.5" chest. It's trim enough that I can wear a sweater underneath, but not anything thicker. I don't believe that there's a size chart listed online, but I can get measurements for you on the medium if needed.

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Jacket looks good …. You guys look good as well !!

 

[Smithy]

That's one of a jacket ! Wearing it must be like quite an armor. I'm not jocking , I like this kind of 3/4 leather coats ( I had one quite similar from my grand father ). Heavy leather ? About the service shoes , are they ATF repros type2 ? They look beautiful.

Thank you.

The Barnstormer is heavy but comfortably so now as it is well broken in. I love wearing it and Horween's CXL FQHH is some of the prettiest leather IMHO.

Shoes are actually Mil-Tec Sturm ones but I've fiddled around and "antiqued" them with polishes and whatnot.

 

[coolhandluke]

Jacket looks good …. You guys look good as well !!

Thanks Burt! Despite my best efforts, I just can't get my wife interested in leather jackets or vintage styled clothing. I'm honestly a little jealous that Jan and Thomas have wives that share their interest. I guess I should just be thankful that she tolerates my ridiculous (to her) hobbies...lol.

 

[ZuZu]

An original Irvin B Foster in a size 48View attachment 163443View attachment 163445

My wear-it-out-in-the-rain wearer jacket is a Ralph Edwards 'C'. With the 'C's you don't have to worry about the blackened zipper and mine has the rib-racked waistband. Looks great on you!

 

[B-Man2]

Thanks Burt! Despite my best efforts, I just can't get my wife interested in leather jackets or vintage styled clothing. I'm honestly a little jealous that Jan and Thomas have wives that share their interest. I guess I should just be thankful that she tolerates my ridiculous (to her) hobbies...lol.

. I guess I should just be thankful that she tolerates my ridiculous (to her) hobbies...lol.

I was thinking that as long as she’s ok with all of it ….. You’re in great shape !!

 

[Mike29]

Hello guys! I'm fishing in my CWU from Schott bros.