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

Griffon_301

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I see a lot of love for A-2s
Here is mine, el cheapo A-2 from Kevin @sealmilitary...
It may be no real competition for the high price repros but it certainly looks the part and is a very comfortable and easy jacket to wear...I like it :)
 

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Boyo

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Agreed, All look really great in their own right.. you won't be out of place wearing any of these... I do think ( at least photographically) the Headwind and the Eastman look the best as they are both quite trim fitting.
 

Tommy

Active Member
I really like the Headwind, the Eastman and the Aero. Dubow looks good, if a little too big. Certainly better than I was expecting from them, in terms of leather- not sure how accurate a repro it is, but it looks a nice Jacket. ELC is quite slim on you, but not too much. Nearly went for that Eastman myself when Ken posted about it.
 

Thomas Koehle

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Today is finally fit picture time. Which one do you like the most?

View media item 737This is my Headwind Admiral A1 jacket from @Skyhawk, custom made to size 42. I really like this jacket and haven't had the opportunity to take a nice photo for it.

View media item 736Wearing the ELC House A2 size 40 that resembles their Rough Wear 27752. I took it from @Ken at Aero Leather. Rob from ELC said that he's quite certain it's a horsehide jacket from 2005-2010. Although the cuffs are really loose, I still enjoy wearing it and will eventually replace the cuffs.

View media item 735Here's J. A. Dubow 27798 size 42 repro from Greece. The leather is still new and not broken in but I see a lot of potentials!

View media item 734Finally, the Aero 16160 trainee jacket size 40 in battered steerhide from Aero. Certainly a comfortable wear that will be a beater for a long time to come.

Pengyou,

for me clearly the DUBOW is the best fit on you ...

Nice collection overall
 

silvio76

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Hi Ken! what do you think is it worth to treat this jacket with Aero wax for jackets? the skin is still in excellent condition and I don't see any signs of drying,but it's been so many years..
I treat my jackets with hand creme every year. After treatment they are soft with no signs of drying.
 

MeachamLake

Well-Known Member
At the ELC pop up today. Picked up my M422a (fantastic - review coming soon).

Tried on loads - two particular jackets stood out.

Battle of Britain Irvin...love it. Would need extra body length but size 46 is spot on. Surprised how much I preferred the Irvin over the B3. They had a Devon Fleece which I also tried on, but I didn’t feel its worth the considerable premium!

Second is the Rough Wear Winter Mod...this is the standout A2 for me. I know some have scoffed at the price - I know I did! - but it really is incredible in the flesh. The leather is simply outstanding both in look and feel. Obviously it is too short for me, but size 46 is spot on.

Rob said no immediate plans to roll this new leather out across the range, but they may do in time.

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