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What jacket(s) are you wearing at the moment?
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ZuZu
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FromYes, this will probably be my next order.
The latest clone combat shown here (Aero, I believe) really caught my eye !
I'd like John's opinion on the chrome-tanned leather... I'm still convinced that the main problem with most A-2 reproductions is their rigidity. I've been watching vintage films again recently, A-2s drape beautifully and seem to behave like silk shirts (I'm exaggerating a bit but you get the idea).
I'd love a very fluid and supple leather, I think that's one of the keys to an accurate A-2.
Yes it is but it is the type of leather that the "wear the hell out of it" refrain really does work on. It will become loose and floppy and grainy in my experience.
A2wander
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flyincowboy
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LEATHER JACKET today with my SEFTON 87759 Russet steerhide.
made in the 1990 this jacket is aging well. I do love the Russet colour. Taking care of the Leather with Saphir cream 04 BROWN match the Russet colour perfectly.
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made in the 1990 this jacket is aging well. I do love the Russet colour. Taking care of the Leather with Saphir cream 04 BROWN match the Russet colour perfectly.
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Brettafett
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Fit looks spot on! I cant imagine a more perfect fit.
Most importantly, how does it feel?
LV426
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Great ! It matches very well . I tried also the cordovan Saphir with good results on a 5* dubow . Never been disapoitned with Saphir ; PS : Nice shoes !
flyincowboy
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SAPHIR has good products for the care of leather . But stay away from based petroleum products use beewax and vegetal grease and the leather, your jacket will thank you.
boots are old US army paratroopers boots.
A2wander
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The jacket looks very nice and the fit is comfortable, leather is a bit stiff,but since yesterday it’s already getting better.
Still have a bit room for some layering.
But I think an M422A model is a bit more snug in the chest area then an A2 jacket, at least I hope so..(there is an A2 jacket incoming from BK in a size 40 but with extended sleeves and back)
But I’m happy that this one fits me well, also a great thanks to @greg for some info about the measurements and his video
LV426
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I almost killed the 5* dubow that I presented with Saphir result with that shit , I will never use it again .I remember a thread about this kind of products .
About the boots , are they service shoes type 2 ? The shape of the cap toes don't have the bulbous aspect of the usual WW2 Jump boots .
Flightengineer
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What's the point of treating a new jacket with cream?
LV426
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Update , I use , for all leathers : bags , jackets , boots this . A gentle layer with the hand , wait , then remove woth a rag and a brush. Then Saphir time !
I think everyone has his own preferences !!! It's only that in France it's easyer to get that product , it's a good one .
Shanghai-Mayne
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It looks good
LV426
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I tried things , I wanted to experiment , it was my 1st A2 .But onr other leather jackets, yes I apply dubbin twice by year .
LV426
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yes , it gives more brilliance to the leather and it get the colour more profund , that's a matter of personnal taste in fact...
B-Man2
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He’s a big guy and the jacket looks great on him ..
CK90
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Dany McDonald
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ZuZu
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Thanks amigo.He’s a big guy and the jacket looks great on him ..
ZuZu
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I just kinda swim in it. I told JC to make it big and he kept asking "Are you sure?" but I insisted. It's a size too big for me.
