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  1. Dr H

    What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

    Thanks Turnip, it should get some wear this winter.
  2. Dr H

    What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

    Thanks Seb, I really like this one and the tweed has such depth and variety of colour. Wearing it in autumn sun yesterday the russets really shone. It’s a medium weight tweed, but quite a coarse weave so it traps air and is very warm despite the weight (although the jacket is only half...
  3. Dr H

    WWII Vintage 1940s Wool Peacoat 42

    PM sent. If you’ll consider sending to the U.K. then I’ll take it please.
  4. Dr H

    What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

    Wearing my favourite tweed today. A bit warm for it, but post lockdown weight loss it fits really well now :)
  5. Dr H

    Well...it finally happened!

    Good luck with the weight loss. I’ve lost around 6 kg (about a stone) since March, which was much needed. Lockdown allowed me to get my diet back in kilter (commuting/missing lunch due to meetings plays havoc with my system). I’ve been building a log cabin/summer house since August (slower...
  7. Dr H

    Superior Flight Apparel (Norshor Leather) 1930's A1/A2 Horsehide Leather Jacket

    That abrasion is loss of the top surface/colour. I had a Good Wear Dubow of similar vintage using the same horsehide; it also had similar wear at the creases. Nothing serious.
  8. Dr H

    Seam down the middle in the back - poll!

    I like the look and opted for French seams on the Monarch.
  9. Dr H

    Seam down the middle in the back - poll!

    For me, the central seam works for some patterns and not for others (I wouldn’t avoid on principle). I sold on this FW as it didn’t fit, but the arrangement works well on this one: All of my current jackets have central seams:
  10. Dr H

    Seam down the middle in the back - poll!

    The French seam is shown vertically below a conventional folded seam. It’s a more labour intensive process and typically features on more expensive jackets.
  11. Dr H

    Five Star Leather Jackets

    Yes, that works for me, although it would be longer than a Cossack (to accommodate the pockets). I’ve seen similar jacket styles (generally buttoned, but the zip fits too).
  13. Dr H

    "exit jacket"

    I have a similar view. My wardrobe is still predominantly made up of Old Town workwear clothing and overhead shirts (from Old Town, Darcy Clothing, Nigel Cabourn, and vintage), RM Williams boots. These cover four seasons, unless the summers are very hot, although there is a linen suit in there...
  14. Dr H

    "exit jacket"

    I’ve stand by my view that I’ve bought my last premium leather jacket. I have the bases covered with my Sleeper brown horsehide FW Brakeman (which now fits very comfortably with a inch off my waist and torso), Jet black Deerskin FW Journeyman, and brown goatskin Monarch repro from David Sheeley...
  15. Dr H

    My New Five Star A-1 Jacket

    Looks very good John. Just when you think that you’re clear, the A-1 always reels you back in...
  16. Dr H

    Looking for a "buy it for life" A2

    If you are looking for a single A-2 (and they vary significantly in cut when you look at how original companies interpreted the contract spec.), then if you can access Gary Eastman’s book (https://www.eastmanleather.com/books-magazines/290-type-a-2-identification-manual.html) or John Chapman’s...
  17. Dr H

    How many new jackets do you have coming (and how many potential ones)?

    I have two on the way, both from EBAY. I’ve shed a stone since March, so I picked up an 1970 issued USN peacoat (Kersey wool) in a 42R. Hopefully, a good fit if dimensions are correct, but reasonably priced so it can be sold on if not. The other one is a cheap (£40) project. I’m really taken...
  19. Dr H

    Questions About the United States Navy Peacoat

    Oh, that is very fine.
  20. Dr H

    Goat, Steer, Cow or Buffalo hide. Which one and why?

    Capeskin or goatskin for lighter jackets; deerskin for winter weight.
  21. Dr H

    FS: 'Mountain Research' Tweed Cutaway Jacket (1920s style) Limited Edition Size 42

    I made contact with the designer. Sadly, 42 was the largest size that he made.
  22. Dr H

    Simple Cossack Jacket Suggestions

    There are one or two of us about...
  23. Dr H

    Freewheelers Mulholland Vintage Brown Size 42

    You won’t regret the black deerskin Journeyman. My favourite jacket - the hide is supremely comfortable.

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