Pike Brothers n-1 deck jacket with tags, size medium but these do come up larger. Worn only half a dozen times so in excellent condition. Purchased from Aero Leathers and currently retailing for £260.
Chest pit to pit: 23 1/2"
Shoulders, seam to seam: 18 3/4"
Sleeves, shoulder seam to cuff...
I regularly see issues on new jackets that personally I couldn't live with. However, if the poster hasn't picked up on it, I don't feel comfortable spoiling his enjoyment so I'd rather not comment.
As others have said, fit is spot on for that style of jacket. There are ways to accelerate the break in process, if you want to go down that route, otherwise just wear it every chance you can.
Made me smile this one :-)
Only just noticed your avatar, do you still practice the noble art? Spend years of my youth in a Shotakan Dojo, got to 1st kudu (brown belt), always regretted not sticking it out for last hurdle of Sho Dan (black belt). Too old and stiff now to contemplate going back...
I've seen photos of many a Grizzly but never anything as radical as this. Shawl collar with hair panels ending at the top of the pockets - they are strikingly similar.
Sorry can't agree that this jacket is just downsized by 2. The armholes are definitly cut a higher, the sleeves are slimmer but the shoulders, sleeve length and back length are spot on for a 40" jacket.
Edward - here you go
Size 40
Pit to pit: 21 1/4"
At half belt: 20 3/4"
At hem: 20 1/2"
One thing I forgot to mention, the buttons cuffs are snug. Yes, you can pass your hands through them but the sleeves on a long leave shirt will bunch up. You have to unbutton the jacket, feel for the shirt...
Edward - after owning and wearing the jacket for some time now my feeling is that this is very trim pattern and probably best suited to a person with a slim frame. The back has none of the puffy look so often seen in other patterns and while this looks nice, it does means that reaching forward...
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