Hi all.
I’m looking to move on my Eastman A2 as I’ve finally come to terms that it’s too small for me.
The jacket is in the Eastman goat hide which is a thing of real beauty courtesy of the depth and subtle variation of the veg dye and has amazing grain. I’ve had a few Eastmans over the years...
Winter has finally arrived in Victoria, Australia Which means I can get the Fivestar Werber D1 on. Cheapest sheepskin I’ve owned and the one I’m most happy with!
Thanks for all the responses gents. The Barbour website is a bit vague as to what Sylkoil is and the name suggests it is a dressing rather than the qualities of the fabric. Barbour thornproof is a bit thin on the ground here in Oz so I’ve gone with the Nikwax spray on wax cotton which gets fair...
Afternoon all. I’ve just bought a second hand Barbour Ashby which I think has the Sylkoil dressing on it. It really needs to be re proofed but I can’t seem to find any Sylkoil stockists anywhere? Would anyone know of one? Failing that would I be able to use the regular Thornproof dressing or...
Hi all. I’ve got the opportunity to buy a size 46 Ralph Edwards G1 but I’m unsure of the age. Can any of you fellas ID it from the label and knits. I think it’s a 64 but want to confirm this. Any assistance is much appreciated.
They are beautifully made jackets RHA but I would think long and hard before getting one. My first Irvin was a ALC and I found it waaay too bulky (even for an Irvin) and the tubular arms were very uncomfortable. Apparently the older ones were cut better and maybe if your going 2nd hand it might...
Hi Robbie, thanks for the compliments. The hide is seal goat skin and the lining is quilted rayon. It was delivered to Victoria Australia for $420 Aussie dollars.
I think there is a bit of “luck of the draw Nick. My first 5* was the Doniger A2. It had a strong smell for a while but I rubbed it down with some leather conditioner and it came good. The Halfbelt smells a little but I expect it to clear on its own with a few days airing.
Received my 5* winter halfbelt this morning five days after it was put in the post to me and 8 days since ordering. I just went with the “off the rack” Seal goat, sizing, standard moulton and lining. I really could not be happier with it! It fits really well to my eye and, although there is a...
I gave mine a rubdown with some leather conditioner Minh, there’s was a fairly significant amount of residue which came off. I also hung it outside for a while. The smell does fade and I now have a2 that smells of goat hide.
That’s an absolute belter Ton and has made my mind up. Is the goat black or dark seal? Either way if mine come out half as well I’ll be very happy.
well done.
garry
That is a peach of a ton123. Shawn usually makes these creations available on his website doesn’t he? I was planning on a 1930s civilian jacket but I might hold off and get one on your beauties. Well done mate.
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