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    Ask a question, get an answer

    Toine - I have a Borsalino Como (bought from Bencraft Hatters a couple of years ago). I bought my true size 59cm/7-3/8 and the hat is snug but doesn't leave a mark on my forehead. It fits well enough that it stays put on my head without squeezing. If you are between sizes, I would suggest...
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    Favorite Motorcycle Riding Jackets In Your Collection

    This is my only true motorcycle jacket so by default it's also my favorite - a Lost Worlds CHP: When the weather gets cold enough, I wear my B-2 (also Lost Worlds): Noel
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    What's the exact colour of ELC Werber 1729?

    alec0226: Your jacket color looks very close to how mine looked when it was new. After 6 - 12 months of wear, the color will tone down a bit and become lighter from wear and sun exposure. Here are a couple fairly recent photos: Noel
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    Sheepskin breaking in and B-6 fit pics

    It is normal for veg-tanned sheepskin to be stiff right out of the box. My Rough Wear B-3 was quite stiff initially. I don't know how your jacket feels to you (tightness wise) but it looks like you could go up one size. Beautiful jacket for sure! Noel
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    LOST WORLDS Russet Color Horsehide - Any Advice?

    The russet horsehide on my Lost Worlds B-2 looks like a milk chocolate color. There is a little bit of redness to it but definitely no yellow or orange color. Underneath the top finish as a very dark seal brown dye through the leather. My jacket is 5 years old though - their new horsehide...
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    lost worlds

    Lost Worlds construction is excellent. I have two of their jackets and they are indestructible. Their leather is quite heavy and stiff to start but softens up over time. Noel
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    New Lost Worlds 1930's Jacket Pattern

    That's some really nice craftsmanship! I love the seams on the sleeves. Great stuff. Noel
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    An Eastman RW B-6 Custom - ordered Monday, built by Thursday, posted Friday!

    Great looking B-6! Is it just me or would that material make a good Irvin jacket? A different shade of brown would be needed but the material looks like some of those early Irvin jackets. Noel
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    Eastman Leather....Shipping to the U.S.?

    Paying by credit card was no problem for me. If I remember correctly Eastman shipped via Parcel Force but it was handled by Federal Express once it got to U.S. customs.
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    What's the best Eastman A-2?

    Their Werber A-2 is great and has a nice trim fit in the upper torso but has comfortable shoulders. Mine is 5 years old this year and just gets better and better.
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    So I Think I Found My Leather Jacket...

    I believe that copy and photo are from the J. Peterman catalog. It seems like a nice jacket especially if riding a vintage motorcycle. Noel
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    My custom-made Grizzly Palomino jacket

    To be honest, the shoulders of the jacket look a little too much like a suit jacket. These type of jackets should have a natural shoulder that follows the contour of the body. Also, the collar looks a bit large (to me). Other than that, it looks well constructed. Since you mentioned Aero, I...
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    How warm is a B-3?

    It probably varies from person to person but I find that my B-3 works well in 0 (degrees C) and below and also in cool and wet/damp conditions - maybe up to 10 degrees C or so. As the others have said, unzipping or zipping up the jacket can help regulate your body temperature. Good luck in...
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    Question on Aero Jerky HH

    That looks completely normal to me. Drum-dyed hides don't show quite so much wear because the dye penetrates deep into the hide. It looks like yours is a light spray finish or semi-aniline, which shows more wear (or character). I wouldn't sweat it too much. Noel
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    B-3 Bomber jacket

    For the price, you can hardly go wrong. I agree with V.C. Brunswick above - I would go with a dark grey or dark brown newsboy cap with this jacket.
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    A-10 gloves

    As a side note, I find that my Eastman A-10s are a bit small on my hands. I would advise going up one size on these. Otherwise, they are tough gloves. For me, they are good down to about -5C. Noel
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    Buzz Rickson's Sales at History Preservation Associates

    I noticed this also. One more thought to add - if anyone here is looking for a Buzz Rickson's B-2 jacket, HPA's price is really, really good given the huge strength of the Japanese Yen. The maximum size is a 44 though... Noel
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    A-1 Jacket / A1 Flying Jacket - The ultimate Golden Era flying accessory!

    I have one of those W&G A-1 jackets. It was my first real flight jacket - so I still love it to death. As HoosierDaddy said, it is made from capeskin - sort of a reddish/light brown color. The cut of the jacket is pretty generous (to me). It's very comfortable to wear too. Noel
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    Cool Collar or Clown Collar?

    The collar in the photo looks similar to the one on my 1940s CHP jacket (from Lost Worlds). I think it is a great look. Regards, Noel
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    new cirrus sheepskin jacket

    Congratulations on your new jacket, Mark. To answer your question about jacket care: you don't need to worry too much about shrinkage. I have gotten my sheepskin jackets completely soaked through during a rain storm and have no issues. I condition my jackets once or twice a year and wipe...

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