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WANTED Buzz Rickson's B-2
I am looking for a size 42/44 early version plain pocket Buzz Rickson's B-2. Thanks- John Lever
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F/S Buzz Ricksons B-2
Honest truth...it's better than my Few jacket that cost me £1500. Sold- John Lever
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F/S Buzz Ricksons B-2
Possibly not sure. Would you like to buy it ?- John Lever
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F/S Buzz Ricksons B-2
For sale early superior version B-2 made from thicker Italian HH and has the double strap neck closure rather than the useless loops and buttons. This jacket is much heavier than the current version and is as good as my Few jacket. Though it's a large size 40 it is too small for me but only...- John Lever
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Tacky / Sticky B-3 Jacket
Some well meaning person has probably treated the jacket with Pecards or other grease. I once bought a RMNZ M445 that was covered in a white film of old leather dressing. I never did get all of it off but removed most of it with paraffin and meths. Dr H is the resident chemist so he will be...- John Lever
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Tacky / Sticky B-3 Jacket
Some well meaning person has probably treated the jacket with Pecards or other grease. I once bought a RMNZ M445 that was covered in a white film of old leather dressing. I never did get all of it off but removed most of it with paraffin and meths. Dr H is the resident chemist so he will be able...- John Lever
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How to Antique Shiny Brass?
Yes people do it. Most often with statues after being pasted with dog excreta. The time in the ground allows bacteria and fungi to grow on the surface to give the mottled patina. Of course Samuel Pepys famously buried his parmesan cheese to protect it during the fire of London. (Sans dog excreta)- John Lever
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How to Antique Shiny Brass?
Separate use of the acid or urine. If you have time you could also remove the buttons and bury them for a few years if the patination is against your principles. I find that five years is just about long enough :p- John Lever
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How to Antique Shiny Brass?
The best way is to use a propriety antiquing fluid such as tourmaline. It is used in the antique trade for this very purpose. You need to remove any lacquer or wax first and apply the diluted solution with cotton wool then wash off with water. The stronger the solution and greater the contact...- John Lever
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Saddle Soap
I have used it a few times with success. There are glycerine alternatives that are easier to use, and I have read that saddle soap can rot thread over time.- John Lever
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Unexpected windfall $
Heron every time, but including a trip to see them as part of the treat.- John Lever
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The A-1 pockets
Yes lambs are animals up to one year old,they can still big though. My point is are tanneries selling sheep leather and simply calling it Capeskin hence the surface texture that traditionally it does not have ? On the pockets issue, I understand that they were added as an afterthought to the...- John Lever
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The A-1 pockets
Traditionally it was thin that it why it was the premium choice for glove manufacture. I also read today that it is the method of tanning that denotes the specification for Cape,not the origin... I asked two tanneries a few years ago,neither had heard of Capeskin. One was Fenland. Today we...- John Lever
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The A-1 pockets
I think there is general confusion between sheep leather and Capeskin. Cape is thin and very even not thick and very ribbed..yes there are old jackets with loads of grain but are these Capeskin or just sheep leather ? Mutton was a very popular meat because of the relative cheapness so skins...- John Lever
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The A-1 pockets
Capeskin was used because it has fire resistant properties. It is still used today in specialist glove manufacture because of it's toughness and thinness. The most expensive driving/racing gloves and welding gloves are made from Capeskin,it is thin very strong but does not reduce sensitivity due...- John Lever
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The A-1 pockets
So are these skins coming from South Africa ? My point is that many manufacturers use sheep leather for jackets,Lewis Leathers for example. If some one says it is Capeskin then it has to be authentic in the same way Champagne differs from sparkling wine. I have a sample of Australian mule...- John Lever
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The A-1 pockets
I think some 'Capeskin' is in fact good old sheep leather. Avirex use it on their A-2's,it has masses of pebble and ribbed grain.- John Lever
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Buzz Rickson's B-2...a pictorial review of an endangered species!
I tried it and was refused.- John Lever
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