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  1. Dr H

    Removing pecard from a leather jacket?

    In the past (to remove a previous owner's over zealous use of Pecards on an A-1) I used a ball of cotton wool soaked in 40-60 petroleum spirit - not to be done at home folks... I've also found that a medium weight alkane (e.g. hexane or heptane) will do the trick (as all are relatively non...
  2. Dr H

    Russet vs Seal

    Usually darker russet, but I went for a seal brown BK A-1 this time and found that it's far more versatile for work (much more subtle).
  3. Dr H

    A2 Maker/Contract With Biggest Collar?

    Have to agree with that comment - I'm not wearing a beard at the moment, but when I was sporting one you could put money on a snagged beard...
  4. Dr H

    A2 Maker/Contract With Biggest Collar?

    Not primarily, but the collar sits higher on the neck when folded down and while it can be neat and trim when fastened/snapped/latched, it does gape somewhat when partially unzipped. It's purely a matter of personal preference of course (and most of the jackets that I have owned have had collar...
  5. Dr H

    A-2 repro... You get one choice... Everyone encouraged to comment!

    I'm not planning to (recently picked up a BK A-1 and I have a GW Doniger that now satisfies my A-2 requirement having owned many Perry A-2 jackets, original and repro). If you mail Andy on the BK thread he'll be able to update you on progress.
  7. Dr H

    A2 Maker/Contract With Biggest Collar?

    Anything by Roughwear looks pretty large to me (not a big fan as a result)... Yes, the collar stand makes a significant to the appearance of the pattern IMO - as the collar sits much higher as a result. Of the collar stand contracts I prefer Perry (small collar, rounded points), but I've moved...
  8. Dr H

    A-2 repro... You get one choice... Everyone encouraged to comment!

    BK is working on a Perry at the moment I believe (a 1756 'no name' but Perry contract is nearing completion).
  9. Dr H

    Chapal brand jackets, anyone?

    Not in my book Jeff - the Chapal pattern doesn't look that close to me (particularly the proportions of the waist and collar knits). IMHO, the Bill Kelso A-1 that I posted elsewhere is streets ahead in terms of accuracy of pattern and at a much lower price.
  10. Dr H

    Bill Kelso Mfg - Official Affiliate Thread

    I've owned four ELC capeskin A-1s and this is comparable in terms of colour and weight, superior in terms of hand and grain.
  11. Dr H

    A-2 repro... You get one choice... Everyone encouraged to comment!

    My A-2 is a Good Wear Doniger (ultra vintage goatskin).
  13. Dr H

    New Bill Kelso A-1 (seal Victory capeskin, size 44) - Part 1

    You can really see this on the pocket with the double seams around the edges of pocket body and flap. The knits are high quality - taut and with a close weave. Attention to detail has been extremely high - all labels were newly produced for this project. The button holes (keyhole)...
  14. Dr H

    Bill Kelso Mfg - Official Affiliate Thread

    You can really see this on the pocket with the double seams around the edges of pocket body and flap. The knits are high quality - taut and with a close weave. Attention to detail has been extremely high - all labels were newly produced for this project. The button holes (keyhole)...
  15. Dr H

    Bill Kelso Mfg - Official Affiliate Thread

    You can really see this on the pocket with the double seams around the edges of pocket body and flap. The knits are high quality - taut and with a close weave. Attention to detail has been extremely high - all labels were newly produced for this project. The button holes (keyhole)...
  16. Dr H

    New Bill Kelso A-1 (seal Victory capeskin, size 44) - Part 1

    Here is my new Bill Kelso Type A-1 in seal 'Victory' capeskin. The Bill Kelso Type A-1 is a custom jacket (made to individual wearer's dimensions) consequently the fit is exceptionally good - I supplied a set of standard measurements (chest, sleeve length, shoulders, front and back length)...
  17. Dr H

    Bill Kelso Mfg - Official Affiliate Thread

    Here is my new Bill Kelso Type A-1 in seal 'Victory' capeskin. The Bill Kelso Type A-1 is a custom jacket (made to individual wearer's dimensions) consequently the fit is exceptionally good - I supplied a set of standard measurements (chest, sleeve length, shoulders, front and back length)...
  19. Dr H

    Bill Kelso Mfg - Official Affiliate Thread

    Here is my new Bill Kelso Type A-1 in seal 'Victory' capeskin. The Bill Kelso Type A-1 is a custom jacket (made to individual wearer's dimensions) consequently the fit is exceptionally good - I supplied a set of standard measurements (chest, sleeve length, shoulders, front and back length)...
  20. Dr H

    "It's Awful quiet out there...." "Yeah... TOO Quiet!"

    Now posted http://www.vintageleatherjackets.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=15624
  21. Dr H

    "It's Awful quiet out there...." "Yeah... TOO Quiet!"

    My A-1 will be posted on VLJF in due course.
  22. Dr H

    Bill Kelso Mfg - Official Affiliate Thread

    It has already - images of the seal Victory capeskin A-1 will be posted on VLJF over the weekend.
  23. Dr H

    The new Aeronautical from Aero Leathers - in Petrol Blue

    Soshe says...
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