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  1. John Lever

    New Eastman B3

    They are over on VLJ
  2. John Lever

    Aero BOB jacket question

    Could be that he isn't too keen to make another one.
  3. John Lever

    Aero BOB jacket question

    On the phone to Will recently, I mentioned this jacket and he couldn't remember making one ...
  4. John Lever

    Aero BOB jacket question

    I hope they will sort it out eventually. I did send them a template for the arm shape of my custom jacket, but it came back with stovepipe arms so I sold it.
  5. John Lever

    Aero BOB jacket question

    Bill, The pattern for the Aero RAF has very tight sleeves particularly the forearm area. I have tried so far without success to get Will to change this. Aero make great jackets with skill and use beautiful materials, but Eastman still make the best repro RAF jacket because of their better arm...
  7. John Lever

    How warm is a B-3?

    I think a B-3 would be great for Berlin. I live in Southern England where it is warmer than continental Europe, I still find it possible to wear my B-3 at temperatures below 5 deg. C. As has been suggested just adjust layering accordingly. A long sleeved cotton shirt would work when it's...
  8. John Lever

    F/S Heavy steerhide M/C jacket

    This was bought as a gift several years ago and worn about twice. I am no expert, but it looks like a standard design ' Perfecto' type jacket. Made from heavy black steer hide, with zipped cuffs, three zipped pockets, one small pocket with snap closure, epaulettes and bi-swing back. The...
  9. John Lever

    WANTED Cockpit Southampton RAF Jacket

    They look like this -
  10. John Lever

    ANJ4 sizing compared to B3 and Irvin jackets...

    Not in the near future I'm afraid. Eastman did have some Buzz B-2's at a reduced price, but they are all sold. Will tells me he has work to last until the end of March !
  11. John Lever

    Now here's a jacket!

    Please post the link, thanks.
  13. John Lever

    Chapal leathers

    I spoke to Will Lauder today and found out that Aero make a hooded m445 type thing for a fashion chain that retails at £4500.
  14. John Lever

    My sons (surprise) B3 from Aero

    I thought of that after I posted it, sounds dodgy...
  15. John Lever

    My sons (surprise) B3 from Aero

    Will you be my dad ?? Where are you going when you come to Europe ?
  16. John Lever

    Chapal leathers

    Who knows? they may well fold in the current climate. The RL stuff is made in China, Chapal still made in France.
  17. John Lever

    Chapal leathers

    Silly money and not worth it, but look what some people will pay for truffles ! I bought my Chapal B-3 for £350 10 years ago when prices were still sane.
  19. John Lever

    Chapal leathers

    Chapal are the Bugatti of the leather jacket world. I doubt even Aero could match their quality. They have their own tannery, have a shop on the Champs-Elyees and work closely with Parisian fashion designers. Before the Euro they were just affordable by us mere mortals, since then prices...
  20. John Lever

    WANTED Cockpit Southampton RAF Jacket

    Does any one have one they would like to sell ? A size 44 or bigger any condition. Thanks,
  21. John Lever

    who makes a quality authentic looking b3?

    Eastman. The leather feels soft and dry, soft and smooth, grungy here and there. Weight about 7 pounds.
  22. John Lever

    who makes a quality authentic looking b3?

  23. John Lever

    Schott goes after the Restoration Hardware crowd

    The photos look like they have been given a sepia tint to enhance the ' older/retro ' look.

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