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  1. Marv

    A2 jacket fit - honest opinions requested

    Hey Carlos The Goodwear was made to measure and received it back in 2013 and the Eastman is off the rack and I got this in 2011.
  2. Marv

    A2 jacket fit - honest opinions requested

    Photo re-shoot wearing the right trousers....... GW ELC I personally think the GW back is really blousy where as the ELC is blousy but not as much also, with this being a RW it's roomy around the torso and I am thinking probably the Dubow contract would be a better fit for my body...
  3. Marv

    A2 jacket fit - honest opinions requested

    Well, the PJs weren't a great hit then, I will take similar photos of both jackets with appropriate trousers......watch this space.
  4. Marv

    A2 jacket fit - honest opinions requested

    I have two A2 jackets both are the RW 27752 contract, one by Goodwear and one by Eastman. The GW is a size 48 (roughly equates to a modern 46) and the ELC is a 46 reg off the rack. The issue is with the fit of each jacket, I personally think that the GW is too big and the ELC slightly bigger...
  5. Marv

    ELC B-6 vs. WWII Impressions Tanker Jacket

    you could also look at the Eastman B-10. nice and light, comfy and very warm - much better than a Tanker and in my opinion probably the best B-10 repro out there.
  7. Marv

    Flyers Intermediate G1

    I agree, I did pick up a very nice Brill Bros D series from 1971 which is made from goat but alas has the dynal collar but having said that, it's a quality jacket, well made with great knits and zipper. Cost was under $150
  8. Marv

    What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

    A2 today ELC Roughwear 27752
  9. Marv

    New Good wear order

    Here's a Goodwear Star Sportswear A2 in seal HH up for sale on ebay, have a look at the photos it shows how that jacket starts to break in with wear etc. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Good-Wear-leather-jacket-A-2-size-46-Star-Sportswear-excellent-/111974434531?hash=item1a123246e3:g:sfsAAOSw5L9XDZhv
  10. Marv

    Sizing for Ralph Edwards G-1 Jackets, circa 1970s

    Hi Mike, I recently picked up a 1977 E series Ralph Edwards in cowhide with a dynal collar which is an issue size 46" reg and I would say it was approximately true to size fit. I'm not sure whether the sizing changes depending on the contract year to which RE supplied G1s to the Navy as some...
  11. Marv

    What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

    was going to be a B-10 but switched to a G1 at the last minute
  13. Marv

    G1 Jacket Advice

    I agree, go vintage if you can, I picked up two vintage G1s in the past few months both for well under $150. A 1971 Brill Bros D series in goat with a dynal collar, size 46" and a 1977 Ralph Edwards E series in what i'm guessing is cow, with dynal collar size 46". The Brill Bros is the larger...
  14. Marv

    Steve S M-422a Build Thread

    wow excellent jacket Deac, superb in every way and I'll bet the Eastman G1 will be taking furlough in the closet for a while :)
  15. Marv

    Three G-1's, a mini review.

    My advice would be, measure a jacket that fits you well concentrating on the front pit to pit, shoulder width, back length measurements then try to find an original G1, more chance of getting one from the late 60's early 70's than an earlier model and these can be picked up at a good price. I...
  16. Marv

    What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

    Barbour Chelsea sportsquilt
  17. Marv

    Original Aero 42-18775-P

    that jacket's a beaut Andrew, normally i'm not a fan of the red knits/seal combo but your replacements seem a very subtle rust colour which really lends itself to the jacket shade, is the hide a dark russet or a light seal in shade......looks great and definitely fits you really well, I'll go...
  19. Marv

    What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

    Wearing my B-10 this morning as it is currently only 3c or 37f for our American friends.
  20. Marv

    Acceptable leather jackets for professional settings?

    I wear a leather jacket to work most days, either an A2 or G1 (wearing a B-10 at present) depending on the weather. The office environment is smart casual but I wear shirt, trousers, dress shoes etc., I have attended meetings wearing my A2 and nothing was said, however for most of the time, the...
  21. Marv

    February / March Jacket Orders - What are you expecting?

    Received my March order last week an Eastman B-10, I've never owned one before and it's one sweet jacket.
  22. Marv

    Acceptable leather jackets for professional settings?

    Here's a few I would probably wear in the office environment and would go with more of a brown than a black colour hide, Cordovan always looks classy in my opinion. http://aeroleatherclothing.com/product-detail.php?id=2391 http://aeroleatherclothing.com/product-detail.php?id=369...
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    What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

    B-10 again this week so far but looks to get warmer from next week onwards so will probably switch back to my 71 Brill Bros G1.

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