A1 Admiral Headwind pictures being worn

[Persimmon]

I recently posted a small review of a recent purchase of a A1 jacket adapted to my specification with a revised collar made by new up and coming manufacturer Headwind.

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/show...al-A1-jacket-recent-purchase-(September-2015)

I did say I would try and post some pics of it being worn and here we are.

I have tried to show the jacket in both front and back views. In addition some of the shots show the jacket fully unbuttoned as I sometimes wear it but also when it is "half" buttoned as I do tend to wear it and finally with the jacket fully buttoned with the collar also popped closed.

The pictures were taken over a couple of mins in reasonable sunshine by my son with as much interest as he could muster given that he was still wearing his motorcycle helmet using the camera as we were scheduled to be going out on a ride and he just wanted to go !!

N.B. I did want to put on the poppers at the bottom when it was fully buttoned to get that shot as well but I forgot !





















Alan

 

[handymike]

Looks great Alan!

 

[nick123]

I think you guys should work out some kind of agreement to have these photos in his listings; or a customer gallery, because this looks absolutely phenomenal.

 

[ButteMT61]

Agree with Nick. And if this doesn't get more guys here into an A-1, nothing will! Excellent job!

 

[Fanch]

Really looks great and couldn't ask for more. Nice jacket, write-up(s), and pictures. :thumb:

 

[CBI]

Alan - thanks for the great pics and reviews. I think Jay has done a super job. Based on Jay's pics in direct sunlight/direct light.......I love your pics both worn and not BUT, they are a little dark and don't really give us the accurate color. The hide looks much brighter and more red in direct sun and not as dark as yours in "your" light. I think people need to see Jay's pics as well to get a truer color reference. That said, I DO like your pics and they give us a great idea of what the jacket looks like worn and broken in a little. I think once the hide has really been worked, the jacket will look even better and for the price.........wow. Based on your pics and references to ELC, Eastman might still make a better product (I am thinking character of the hide) BUT, with such a significant price difference. Jay has got a real winner! I am actually toying with the idea of ordering one of these BUT using Jay's dark seal goat instead (with the Navy knits). I just really prefer the goat color and as in your case, not looking for accuracy, might be a fun option. Despite what might read like nitpicks (I don't mean them to be), thanks for the great pics and reviews!!! Wear in super health!!!!!!!!!

 

[bn1966]

Very nice...I think the A-1 is a much over looked jacket

 

[l0fielectronic]

Great fit and a great looking jacket.
Agree the photos here look a lot better than those on the site.

 

[avsmusic1]

Fantastic! I think an A-1 will be my next jacket purchase and there pics are quite the recommendation

 

[Monitor]

I think you guys should work out some kind of agreement to have these photos in his listings; or a customer gallery, because this looks absolutely phenomenal.

+100

Killer photos that alone should sell few of these!

 

[Carlos840]

Your A2 looked great, this one looks just as good! Perfect fit to which is always nice...

 

[Worf]

Excellent jacket, who was the maker again? You? If so.... Bravo!

Worf

 

[Persimmon]

Hi Worf
The maker is Headwind. Check out their website as it is a US company and open for business.
Thanks for the jacket compliment and to all others as well
This company needs supporting to help it grow.
Right now very pleased indeed with the jacket and at a very fair price indeed when all the manufacturers have seemed to be raising their prices over these last years.
I appreciate leather qualities etc have risen at the same time but the capeskin on this jacket is as good /equal as my A1 by Eastman so right now it's hitting the mark both in price and quality.
Alan

 

[s4rmark]

Great looking jacket, fits perfectly and on the basis of your pictures I have just ordered from jay at Headwind a standard capeskin A-1. Now for the wait!