ANJ4 sizing compared to B3 and Irvin jackets...

[holdemchamp1225]

I am sure Mr. John Lever will have an appropriate answer to this question but if any others who have experience with these 3 jackets care to chime in, it would be greatly appreciated as well.

Just wanted to know how the ANJ4 compared to a B3 and Irvin jacket in terms of size. What I mean to say is, if one takes a 40 in an Irvin or B3 would they also take a 40 in an ANJ4? Not really talking about an original but more on the lines of a modern repro. Thanks in advance for the help.

Cheers,

Bruce

 

[John Lever]

I would say that the Anj-4 is slightly more restrictive to wear than the other jackets mentioned. The Aero Anj-4 pattern is slightly larger than the Eastman by approximately one size.

 

[holdemchamp1225]

Thanks for the precise info John!!

Its much appreciated.

I would say that the Anj-4 is slightly more restrictive to wear than the other jackets mentioned. The Aero Anj-4 pattern is slightly larger than the Eastman by approximately one size.

 

[Naphtali]

I would say that the Anj-4 is slightly more restrictive to wear than the other jackets mentioned. The Aero Anj-4 pattern is slightly larger than the Eastman by approximately one size.

Mr. Lever:

Among these three best-quality ANJ4 manufacturers - Aero, Eastman, Lost Worlds - is sizing comparable? That is, the same size will fit the same regardless which manufactured it, Aero size 40 being comparable with size 42 from the others?

Does this sizing compatibility carry over for Aero and/or Eastman 1940 pattern Irvin jackets?

 

[John Lever]

Mr. Lever:

Among these three best-quality ANJ4 manufacturers - Aero, Eastman, Lost Worlds - is sizing comparable? That is, the same size will fit the same regardless which manufactured it, Aero size 40 being comparable with size 42 from the others?

Does this sizing compatibility carry over for Aero and/or Eastman 1940 pattern Irvin jackets?

Eastman and ELC for the Anj-4.
Eastman seem to be generally slightly smaller than Aero as they have quite vintage patterns.

 

[Volpone]

Hello,
It would be nice if someone who owns a ANJ-4 can put some pictures of it ... both AERO and ELC look beautiful on their website.

 

[John Lever]

Well you asked...

Custom Aero

Custom Aero

Eastman Broken Finish

Eastman Broken Finish

Lost Worlds

Lost worlds

RMNZ

RMNZ

Eastman

Eastman



The Anj-4 is my favourite USAAF shearling. Stylish, warm, comfortable and practical with out being ostentatious.
As you can see I have owned/own jackets from all the major repro. makers.

 

[holdemchamp1225]

WOW John, the last 2 pics of your Eastman look amazing!!

May I ask if that is their current offering of the ANJ4 or a custom made jacket? Is the fit the same as their A-2, if you happen to know? I have an Eastman A-2 in a 36 and just wanted to know if their ANJ4 would fit the same. Thanks in advance and thanks again for all the GREAT pics!!

Cheers,

Bruce

 

[John Lever]

Bruce,
It's not their current offering and I have now sold that jacket much to my regret, as usual.

 

[fishmeok]

Interesting John- I had the same reaction to the Eastman: Wow! It really stands out from the other jackets in fit and materials, but maybe that's just the lighting...

Cheers
Mark

 

[Volpone]

Big WOW !

I just figured out how my next jacket will look like ... although I'm a AERO fan, your ELC looks amazing and very classy in style.
Thanks for the pic's !

Regards,
V.

 

[JLStorm]

I think my next Aero (which wont be until next year at the earliest) will be an ANJ4, but only if they can completely overlay it in heavy steer.

 

[John Lever]

I think my next Aero (which wont be until next year at the earliest) will be an ANJ4, but only if they can completely overlay it in heavy steer.

It's called a B-1 !!

 

[JLStorm]

It's called a B-1 !!

got a photo by chance??

 

[John Lever]

Interesting John- I had the same reaction to the Eastman: Wow! It really stands out from the other jackets in fit and materials, but maybe that's just the lighting...

Cheers
Mark

I remember John Chapman thought it was good also.
It was dumb to have sold it for the Broken Finish version. You live and learn I suppose.

 

[John Lever]

got a photo by chance??

1 inch sheepskin liner with horsehide shell.
I hope that Aero will make some of these early next year.

 

[JLStorm]

1 inch sheepskin liner with horsehide shell.
I hope that Aero will make some of these early next year.

You should open your own museum.

That B1 looks really nice. The thing I like about the ANJ4 is that the windflap is small and not very noticeable. I love my b3/anj4 cross, but Id like something with a small windflap too.

 

[John Lever]

You should open your own museum.

That B1 looks really nice. The thing I like about the ANJ4 is that the windflap is small and not very noticeable. I love my b3/anj4 cross, but Id like something with a small windflap too.

I am sure Will would reduce the wind flap if you asked him to.

 

[Edward]

John, I've never seen a B1 before, though logic reminds me that there must have been something that carried that designation for the B2 to follow in series... Is the B1, in essence, a B3 with the entire skin overlayed in leather, as opposed to just the arm panels? The B2, as I understand it, was a heavy horsehide jacket with a wool lining and mouton collar - a very different beast. What was the design flow there - was the B3 a deliberate return to something closer to the B1, having decided the B2 "didn't work" for whatever reason?

I'd love to see Aero do a run of jackets along these lines... I'm especially keen on a B2 myself, but last I heard Aero had rtuled it out as they didn't feel there was sufficient market interest for a jacket design not carried into the War period....

 

[Naphtali]

Are there manufuacturers who currently will manufacture B1 or B2 jackets?