Bill Kelso M-422 Willis&Geiger model

[thor]

Guys,
Just received my BK M-422 jacket (Willis&Geiger version) and in a word: PERFECT!
The photos just don't do this jacket justice. The goatskin is very grainy and with nice reddish undertones (exactly what I was hoping for when I ordered it after checking out a leather sample that Andy sent me).
Perfect fit, beautiful workmanship and a gorgeous hide with oodles of character (not the flimsy, uniformly grained generic goatskin that other companies offer).
I ordered it early May and received it yesterday, so about 3 months total wait time for delivery.
Looking forward to breaking it in and many long years of wear!
https://www.icloud.com/photostream/#A2532ODWGhpiWl

 

[ButteMT61]

thor - looks great! Pics probably don't do it justice, but a couple of them show it's a nice jacket, and fits you well too. Congrats!
https://www.icloud.com/photostream/#A2532ODWGhpiWl

 

[thor]

Thanks Scott; I'll post some better photos shortly. I just wanted to get some quick pix posted and share the excitement!

 

[ButteMT61]

Thanks Scott; I'll post some better photos shortly. I just wanted to get some quick pix posted and share the excitement!

Don't blame you one bit. With autumn around the corner, it is indeed a great time to get a new jacket!!

 

[eggleman]

The natural/variable grain looks great ... looks like you've got a keeper :eusa_clap

 

[Stearmen]

That is sharp and the mouton collar is the perfect shade!

 

[nick123]

Congratulations!!!!!

 

[Brettafett]

Fantastic Thor! Looks like a winner for sure... Thats going to look super in a year or two.
Def worth the wait.
Is this an unmodified M442? Which contract did you go for?

 

[thor]

Fantastic Thor! Looks like a winner for sure... Thats going to look super in a year or two.
Def worth the wait.
Is this an unmodified M442? Which contract did you go for?

Hey Brett,
Jacket is the Willis and Geiger model in a standard size 48. The fit is perfect! The leather is still new and firm in the photos but in afew days it'll soften up and conform even more closely to my shape. I love the break-in period of a brand new jacket.