RapidReaper
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Haven't posted to the site before but I've attached 2 pics of a size 44 Eastman I bought secondhand which utilized the "Warhorse" hides. This was my first Eastman Irvin and I loved the fit.
I actually like RiRi zippers and have had them ( both Italian and Swiss ) installed on other jackets and find them to be absolutely bomb-proof. My only criticisms of this jacket was the sleeve length and the teddy bear fleece. It also had that candy coated look like the Irvin pictured above, but the darker color of the jacket offset that a bit.
I'm 5' 10" tall, have 50" shoulders, a 46" chest, weigh 205 lbs., have a 36" waist and a size 44 squared up perfectly. I actually used the exact same measurements of this jacket when I had Jon ( Aces High) make me one of his, except with adding 1" to the sleeves, a 1/2" thru the shoulders and having the jacket "tapered" overall. I've worn vintage A-2's in size 40 that fit perfectly to my tastes ( the streamlined tapered look is what I go for).
The fit above looks to me to be spot on thru the shoulders, about 2 sizes too big through the chest and the sleeves are a little too baggy (and short).
I've attached a few of Jon's Irvin for comparison. My only criticism of Jon's is that the rails on the main zipper are way too short, the box too small and I'm currently waiting to hear back from Jon about having it replaced with his newer model. Jon's skins are perfect- no candy coating, no breaking in the grain and a uniform thickness throughout.
I actually like RiRi zippers and have had them ( both Italian and Swiss ) installed on other jackets and find them to be absolutely bomb-proof. My only criticisms of this jacket was the sleeve length and the teddy bear fleece. It also had that candy coated look like the Irvin pictured above, but the darker color of the jacket offset that a bit.
I'm 5' 10" tall, have 50" shoulders, a 46" chest, weigh 205 lbs., have a 36" waist and a size 44 squared up perfectly. I actually used the exact same measurements of this jacket when I had Jon ( Aces High) make me one of his, except with adding 1" to the sleeves, a 1/2" thru the shoulders and having the jacket "tapered" overall. I've worn vintage A-2's in size 40 that fit perfectly to my tastes ( the streamlined tapered look is what I go for).
The fit above looks to me to be spot on thru the shoulders, about 2 sizes too big through the chest and the sleeves are a little too baggy (and short).
I've attached a few of Jon's Irvin for comparison. My only criticism of Jon's is that the rails on the main zipper are way too short, the box too small and I'm currently waiting to hear back from Jon about having it replaced with his newer model. Jon's skins are perfect- no candy coating, no breaking in the grain and a uniform thickness throughout.