Five Star Leather Jackets

[dlite90]

I'm having my A2 Bronco shipped out with the Olive Green knitting.
We had some confusion because, on their website, the A2 has really cool khaki knitting, but in the description it reads "Olive". He said they were out of the khaki knitwear and only offer 4 choices (black, seal brown, russet brown, and olive). I eventually just rolled my eyes and said ok man ship it.
I might have considered another brown or black but given the confusion with colors already, who knows what it might have looked like IRL. I guess Olive is the safest choice.

 

[Seank]

Ok, thanks for that info. If makes me feel a bit better. I’ll post some fit pics when my jacket arrives. Looks like it’s in Germany now. I’m on the west coast of the US.

I’m on west coast too. Took 5 days.

 

[MrProper]

My new project is taking shape.
I'll have a Cafe Racer made out of the reddish brown shearling.
As simple as my Aero Cafe Racer. Only two breast pockets on the front, a seam on the back that creates a kidney panel - no gussets.
A #8 or #10 ykk double slider as a zipper. I am undecided about the color of the zippers. Nickel, brass, gun metal or black.
Reinforcements over some seams in the same color as the leather.
I am equally undecided about contrast stitching in beige or no contrast and thread color reddish.
Any tips?

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Unfortunately no Cafe Racer from the reddish shearling for me. Shawn only has this in 22 mm and it doesn't fit the style and it's too warm for my area. Maybe that's a good thing, who knows.
I asked Shawn about buffalo (undistressed) and natural deerskin.

 

[red devil]

They got the collar wrong on my jacket and I pointed it out. Waiting to see what they can do about it. Shawn said he's on it. (The jacket is still there)

 

[ton312]

They got the collar wrong on my jacket and I pointed it out. Waiting to see what they can do about it. Shawn said he's on it. (The jacket is still there)

I’m really anxious to see this 70’s masterpiece. I want to order it immediately upon your approval of the design.

 

[red devil]

I’m really anxious to see this 70’s masterpiece. I want to order it immediately upon your approval of the design.

The measurements are accurate otherwise, crossing fingers it all works out.

Edit: typo

 

[Berto]

I saw this Freewheelers photo today and instantly thought of Five Star...
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Unfortunately no Cafe Racer from the reddish shearling for me. Shawn only has this in 22 mm and it doesn't fit the style and it's too warm for my area. Maybe that's a good thing, who knows.
I asked Shawn about buffalo (undistressed) and natural deerskin.

It’s a pity.

I read Shawn had 9mm-10mm reddish shearling. And I think he posted some pic at LVJ. What did happen?

 

[MrProper]

I also thought he has 10mm reddish. But obviously not. Or my requirements were too complex
At the moment there is only seal brown in 10 mm. And I already have that.

 

[Berto]

I also thought he has 10mm reddish. But obviously not. Or my requirements were too complex
At the moment there is only seal brown in 10 mm. And I already have that.

I didn’t know 5* had seal shearling in 10mm. Interesting.

Any pics?, is it warm?

Thanks Mrproper

 

[MrProper]

I didn’t know 5* had seal shearling in 10mm. Interesting.

Any pics?, is it warm?

Thanks Mrproper

Yes it’s warm but not too warm. Perfekt for 10 to -5 Celsius

 

[red devil]

I’m really anxious to see this 70’s masterpiece. I want to order it immediately upon your approval of the design.

They are fixing the collar, so if all goes well, it will be completed tomorrow, then I just need to check the pics and okay it

 

[Berto]

Yes it’s warm but not too warm. Perfekt for 10 to -5 Celsius
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I thought 5*posted 10mm reddish shearling

 

[MrProper]

I thought 5*posted 10mm reddish shearling

This picture is the new seal brown. Unfortunately.

must be this (source: Facebook)
FiveStar Leather Repro USAAF Type B-3 Sheepskin Leather Flight Jacket, Made from thicker and Heavy proper color fleece, Leather color of sheepskin is seal brown true to Original shade, Contrast Heavy Russet Brown Hides Reinforcements, Heavy and Durable Cowhide leather straps, True and authentic look vintage Brass buckles, Repro Talon Zipper front fastening.

 

[Berto]

This picture is the new seal brown. Unfortunately.

must be this (source: Facebook)
FiveStar Leather Repro USAAF Type B-3 Sheepskin Leather Flight Jacket, Made from thicker and Heavy proper color fleece, Leather color of sheepskin is seal brown true to Original shade, Contrast Heavy Russet Brown Hides Reinforcements, Heavy and Durable Cowhide leather straps, True and authentic look vintage Brass buckles, Repro Talon Zipper front fastening.
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OK thanks for the clarification.

I was wrong thinking it was reddish shearling.

Anyway, perhaps 10mm shearling would be too much for a racer jacket. I was looking at belstaff / matchless racer shearling jackets and seem to be thinner (¿6 mm?).

 

[Fifty150]

They sell an A2 on Amazon. Not impressed.

 

[Fifty150]

 

[Fifty150]

 

[Fifty150]

 

[MrProper]

They sell an A2 on Amazon. Not impressed.

what exactly would you have expected for $ 119?

 

[VolkswagenNerd]

They sell an A2 on Amazon. Not impressed.

So, what’s the problem? Looks like they sent you the wrong size. I must admit I don’t know anything about A2 jackets.