GoodWear Beck RS 666 Review

[sweetfights]

Having owned Lost World's, Thedi, Aero, Langlitz, Schott etc. I kept reading about this guy named John Chapman from GoodWear. My understanding was that he produced an exceptional product.

My chance finally came when a Beck 666 became available. There is a history regarding an original Beck that had been sent to John by a TFL member.
I contacted John and made the purchase.

After doing some research I discovered the Beck had wider shoulders than most Cafe Racers, similar to the Aero Cafe Racers. Just what I was looking/hoping for.

Jacket arrived and WOW. Amazing quality leather, construction and fit.
Now I understand the hype of John Chapman's GoodWear jackets.
Stellar precision made jacket. The aniline cowhide is exceptional in texture, color and smell.
The Seal Brown is the nicest I have ever viewed.
Originally I wanted to purchase and then expected to resell the jacket. I just wanted to check out for myself what John created. This is a keeper.
My two favorite jackets/makers are Langlitz and GoodWear. Easy declaration for me to make.

 

[jonesy86]

Having owned Lost World's, Thedi, Aero, Langlitz, Schott etc. I kept reading about this guy named John Chapman from GoodWear. My understanding was that he produced an exceptional product.

My chance finally came when a Beck 666 became available. There is a history regarding an original Beck that had been sent to John by a TFL member.
I contacted John and made the purchase.

After doing some research I discovered the Beck had wider shoulders than most Cafe Racers, similar to the Aero Cafe Racers. Just what I was looking/hoping for.

Jacket arrived and WOW. Amazing quality leather, construction and fit.
Now I understand the hype of John Chapman's GoodWear jackets.
Stellar precision made jacket. The aniline cowhide is exceptional in texture, color and smell.
The Seal Brown is the nicest I have ever viewed.
Originally I wanted to purchase and then expected to resell the jacket. I just wanted to check out for myself what John created. This is a keeper.
My two favorite jackets/makers are Langlitz and GoodWear. Easy declaration for me to make.

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Yeah, I've heard of that guy too.

 

[sweetfights]

Yeah, I've heard of that guy too.

LOL!!!

 

[handymike]

What a beautiful looking jacket!
Congratulations!!!!!

 

[tmitchell59]

I hear You.

 

[Kennyz]

Cafe Racers aren't usually my cup of tea, but yours is an exception. Lovely jacket, sweetfights.

Ken

Having owned Lost World's, Thedi, Aero, Langlitz, Schott etc. I kept reading about this guy named John Chapman from GoodWear. My understanding was that he produced an exceptional product.

My chance finally came when a Beck 666 became available. There is a history regarding an original Beck that had been sent to John by a TFL member.
I contacted John and made the purchase.

After doing some research I discovered the Beck had wider shoulders than most Cafe Racers, similar to the Aero Cafe Racers. Just what I was looking/hoping for.

Jacket arrived and WOW. Amazing quality leather, construction and fit.
Now I understand the hype of John Chapman's GoodWear jackets.
Stellar precision made jacket. The aniline cowhide is exceptional in texture, color and smell.
The Seal Brown is the nicest I have ever viewed.
Originally I wanted to purchase and then expected to resell the jacket. I just wanted to check out for myself what John created. This is a keeper.
My two favorite jackets/makers are Langlitz and GoodWear. Easy declaration for me to make.

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[Bfd70]

So uhhhh how about a fit pic?

 

[Guppy]

As I seem to recall, we are about the same size... if anything should happen.

 

[Superfluous]

@sweetfights Gorgeous jacket -- congrats!

 

[Fanch]

I had seen that same jacket on his website and would have bought before you had a chance but didn't since I already have too many jackets and am not getting any younger. Congratulations for a fine acquisition.

 

[westportrich]

Its's a beauty...It reminds me of my Norshor. My Norshor is more of a Californian style...but the leather color and overall look is just like it. Trust me guys, the Norshor's are F*ing amazing!!