**NEWS EXTRA**Good Wear flying jackets take vintage authenticity to new heights!!

[aswatland]

What a superb jacket. It is not only a perfect fit, but the workmanship is second to none! The fantail Talon zip is a great finishing touch from JC.

 

[Cooperson]

Stunning Ventura 767fo and a great fit. John is indeed an artist - enjoy!

 

[767fo]

Thank you all for the nice comments.

 

[EmergencyIan]

Stunning jacket! I would expect no less from John.

- Ian

 

[saucerfiend]

Allen,
I always knew this was the jacket for your build, and I was right! Absolutely perfect! Enjoy it my friend. Talk to you later.

Brian

 

[dortiz]

Dang Nabbit! The last thing I need is another great looking jacket by another maker being posted. You are killing me. That is truly a stunning coat!!

 

[dr.velociraptor]

Well Dortiz they are not currently taking orders (according to their website) so you can sleep well tonight. That is literally the exact jacket I've been looking for.

 

[CBI]

Actually, John is about ready to begin taking orders again...........

 

[helenwlsn5]

Great and perfect fitting. You look superb in that Jacket.

 

[Philalethes]

Very nice jacket! I love the hide and the design.

It doesn't appear that there is any room for layering: I assume it is more of a warm weather jacket?

 

[CBI]

BTW - this is a great jacket!

 

[PADDY]

Lovely score!

 

[Tadite]

It's great to see a Good Wear out in the real world! My only problem is that now I'm spending my time figuring out the differences between chrome tanned seal brown horsehide (from Horween so likely like Aero), veg tanned seal brown horsehide from Japan, and then the other veg tanned goat seal brown.... And what the heck is the Wax finished version? Speaking of which could someone remind me what the advantage/disadvantages are between veg and chrome tanned horsehide?

With all the treads talking about 1930 Aero Half-Belts it's nice to remember the Ventura is a option. Thing I also like about Good Wear is that they list the weights of the leather. Seems far more on the wearable side (4 pounds for a jacket with 2 to 2.5 ounce weights instead of the 3-4 ounce for Aero/Lost Worlds) then some of the motorcycle styles from both Aero and especially Lost Worlds. I'm getting the impression that all of the Good Wear jackets are made from what Aero would call A-2 leather and what we'd think of as mid-weight.

If I was to do it I'd likely get a tailored slim cut Ventura and either Veg Tanned Japan Seal Brown Horsehide or the Seal Brown Goatskin....

Great jacket!

 

[Dr H]

I'm getting the impression that all of the Good Wear jackets are made from what Aero would call A-2 leather and what we'd think of as mid-weight.

The Good Wear goatskin is certainly the right weight and thickness when compared wartime goatskin jackets and is 'mid-weight', in the sense that the Lost Worlds leather appears to be exceptionally thick and heavy. The capeskin is slightly lighter than competitor's jackets

 

[767fo]

Tadite, I own an Aero Highwayman and to be honest I could not imagine my Ventura in that hide. The Hide is fine for the cut of the Highwayman but in my opinion is way to thick and heavy for a vintage trim half belt. Any hide that John offers would be ideal for any style jacket and the two that you mentioned would look great.

 

[PADDY]

Looking forward to more A-1 offerings from GoodWear!

 

[Dr H]

Loving mine...

 

[767fo]

Loving mine...

Your new A1 looks fantastic. Enjoy

 

[ButteMT61]

I missed a GW A2 yesterday on eBay. $700 opening bid, $800 BIN. Someone BIN'd it. I guess I hesitated due to the wanting a custom jacket for that price, but I may have missed my 2nd "shoulda bought" jacket in as many months...

 

[pjstrass]

what does BIN stand for ? was that the cowhide early Goodwear ? thanks.