Seeking Opinions on Schott for 3sixteen Modified B-6 Bomber Shearling Jacket

[generalquarters]

Greetings Fedora Lounge members, I'm currently on the hunt for a nice shearling jacket and came across this one made by Schott for 3sixteen. It looks cool at first glance but then I notice the details and things get a little interesting. I'm not quite sure what to make of it.

For example, since it's modified, some of the the usual B6 details are missing such as smaller collar, and it has ribbed sleeve cuffs and waist instead. Could it be more wearable? Or does it make the jacket a complete frankenstein? And am I better off seeking an honest repro?

This is the forum with the most dedicated leather jacket folks so I'd love people's opinions.

cheers

https://www.3sixteen.com/blogs/news/schott-for-3sixteen-modified-b-6-bomber and https://www.3sixteen.com/collections/new/products/schott-for-3sixteen-shearling-bomber

 

[MrProper]

Frankenstein in my opinion. It has exactly nothing in common with a B-6. Ok, both are made of shearling
But what the hell. Either you like it or you don't. If the former, take it. If you're unsure, don't do it.
If you like a "real" B-6 better, go for it.

 

[Peter Mackin]

If you're wanting a jacket to keep you warm it's really comes down to that .It's a good jacket just not a b6,the choice is yours.

 

[Zoro]

What's the logic behind being "better off seeking an honest repro"? That is something I often read and it just flies over my head.

If this Frankenstein / Fashion jacket / <Model> inspired / your term of choice is made of quality materials, you like it and you can afford it, what are you missing out on? Get what you like!

 

[Harris HTM]

as the rest said, if you like it then go for it. What I do not understand at all is why they name it a b6 though. The only thing it has in common with a b6 is the material and the slash pockets.