I think you’re absolutely right. It is the high armhole that’s brings the shoulder closer when i zip up. It’s the same feeling i had when i first got my Board Racer, although it now has relaxed quite a bit. This A2 is actually a lot more comfy than how the BR was.
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Shinki A-2 from RMC
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I think you’re absolutely right. It is the high armhole that’s brings the shoulder closer when i zip up. It’s the same feeling i had when i first got my Board Racer, although it now has relaxed quite a bit. This A2 is actually a lot more comfy than how the BR was.
Walking into the RMC will be like a starving kid wandering into a candy store for me.
My Shinki has lost much of its shine. I think it’s the acrylic coating they put on, but they have become more muted and distressed, especially on the sleeves. Shinki creases very differently than Vicenza or Horween. Really like that unique character.Contrary to what I used to believe, I now think A2s were really for slender folks with 6-7” drops. The shoulder/torso ratio is what really determines the overall look of the jacket. I am glad I am a bit height challenged, but I haven’t seen many A2s that look good on taller folks as the jacket is cut quite short. I also found the RMC A2s at least 1” shoulder on the sleeves which is perfect. Most RW and Dubow cuts I’ve tried, the sleeves were just too long. I see why most die-hard A2 fans go custom with Aero or GW.
And yes, this Shinki is on the more matte side with little shine. It also has lost quite a bit of that acrylic shine which i like. The reason why I went with the RMC was that it was the only manufacturer that offered the darker seal. Tried a several russet and didn’t quite work for me.
Looks awesome, there. What are the measurements of your jacket?
dudewuttheheck
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Thanks! Unfortunately, I weightlifted myself out of my A2 and had to sell it, but I may grab another one down the road.
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I think the fit is perfect but the real icing on the cake is the colour of the knits in contrast to the dark seal leather.
Very similar to mine at 17" shoulder, 20" pit, 24" sleeve and back. These measurements typically equate to 36+ on the typical rough wear cut.
HighandDry
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Solo, what would be your typical jacket measurements?
I wear loose 36 or trim 38. My chest measures at 37”. My typical jacket is 17” shoulder, 19” pit, 18” waist, 27-28” length, 23.5” sleeve. So my A2 is literally my suit jacket size except for the back length at 24”.
As many have said here, the average guy wearing an A2 in 1942 was likely to be early twenties, around 5 ft 8 and 130 pounds.
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Shinki rocks all day and night...
I wanted to add my RMC A2 into this thread. Size 42. I am 5'7 ~170-175lbsWelp, here is what I ended up with
I agree that the armholes are tight, however I would not want anything bigger, and I love this leather.
Oh yeah! I think RMC gets the best Shinki!
Hm, what about FW and JC then?
