Used/ broken in Goodwears- Anyone got pics?

[handymike]

I've been "messin' with samples of John Chapman's horsehide to get an idea of what a jacket will eventually look like. Then I found a shot on his site of a year old russet A2 which blew me away....
So, do any of you have shots of a Ventura or other non- A1/ A2 in the Seal Aniline or Dark Seal Aniline with some years of wear? I love the Dark Seal, but am hoping some of the shine goes away eventually.
Thanks!

 

[ButteMT61]

Shine goes away. Sadly, most folks get GW's mil repops, so the number of well-worn civi jackets is harder to find. I'll have a two-year old Ventura in two years - come back then lol
Here's the customer wearing section. You may have already seen this, but have a look.
Good Wear Customer Pics.

Scott

 

[handymike]

This is the best I could find...(off an eBay auction)

 

[Cooperson]

Not seal I'm afraid but my 2 1/2 year old Ventura is breaking in very nicely. Unfortunately, it's not had a great deal of ware because although its tagged as a 42" it fits more like a 38", it's wearable for me but just a little too snug for my 40" chest. Might have to let it go but I would definitely order another in a larger size, its a very smart pattern.

 

[Deleted member 16736]

That leather is looking nice. Sorry about the fit. I just ordered an A-2 from John that I should be receiving in 2-3 weeks. After looking at many of his civilian jackets, I just decided that my chance of a proper fit would be better with his A-2's.

 

[HorseHide]

I have a Goodwear cafe racer in size 42 that fits me perfectly, just in case you decide to move the Ventura...

 

[Grayland]

Not seal I'm afraid but my 2 1/2 year old Ventura is breaking in very nicely. Unfortunately, it's not had a great deal of ware because although its tagged as a 42" it fits more like a 38", it's wearable for me but just a little too snug for my 40" chest. Might have to let it go but I would definitely order another in a larger size, its a very smart pattern.

Was it supposed to be made to your measurements or did you buy it used?

 

[ButteMT61]

Not seal I'm afraid but my 2 1/2 year old Ventura is breaking in very nicely. Unfortunately, it's not had a great deal of ware because although its tagged as a 42" it fits more like a 38", it's wearable for me but just a little too snug for my 40" chest. Might have to let it go but I would definitely order another in a larger size, its a very smart

@Coop. Are you selling? If so, could you PM (or post) the numbers please? It's beautiful!

 

[paulgt3]

I have a Gorgon and Ferguson M422 that looks like its 10-20 years old but the mouton looks brand new.
I can put pics up, its a dark seal with some red undertones in a goat. The prettiest jacket I have in my
Goodwear collection

 

[Cooperson]

Grayland - It was one of the GW sale jackets, made for someone else but was returned as too small, so it was new but not made to my measurements. I just didn't realise what a vintage fit meant, you have to ignore the 42 tag size and read 38".

ButteMT61 - I've been thinking of selling for some time, but it's such a killer jacket it's been hard to let go. I can wear it but It's just a tad too snug for me so hardly gets worn. I can zip it it up, but it's like a glove.

Here are the numbers:

Pit to pit: 21 1/4"
Waist at half belt height: 19"
Shoulders seam to seam: 19"
Sleeves seam to cuff: 24"
Back: 25"

 

[ButteMT61]

Grayland - It was one of the GW sale jackets, made for someone else but was returned as too small, so it was new but not made to my measurements. I just didn't realise what a vintage fit meant, you have to ignore the 42 tag size and read 38".ButteMT61 - I've been thinking of selling for some time, but it's such a killer jacket it's been hard to let go. I can wear it but It's just a tad too snug for me so hardly gets worn. I can zip it it up, but it's like a glove.Here are the numbersit to pit: 21 1/4"Waist at half belt height: 19"Shoulders seam to seam: 19"Sleeves seam to cuff: 24"Back: 25"

I get you on selling. It's hard. But it's very close to my son's size, so I might be interested if you flip it.

 

[handymike]

More Pics! More pics!!!!!

 

[paulgt3]

Here is the best I can do with the best broke in GW I have. all my HH are like new
Its my goat m-422

Does this work?

 

[handymike]

Sure Does! Awesome!

Here's the shot that really peaked my interest...from Goodwear's site- Russet HH after 1 year:

 

[paulgt3]

Mike I have a HH Star GW I can take pics of see if that is any better but it
doesnt have the grain that, the one you just showed did.
That MIGHT be an original (because of the patch)

 

[paulgt3]

i think this is a more recent jacket but still several years old so here is a GoodWear STAR Sportswear.
I dont know what color this is, a darker Russet or a lighter Seal
I have a Monarch Russet but its brand new.
See if this helps:

 

[handymike]

That IS pretty....thanks!

 

[paulgt3]

obviously that last one is the M422 again, the pic option on this thread isnt the easiest and I screwed it up.
This is the pic I left out and the best one of the Star.

 

[ButteMT61]

Awesome. Drool worthy.

 

[Don Tomaso]

Not seal I'm afraid but my 2 1/2 year old Ventura is breaking in very nicely. Unfortunately, it's not had a great deal of ware because although its tagged as a 42" it fits more like a 38", it's wearable for me but just a little too snug for my 40" chest. Might have to let it go but I would definitely order another in a larger size, its a very smart pattern.

This Ventura is beautiful, a dream-jacket. Unfortunately it is way too expensive for me, north of 1.100 Euros plus VAT, no way. Anyway, killer jacket!