Fantastic Dubow A-2

fedoralover · Post by **fedoralover** » Tue Feb 26, 2008 6:06 pm

Guys, check out this repro of a Dubow A-2. This grain on this horse hide is fantastic and the attention to original specs is unparalleled. It also sports a NOS crown zip. It's not mine, wish it were, but I hope to get a clone of this one in a month or so. Made by John Chapman, Good Wear leather Coat Company.

Here it is.

Some shots showing the grain.

fedoralover

St. Dumas · Post by **St. Dumas** » Tue Feb 26, 2008 6:09 pm

Dig the size of those pockets.

SD

Sergei · Post by **Sergei** » Tue Feb 26, 2008 6:33 pm

Olive drab stitching.

fedoralover · Post by **fedoralover** » Tue Feb 26, 2008 6:40 pm

Sergei, I don't think it's olive. John describes it as kind of a dirty linen color. You can see the rest of the photo's here, it shows some close ups.

http://www.goodwearleather.com/pages/gw ... ages1.html

fedoralover

that_dog · Post by **that_dog** » Tue Feb 26, 2008 6:41 pm

Very nice. I myself am in love with Goodwear's goatskin Bronco. Now where did I leave that extra $900 I had lying around...?

fedoralover · Post by **fedoralover** » Tue Feb 26, 2008 6:51 pm

that_dog wrote:Very nice. I myself am in love with Goodwear's goatskin Bronco. Now where did I leave that extra $900 I had lying around...?

You mean this one? Indeed the Goatskin John has sourced for his jackets is the best one could get for an A-2 repro.

fedoralover

that_dog · Post by **that_dog** » Tue Feb 26, 2008 6:53 pm

That's the one. I love the color, grain, fit, and pockets on it.

Hmmmmmmm, I wonder if the missus would notice $900 suddenly missing from the checking account....

Sergei · Post by **Sergei** » Tue Feb 26, 2008 7:07 pm

fedoralover wrote:Sergei, I don't think it's olive. John describes it as kind of a dirty linen color. You can see the rest of the photo's here, it shows some close ups.

http://www.goodwearleather.com/pages/gw ... ages1.html

fedoralover

Hmm.... I have seen Olive Drab turn that color. It does fade, but of course it could be khaki color.

fedoralover · Post by **fedoralover** » Tue Feb 26, 2008 7:11 pm

It's true that sounds like a lot of money. But when one considers that John has taken apart originals and copied "EVERY" detail and reproduces them tailored for each individual client, it sounds more reasonable. John has just returned from a trip to Chicago where he sourced the fantastic horsehide you see above. He offers more choices in original A-2 contracts and in more leathers than any other vendor. I don't hesitate to say that currently he offers the best A-2 repro's on the market today.

fedoralover

that_dog · Post by **that_dog** » Tue Feb 26, 2008 7:16 pm

Oh, I don't question whether or not they are worth it; the Goodwear jackets are priced pretty competitively in the premium repro A-2 market, they look fantastic, and by all accounts have a great reputation. I just question how I can get my hands on the money to get one myself.

Tron7960 · Post by **Tron7960** » Tue Feb 26, 2008 7:19 pm

Goodwear jackets are masterpieces. Chapman has done for A-2 enthusiasts what the AB team have done for the fedora.
I purchased an Eastman Leather Co. A-2 before John Chapman had his Goodwear company off the ground. It's a great jacket, but my next A-2 will be the Goodwear Dubow.

Here are some comparison pics of my Roughwear A-2 from ELC and my Wested RotLA for anyone interested.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2068/229 ... 4f.jpg?v=0
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2196/229 ... 3b.jpg?v=0
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3242/229 ... 45.jpg?v=0

Tron