How I Ordered a Tony Nowak Jacket...
Posted: Thu Sep 03, 2009 5:13 pm
In the relatively short time I've been here, I've seen several threads started or threads disintegrate into: "How do I order such-and-such a jacket?" or "What do I need to tell the vendor when I order?", etc...
So here's how I ordered MY Tony Nowak CS type jacket ( 26/777 ). I called Tony up ( cuz once you place the call, you're on a first name basis ) and told him I was interested and what did he need from me since, to my mind, the order form is - not vague...intimidating.
Tony said to find a jacket I liked and take the measurements from that. So I took two: a Wested Raiders and an Eddie Bauer that's been a longtime fave. I took those measurements and had myself photographed wearing both ( not at the same time...). Well, rather than repeat myself, lemme just copy the e-mail I sent Tony -
And that's it. Here's the jacket that came Fed Ex:
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj29 ... CN1928.jpg
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj29 ... CN1929.jpg
I'm afraid I don't have anyone to take a proper picture at the moment, but you get the idea - it fits like a dream. With that said, I'd like to thank Mr Tony Nowak for making these jackets available to us, and for giving EXCELLENT customer service. Everything that's been posted about his friendly nature and attention to detail and his customers is true. I hope this is a help to anyone considering a custom order of any kind.
So here's how I ordered MY Tony Nowak CS type jacket ( 26/777 ). I called Tony up ( cuz once you place the call, you're on a first name basis ) and told him I was interested and what did he need from me since, to my mind, the order form is - not vague...intimidating.
Tony said to find a jacket I liked and take the measurements from that. So I took two: a Wested Raiders and an Eddie Bauer that's been a longtime fave. I took those measurements and had myself photographed wearing both ( not at the same time...). Well, rather than repeat myself, lemme just copy the e-mail I sent Tony -
I also attatched the pics of the other jackets from several angles to my e-mail.Tony Nowak,
I spoke to you on the phone today about ordering an Indy IV jacket. I have taken measurements and pictures of two jackets to compare in hopes that we will get the best jacket out of it. So, here we go:
Here are the measurements on a Wested, off the rack size 46 ( US ).
The storm flap ( A-B ) : 23 1/4 inches
Pit to Pit ( C-D ) : 25 inches
Waist ( E-F ) : 22 inches
Shoulder ( G-H ) : 7 1/8 inches
Back Length ( I-J ) : 26 1/4 inches
Back Width at the yoke ( K-L ) : 20 inches
Sleeve Length ( M-N ) : 24 1/4
Here are the measurements of an Eddie Bauer off the rack size large
Front ( A-B ) : 23 3/4
Pit to Pit ( C-D ) : 23 3/4
Waist ( E-F ) : 23 3/4
Shoulder ( G-H ) : 6 1/4
Back Length ( I-J ) : 26 3/4
Sleeve Length ( M-N ) : 26 1/4
I am about 6 feet 200lbs
A comfortable fitted shirt for me is usually a 17 34-35
A comfortable general shirt size is usually XL
I usually wear a 46 ( US ) off the rack jacket
My pants waist size is usually 36
As far as the sleeve length is concerned, I'd like them to not come more than half way down my hand,at most. This is the one thing that I find distracting about the Indy IV jacket - the seemingly excessive length of the sleeves. The pictures of the Eddie Bauer jacket are a perfect length.
Like we discussed on the phone, I would like two inside pockets: the left side horizontal and the right side vertical. I'd also like the heavier guage zipper, please. As far as a number and inscription go, if 26 is available, I'd like that. If not, any number will do. I'd like the inscription done in black thread so it doesn't call attention.
Finally, I'd like you to do whatever film style distressing you customarily do on the Indy IV jackets.
All I can do beyond these requests is ask that you look at these measurements and pictures and get the jacket fitting like the film as best you can ( which, by your reputation, I know you will ).
Please e-mail or call with any questions, etc...
Thank you,
And that's it. Here's the jacket that came Fed Ex:
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj29 ... CN1928.jpg
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj29 ... CN1929.jpg
I'm afraid I don't have anyone to take a proper picture at the moment, but you get the idea - it fits like a dream. With that said, I'd like to thank Mr Tony Nowak for making these jackets available to us, and for giving EXCELLENT customer service. Everything that's been posted about his friendly nature and attention to detail and his customers is true. I hope this is a help to anyone considering a custom order of any kind.
