The Deck Jacket thread.

[hesalitedome]

^ You may already know this, but no back stencil on the N-1 SPL.

 

[breezer]

^ You may already know this, but no back stencil on the N-1 SPL.

I did not know, what is N1-SPL?

 

[Blackadder]

I did not know, what is N1-SPL?

SPL is special edition with a mouton collar and heavier grosgrain shell.
https://therealmccoys.com/products/n-1-deck-jacket-navy-spl
My normal RM navy N-1 also as no stencil.
https://therealmccoys.com/collections/outerwear/products/n-1-deck-jacket-navy

 

[breezer]

Any Iron Heart owners out there? Cant figure out of I would be an M or an L? Theres an M auctioning on eBay this week......

 

[Bfd70]

I have on but in size small. Ih website gives all the product measurements but they do vary slightly each run.

 

[breezer]

lads over at IH advise I need an M.......

 

[Bfd70]

They know their business

 

[breezer]

incoming IH deck jacket!

 

[moktabe]

If anyone based in the UK is looking for a Deck Jacket I bought one of these in the mustard colour.

Great piece of kit.

https://www.silvermans.co.uk/collec...sn-type-n1-deck-jacket?variant=19514375798838

 

[breezer]

I've tried Real Mccoys, Buzz Rickson, Freewheelers and now IronHeart.......

 

[Peacoat]

If anyone based in the UK is looking for a Deck Jacket I bought one of these in the mustard colour.

Great piece of kit.

https://www.silvermans.co.uk/collec...sn-type-n1-deck-jacket?variant=19514375798838

That one looks nice. Have you worn it in cold weather yet? If so, how did it feel?

 

[moktabe]

Wore it with a thickish sweater underneath and it felt fine. I wouldn't honestly class it as a very cold weather coat though.

 

[Peacoat]

I have an original that does well in cold weather, but probably not very cold weather, like below 20° F. Below that and I would want a sweater or another warmer jacket. But they are good for what they are.

 

[breezer]

n1 works in Scotland for sure

 

[Peacoat]

n1 works in Scotland for sure

I checked the temps in Scotland. The average temps in your winter months are comparable to our temps in Nashville, but in the summer we are 30° F warmer than Glasgow. So the N-1 is a good winter jacket for both climates in the winter.

 

[breezer]

IH deck jacket has arrived and I couldn't be happier......finally I have an N1 thats fits proper.....pics and review to follow.......

 

[4444Design]

I have an early Pike Bros and a Bronson. I like both and while I got the Pike Bros first and then bought a Bronson I ended up keeping both. Like you I think I wanted a more 'fitted' version that the one I had.

The Pike Bros is big, warm and great if I'm going to be outside working in winter or hanging around outside and its very comfortable moving about, its great and my go to jacket if I'm going to be out in the snow.

The Bronson is a trim fit on me, looks a lot 'smarter' and is a warmer jacket than I expected it to be given the lining isn't pure wool like the Pike Bros.

For the money the Bronson is a great deal. Its a trim fitting jacket in the shoulder area for me but I'm about at the edge of their sizing.

I think you nailed it with your comment.

I own a couple N1 copies as well as an original one (too small to wear, condition ain't good) and have at least something to compare.

I like the PB one for it's more roomy cut. Simply more conveniant. Also craftmanship as far as my impression goes is very good.

 

[4444Design]

Just gone some older piccies for Deck Jacket:

in general i got more repops of "BRONSON" and "BOB DONG" (yeah - weird name) in my collection rather than the much more expensive BR or any other japanese Versions.

I've been collection them over the years and recognized that there are sometimes huge differences in details and quality depending on which production run.

This is a early "BOB DONG" in totally inaccurate blue, size 44 (or **L) which fits me still pretty good. (approx 100 kg / 1.90 mtr)

Stencilling was done by me myself

Another very early BOB DONG in khaki with hooks - since i use to wash them a couple of times to give them the not so "factory fresh look" the jacket faded very nice - stencils as well as all decoration except the US NAVY on the back was done by a friend of mine "Mr. Ties"

 

[4444Design]

This is a very early BRONSON version in the correct shade of bluish grey - almost black - weight and consistency of the fabric is almost 100% to the original - i own period "NOS" (new old stock) BIBs which compare - see pics

Even the stencils - which ain't white on the originals - are pretty much detailed and period correct (even though i know they differed in-between the manufacturers)

comparison with period bibs

 

[4444Design]

Out of couriosity i also tried a deck jacket from "At The Front" - a supplier which is usually "top notch" with his equipment ...

I was pretty disappointed with the quality though - the lining / artificial ALPACCA looked more like a teddybaer rather than anything else been used in WW2

Slammed some stencils on her including the "USN" on the front and sold her - size was a "Large" like with all garment from ATF they run big anyway