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My New Aero Highwayman Has Arrived !!!

Chi-Town Co

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Texas
Well friends, my long awaited day has arrived and Christmas has come early:)

My first Aero jacket is here!!

First of all I would like to thank everyone here on FL who takes the time to write about and post photos of their prized jackets because without you, I probably would not have even thought about paying $800 for a jacket through the mail sight unseen.

First the details- Ordered my jacket thru Mark at Aero USA. By the way, I do have to say that I was very impressed with the customer service from Mark. He always responded very promptly to all my inquiries and addressed all my needs. Very pleased with the experience overall.

Size 42 Highwayman.
Brown FQHH
Alpaca lining with gaberdine sleeves
2 Inside pockets- one g1 and one horizontal in lining
No outside chest pocket
All pockets lined in brown corduroy
Added body and sleeve length
Vintage brass hardware

The horsehide is outstanding !!!!!! Heavy, good grain and weighs a ton :) I've owned a Schott 689H and the horsehide doesn't even compare.. Everything everyone has touted about is true!!

Here are some photos right out of the box and I'll post more with me wearing it soon. Let me know what you think!!

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10,181
Location
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Jeez, I know it's Grinch-like, but I'm beginning to hate all you guys this week! :)
LOVELY jacket! I'm going nuts waiting to order mine now.
Congrat's!
 

Aether

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Location
Surrey, UK
Very nice Chi-Town. The brown FQHH certainly is lovely, and I'm sure it'll just keep getting better and better.
 

Cooperson

One Too Many
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1,165
Location
Midlands UK
Magnificent Highwayman Chi-Town, looks like the hide has a nice even color and texture on all panels. Enjoy the break in period. I would also start saving now - chances are this will not be your last Aero!
 

andy richards

Practically Family
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Location
The Netherlands
Congratulations! This is an excellent choice for choosing your first Aeroleather jacket.
You will recieve a lot of compliments when you wear it in the streets...
Enjoy breaking it in.
Andy
 

Windward

Practically Family
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Location
Europe
Congrats for your first jacket - if I could start a new carreer in leather jacket YES - I would also go with your choice.
Beautifull and a real friend for life!!
Merry Christmas!!
 

Chi-Town Co

Familiar Face
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93
Location
Texas
Thanks HoosierDaddy- it was because of many of your jacket photos and love for Aero FQHH, especially brown, that solidified many of my choices!!
 

Chi-Town Co

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Location
Texas
Thanks Cooperson.. The one option I couldn't get on my jacket that I loved on your jacket was the Common riding lining. It's outstanding.
Magnificent Highwayman Chi-Town, looks like the hide has a nice even color and texture on all panels. Enjoy the break in period. I would also start saving now - chances are this will not be your last Aero!
 

Chi-Town Co

Familiar Face
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93
Location
Texas
Merry Christmas Windward!!! now I'm getting ready to go over and enjoy the photos of your "Bentley" jacket !!
Congrats for your first jacket - if I could start a new carreer in leather jacket YES - I would also go with your choice.
Beautifull and a real friend for life!!
Merry Christmas!!
 

Chi-Town Co

Familiar Face
Messages
93
Location
Texas
Thanks Coffee.. another idea from the folks here at FL!!
Oustanding jacket Chi-Town, the coduroy pocket lining is a real worthwhile mod. Have fun breaking it in.
Super jacket!

Regards, coffee


Thanks 53 Effie.. I will enjoy breaking this beast in the old fashioned way.. just wearing it!!
Congratulations Chi-Town. Outstanding jacket indeed. Enjoy it and have fun breaking it in.
 

Chi-Town Co

Familiar Face
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93
Location
Texas
Thanks Andy.. I have enjoyed seeing pix of all your creations as well :)
Congratulations! This is an excellent choice for choosing your first Aeroleather jacket.
You will recieve a lot of compliments when you wear it in the streets...
Enjoy breaking it in.
Andy

Thanks Aether.. I'm very pleased with how it came out..
Very nice Chi-Town. The brown FQHH certainly is lovely, and I'm sure it'll just keep getting better and better.
 

Bonneville

One of the Regulars
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173
Location
Canada
Nice choice, congrats. I look forward to seeing the mandatory out of door shots. This is a compulsory requirement.
 

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