MeachamLake
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Hi all,
Thought I would share some pictures of my new Aero A-2 jacket. It's the first 'proper' leather jacket I've owned, and the first I have purchased from Aero.
The process was excellent and much quicker than expected - I got my jacket in about 5 weeks! I am very pleased with the resulting fit and I'm sure it will get better and better as it breaks in - it's still stiff as a board, but the quality is exceptional. It's in seal brown jerky horsehide with mid brown knits.
I was initially concerned that the 15142 contract jacket would be quite a blousy fit, but it's definitely not - the shoulders are not droopy at all and the armholes are nice and high. I think it's a good shape for my build.
For reference, I am 6"3 with a 45 inch chest and this is a size 44 (my usual chest size). We added a little body and sleeve length - the back length is just under 27" with 27.5" sleeves. Despite being tall, Ken advised me it would be best to not make the jacket too long to preserve an authentic WW2 fit, and he was spot on!
The only problem now is that the addiction has begun...already eyeing up a B6 or D1 for winter!
Some photos (please excuse the poor lighting and lack of footwear!)
post my foto
Thought I would share some pictures of my new Aero A-2 jacket. It's the first 'proper' leather jacket I've owned, and the first I have purchased from Aero.
The process was excellent and much quicker than expected - I got my jacket in about 5 weeks! I am very pleased with the resulting fit and I'm sure it will get better and better as it breaks in - it's still stiff as a board, but the quality is exceptional. It's in seal brown jerky horsehide with mid brown knits.
I was initially concerned that the 15142 contract jacket would be quite a blousy fit, but it's definitely not - the shoulders are not droopy at all and the armholes are nice and high. I think it's a good shape for my build.
For reference, I am 6"3 with a 45 inch chest and this is a size 44 (my usual chest size). We added a little body and sleeve length - the back length is just under 27" with 27.5" sleeves. Despite being tall, Ken advised me it would be best to not make the jacket too long to preserve an authentic WW2 fit, and he was spot on!
The only problem now is that the addiction has begun...already eyeing up a B6 or D1 for winter!
Some photos (please excuse the poor lighting and lack of footwear!)
post my foto
Looks like it will grain-up well over time, and the fit is great.....
