My new Aero B-3

[Harris HTM]

So guys,
I just started with my new job for which I will be partially commuting by bicycle.
So what better combination to celebrate than a sheepskin Aero?
Due to my limited budget I tried my luck with a sales jacket. (http://www.aeroleatherclothing.com/product-detail.php?id=3509). It cost 2/3 of the price of a new one.
According to the description "This jacket was an old pattern/material test in a thick 25mm Shearling. Jacket has been sitting around for a while and has some slight scratches/marks.". Indeed there are some marks but definitely nothing more serious than what I would do within a month of wearing.
It is really really thick and warm but much lighter than my shearling lined CFQHH LHB.
As I have absolutely no experience with sheepskin please let me know your opinion about the fit.
Keep in mind that I don't care about historic accuracy! So don't comment on the "fictitious" contract no!
Thanks my friends!

Harris

 

[kowalski]

Hi Harris
Jacket is very nice ; however I would advise trimming the fleece at the cuffs, hem, windflap and collar as was done on originals B3 . Now looks very strange it .

 

[Gav]

Agreed, it looks a bit daft with those bug ruffs.

 

[Harris HTM]

Thanks for your comments guys, I'm afraid that if I try to trim the wool then I will end up with a ruined jacket!

 

[dubpynchon]

Congrats, it looks like a super warm jacket.

 

[Harris HTM]

Congrats, it looks like a super warm jacket.

Oh yes, it is!

 

[Gav]

If it doesn't bother you then it is fine as is. I am not sure why but there seems to be a number of Aero B-3s like this floating around. The one that @Tefouane had was similar.

 

[Harris HTM]

If it doesn't bother you then it is fine as is. I am not sure why but there seems to be a number of Aero B-3s like this floating around. The one that @Tefouane had was similar.

Probably they put their test patterns on sale.

 

[kowalski]

Thanks for your comments guys, I'm afraid that if I try to trim the wool then I will end up with a ruined jacket!

I did it
foto top it now , down before

If not distrub long hair in jacket it no problem. By happy

 

[Harris HTM]

I did it
foto top it now , down before

that's a great jacket? What is it?

 

[kowalski]

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/my-original-b3-and-repro-2-in-1.88532/#post-2179525

 

[TREEMAN]

Hi Harris
Jacket is very nice ; however I would advise trimming the fleece at the cuffs, hem, windflap and collar as was done on originals B3 . Now looks very strange it .

+2 on that.......