New Aero Arrival

[RP McMurphy]

Bootlegger

Got mine a few weeks back. Awesome jacket.

There's a certain elegance to this style that doesn't need to look flashy, but still packs a real visual wallop. I have to agree that the smaller lapels, and all around softer tone of the jacket lends it a cleaner look... which I think gives it a reserved statement. You don't have to say that you're cool... you wear it on your shoulders.

HD, nice jacket.

Wear in good health, guys

 

[Bahabp100]

JLStorm, there are NO dumb questions here, just ones already answered in other threads

Since you are focusing on Aero, they offer several types of horsehide:

- front quarter heavy horsehide - which is their heaviest weight, at 5 oz.

- mid-weight horsehide - is a lighter weight, about 3 oz.

- oil-pull horsehide - has a nubuck feel and from the samples I've handled might be a bit lighter than the FQHH, perhaps 4 oz.

- vintage FQHH - this is their FQHH but rolled in their equipment longer, which softens the leather considerably. Aero has said it is made from the same hides as their "regular" FQHH, but some have said their jacket in this hide appeared a bit lighter weight than the "regular" FQHH

- jerky HH - this also is lighter than the regular FQHH, and is very soft in comparison.

(If there are any inaccuracies in my statements above, please correct me.)

Aero sends out samples upon request, and you might want to have a set sent to you before finalizing your order. I know an extra week waiting for them when you are itching to pull the trigger - and know they are way backed up for some 4 months for orders - but that extra week to get just what you want will be the smartest move in the long run.

If you are going to wear the beast for 25 years, what's one more week?

Is there such a thing as Jerky Front Quater

JLStorm, there are NO dumb questions here, just ones already answered in other threads

Since you are focusing on Aero, they offer several types of horsehide:

- front quarter heavy horsehide - which is their heaviest weight, at 5 oz.

- mid-weight horsehide - is a lighter weight, about 3 oz.

- oil-pull horsehide - has a nubuck feel and from the samples I've handled might be a bit lighter than the FQHH, perhaps 4 oz.

- vintage FQHH - this is their FQHH but rolled in their equipment longer, which softens the leather considerably. Aero has said it is made from the same hides as their "regular" FQHH, but some have said their jacket in this hide appeared a bit lighter weight than the "regular" FQHH

- jerky HH - this also is lighter than the regular FQHH, and is very soft in comparison.

(If there are any inaccuracies in my statements above, please correct me.)

From Aero, Is there such a thing as Jerky Front Quarter House Hide or are they 2 separate things . Thanks

 

[hondurasdave47]

Is there such a thing as Jerky Front Quater

Holy thread revival, Batman!

 

[El Marro]

Is there such a thing as Jerky Front Quater

Since most horsehide used in jackets is front quarter than I would guess that the answer is yes.