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TTikimel1 replied to the thread Custom Aero advice, please: 3rd times charm?.I loved the brown sample of the battered steer. I told myself that a black PHWYM would be my one-and-done custom, but I think we all...
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The battered steer is a great looking hide if you ever want a brown one. -
TTikimel1 replied to the thread Custom Aero advice, please: 3rd times charm?.This is a great looking hide! I just emailed Carrie to say I will stick with the steer unless she knows why Aero suggested the goat...
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TI feel I absolutely need the HWM but I can't justify having this many jackets. I'm trying to get rid of some as I'm typing this but...
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TTikimel1 replied to the thread Custom Aero advice, please: 3rd times charm?.I have not held the goat sample. I initially was interested in the badalassi, but after sampling it as well as the soft steer, I decided...
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TTikimel1 reacted to handymike's post in the thread Custom Aero advice, please: 3rd times charm? with Like.
I don't like the pebbley texture of goat. I understand its benefits, but I would prefer the softer steer. Here is @torfjord's 59er HWYmn...
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TTikimel1 reacted to Rich22's post in the thread Custom Aero advice, please: 3rd times charm? with Like.
Have you held samples? The goat is very pliable and very tough. I don't see it showing patina with street use, as it's incredibly...
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TTikimel1 replied to the thread Custom Aero advice, please: 3rd times charm?.I’m not sure why Aero is suggesting the goat. All Carrie’s note said was: They feel that it is a nicer hide than the Black Steerhide...
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TTikimel1 reacted to Will Zach's post in the thread Custom Aero advice, please: 3rd times charm? with Like.
Wondering why Aero is recommending goat specifically. If you are looking for patina development and creases, goat is definitely NOT the...
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TTikimel1 reacted to Guppy's post in the thread Custom Aero advice, please: 3rd times charm? with Like.
That would depend on how it's tsnned and I haven't handled Aero's goat in person to tell. The goat leather I have familiarity with is...
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TTikimel1 replied to the thread Custom Aero advice, please: 3rd times charm?.Hmmm… if the goat does not patina much, then it seems like it won’t develop much creasing or character over time. Not sure I want it to...
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TSo, after much hemming and hawing after my last post, I decided to go with the PHWYM in soft black steer. Fast forward a couple of...
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TTikimel1 reacted to Carrie @ Thurston Bros.'s post in the thread Thurston Bros. - Official Affiliate Thread with Like.
Custom Thedi Evander in Evergreen...what a dreamy color! The button-off shearling collar and tweed wool lining pair perfectly with this...
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TThe Real McCoys J24L minus the collar Size 38 Used but still in good condition. Teacore is showing through at the seams etc I am...