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Leather winter jacket - Classic Shearling Jacket vs. Shearling Lining
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Harris HTM
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I think the goat is less popular than horse/steer because it is really difficult to show wear; people here prefer a jacket that will get patina, wear and tear, marks etc. rather early.
Check the Barnstormer @Sloan1874 got at the Aero sale. Brilliant.
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I'd second the recommendations for the Aero Thunder Bay. It's a purpose built jacket just for just the purpose you're shopping for.
Compared to all other recommendations this one looks really short - why would it be any better than lets say a lined Highwayman or a lined Half Belt? In terms of looks I also prefer this jacket. I definitely want my belt-line to be covered, but for me the longer leather jackets always remember me of WW2 movies (since off course that's the Era they were originally worn).
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Ask Aero/Thurston Bros. I think it's a hip length jacket. If you want something longer, look at the Blizzard or a Barnstormer lined in shearling.
I think the aviation jackets are fantastic looking, but they look like period costume wear, and not everyone can pull off the look.
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I think it's about the same length as a Highwayman or Half Belt. I asked for an extra inch in body length so it'll be around 26 inches back length. If you take the belt off it practically is a shearling lined Highwayman, or a deconstructed Thunderbay.
The belt is detachable? I just found this old thread - that's also a beauty: https://www.thefedoralounge.com/thr...g-and-detachable-mouton-collar-c-38-42.92723/
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No it's fixed, I meant if you ask Aero to make it without the belt. That's nice alright, I don't think Aero do detachable collars anymore for some reason, I'm happy with a fixed collar anyway, I have enough jackets with normal collars. Actually I just have enough jackets.
I am excited to see how yours turned out!
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Thanks, so am I. I’m hoping I’ll get it soon as they seem to be moving quickly but you never know if they have enough goatskin and shearling in stock. I’ll post pictures once I get it. I asked for yellow type shearling if they have it.
In terms of durability and warmth - do you know how Moleskin compares to Corduroy?
dubpynchon
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Moleskin was recommended to me here as warm. I haven’t had corduroy but I’ve heard it can catch on shirts, I’d imagine moleskin would be warmer, it’s cozy in pockets anyway, and corduroy is just corduroy, I used to wear trousers made from it when I was a young’un. To be honest I can’t see either being much warmer than the other.
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Peter Mackin
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Moleskin is very grabby if it’s used in sleeves,,I have it it a aero halfbelt & it ruins the jacket,,Getting the jacket on and off is a complete pain,
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dubpynchon
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Thanks for this, I’ll check this out.
Here’s a crazy idea that actually worked: I bought a Gibson & Barnes Civil G-1 (with the side handwarmer pockets) off eBay that was a size too big for me (super-duper low price on a jacket that was basically brand new). I had a lightweight Eddie Bauer 700 goose down jacket that was sitting in my closet so I undid the inner lining on the G-1, inserted the goose down jacket (they are very light and quite compressible), sewed it all back up and had an instant “winter” G-1 leather jacket!
It’s only slightly oversized and still relatively lightweight yet warm as any parka I ever owned! But it has the leather jacket aesthetics that we all like. This jacket has kept me toasty warm in just about any weather I’ve encountered here in the Northeast.
The quilted liner would be the best for the sleeves as it's slippery to give your shirt sleeves an easy glide in or out. A long half belt will give you some extra length, a few people have done it and it doesn't look very bulky with the shearling liner at all. You can have Johnson Leather add a removable collar if you want that.
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That thing looks awesome!! Especially the fit is spot on. That’s what I like about those styles. If they fit probably the B6/D1 jackets do not look to bulky.
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Yawn.... slorp... drool! Did someone mention my name? As for the OP, I own several shearling jackets (RAF Pre-war Irvin, D1, B3 and a Good Wear ANJ-4) and several shearling lined affairs (Aero Thunder Bay, Aero Barnstormer and a Pike Bros. B-10). The leather lined jackets are more versatile and can go with anything. The shearling military stuff is trickier to match for work or a night on the town. The shearling jackets are more for walking or working out of doors. In that I'm retired, I wear either whenever the mood strikes me.
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