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    fountain pen newbie

    Klind, my experience is that the ink makes a lot of difference. Waterman ink seems quite good if your pen tends not to flow too freely - try it out. Also try flushing out the pen under a cold tap until the water runs clear.
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    Leather Heels

    I've had all leather heels and they're dangerous! Very slippery, eventually you'll fall. I didn't fancy getting a broken arm, so now alwayshave a 'quarter heel' in rubber, the remaining part of the heel being made of leather and nails.
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    1942 catalog

    Really good archive stuff. What is capeskin?
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    Lets see some Pics of you wearing your Aeros

    Route 66 Standard Brown Horse with Modified Windflap
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    B-2s! (The furry cap, not the furry jacket)

    Does the hat fold down over your ears?
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    Vintage Workwear

    You've gone to a lot of trouble. Very interesting, thanks.
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    How to Break In Horsehide Quickly

    Stretching and Shrinking Leather Leather naturally tends to stretch I think (after all it is skin), but needs movement for that to happen (a jacket stored flat for years and never worn would not stretch). Once soaked in water the leather will definitely stretch a little more easily. So you...
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    Interesting Guide for Leather Care

    Seems like the message is that provided you wear your jacket only in the dark, when the weather is less than 65 degrees, monitoring humidity constantly (going home if it gets too high or low), then your jacket will last for ever. Does the same apply to the human body?
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    Zip or buttons on a custom Aero?

    Perhaps you need to think about how old you want your Aero to appear - Buttons were of course in use before zips.
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    Aero Route 66

    I got a Route 66 from Aero last year. Ask them about the windflap - mine came with a very wide one, which Aero kindly reduced to about 0.75". The fit is quite snug round the waist, looser round the shoulders, compared to other jackets. Might be worth asking for an inside pocket.
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    Why are original G-1 jackets so cheap compared to A-2s?

    I think what's been said is right. I'd add: - A Hollywood factor (more A2s in films) - That fur collar (not to everyone's taste) I've had two G1s which in my view have the design edge over the A2 - Fantastic ease of movement with the bi-swing back together with the extra underarm...
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    Aero "Jerky" Horsehide vs. "Smooth" FQHH

    If it helps here is a picture of my Aero jacket in standard brown horsehide. I don't know if they use exactly the same hide in their A2s. [/IMG]
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    Washed Aeros?

    If you are interested I had what I hope was a thorough look at the subject of wearing in leather in the following post: http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?t=33465 I'm not an expert with this website, but hope this lets you find it.
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    Removing decal from Aero horsehide A2 jacket.

    Is the decal painted on the leather, or is it more like a patch glued on?
  17. M

    Mackintosh, rain officers

    If you can run to a new one, Mackintosh are back in business: http://www.mackintoshrainwear.com/
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    Aero 50´s vs 30´s Halfbelt?

    Route 66 I think the Route 66 varies quite a bit from the cafe racer design - see below my Route 66 that I bought this year. Both have the bi-swing back, but each is constructed differently. The cut and sizing makes it quite roomy in the chest and shoulders, and a little snug round the waist...
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    Ordered aero LHB - help me choose between brown/cordovan

    I've experienced colour bleed with Aero jackets in both black and brown horsehide. Not a problem, just don't sit on any pale coloured furniture or car seats. Aero put a small label in their jackets explaining that this might happen. I'm seeing this as just a natural aspect of traditionally...
  21. M

    Which Aero for those of us who do not have a V shape

    Longer jackets may work best - don't get something that stops at the waist.
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    New Aero Route 66

    Rebel Moment Hi Gimmesomeshelte, I've had no 'Rebel without a Cause' moments with this jacket. On the sizing, it is marked as a 38 inch size. Actual measurements are: Armpit to armpit 23 inches Sleeve 24.5 Waist Across 19 (seemed a little tight to me when new) Length of back 25
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    Lewis Leathers Westway Boots

    What are the soles of the excellent Westway boots made of? I'm glad to hear LL is back - I had a jacket from them 30 years ago, probably when their quality was beginning to fall away. I see it is now back in production, which gives me quite a nostalgic feeling. I do like their distinctive...

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